Farmworkers And Laborers, Crop

Job description

Work under this contract will consist of harvesting Broccoli, Cauliflower, Green Leaf Lettuce, Iceberg Lettuce and Romaine Lettuce. In addition to harvesting, workers will also pack produce in the field, load and stack, weed and hoe, perform general labor, operate a tractor, forklift, and/or other agricultural machinery.

Workers may be assigned to perform any of the duties listed in this job order and may be required to perform different duties interchangeably based on operational needs.

Special Requirements

Candidates must have at least three (3) months of verifiable experience within the last two (2) years in agriculture, specifically related to Broccoli, Cauliflower, Green Leaf Lettuce, Iceberg Lettuce and Romaine Lettuce, to prevent crop damage and personal injury. Work will be performed under variable weather conditions, and all duties must be carried out in a manner that consistently demonstrates Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) and adherence to the highest food safety standards.

Workers are required to attend a mandatory orientation, for which time will be compensated.

Workers must be able to understand English or Spanish, the languages spoken and written in the workplace, in order to follow work and safety instructions.

Workers who possess, or are able to obtain, a valid state Class C driver's license may be required to operate company vehicles (i.e., passenger vans and pickup trucks) and transport workers.