Farmworkers And Laborers
Employer
4460 Rutland Dune Townline Road
Oregon, WI 53575
United States
Job description
Workers will be planting Broccoli, Cauliflower, Kale, Swiss Chard, Radish, Peas, Beans, Sweet Corn, Tomatoes, Tomatillos, Bell Peppers, Lettuce, Hot Peppers, Watermelon, Cantaloupe, Fall Squash, Onions, Leeks, Strawberries, and collards. All these vegetables will be hand harvested. In the Spring, the workers will assist with loading and unloading flowering plants into box trucks, for market and/or stores. Workers will move plant material as required. When field work begins, the workers will plant transplants by riding on the back of a mechanical transplanter. The workers will weed most vegetables manually by hand. Harvest Season begins in Mid-June, the workers will cut lettuce with knife then box it for market. Workers may be required to drive a ranger that pulls the harvest wagon. The workers will be required to pick corn at Sunrise on many days of the week, as per the vegetables going to market 6 days a week. Workers will be responsible for daily harvest, washing and packing of any vegetables ready for harvest. Workers may travel to farmers markets to help load and unload produce. All tractor driving (Field Prep, Cultivating, Planting) will be done by the Owner/Supervisor. The worker will have access to a Ranger, that has a governor installed in it limiting it to 12MPH. In the Fall, the workers will be responsible for cleaning out the (7) greenhouses, workers will also remove plastic mulch from the field, and do general winterization around the farm, closing doors, cleaning, cooler, etc. All tools and supplies will be provided to the workers free of charge. Workers may be asked to wash and pack vegetables in the packing shed located on the farm.
Special Requirements
Workers will be required to do many varied tasks instructed by the supervisor. Must have 3 months Experience with field crops, planting, harvesting and Nursery Operations. The employer may conduct a criminal background check pre-hire at the employers expense. The majority of the workday will be spent on ones feet and outdoors. Workers may stand in one place for any period of time. Workers must be able to climb, stand, stoop, squat, kneel, crouch, bend, (from the waist), push, pull, reach and lift 10-80 lbs. Look Ahead -i.e., stay alert and aware of operations, surroundings, & positioning of other workers and be prepared to assist in a moments notice. Work is performed in outdoor agricultural fields and involves exposure to sun, wind, rain, soil, mud, dust, heat, cold, and other natural elements.