Farm Workers

Job description

Please see ADDENDUM C A.8a for job description duties.
The Employer may utilize the services of a carpool/van service using CalVans, in which vouchers will be provided to the workers who choose to use this voluntary service. Workers who choose to utilize the vanpool will not be charged for such use. Van drivers will be responsible for transporting workers from housing sites and pick up points to take to work sites and back, processing paperwork, vehicle inspections, fueling and cleaning vehicles. The employer assures that the drivers are paid, at a minimum the AEWR for actual driving time, processing paperwork, cleaning and fueling of vehicle. Cal Van drivers are to perform all duties related to the job descriptions when not driving. Employee may drive Cal Van on public roads. To drive a Cal Van, Employees must possess valid drivers license (state issued) and must be able to pass Class B Physical exam and register as an FLCE driver. The employer will be responsible for the cost of the California Drivers License, Class B Physical Exam, and registration as an FLCE driver (if any). All employees in this position (H-2A as well as corresponding domestic workers), will be given the opportunity to obtain a drivers license (DL) and register as an FLCE driver on a voluntary basis. The Drivers License and FLCE Certificate are not a pre-hire job requirement. No job applicant will be denied an employment opportunity due to a lack of a Drivers License or FLCE Certificate at the time of application and/or hiring. Further, no worker (H-2A or corresponding domestic worker) will be terminated for failure to obtain a DL or FLCE Certificate.

The employer may terminate the worker with notification to the Employment Service if the worker: (a) refuses without justified cause to perform work for which the worker was recruited and hired or refuses to follow written housing rules; (b) commits serious acts of misconduct; or (c) malingers or otherwise refuses to work in accordance with direction or is otherwise obviously unqualified to perform the job; (d) is physically able but does not demonstrate the willingness to perform the work necessary or is unable to perform at the same level of production as other workers performing the same task; (e) and fails, after completing any training or break-in period, to reach productions standards when production standards are applicable; or (f) violation of company policies and (g) other job-related reasons. Five unexcused absences by the worker will be considered a job-related reason for worker termination.
All employees must respect and follow company policies as stated in the company handbook including any new or changed policies which may be communicated to workers during the course of the season. Workers who become ill or injured for non-work-related reasons and are unable to perform essential functions of the job will be released for cause. Employees must work in a safe manner and adhere to all safety training provided by the company. Employees must follow the directions of their supervisors regarding work efficiency and quality. Specifically, the work must adhere to the quality standards of the grower for which they are providing field work labor.

Workers compensation insurance is provided. The carrier is Zenith Insurance Company. Notify Emanuel Hernandez at (805) 357-1322 as soon as possible within 30 days in the event of an injury.

Special Requirements

Qualifying workers must have one month of agricultural experience. All qualified applicants must have the authorization to work in the United States, be willing to perform the agricultural duties as described in this job order and be able to meet the physical demands of the position and the employer's work schedule with or without reasonable accommodation.