Farmworkers
Employer
Ippolito International-Ave G & County 17th St
Somerton, AZ 85350
United States
Job description
Field Workers will be harvesting Celery, cabbage, lettuce and broccoli, cut bag, pack and load fresh produce in the field of the correct quality, size and weight. Continual visual examination of produce to determine if the product is right for harvesting. Use hands and arms to handle the product. Place commodity into the appropriate box. Place complete product onto moving equipment such as conveyors. Mark Cartons by suing marking tools. Examine and inspect containers, materials and products to ensure that specifications are met. harvest product by hand, and / or using a harvest knife. continual bending to reach product. Walk through shift on uneven ground and leafy rows with debris. Ensure that all Food Safety policies are followed to reduce the risk of any injury to either the employee or others. Report all safety problems, incidents and injuries to harvest foreperson immediately. Comply with all company policies. Stalk 25 lb. - 65 lbs. boxes from the conveyor to the pallets. Lift empty pallets weighing 45 lbs. Stack Boxes on each pallet. The Stack must be straight. Foreman will provide training and instruction on how to properly position the boxes onto the pallet. Field worker to harvest celery. Cut trim, bag, pack and load fresh celery in the field. Cutting is done on harvesting machine by using hand and cutting knife. using a harvesting hand knife and bending at the waist, the employee cuts the head from the roots and trims the outer leaves from the head to prepare it to be packed into a carton, tote or bin. The process is repeated. Worker is responsible for cleaning of equipment and maintenance of yard. Worker is also responsible for operating Tractors, and machines used to perform this task.
Special Requirements
Qualifying workers must have one month of agricultural experience. All qualified applicants must have the
authorization to work in the United States, be willing to perform the agricultural duties as described in this job
order and be able to meet the physical demands of the position and the employer's work schedule with or
without reasonable accommodation.