Farmworkers

Job description

Harvest of tree crops and vegetable crops; crop/field maintenance; planting; weeding with long stick hoe. Long hoe Weeding and harvest of Cauliflower, Broccoli , cilantro, char, arugula, peppers (various varieties), tomatoes, almonds, eggplant, garlic and assorted greens

Irrigation - move aluminum pipe, install drip tape, drip tape & aluminum pipe connection, shovel work.

Harvest vegetable crops: Zucchini, squash, Jalapeno Peppers, Bell Peppers, mini peppers, Habanero Peppers, Cabbage, Lettuce, Leafy Greens, Tomatillos, Garlic and tomatoes

Packing vegetable crops: Zucchini, squash, Jalapeno Peppers, Bell Peppers, mini peppers, Habanero Peppers, Cabbage, Lettuce, Leafy Greens, Tomatillos, Garlic and tomatoes

May be offered to drive tractor and UHV. May be offered to drive van.

Daily schedule may vary.

Employer will pay overtime to the workers who work more than 8 hours per day and/or over 40 hours per week.

Employer will pay overtime (AEWR Rate x 1.5 which is currently $17.51/hour x 1.5 = $26.27/hour) to the workers who work more than 8 hours per day and/or over 40 hours per week. Employer will pay double the pay (AEWR x 2 which is currently $17.51/hour x 2 = $35.02/hour) for the first 8 hours on the seventh day of work and after 12 hours of work.

PIECE RATES & AVERAGE PRODUCTION / HOUR / PERSON
Jalapeno P105 (sweet) .75 cents per 5 gallon bucket. 24 average at $18/hour
Pasilla .90 cents per 15 gallon bucket. 20 piece average at $18/hour
Habanero $4.00 per 5 gallon bucket. 5.5 piece average at $19.25/hour
Caribe $1.25 per 5 gallon bucket. 15 pieces average at $18.75/hour
Tomatillo $2.50 per 5 gallon bucket. 7.5 pieces average at $18.75/hour
Aneheim .85 cents per 15 gallon bucket. 21 pieces average at $17.85/hour
Jalapeno (hot) stem off .80 cents per 5 gallon bucket. 23 pieces average at $18.40/hour
banana peppers .75cents per 15 gallon bucket. 24 piece average at $18.00/hour
jalapeno (stem on) .70cents per 5 gallon bucket. 26 piece average at $18.20/hour
bell peppers .50 per 15 gallon bucket. 45 pieces at $18.00/ hour

PIECE RATES & AVERAGE PRODUCTION / HOUR / FOR CREWS OF 30:
Bell peppers $13.00 per 4’(L)x4’(W)x2.25’(T) Bin. 1.75 pieces per person at average $19.25/hour
Packing bell peppers harvest/packing $2.00 per 25 lb box and / or 15 lb box
9 piece average at $18/hour

PAY ASSURANCES: Employer offer the highest of the AEWR, the prevailing hourly wage or piece rate, the agreed-upon collective bargaining wage or the Federal or State minimum wage.

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

PAY ASSURANCES: Employer offer the highest of the AEWR, the prevailing hourly wage or piece rate, the agreed-upon collective bargaining wage or the Federal or State minimum wage.

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.

TRANSPORTATION: Employer will provide transportation to all worksite locations. See attached job order for any/additional worksite location(s). Workers are not required to use employer-provided transportation. Employer is not liable for the welfare of any worker who chooses their own means of transportation.

State ID: 094-5113-9

Special Requirements

PRODUCTION REQUIREMENT: none

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

ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: 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. Workers will be provided safety training and will be expected to handle tools/equipment safely and carefully so as to avoid crop damage and to protect the worker from potential injury. 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 them