Harvester, Irrigator, Agricultural Equipment Operator

Job description

Crew Manager, Harvesters, Irrigators, Agricultural Equipment Operator: Vegetables to perform the following duties:

Harvesters will harvest the following commodities: broccoli, cauliflower, cilantro, bokchoy, kale, parsley, napa cabbage, leeks, and anise. Harvesters will be responsible for cutting, packing, and stacking crops in the field and on the farm.

Irrigators will install, move, connect, and disconnect irrigation pipes in fields. Run and test water flow.

Agricultural Equipment Operators drivers will drive and control farm harvesting equipment.

Crew Manager will direct and coordinate worker activities.

Special Requirements

Minimum Job Requirements: 3 months of experience in vegetable harvest required. Workers must stand, sit, crouch, bend, reach, lift and carry items weighing up to 30 pounds in the course of performing required activities. Cannot be color blind due to the need to distinguish colors of crops for proper ripeness and maturity. Must have use of both hands. Must be able to use hand tools, including cutting knives. Must be able to work under conditions where skin and clothing become heavily soiled with mud, water, grease, etc. Must be able to work outdoors in inclement weather conditions, including rain, cold, high winds, etc. Work involves frequent bending and working in bent or stooped positions. Must be able to walk and stand up extensively. No smoking, illegal drugs, alcohol or weapons of any sort in the housing or working fields.

See Addendum C.