Farmworkers And Laborers, Crop

Job description

Strawberry & Ground Harvest, and General Laborers to perform the following duties:

Perform strawberry planting, replanting, picking, weeding, plastic mulch repair, and flower cutting. Workers will also perform duties associated with and directly related to strawberry harvest work, including but not limited to picking and packing berries in the field for fresh market and freezing/juicing; Distinguish quality and ripeness; pick, and placing in-tray/packing containers in the field.

Strawberry ground/table crews will work in rows; the worker bends over and picks berries with hands; places the berries in a box; walks and carries the box with berries to the packing table located at the end of the row in the field. The worker returns to the row to continue harvest.

Workers must be able to listen, understand, and follow the instructions of company supervisors and managers.
Workers must be willing to perform all duties according to the employer's rules and regulations during the contract period.
Weeding duties involve the removal of unwanted vegetation from the ground and the tops of crop rows. This task is typically carried out using a long-handled hoe or by hand. The employer abides by the 8 Cal. Code Regulations Section 3437, 3456(b-c).

Special Requirements

Employer requires one (1) month of recent and verifiable experience within the past two (2) years for the job duties listed. This position requires a minimum of one (1) month 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.