Farmworkers & Laborers

Number of Workers Requested:  8

The employees will be planting, transplanting, weeding harvesting and packing in our melon fields. They will e using a hoe to plant transplant seedlings and weeding. The will be packaging melons into bins by hand. Employees must be able to lift 55 lbs over their heads and bend over for long periods of time. There will be an exception for lifting for specific positions needed for planting small seeds. Employees must be able to pass drug test but it is not part of the interview process and will be done at the expense of the employer. There will be no drinking of alcohol or drug use while employed. The duties are broken down as followed: Planting; Will take place in a greenhouse/shed. Transplanting; take trays off wagons and pre-digging hole will be done by employees. Weeding; Walk down each row and hand pull weeds from around the plants or use a hoe alongside the row. Harvest; Pick melons from ground, toss through the line of workers to wagon. Packaging; Grab melon off conveyor and place in bin/box. Place full boxes on pallets. A supervisor will be in charge to make sure tasks are being done correctly. Other field labor activities may be required