Farm Laborer

Job description

Engage in all aspects of machine harvesting and the preparation of shipments of leafy green crops such as spinach and cilantro. Spinach and cilantro are picked by hand from a harvester conveyor belt and loaded into cartons/RPCs with weights ranging from 20-30 lbs. Once produce loaded into sacks/bins/cartons/RPCs, all crops are loaded onto a trailer. Once produce is unloaded, some will be loaded onto trucks and some will be washed and repacked then loaded onto trucks.

Engage in all aspects of the hand harvest and preparation of shipments of produce such as lettuce and broccoli. Lettuce and broccoli are cut by hand and typically placed in cartons/RPCs with weights ranging from 20-30lbs. Once produce is loaded into sacks/bins/cartons/RPCs, all crops are loaded onto a trailer.

Engage in all aspects of the hand harvest and preparation of shipments of produce such as squash. Squash is cut by hand and typically placed in cartons/RPCs with weights ranging from 20-50lbs. Once produce is loaded into sacks/bins/cartons/RPCs, all crops are loaded onto a trailer.

October- April: sow seed or plant seeding, weed, harvest & load leafy greens such as spinach.

December- April: sow seed or plant seeding, weed, harvest & load leafy greens such as cilantro.

November- April: sow seed or plant seeding, weed, harvest & load produce such as broccoli and lettuce.

April- August: sow seed or plant seeding, weed, harvest & load produce such as squash.

Voluntary Transportation provided to jobsite from central location.

Raises and/or bonuses may be offered based on work performance, skill or tenure.

See Addendum C.

Special Requirements

3 months of experience in Farm Laborer duties required. Must be able to lift and carry 50 lbs. frequently. Exposure to extreme temperatures, repetitive movements, extensive pushing, pulling walking, and frequent stooping.