Field Worker
Employer
Fresno Coalinga Rd and S Colusa Ave off Highway 145
Five Points, CA 93210
United States
Job description
• Watermelon Harvest- Field Harvest workers will harvest watermelons, including cutting, pitching, stacking, and sorting product.
• Crew Lead- Team Leaders will be responsible for directing and monitoring the work of other farm workers, checking crop quality, filling out paperwork, report to a supervisor, and provide general oversight in the field. May clock in other workers. This is not a supervisory position.
Special Requirements
All workers must have at least 3 months of experience in watermelon and melon 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, 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.
Safety use and training provided by employer. Workers must abide by Employer housing rules. Ability to understand and communicate in English or Spanish is required for training and safety purposes. (i.e., Workers must listen to, understand, and follow instructions of Employer supervisors and managers.)