Farmworkers/laborers

Job description

This is a description for Cabbage, Corn, Grass seed, Strawberries, Raspberries, Winter Squash, Pumpkins, and Broccoli.

Hand Harvesting and picking of crops will consist of harvesting vegetables according to grade, color and size by tying in bunches or loading in containers. Produce is grasped with the hands (knife may be used) and removed from the plant in a motion so as not to harm adjacent vegetables. Produce is picked and placed into a crate. Worker examines harvested produce in boxes and sorts out any vegetables not meeting the grade, color and size specifications. Worker will carry crate/box of up to 60 lbs. (Weight 50lbs or more - assistance allowed) to trailer. Care must be exercised at all times to prevent bruising or breaking of plants/produce.

Please see Addendum C

Special Requirements

2) Worker must possess 1 month of general farmworker experience in cabbage, winter squash, pumpkins, corn, grass seed, strawberries, and raspberries (specifically typing raspberries, and broccoli).

4e) Must be able to lift and/or load 60lbs. Any weight above 50lbs may be lifted with assistance.
4f) Work may take place when temperatures are below freezing and above 100 degrees Fahrenheit.
4g) May require extensive pulling and/or pushing of tools, wheelbarrows, fruit containers, etc.
4h) May require worker to sit and/or walk for extensive periods of time while sorting, picking, examining, weeding, transporting, pruning, etc.
4i) Workers will be required to stoop and/or bend over while performing farm labor such as weeding, irrigating, pruning, picking, removing debris, etc.
4j) There will be repetitive movements while performing most of the farm labor duties, for example picking, sorting, pruning, shoveling, weeding, etc.

Please see Addendum C