Field Workers: Pickers And Packers

Job description

*All packing and stacking duties will be performed in the field and on the farm*

Workers will harvest table grapes by hand. Workers will perform hand harvest and table grapes in plastic bags (in the field). Hand-harvesting is performed using knives, clippers and/or shears. Workers cut the bunches at the stem. After whole bunches are cut, workers place them in collection/picking baskets/lugs and transfer them to the worker placing the grapes in plastic bags. The picker trims the ripe clusters leaving those that are not ripe behind. Workers push a loaded wheelbarrow across uneven and soft terrain. The harvested table grapes are placed in plastic bags in the field. Workers must have the ability to visually evaluate and sort fruit based on slight differences in fruit size, fruit uniformity, color, firmness. Workers must have the ability to determine subtle differences in shades of green, yellow, red, purple, and black, in varying light and shade environments. Workers will pack and stack boxes (in the field). Workers may also perform general grape labor.
General Requirements
- Ability to use clippers all day.
- Ability to move Heavy wheel barrel full of picking trays.
- Work w/ packing a picking w/ quality.
- Identify correct bunches and berry size.
- Ability to pick up empty and full boxes of 25lbs. and stack neatly with labels.
- Ability to climb Trailer 2.5-3 feet high.
- Must be able to pack neat and clean boxes.
- Ability to work in a hot humid climate.
- Ability to work standing.
- Must sign all grower training material.

All hand-related harvesting will be in accordance with California law.

Special Requirements

Minimum Job Qualifications: Three months experience in grape harvest is required. Work is performed in open fields and may involve exposure to mud, dust, wind, heat, cold, and other natural elements. Temperatures can range from 30 degrees Fahrenheit to over 100 degrees Fahrenheit during the period of employment. Workers should come prepared with appropriate clothing and footwear for the environmental and working conditions described. No smoking, alcohol, firearms in the field or residential housing. Proficiency 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.)