Field Workers (broccoli) And Ag Equipment Operators
Employer
Taylor Farms of California Ruby: 32°45'32.8"N 113°58'06.9"W
Welton, AZ 85356
United States
Job description
Heavy field work to harvest broccoli. Broccoli employees cut, pack, bunch, and load fresh broccoli in the field. Cutting is done by walking in uneven furrows behind a harvesting platform machine or belt. Under the direction of the field Supervisors, employees determine size and quality of the product to be harvested. Then, using a harvesting hand knife and bending at the waist, the employee grasps the produce, cuts the head from the roots and trims the outer leaves from the head to prepare it to be placed into a tote, bin, or carton. Cutter places the product on a table or conveyor for the packer/sorter to either or combination of; sort, bunch or cut into florets and place into a tote, bin, or carton. Packers will secure empty containers from designated racks and fill the totes and cartons to specification. Product from conveyer will be packed into bins. Once totes or cartons are filled, they are pushed on to conveyor belt for loaders to close/cover and stack on the pallet. Product on conveyor falls into bins. The totes, bins and cartons for the product are constructed by unfolding and bending the material as designed to form a box. Totes, bins and cartons are labeled and marked as required. The process is repeated. The totes and cartons are lifted then stacked onto pallets on the deck of the harvester or trailer. Totes or cartons with product can weigh up to 50 lbs. Empty bins Pallets can weigh up to 95 lbs. and are lifted by a machine.
Special Requirements
Must have 1-month work experience with the produce as defined in this application including harvest work. Specific requirements include lifting up to 50 pounds frequently and able to use hand tools including cutting knives. Must be able to work under conditions where skin and clothing become heavily soiled with mud, water, grease, etc. Must be able to work outdoors in inclement weather conditions, including rain, cold, high winds, etc. Work involves bending and working in bent or stooped positions. Must be able to walk on uneven ground and stand up extensively. No smoking, alcohol, firearms in field or housing.