Field Workers

Job description

Celery Harvest- Field worker to harvest celery, organic and conventional. Cut, bunch, pack, and load fresh celery in the field. Cutting is done on harvesting machine by using hands and cutting knife. Using a harvesting hand knife and bending at the waist, the employee cuts the stalk from the roots and trims the outer stalks from the stalk to prepare it to be packed into cartons, totes, or bins. The process is repeated. Worker responsible for cleaning of equipment and maintenance of yard. Packing is done in the field.

Team Leaders – Will additionally be responsible for checking quality, filling out paperwork, and receiving order for production. May clock in other workers. Crew Leads will be under direct supervision of First Line Supervisors

Machine set up - Worker will check the machine for water and diesel; Put sticker on bags; Supply cartons for the day and put on the machine; Open or close machine; Put machine where crew will start; move trailer, drive tractor and caterpillar.

General Labor - Weeding using long-handled hoes, transplanting, runner cutting, plant thinning, and ranch maintenance, pulling plastic, pulling of drip tape, cleaning of old and new vegetative growth on plant bed. Plant bed will be classified as “Medium”or “High” according to the amount of runners and new/old vegetative growth present during performing work task.

Agricultural Equipment Operator - Tractor drivers will drive and control tractors in fields.

Sanitation worker - Cleans, pressure washes, and moves restrooms on farms/fields. (Performs this job duty less than 50% of the total work days of the contract)

Mechanics - Observe and listen to machinery operations to detect equipment malfunctions and notify supervisors when machinery malfunctions. Workers may perform routine maintenance and conduct basic repairs on farm vehicles, implements, and machinery. (Performs this job duty less than 50% of the total work days of the contract)

Special Requirements

Minimum Job Qualifications: 1 month of experience in harvesting celery. Specific requirements include lifting up to 30-55 pounds frequently and able to use hand tools, including cutting knives. Must be able to work under conditions where skin and clothing become heavily soiled with mud, water, grease, etc. Must be able to work outdoors in inclement weather conditions, including rain, cold, high winds, etc. Work involves frequent bending and working in bent or stooped positions. Must be able to walk and stand up extensively. No smoking, alcohol, firearms in the field or residential housing. 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.