Farmworker: Diversified 45-2092.00

Job description

I. FOOD SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Under the direction of the field supervisor, workers will perform duties such as, rodent abatement, clean fields of unwanted trash, sanitize equipment and may collect tissue samples of plant or soil.
A. Equipment Sanitation – Employee will engage in sanitizing farm equipment that has been used for the purpose of ground preparation, planting/transplanting, harvesting and post-harvest product in the field. This will be done by a de-mucking process or a full sanitation with anti-microbial sanitizers. As the equipment comes in o the sanitation pad, the attendant will need to move this equipment and make a record on the service performed on the cleaning log.
B. Equipment and driving activities: Workers may be required to operate tractors, trucks, vans, and other farm equipment during field operations as an incidental activity. Before any worker is required to operate any farm equipment, the worker will be instructed in the proper and safe operation of tractor. Workers will be required to drive Kubotas or ATV’s as well as operate equipment to move into the wash pad.
C. Technician Sample Collector – As a Sampler Collector you will tend to a variety of tasks that include but are not limited to; collect tissue samples for microbial assessments, soil fertility, and residue analysis.
D. Field Sanitation – Rodent abatement which includes tasks such as changing rodent traps, collecting trash and other ranch maintenance projects.
E. Crew Driver – Employee will drive workers to the work site, to the grocery store, and to the homesite.
F. Workers will bend and stoop to pick weeds. Workers are required to work in fields when plants are wet with dew or rain. Temperatures in the fields during the working hours can range from thirty-five (35 F) to over ninety-five (95 F) degrees.
G. Employees will be required to perform duties such as cleaning up the fields they are working in by, picking up trash, discarding of unwanted packing items such as boxes, packs, or ties.
H. Employees will be required to abide by all people safety and food safety regulations and will be required to participate in ongoing safety trainings.

II. Crop Protection
Essential Functions
A. Application of all crop production chemicals.
B. Fill Sprayer tanks with water and chemicals, according to formulas.
C. Mix Pesticides, herbicides, or fungicides for application to trees, shrubs, lawns, or botanical crops.
D. Firm understanding of chemical labels and safety data sheets (SDS)
E. Ensure spray equipment is working condition (pumps, hose, nozzles, etc)
F. Inspect spray equipment prior to operating.
G. Responsible to allow for healthy and safe working environment.
H. Do any other duties as assigned by supervisor including, but not limited to physical labor, weed removal, general labor.
I. Report entry and exit times to assistant spray crew leader.
J. Fill out re-entry signs properly.
K. Workers will be provided paid training (SDS and Emergency Response training) that normally takes 2.5 hours and hands on.

Special Requirements

All workers should have at least 2 months experience operating 50+ HP Farm equipment. Workers must have a valid drivers license or be able to obtain one within 30 days of hire. Applicants must be able to furnish affirmative job references from recent employers operating comparable operations establishing acceptable previous experience. Must be physically able to meet and perform all job specifications stated in job order. Must be able to work in the hot humid weather for extended periods of time. Workers may be subject to random drug testing post hire at no cost to the employee post hire. Failing or refusing a drug test will result in immediate termination.