Farmworker
Employer
37.04571.-121.56862
Gilroy, CA 95020
United States
Job description
Under the direction of the supervisor, workers may perform any of the following tasks for the purpose of harvesting Leafy Greens, Cabbage and Beets.
Forklift driver
The forklift drive is responsible for loading empty packaging material onto the harvesting trailers and taking full pallets of products and loading them into the transport trailers. As well as responsible for keeping the loading/packing area neat and clean.
Tactor driver
The tractor driver is responsible for safely entering and exiting the field, bringing in packing materials and returning product to the loading yard for the forklift driver to load and unload. The tractor driver will be responsible for maintaining the correct speed to match up with the machine hinge operator to facilitate the consistent flow of empty packaging materka and full product. The tractor driver will also be responsible for reporting any issues with the tractor to the supervisor.
Machine operator
The machine operator is responsible for safely entering and exiting the field and operating the machine that receives empty packing material and returns the full product to the harvesting trailer. The machine operator is responsible for coordinating with the tractor driver and the supervisor to maintain an acceptable level of speed throughout the harvest day. The machine operator is responsible for reporting any issues with the machine or machine tractor.
Washer/sanitizer
o The Washer/Sanitizer is responsible for following Spinaca Farms SSOP's in regards to the cleaning and sanitizing of machines, forklifts, tractors, trailers, packing material, and transport trailers. Additionally responsible for reporting any issues with the cleaning and sanitation process to the supervisor.
Box/tote/bin builder
The box/tote/bin builder is responsible for opening up or unfolding empty packing material for the harvest personnel.
Box/tote/bin stacker
The Box/tote/bin Stacker is responsible for receiving the full product from the machine and palletizing it and securing it per supervisor instructions. Must be able to understand how different packing material and different customers require specific palletized product.
Cutter
The Cutter is responsible for harvesting and packing of the product per the specifications given by the supervisor. This may entail the use of a knife or other cutting apparatus or just the use of their hands.
Packer
The Packer is responsible for receiving the product from the cutter and/or also cutting in conjunction with packaging. They are responsible for packing the harvested product per the specification from the supervisor.
Pipe mover The Piper Mover is responsible for moving or removing the portable irrigation equipment in and around the harvesting area. The Piper Mover will coordinate with the supervisor on what pipes need to be moved and where they should be moved to.
Weeder
The Weeder is responsible for the removable of weeds from the production area as well as ancillary areas ie. diches, fence lines, road, shop area.
Transplanter
The Transplanter is responsible for transplant are fed into the mechanic transplanting machine as well as checking behind the mechanical transplanter to make sure the transplants are planted correctly.
Irrigator
The lrrigator is responsible for facilitating the transfer of water from the pump to the growing and harvesting area. This may entail turning pumps on and off, opening and closing valves, installing moving or removing portable irrigation equipment.
Thinner
The Thinner is responsible for either the use of a tool or by hand removing plants from a designated production area.
General clean up
The General Clean Up involves standard collecting and disposal of trash, debris, weeds, old parts as deemed necessary by the supervisor to ensure a clean production and harvesting area.
Mechanic
The Mechanic is responsible for maintaining, services and fixing all equipment used in production, harvest and transportation of vegetables.
Special Requirements
Harvesting will take place in various fields in and around Monterey, Santa Clara, and San Benito
Counties and consists of one area of intended employment as defined in 20 CFR 655.103(b). Specifically, the
Harvesting will be completed at the following locations, which are owned or operated by Uppa Creek Farms, Inc. (Grower):