Farmworkers And Laborers, Crop

Job description

Crops: Potatoes

Grading & Sorting: Workers will perform various duties associated with grading and harvesting potatoes harvested from employers’ fields. Workers will record the temperature and field location of each load. Workers will load potatoes onto conveyor belt. Workers will grade and sort potatoes according to supervisors’ instruction. After sorting and grading, the worker will transfer potatoes to warehouse.

Tractor and other equipment operation: properly trained workers will operate tractors, forklifts, and other farm equipment carefully. Workers will take care not to damage buildings, crops, vehicles and fellow workers. Any worker caught not using care may be terminated. Repair and maintain farm vehicles, implements, and mechanical equipment.

Farm, and Shed Sanitation: All workers will be responsible for picking up trash, and other farm sanitation duties. Workers will sweep up debris, dirt and trash. This material will be removed using wheelbarrows, tractor buckets and other containers. Workers may be required to power wash shed, and farm equipment. Workers will make repairs to farm buildings, fences, and other structures according to supervisors instructions.

Special Requirements

2 months experience working in a commercial greenhouse. On-site-training for curtain task. Applicants must furnish affirmative job references from recent employers operating comparable operations establishing acceptable previous experience. Must be physically able to meet and perform all job specifications stated in job order. Must be able to work in the hot humid weather for extended periods of time. Workers are subject to random drug testing at no cost to the employee. All drug testing will occur after the worker begins his or her employment and is not a part of the interview process. Failing or refusing a drug test will result in immediate termination.

SUBSTANCE ABUSE POLICY: This employer will strive to provide a safe and healthful work environment, free of substance abuse, for the protection of our associates, employees and visitors. The use, possession or being under the influence of illegal drugs or alcohol during working time is prohibited.