Farmworkers And Laborers, Crop

Job description

This position is responsible for harvesting, sorting, and field packing Yellow Squash, Zucchini, Mexican Gray Squash, and Turnips. Other duties may include hoeing fields as needed. Employees will be trained in proper food safety handling and will be expected to meet requirements for USDA GAP and GHP’s. Employees must arrive on time daily and should be professional, friendly, clean, and well-organized.

Workers who possess a valid driver’s license and meet all applicable legal requirements, including holding a doctor’s certificate as required by 29 CFR § 500.105, may be asked to drive vehicles for transporting workers, goods, or commodities on company business. This task is voluntary, compensable, and not a mandatory job duty. Workers without a valid driver’s license or doctor’s certificate will still be fully eligible for employment and are not disqualified from any other job responsibilities outlined in this application. The employer can and will make alternative arrangements for the transportation of workers should the need arise.

Special Requirements

This is a physically demanding job that requires stamina, strength, and endurance to perform repetitive tasks for extended periods in various outdoor conditions. Workers must be able to: Lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 lbs regularly throughout the workday.
Stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, and crouch for long hours each day. Perform repetitive movements with hands and arms.
Work outdoors in extreme temperatures, including heat, cold, rain, snow, and high humidity. Workers must be physically capable of performing all job duties throughout the season. Those unable to meet the rigorous demands of the job may be subject to termination as outlined in the employer's work rules. No smoking is allowed in housing.