Field Workers

Job description

Field Workers (Strawberry, and Blackberry/Raspberry), General Labor, Agricultural Equipment Operators, Machine Set-up, Sanitation Workers and CalVan Driver to perform the following duties: All works is performed in the field and on the farm.

Job Description:

Strawberry Harvest: Field Workers will perform duties associated with and directly related to strawberry harvest, machine and ground. Workers will pick and pack strawberries in the field for fresh harvest, freezing, and juice. Distinguishing quality and ripeness is required during picking and placing in trays/packing containers in field. Workers will perform planting, replanting, flower pinching, runner cutting, weeding with long- handled hoes, stripping, row boss, puncher/quality control, loader/stacker, hoop plastic installation and tear down, general labor, general maintenance labor, and farm machine operator (colbies).

Blackberry/Raspberry Harvest: Field Workers will perform duties associated with and directly related to blackberry and raspberry harvest work, including but not limited to picking blackberry and raspberry in field for fresh market and freezing/juicing; planting; weeding with long-handled hoes; mowdown; cutbacks; trellising; pulling plastic; pruning; bed up; distinguishing quality and ripeness.

Special Requirements

1 month of experience in fruit or vegetable harvest in any of the commodities listed. Specific requirements include lifting up 50 pounds frequently and 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, alcohol, firearms in the field or residential housing. Work is performed in open fields and may involve exposure to mud, dust, wind, heat, cold, and other natural elements. Temperatures can range from 30 degrees Fahrenheit to over 100 degrees Fahrenheit during the period of employment. Workers should come prepared with appropriate clothing and footwear for the environmental and working conditions described.

See addendum C.