Farmworker: Diversified 45-2092.00

Job description

Crops: Strawberries, Cherries, Raspberries, Blueberries, Peaches, Prunes, Plums, Apricots, Summer Squash, Winter Squash, Tomatoes, Peppers, Pumpkins, Evergreens, Apples, Asparagus, trees, Wreaths
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. Must display the ability to move, place, climb and work from orchard ladders up to 16 feet in height, making the necessary adjustments for various procedures while carrying up to 30 pounds.

Sanitation Requirements: For food and general personal safety purposes, all workers will be required and expected to follow common sanitary practices at all times. This is particularly critical when hand harvesting crops for human consumption. Employees are required to cleanse their hands by washing them thoroughly with soap and water after using the bathroom and before entering the fields for harvest activities or the packing facility for packing operations.

Agricultural equipment operation: Worker may operate tractors, forklift, skid steers, tractor-drawn machinery, and self-propelled machinery for land preparation, maintenance, and cultivation, including to plow, harrow and fertilize soil and plants, and to plant, cultivate, and spray. Worker may operate equipment used in agricultural production, such as tractors and implements. Worker may perform preventive maintenance and troubleshooting repair on equipment. Properly licensed workers will operate employers vehicles on public roadways to transport tools, crops and fellow crewmembers. Only trained workers will operate the farm equipment.

Apples, prunes, and apricots: Workers will perform various tasks involved in planting, cultivation (including pruning and thinning) and harvesting fruit according to supervisor’s instructions. Workers may till soil, plant stock, and do pruning activities using a variety of tools. May aid in irrigation duties. May aid in minor repair of wooden fruit containers. Workers will harvest fruit according to color, size, and degree of maturity as specified by supervisor and place into ¾ bushel baskets taking the extra time, care and effort not to bruise or scar the fruit.

Workers will load and unload produce/product from trucks.

Productions Standard: Workers must strive for 5% or less bruising rate.

Greenhouse: Workers will perform various tasks associated with crops grown on the farm to include onions, and other vegetables crops.

Special Requirements

All workers should have at least 3 months experience hand harvesting a perishable crop. Applicants must be able to furnish affirmative job references from recent employers. Must be physically able to meet and perform all job specifications stated in job order. Must be able to work in the hot humid weather for extended periods of time. Workers are subject to random drug testing post hire at no cost to the employee post hire. Failing or refusing a drug test will result in immediate termination.