Farmworker, Laborer
Employer
N5467 6TH AVE
PLAINFIELD, WI 54966
United States
Job description
Truck Driver: Drivers will haul filled bags or bins to shed and return empty bags or bins to the field. They will assist in loading and picking up loose or spilled produce. Workers will be instructed in the safety and operation of the trucks/tractor before driving. Trucks should be driven in a manner to protect operator, other workers, products, crops, and equipment. Repeated failure to obey safety requirements and operating instructions may result in termination. Driver duties will be assigned only to workers that have or willing to obtain the appropriate license but is not a requirement for the job opportunity.
Tractor Operation: Workers may be required to drive a tractor through the field or between fields incidental to the job being performed. Workers will be instructed in the safety and operation of the tractor before driving the tractor. Tractors should be driven in a manner to protect operator, other workers, products, crops, and equipment. Repeated failure to obey safety requirements and operating instructions may result in termination.
Harvest potatoes: Workers will hand pick potatoes and will place them on the harvest grader according to supervisor instructions. Workers will only pick good potatoes, clearing out debris, garbage, and dirt.
Picking stones: Workers will walk across the fields to hand pick stones to be removed following supervisor's instructions.
Special Requirements
Workers will pick stones, hand harvest, and pack potatoes. Workers must exercise extreme care not to drop farm produce at any time during handling. Able to work in hot, cold and/or humid weather bending or stooping to reach ground level crops and able to stand on feet for long periods of time. Workers must be physically able to lift between 50 and 75 lbs occasionally and up to 50 lbs frequently. Workers should report to work in their own suitable clothing. 3 months of verifiable farm work experience required.