Farmworkers

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION:
Harvest vegetable crops; crop/field maintenance; planting; Weeding and harvest of Cauliflower, Broccoli , cilantro, char and arugula. Harvest vegetable crops: Zucchini, squash, Jalapeno Peppers, Bell Peppers, Habanero Peppers, Cabbage, Leafy Greens, Tomatillos, Garlic. Weeding with long stick hoe: periodic removal of invasive weeds with long stick hoe (ie standing, not crouching) will be required between harvests. The long stick hoe has an L-shaped metal part that removes the weeds with a pulling action. Employer understands the weeding requirements according to CalOSHA and will comply. Irrigation - move aluminum pipe, install drip tape, tape hook-ups. May be offered to drive tractor and UHV. May be offered to drive van. Daily schedule may vary.

TOOLS: Any required tools, supplies, and equipment will be provided at no charge

HOURS VARY: M-F 6:30am-12:30pm and Saturday 6:30am-11:30pm

PIECE RATE: See attached job order for piece rates; rates are set at a minimum and may increase depending on production availability.

PAY ASSURANCE: Employer will pay at least the Adverse Effect Wage Rate (AEWR),the prevailing hourly wage rate, the prevailing piece rate, the agreed-upon collective bargaining rate, or the Federal or State minimum wage rate, in effect at the time work is performed, whichever is highest.

OVERTIME: Overtime may be offered.

Employer will pay overtime to the workers who work more than 8 hours per day and/or over 40 hours per week, more than 8 hours on any given workday, and double the pay for the first 8 hours on the seventh day of work and after 12 hours of work.

ADDITIONAL HOURS: Additional, non-compulsory work may be offered, including on holidays.

WORKERS COMPENSATION: Employer guarantees to maintain coverage throughout the entire contract period. Workers must notify immediate foreman and/or supervisor in case of injury within 30 days. Workers Compensation is free of charge to employee.

DRIVING: Any workers operating vans under employer direction will be compensated the established minimum hourly wage for their time spent driving.

COVID: Employer will comply with the most restrictive Covid-19 regulations including local, state and federal guidelines. A CDC-approved COVID Vaccine is required for workers staying in employer-provided housing ONLY. Workers staying in close quarters are susceptible to cross-contamination risk.

HOUSING: Provided at no charge to worker.

MEALS: Employer provides 3 meals per day at $13.17/day deduction from workers' checks in the following manner: Breakfast served at: 6:30am at hotel Lunch served at: 11:30am at field Dinner served at: 5:30pm at hotel Meal times subject to change depending on work schedule. Workers will incur the daily meal charge whether they consume employer-provided meals or not

TRANSPORTATION: Employer will provide transportation to all worksite locations. See attached job order for any/additional worksite location(s). Employer will provide transportation in compliance with State, Federal, and local laws to and from the worksite. Employer allows workers, both domestic and H-2A, the option of finding their own means of daily transportation to and from the worksite location(s); or they may use employer-provided transportation from the housing site. Employer is not liable for the welfare of any worker who chooses their own means of transportation.

State ID: 094-5113-9

Special Requirements

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:

Must have 3 months experience working in crop(s) and/or agricultural activity identified in this job order.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Workers are provided a two-day break-in period to acclimate to the demands of the job.

Workers must be physically fit to perform job duties without succumbing to excessive exhaustion after break-in period.

Extensive pushing, pulling, walking, lifting, standing, stooping,
Must tolerate extreme temperatures.

Must report to work sober. May be subjected to and must pass post-employment, employer-paid drug test. Workers under the influence of drugs or alcohol pose a safety threat to themselves and other
workers and cause liability for the employer.

Lift 45 lbs.