Farmworkers

Job description

Harvesting of tree crops; crop/field maintenance; planting; weeding with long stick hoe. Harvesting and Packing of vegetables by hand placing them into a tub and placing on aconveyer belt or directly into bins, dumping directly onto packing tables, lifting bucket to shoulder height for dumping into semi tubs, sorting and packing by hand on table and placing them into buckets, stacking on pallets, and strapping boxes. Harvest vegetable crops include but are not limited to: Zucchini, squash, Jalapeno Peppers, Bell Peppers, mini peppers, Habanero Peppers, Cabbage, Lettuce, Leafy Greens, Tomatillos, Garlic and tomatoes Packing vegetable crops include but are not limited to: Zucchini, squash, Jalapeno Peppers, Bell Peppers, mini peppers, Habanero Peppers, Cabbage, Lettuce, Leafy Greens, Tomatillos, Garlic and tomatoes. Additional duties may be offered: tractor driving, forklift driving, UHV driving, Van driving. May be offered driving of Cal-Vans to from worksite and for shuttling to from/town only as authorized by employer. Sorting and packing activities take place on site at the farm/field location.

HOURS VARY: Mon-Sat 6:00am - 12:0pm. May work Sundays. 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. 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.

OVERTIME ASSURANCE 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 or for the first 8 hours on the 7th consecutive day. Employer will pay double the pay (AEWR x 2 which is currently $17.51/hour x 2 = $35.02/hour) after the first 8 hours worked on the 7th consecutive day or after 12 hours daily.

PIECE RATES & AVERAGE PRODUCTION / HOUR / PERSON
A) Red/Green bell peppers harvest/packing $2.00 per
25 lb box and / or 15 lb box Average
Production/Hour/Person = 9 at $18/hour
B) Red/Green bell peppers harvest/packing $1.50 per
15 lb box and / or 15 lb box Average
Production/Hour/Person = 12 at $18/hour
C) Green/red bell peppers $11 per bin (49 in x 49 in x
30 5/8 in) Average Production / Hour / Person: 1.75
at $19.25/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.

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 Unemployment ID #: 094-5113-9 PLEASE REDACT

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 themselves or others.

Special Requirements

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 be able to lift 45 lbs.

Must report to work sober. May be subjected to and must pass random, post-employment, employer-paid drug test. Workers under the influence of drugs or alcohol pose a safety threat to themselves and other workers and cause liability for the employer.

Employer shall comply with all federal, state and local safety requirements.