Field Workers And Van Drivers

Job description

Job Duties - Description of the specific services or labor to be performed:

Field Workers (Baby Leaf: Organic Spring Mix, Organic Kale, Organic Arugula, Organic Chards, Organic Bok Choi, Organic Spinach, Organic Baby Spinach, Organic Cilantro, Organic Parsley) to perform the following duties.

Harvesting Organic spring mix, kale, baby leaf, spinach, arugula, chard is cut by harvest machine. Harvest machine up loads product via conveyor belt and with assistance from workers product is loaded and hand compacted into totes. Full totes are off loaded from conveyor belt onto trailer (of the same height) and placed on a pallet to be loaded into reefer trailers for shipment. This process is repeated. Worker is responsible for cleaning of equipment and cleaning work area.

Harvesting Organic Bunch Parsley, Organic Bunch Cilantro, and Organic Bunch Spinach is bunched, cut, twist tied, and packed in the field. Worker is on their knees, collect enough product in hand to make a bunch, using a harvesting hand knife makes a straight cut right at ground level, then applies a twist tie to each bunch. Bunches are picked up and placed in cartons periodically. This process is repeated. Worker is responsible for cleaning of equipment and cleaning work area.

Harvesting Organic Romaine is cut, trimmed to meet quality standards and packed in the field. Worker is walking through field, using a harvesting hand knife makes a straight cut right at ground level, then trims to specifications and packs into bags, totes or cartons. This process is repeated. Worker is responsible for cleaning of equipment and cleaning work area.

Harvesting Kale full-size is hand picked in field and packed in the field. Worker is walking through field, using hands to hand pick product. Product is placed in cartons or totes periodically. This process is repeated. Worker is responsible for cleaning of equipment and cleaning work area.

Machine set up includes: Check machine for fluids, inspect machine to make sure it’s clean and in worker order; Put sticker on bags and cartons; Supply cartons for the day and put on the machine; Open or close machine; Put machine where crew will start; Move trailer. Drive tractor. Operate the machine.

Weeding fields is done by hand. Workers will use tools necessary, such as long handled hoes, and hands to remove weeds from ground. Workers will be on knees and standing and walking through fields will be required. Remove weeds from ground and place in piles or buckets for removal from field. Worker is responsible for cleaning of equipment and cleaning work area. The employer will provide gloves, knee pads and training at no cost to the workers in prevention of work-related injuries. Should any additional supplies be required, the employer will supply them as needed. It is not intended that the workers will be weeding for more than 20% of their time. The employer will also provide scheduled breaks and abide by rest period requirements in accordance with 8 Cal. Code Regulations 3456(c)(4). Employer abides by the requirements of 8 Cal. Code Regulations 3456 subsection (d)(1-4).

Cal Van Driver Specifications:

1. Employee may drive Cal Van over the road.
2. Employee picks up workers from different housing sites/pick up points and takes them to an assigned work site and at the end of the day takes them back to the housing site/pick up point.
3. In order to drive a Cal Van, Employees must possess valid driver’s license (state issued) and must be able to pass Class B Physical exam and register as an FLCE driver. The employer will be responsible for the cost of the California Driver’s License, Class B Physical Exam, and registration as an FLCE driver (if any).

Special Requirements

Minimum Job Qualifications: 1 month of harvest experience in any of the commodities listed. 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.)