General Farm Workers

Job description

*All packing and stacking duties will be performed in the field and on the farm*
Strawberry Harvester (Ground/Harvest):
This position operates under the supervision of the harvest crew foreperson and is responsible for safely and efficiently harvesting conventional or organic strawberry crops by ground.
Essential Job Duties:
• Harvest conventional or organic strawberries for fresh, and/or juice purposes, following grower specification.
• Properly grade and sort strawberries according to size and quality standards.
• Packages suitable strawberries into the required packaging container and box.
• Inspects strawberry for signs of disease or insect manifestation
• Discard inferior strawberries by placing them onto the row floor.
• Reports all safety issues, incidents, and injuries to foreman immediately.
• Adhere to all company policies, including observing appropriate lunch and rest periods.
Field Tear Down:
This position operates under the supervision of the crew foreperson and is responsible for end-of-season cleanup, including removal of drip irrigation and plastic used throughout the season. This position ensures that the field is cleared and properly prepared for the next growing season.
Essential Job Duties:
• Removes remaining crops, plants, and any agricultural materials (e.g., stakes, plastic mulch) from the field.
• Safely and efficiently removes drip irrigation lines, plastic coverings, and other materials.
• Ensures the field and surrounding areas are clear of any trash or debris.
• Collects and disposes of any materials according to environmental and company standards.
• Prepare fields for the next planting cycle by ensuring that all waste and remnants are cleared.
• Reports all safety issues, incidents, and injuries to foreman immediately.
• Adhere to all company policies, including observing appropriate lunch and rest periods.

Cleaning Plants:
This position operates under the supervision of the crew foreperson and is responsible for plant/field maintenance, cleaning of old and new vegetative growth on plant bed. This role involves the use of hand tools and other equipment to ensure the plant beds are properly maintained and free of obstructions.
Essential Job Duties:
• Maintains and cultivates crop using both hands.
• Removes dry leaf debris from crop using both hands
• Removes by hand the plastic layering from the crop.
• Use of hand tools such as blade or knife to cut plants
• Reports all safety issues, incidents, and injuries to foreman immediately.
• Adhere to all company policies, including observing appropriate lunch and rest periods.

Special Requirements

Minimum Job Qualifications: Three months experience in berry 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. Ability to 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.)