Field Worker

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTIONS:

Field Workers (Baby Leaf: Organic Spring Mix, Organic Kale, Organic Arugula, Organic Chards, Organic Bok Choi, Organic Spinach, Organic Baby Spinach, Organic Cilantro, Organic Parsley) to perform the following duties.

Harvesting Organic spring mix, kale, baby leaf, spinach, arugula, chard is cut by harvest machine.  Harvest machine up loads product via conveyor belt and with assistance from workers product is loaded and hand compacted into totes.  Full totes are off loaded from conveyor belt onto trailer (of the same height) and placed on a pallet to be loaded into reefer trailers for shipment. This process is repeated.  Worker is responsible for cleaning of equipment and cleaning work area.    

Harvesting Organic Bunch Parsley, Organic Bunch Cilantro, and Organic Bunch Spinach is bunched, cut, twist tied, and packed in the field.  Worker is on their knees, collect enough product in hand to make a bunch, using a harvesting hand knife makes a straight cut right at ground level, then applies a twist tie to each bunch. Bunches are picked up and placed in cartons periodically.   This process is repeated.  Worker is responsible for cleaning of equipment and cleaning work area.

Machine set up includes: Check machine for fluids, inspect machine to make sure it’s clean and in worker order; Put sticker on bags and cartons; Supply cartons for the day and put on the machine; Open or close machine; Put machine where crew will start; Move trailer. Drive tractor. Operate the machine.

Weeding fields is done by hand. Workers will use tools necessary, such as hoes, and hands to remove weeds from ground. Workers will be on knees and standing and walking through fields will be required. Remove weeds from ground and place in piles or buckets for removal from field. Worker is responsible for cleaning of equipment and cleaning work area. The employer will provide gloves, knee pads and training at no cost to the workers in prevention of work-related injuries. Should any additional supplies be required, the employer will supply them as needed. It is not intended that the workers will be weeding for more than 20% of their time. The employer will also provide scheduled breaks and abide by rest period requirements in accordance with 8 Cal. Code Regulations 3456(c)(4). Employer abides by the requirements of 8 Cal. Code Regulations 3456 subsection (d)(1-4).

Special Requirements

1 month of experience in harvest of any of the commodities listed.

Specific requirements include lifting up to 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.