Field Workers (snap Pea/green Bean Harvest)

Job description

Snap Pea Harvest:
Field worker to harvest snow/sugar snap peas. Harvest is done by standing or kneeling on crop bed or furrow. The employee determines the size and quality of the product to be harvested. The employee picks the appropriate quality pod from the plant using his/her hands and places it in a plastic tote. Once the totes contain the desired amount of product, the harvester carries tote to inspection table. Product is inspected to confirm quality is within spec. Once approved, weight of product is registered to employee.

Green Bean Harvest:
Field worker to harvest green beans. Harvest is done by standing or kneeling on crop bed or furrow. The employee determines the size and quality of the product to be harvested. The employee picks the appropriate quality green bean from the plant using his/her hands and places it in a plastic tote. Once the totes contain the desired amount of product, the harvester carries tote to inspection table. Product is inspected to confirm quality is within spec. Once approved, weight of product is registered to employee.

Crew Lead: Team Leaders will additionally be responsible for checking quality, filling out paperwork, and receiving order for production. May clock in other workers. Packing will be performed in the field. Crew Lead will be under the direct supervision of First Line Supervisors.

General Labor: Weeding using long-handled hoes, runner cutting, plant thinning, and ranch maintenance, pulling plastic, pulling of drip tape, cleaning of old and new vegetative growth on plant bed.

Agricultural Equipment Operator: Tractor drivers will drive and control tractors in fields. Loaders will load reefer with pallet jack.

Machine set up: In the field, Worker will check the machine for water and diesel; Put sticker on bags; Supply cartons for the day and put on the machine; Open or close machine; Put machine where crew will start; move trailer, drive tractor and caterpillar.

Sanitation worker: Cleans, pressure washes, and moves restrooms on farms/fields.

Special Requirements

All workers must have at least 1 month of experience in snap pea and green bean harvest. Specific requirements include lifting up to 30-55 pounds frequently and able to use hand tools, including cutting knives. Must be able to work under conditions where skin and clothing become heavily soiled with mud, water, grease, etc. Must be able to work outdoors in inclement weather conditions, including rain, cold, high winds, etc. Work involves frequent bending and working in bent or stooped positions. Must be able to walk and stand up extensively. No smoking, alcohol, firearms in the field or residential housing.