Farmworkers & Laborers - Crop

Job description

All applicants must be able, willing and qualified to perform the work described in this job description and must be available for the entire period of employment specified in box 3 & 4, page 1 Worker is needed to plant, maintain and harvest diversified ground crops according to the instruction of the supervisor. Worker will work in a greenhouse planting and transplanting seedlings. Worker will perform field work including, planting, transplanting, weeding, thinning, hoeing and other tasks required in the planting, maintaining, and harvesting of crops. Worker will sort, wash, pack and otherwise prepare various crops for storage and shipping. Worker may load and unload trucks and other farm vehicles, setup and operate various irrigation equipment, and cut brush and other vegetation in and around fields, buildings and equipment. Worker must harvest crops according to the quality and method of the employer. Workers must be able to work in various extreme weather conditions from damp and cold fall days to hot and humid summer days. Work is physically demanding requiring workers to stand, bend, stoop, and kneel for extended periods of time. Workers must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds on a frequent basis. Workers must be available for work Monday through Saturday. One month of experience is required in the tasks listed. Daily beginning and ending times will vary depending on crop and other conditions. The employer will furnish to workers without cost all tools and equipment required to perform assigned duties. Workers will be given at least ½ hour lunch break and a 15 minute break in the morning and afternoon. The employer will provide one day of training and two days of work for the worker to satisfactorily demonstrate proficiency in performing the duties described in this job description. Workers must be able to take direction in simple English.