Farmworker

Job description

Workers will plant and harvest cabbage, greens and tomato. Workers will perform assigned duties as instructed by their supervisor. Prolonged walking, standing, bending, stooping, and reaching are required to perform job duties. Job is outdoors and continues in all types of weather. Though not a hiring requirement, if a worker drives a company vehicle during the period of employment then at the time of operating the company vehicle the driver must possess a valid driver's license issued by a U.S. state or foreign equivalent and operate the company vehicle in accordance with the license restrictions and vehicle classifications applicable to that license. Workers may be requested to submit to random drug or alcohol tests at no cost to the worker. Failure to comply with the request or testing positive may result in immediate termination. All testing will occur post-hire and is not a part of the interview process. Must be able to lift 60 lbs. to shoulder height repetitively throughout the workday and be able to lift and carry 60 lbs. in the field. Must not hinder another worker's productivity. Sloppy work cannot and will not be tolerated. Excessive absences and/or tardiness cannot be tolerated and may result in termination. Use of personal cell phone or other personal electronic device during working hours strictly prohibited except for work-related calls or emergencies and violation may result in immediate termination.

All workers are required to follow common sanitary practices at all times. This is particularly important when touching crops for human consumption. Workers are required to cleanse their hands by washing thoroughly with soap and water before entering field for harvest activities and after each break. Smoking and the use of tobacco products prohibited during work time.

Special Requirements

None