Graders & Sorters, Agricultural Products
Employer
102 McLeod St.
Yerington, NV 89447
United States
Job description
All the tasks in this job description constitute one job, however the employer may assign workers to different tasks on any day or to multiple tasks during the same day at the sole judgment of the employer. Crop: Onion Workers are responsible for operating a powered forklift to handle, load and unload onions, product, materials, and deliveries. The worker is also responsible for moving product to and from storage areas, machines, and trucks as directed. Workers must follow instructions precisely for various drop locations. Workers must transport product and or materials to and from designated areas in the packing facility; locate finished product pallets or
crates around the storage facility as directed; load products in the correct storage bays and or locations in the facility as directed, to ensure efficient inventory control; ensure that product and/or packaging is not damaged by the forklift; perform daily equipment checks to make sure it remains in good working condition; and notify the appropriate individuals of any discrepancy and or concerns in a timely manner to prevent a disruption of loading. All other duties assigned under this order will be those duties of Graders and Sorters, under the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Classification Code 45-2041. Specific instructions and close supervision will be provided by the farm owner and/or supervisor designated by the grower. Workers will be expected to perform their duties in a timely and proficient manner and will have close supervision to ensure adherence to instructions. Work will be closely monitored and reviewed for quality. Worker may never ride on agricultural equipment not designed for work related riding purposes or any other nonpassenger intended equipment unless instructed and authorized by the employer or supervisor to do so. All work-related injuries must be immediately reported to the crew leader, foreman, or supervisor. If requested, worker must sign a document weekly to confirm whether or not they have been injured and other work-related information. Worker may not engage in horseplay or other disruptive or discourteous behavior at work, in housing or while riding on employer provided transportation. Workers must treat fellow employees and their foremen/supervisor with courtesy and follow their directions/instructions. Workers must comply with attached work rules and other lawful job-related work requirements as disclosed. The employer will provide without charge to the worker the tools, supplies and equipment necessary to perform the job duties. The employer will charge the worker for reasonable costs related to the workers refusal or negligent failure to return property of the employer or due to such workers willful damage or destruction of such property. Workers will supply their own work clothes. This is a very demanding and competitive business in which quality specifications must be rigorously adhered to. Sloppy work cannot and will not be tolerated. Job specifications can change from time to time during the season due to crop or market conditions, even on the same crop.
Special Requirements
Must have 30 days verifiable experience in operating a powered forklift with respect to onions and some experience in general
agricultural labor practices.
Employees may be requested post-hire to take drug and alcohol tests at the expense of Peri & Sons Farms at no cost to the worker. Drug and alcohol testing may also take place in the event an accident or incident occurs that warrants testing per the company policy. Failure to comply with the request of the company may result in immediate termination.