Farmworker

Job description

Workers will perform harvesting and processing Mixed and Iceberg Lettuce. Using a knife, in a fast-paced environment, workers cut vegetables away from their root, wrap product with plastic or box the product according to specific instructions. Work requires walking, bending, and repetitive hand and wrist movement. Moderate to cold climate, should be prepared to dress appropriately. Workers must have 1 month experience in cutting and packing Mixed, and/or Head Lettuce to minimize injury to worker and product. Training will be provided for 1 day in each task group assigned individual follow-up as necessary to ensure personal safety and to prevent unnecessary loss of product. Workers must be able to lift 50 pounds to perform these duties. Must be able to understand work & safety instructions in English or Spanish, the languages spoken and written in the workplace .. Drug screening may be conducted at the employer's sole expense after hire. Workers are required to do everything possible to avoid all loss or harm to themselves and crops.