Farmworkers And Laborers, Crop; Ag Equipment Operator

Job description

The work under this contract involves harvesting Iceberg lettuce and Romaine hearts, both conventional and organic.

Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop: General farm labor as pre-harvest labor, irrigation, transplanting, and tractor driving.
Work may be done on the ground and/or with the use of a harvesting machine where workers may place the product in the cartons while walking behind or mounted on the machine.
Some workers may carry, assemble empty boxes and load the full boxes.
The worker must be able to lift 50 lbs.
Variable weather conditions.
All work must be performed in a manner that exhibits Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) and the utmost in food safety at all times.
Worker must attend required orientation and time attendance will be compensated.
Ag Equipment Operator/Loader Summary Description: Drive and control farm equipment in the field, such as a Bertelli, Ramsey, or Melonera Harvest Machine.

Please see Addendum C.

Special Requirements

Candidates must have at least two (2) months of verifiable experience within the last two (2) years in agriculture, specifically related to the crops listed in this job order to avoid crop damage and personal injury. Ag Equipment Operator requires two (2) months of verifiable experience within the last two (2) years driving farm equipment. Workers will be expected to work in conditions usually associated with uneven fields and the California climate. These conditions include dust, extremes of temperature and humidity, wind and at times exposure to high levels of pollen. Workers should wear clothing suited to these conditions, including closed-toe shoes, hats, gloves, protective sleeves and jackets which will provide adequate protection and allow freedom of movement. Must be able to understand work & safety instructions in English or Spanish, the languages spoken and written in the workplace.