Field Worker
Employer
Ocean Mist Harvesting - Abaloe Ranch
Harris Road
Salinas, CA 93907
United States
Job description
Field Worker (Anise/Fennel, Artichoke, Broccoli, Brussel Sprouts, Cauliflower, Celery,
Head Lettuce, Mix Lettuce, Romaine Lettuce, Romaine Hearts and Spinach) to perform the
following duties:
All work is performed in the field and on a farm: Workers may cut, carry, bag, pack, and
seal multiple pack styles simultaneously and load fresh product in the field. May operate,
wash, sanitize, maintain and inspect tractors, restrooms and harvest machines in the
field. Workers will receive specific instructions on required tasks and results expected.
Work will be closely monitored by Forepersons, Field Supervisors, and/or Customers.
Workers are expected and responsible to meet and complete production demands
according to the company’s and customers quality, sanitation, and food safety
standards. Workers may be required to permanently or temporarily moved or assigned
to another crew and/or positions within a crew as needed to complete the production
demand, worker relief, assistance, or other justified reason within the guidelines of the
program. Work and crew assignments are made by and at the discretion of the Foreman
and/or Supervisor based on Company need and/or production demand. Crew and/or
position changes are prohibited without Foreman/Supervisor consent and/or reasonable
cause. Workers may occasionally and/or sporadically perform duties associated with the
primary duties. Such work will be temporary and insubstantial agricultural labor. Workers
are expected to perform and complete the assigned tasks in a professional and efficient
manner while keeping up with the pace of the crew. Workers must be willing, able,
qualified and available to complete the assigned job duties. Workers may occasionally
harvest and/or pack product without harvesting machine assistance (on the ground).
Such work is performed during the transfer of the harvesting machine from one end of a
field or furrow to another and/or during non-scheduled maintenance on equipment.
Workers may occasionally rework product in the field to meet customer specification,
such as re-weigh, re-pack, re-sticker, re-bag or change to a different requested pack
style. Workers are required to wear appropriate personal protective equipment when needed. This responsibility does not involve regular packing activities, which may have
been completed by other workers. Workers may perform irrigation, thinning, hoeing,
cultural practices, and ranch maintenance duties related to agricultural operations and
crop care. Duties include installing, operating, maintaining, and repairing irrigation
systems such as drip lines, sprinklers, valves, pumps, and hoses. Workers may thin
plants and manually remove weeds and unwanted vegetation from fields, beds, and
around crops by hand or the use of hand tools such as hoes or shovels. Additional
duties include clearing debris, maintaining access roads within the worksite, repairing
and maintaining fences, gates, and irrigation infrastructure, assisting with equipment
cleaning, and supporting field operations as needed. Workers may be required to lift up
to between 60 to 90 lbs., and be required to sporadically bend, lift, twist, push and pull
continuously throughout the day to complete the tasks as needed.
Special Requirements
We require two (2) months of recent and verifiable experience within the past two (2) years for the job duties listed. This position requires a minimum of two (2) months for the employee to get a full understanding of the job and responsibilities. Must be able to understand work & safety instructions in English or Spanish, the languages spoken and written in the workplace.
The Company may require the worker to submit to a post-hire drug/alcohol test, at the employers expense, upon the occurrence of a reportable incident or accident, or upon reasonable suspicion. Drug screening is post-offer, can be random, and is at no cost to the workers.