Farmworker Laborer and Crop

Number of Workers Requested:  6

Workers will prune, plant, cultivate, irrigate, fertilize, harvest, and sort our crops while working outside in all types of weather. Must be able to pick fruit with a 3% or less bruise rate. Use hand tools, such as shovels, trowels, hoes, tampers, pruning hooks, shears and knives. Duties may include tilling soil and applying fertilizers, removing and applying row covers, transplanting, weeding, thinning or pruning crops; cleaning, packing and loading harvest products. May construct trellises, repair fences and farm buildings, participate in irrigation activities and other farm related activities as needed. Must be able to work outdoors in dusty and dirty conditions, in extremes of heat and cold, and in inclement weather. Must be able to crouch, bend, and sit on the ground, carry and lift items weighing up to 75 pounds. Must be able to listen to, understand and follow simple instructions of field operations leaders and supervisors. This job requires three months (or 480 hours) of verifiable prior experience. The employer will comply with re-entry restrictions applicable to pesticides and other chemicals used in the fields. Workers may not report for work while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. The possession or use of illegal drugs or alcohol(exception is made for moderate alcohol consumption in company housing during non-working hours) on company property is prohibited and will be cause for termination. The employer, at no cost, will provide any tools or equipment necessary to perform required tasks to the worker. Tasks will be related to a diverse variety of fruit and vegetable crops. All work must be performed carefully according to instructions to avoid damage or harm to crops.