Farmworkers And Laborers

Job description

Crops: Tomatoes

Propagation & Plant Care
• Seedling propagation, transplanting, and labeling
• Soil/media mixing, sterilization, and tray setup
• Grafting and budding for specialty varieties
• Monitoring germination rates and adjusting conditions
• Potting and repotting plants as they grow

Irrigation & Nutrient Management
• Installing, calibrating, and repairing drip irrigation systems
• Mixing, measuring, and delivering water-soluble fertilizers
• Flushing systems and cleaning water lines
• Monitoring reservoir levels and topping off nutrient tanks
• Conducting EC/pH tests and adjusting solution concentrations

Climate & Environmental Control
• Operating and troubleshooting greenhouse climate systems (vents, fans, heaters)
• Installing, repairing, and replacing shade cloths and poly films
• Monitoring humidity and temperature sensors (including remote systems)
• Executing seasonal cleaning and maintenance of environmental controls

Pest, Disease & Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
• Scouting for pests, diseases, and abiotic stress symptoms
• Recording and reporting findings in pest-management logs
• Applying biological controls (releasing beneficial insects)
• Cleaning and sanitizing benches, tools, and work areas to prevent disease spread

Plant Training & Canopy Management
• Pruning, de-suckering, and removing lower leaves
• Trellising, stringing, and hand-tying vines to support structures
• Adjusting plant density for optimal airflow and light penetration

Harvest & Post-Harvest Handling
• Hand-harvesting ripe tomatoes with proper techniques to minimize damage
• Conducting quality inspections (size, color, firmness)
• Sorting and grading fruit into crates, clamshells, or boxes
• Labeling packages and preparing shipping manifests
• Operating conveyor belts and setting up pre-cooling stations
Packaging & Fulfillment
• Packaging produce into retail-ready containers (clamshells, trays, bins)
• Applying and verifying labels, lot codes, and barcodes
• Sealing, shrink-wrapping, bundling, and strapping packages
• Palletizing and stretch-wrapping pallets for transport
• Inspecting packaged goods for quality, weight, and label accuracy
• Managing packaging material inventory and restocking supplies

Equipment Operation & Maintenance
• Operating and maintaining pallet jacks, forklifts, and skid-steers (certified operators only)
• Cleaning, sharpening, and lubricating pruners, shears, and hand tools
• Performing routine checks on HVAC, pumps, and environmental controllers
• Assisting technicians with major repairs or system upgrades

Structural & Facility Support
• Assembling, disassembling, and repairing greenhouse frames, gutters, and trusses
• Patching and replacing poly film and shade panels
• Conducting minor electrical or plumbing fixes (under supervision)
• Maintaining walkways, aisles, and exterior grounds (mowing, weeding)
• Loading and unloading supply deliveries and outbound shipments
• Organizing storage rooms, labeling inventory, and rotating stock

Data Entry & Record-Keeping
• Logging daily harvest weights, yields, and worker productivity
• Updating pest-management, nutrient, and irrigation records
• Assisting management with crop-planning spreadsheets or software entry

Tech & Innovation Assistance
• Installing and troubleshooting remote-monitoring sensors or automated controls
• Assisting with drone-based crop scouting or imaging setups
• Supporting trials of new growing methods (e.g., hydroponics, aeroponics)

Special Requirements

2 months experience working in a commercial greenhouse. On-site-training for curtain task. Applicants must furnish affirmative job references from recent employers operating comparable operations establishing acceptable previous experience. 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 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.

SUBSTANCE ABUSE POLICY: This employer will strive to provide a safe and healthful work environment, free of substance abuse, for the protection of our associates, employees and visitors. The use, possession or being under the influence of illegal drugs or alcohol during working time is prohibited.