Farmworker: Diversified

Job description

Workers will perform various duties associated with planting, cultivating, and harvesting corn. Worker must possess the physical strength and endurance (ability to continue or last) to repeat the harvest process though out the workday, working quickly and skillfully to perform activities assigned during that activity.

Workers must work at a sustained (continuing for an extended period of time without interruption), vigorous pace (quick and steady) and make bona fide efforts (made in earnest intent) to work efficiently (performing or functions in the best possible manner with the least waste of time and effort) and consistently (same way for a long time) that are reasonable under the climatic and other working conditions, Workers may not leave trash, or other discarded items in work areas or vehicles but must dispose of such items in provided receptacles.

Workers must wash hands with soap and water after all bathroom and meal breaks. Allergies to varieties of ragweed, goldenrod, insecticides, related agricultural chemicals, etc., may affect worker's ability to perform the work described herein.

Plant Operations: Packaging Operator- Packaging Operators will work closely with the packaging supervisor and plant operations manager to ensure that seed packages meet customer's requirements. Responsibilities include: • Performing work activities safely and in compliance with company QMS program • Operating bagging equipment according to instructions • Performing regular scale weight checks • Ensuring proper set up of ink jet bag labeling equipment • Ensuring that bag labels are accurate, near, legible and professional in appearance • Application of appropriate tags and/or labels to seed packages • Accurate bagged seed inventory counts • Thorough cleaning of all equipment in order to maintain product integrity • Ensuring that seed pallets are neatly stacked and securely wrapped prior to placement in the warehouse • Assisting with maintenance activities Rebag Operator- Rebag Operators work closely with the Rebag Supervisor to meet customers quality and packaging requirements during repackaging processes. Responsibilities include: • Performing work activities safely and in compliance with company QMS program • Verifying the contents of each bag of seed prior to dumping • Operating bagging equipment according to instructions • Performing regular scale weight checks • Ensuring proper set up of ink jet bag labeling equipment • Ensuring that bag labels are accurate, near, legible and professional in appearance • Application of appropriate tags and/or labels to seed packages • Accurate bagged seed inventory counts • Thorough cleaning of all equipment in order to maintain product integrity • Ensuring that seed pallets are neatly stacked and securely wrapped prior to placement in the warehouse • Assisting with maintenance activities • Maintaining a neat, clean, and organized work area.

The employer will provide the tools necessary to perform the described job duties without charge to the worker. The employer will charge the worker for reasonable costs related to the worker's refusal or negligent failure to return the tools or due to such worker's willful damage or destruction of the tools.

The employer retains the right to discharge an obviously unqualified worker, malingerer or recalcitrant worker who is physically able to but does not demonstrate the willingness to perform the work necessary for the employer to grow a premium quality product. During certain duties, workers may be required to work in teams to accomplish a certain task. When engaged in teamwork activities workers must coordinate with other members of the team to accomplish the task.

Special Requirements

Must be physically able to meet and perform all job specifications stated in job order and have at least 1 month experience doing fieldwork. Must be able to work in the hot humid weather for extended periods of time. Workers may be subject to random drug testing at no cost to the employee. All drug testing will occur after the worker begins his or her employment and is not a part of the interview process. Failing or refusing a drug test will result in immediate termination.