Tomato Packer

Job description

Tomato and Bell Pepper Packer: In the shed and on the farm:

Pack round, vine tomatoes and bell peppers (green or red) in packing shed. The shed is located at the worksite location- 5780 Mission Avenue, Oceanside, CA 92057. 100% of tomatoes and bell peppers (green and red) are grown on-site by WCTG. Analyze size, shape, and color for packing purposes to ensure packing meets buyer specifications. Place pack tomatoes or bell peppers (green or red) in specialized boxes according to specification of buyer. Assure that produce meets buyer specifications for packing purposes. Handle tomatoes or bell peppers (green or red) in a manner which prevents bruising or blemishes.

If an employee is injured while on the job, the Company will provide a temporary work assignment that will be as closely related to the job duties described herein, while the employee recovers from a work-related illness which meets with the physician’s clearance to return to work under specific limitations. The work assignment will not be a permanent position, it will be temporary to accommodate the injured worker under doctor's restrictions and time period that may differ from the heavy field work described within.

Special Requirements

Requirements: 2 months work experience packing round, vine tomatoes, (within the last two years). Cannot be color blind due to the need to distinguish colors of crops, able to use shears and other agricultural tools, no smoking, illegal drugs, alcohol, or weapons of any sort in the dormitories or work fields. Ability to communicate in English or Spanish is required for training and safety purposes.

Experience to be confirmed though written employment verification letters on company letterhead or by the provision of the name and address or telephone number of the reference who can verify the workers experience. The assistance of the referring office in helping the worker provide this information will be appreciated.