Farm Workers, Diversified Crop

Job description

GENERAL CONDITIONS APPLICABLE TO ALL CROPS: Fieldwork begins at assigned time shortly after daylight. Workers are required to work in fields when plants are wet with dew or rain. Work may be performed during light rain and in high humidity and in temperatures ranging from 32 degrees to 100+ degrees F. Workers will perform the majority of tasks standing in the upright position and can expect to stand on their feet for extended periods of time. Some tasks, however, require workers to perform activities on their feet or in stooped or crouched position for long periods of time. Workers will be required to lift 50 pounds on a regular basis. Workers will supply their own work clothes. Workers are expected to follow all safety protocols when on the job. All the tasks in this Job Description constitute one (1) job; the employer may assign workers to different tasks on any day or to multiple tasks during the same day in the sole judgment of the employer. Work involves recording and reporting information and data on agricultural products such as insects, pesticides, grade, variety, size, etc. and includes Workers may be required to perform work, on the farm, that is incidental to farming the crops listed in the application, such as performing hand cultivation tasks, weeding, hoeing, preparation of seed beds cleaning, maintenance and repairing farm buildings, machinery, equipment, set up and maintain irrigation pipes and equipment, cleaning and maintaining drip irrigation systems, installation and removal of plastic for purposes of drip irrigation, gardening, weeding, mowing and maintaining grounds, etc. Work and/or harvest specifications can change from time to time during the season due to crop or market conditions, even on the same crop. Workers will be expected to conform to the specific instructions given for each day’s work. Specific instructions and close supervision will be provided by the grower. Work duties include but are not limited to cleanup. Incident to and in conjunction with other agricultural operations on the farm, workers will perform secondary agriculture functions, as described at 29 C.F.R. 780.105 (c). Reasonable repair cost of damage, other than that caused by normal wear and tear, will be charged to the workers found to be responsible for the damage to housing or furnishings. The employer retains possession and control of the housing premises at all times. Workers who are provided housing under the terms of the work contract shall vacate the housing promptly under termination of employment as state law requires. Workers will be expected to perform their duties in a timely and proficient manner while following work instruction. Work will be closely monitored and reviewed for quality. Sloppy work cannot and will not be tolerated.

Sanitation Requirements for all jobs:
All employees are trained in the rules and regulations of food safety and are expected to follow all protocols therein as failure to do so will result in a loss of employment. For food and general personal safety purposes, all workers will be required and expected to always follow common sanitary practices. This is particularly critical when hand- harvesting crops for human consumption. Employees are required to cleanse their hands by washing them thoroughly with soap and water after using the provided bathroom accommodations and before entering the fields for harvest activities or the packing facility for packing operations.

Special Requirements

All workers must have at least 3 months verifiable experience hand-harvesting a perishable crop. Worker must be able to provide
contactable references from similar farm operations to attest to experience.

Sanitation Requirements for all jobs:
All employees are trained in the rules and regulations of food safety and are expected to follow all protocols therein as failure to do so will result in a loss of employment. For food and general personal safety purposes, all workers will be required and expected to always follow common sanitary practices. This is particularly critical when hand- harvesting crops for human consumption. Employees are required to cleanse their hands by washing them thoroughly with soap and water after using the provided bathroom accommodations and before entering the fields for harvest activities or the packing facility for packing operations.