Farmworker

Job description

WORKERS WILL USE A LONG-HANDLED HOE (4FT OR MORE IN LENGTH) FOR WEEDING/HOEING FIELDS OF CELERY. HARVESTING AND PACKING CELERY. HARVESTING CELERY STALKS WITH AN 8-INCH CELERY KNIFE MAKING A DIAGONAL CUT AT THE BOTTOM OF THE STALK. THEN IT'S PUT ON THE MACHINE TABLE WHERE IT'S PACKED IN BAGS THEN INTO A BOX THAT WEIGHS BETWEEN 40-TO 50 LB PUSHED ON THE CONVEYOR BELT AND THEN LOADED INTO THE TRAILER. EMPLOYEES ARE TO BE EXPERIENCED IN BOTH CUTTING AND PACKING DUE TO THEIR EVERYDAY ROTATION. LOADING BOXES OF PRODUCT ONTO TRUCK. OPERATE AGRICULTURAL EQUIPMENT SUCH AS TRACTOR. WORKERS MAY BE ASKED TO DRIVE IN THE FIELDS, CLEAN, AND PERFORM INSPECTIONS ON PRODUCT.

Section A.8a – Additional Disclosures
Work is to be done for long periods of time in the field, when plants may be wet with dew and rain, and may be required during light rain, snow, moderate winds, direct sun, high humidity and extreme temperatures. Allergies to ragweed, goldenrod, insect spray, related chemicals, etc. may affect workers ability to perform the job. Workers must be able to perform the required work with or without reasonable accommodations.
Must wear assigned personal protective equipment when required. Must report for work daily wearing appropriate work clothing and boots or other durable foot wear. Casual clothing not permitted. Workers wearing inappropriate clothing will not be permitted to start work.
Workers will have an unpaid lunch break when working more than 5 hours. Must report to work at the designated time and place each day. Daily or weekly work schedules may vary due to weather, sunlight, temperature, crop conditions, and other factors. Employer will notify workers of any change to start/end times. Employer may request, but not require that workers work more than the stated daily hours, on the worker’s Sabbath, or on federal holidays.
Workers may not report for work under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Possession or use of illegal drugs or alcohol on company worksites or vehicles is prohibited and will be cause for immediate termination.
Out of concern for the safety of other workers, staff or the public at large, the employer reserves the right to terminate for cause, in accordance with applicable laws and regulations, any worker found during the period of employment to have a criminal conviction record or status as a registered sex offender.

Special Requirements

Must have 3 months experience working with celery crop.