Farmworkers
Employer
Highway 156 and Blackie Rd
Prunedale, CA 93907
United States
Job description
Field Workers will be harvesting Celery, cut bag, pack and load fresh produce in the field of the correct
quality, size and weight. Continual visual examination of produce to determine if the product is right for
harvesting. Use hands and arms to handle the product. Place commodity into the appropriate box. Place
complete product onto moving equipment such as conveyors. Mark Cartons by suing marking tools. Examine
and inspect containers, materials and products to ensure that specifications are met. harvest product by
hand, and I or using a harvest knife. continual bending to reach product. Walk through shift on uneven ground
and leafy rows with debris. Ensure that all Food Safety policies are followed to reduce the risk of any injury to
either the employee or others. Report all safety problems, incidents and injuries to harvest foreperson
immediately. Comply with all company policies. Stalk 25 lb. - 65 lbs. boxes from the conveyor to the pallets.
Lift empty pallets weighing 45 lbs. Stack Boxes on each pallet. The Stack must be straight. Foreman will
provide training and instruction on how to properly position the boxes onto the pallet. Field worker to harvest
celery. Cut trim, bag, pack and load fresh celery in the field. Cutting is done on harvesting machine by using
hand and cutting knife. using a harvesting hand knife and bending at the waist, the employee cuts the head
from the roots and trims the outer leaves from the head to prepare it to be packed into a carton, tote or bin.
The process is repeated. Worker is responsible for cleaning of equipment and maintenance of yard. Worker is
also responsible for operating Tractors, and machines used to perform this task.
Special Requirements
Qualifying workers must have one month of agricultural experience. All qualified applicants
must have the authorization to work in the United States, be willing to perform the agricultural
duties as described in this job order and be able to meet the physical demands of the position
and the employer's work schedule with or without reasonable accommodation.