Farmworkers And Laborers, Crop

Job description

Harvest and pack (but not pack in retail boxes) watermelons, pumpkins, cantaloupes, chiles, cucumbers, and tomatoes. Harvest and prepare for packing (but not pack in retail boxes) cantaloupe and honeydew melons.
Install, remove, and repair drip irrigation systems.
Remove bedding plastic, clean up fields, and transplant and lay plastic mulch.

Must be able to lift and carry 60 lb. boxes, toss and stack 25 lb. watermelons, and stoop throughout the day.

Special Requirements

We require one month of recent and verifiable experience within the past two years working in diversified crops, handling manual and mechanical tasks, including agricultural field work. This position requires a minimum of one 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.