Field Worker (Harvest) and Ag Equipment Operator at Foothill Packing Inc

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Crops: Mini Watermelon and (Conventional & Organic) & Melon Harvest

(Conventional & Organic)

Mini Watermelon and Melon: Field harvest workers must be able to walk in

uneven rows, and identifying ripened fruit through various techniques,

such as color, striping, shape as directed by Supervisors. The worker

would then use a knife to cut ripe melons off the vine. Workers then

place the fruit on packing machine while walking on uneven rows through

the fields. Workers on top of the packing machine will then identify

size, and pack in a box, bag, tote, or bin. Workers will construct

containers, whether boxes, baskets, or bins. Workers will then place

fruit in the container, and then label each fruit with a sticker that

identifies the commodity. After fruit is stickered, a divider will be

placed inside boxes. Boxes sized will then either be stacked on pallets

on a field trailer, or put into a bin, and marked according by size and

information pertaining to the crew and location.

Mixed Melon Bulk: harvest workers must be able to walk in uneven rows,

and identify ripened fruit through various techniques, such as color,

striping, shape as directed by Supervisors. The worker would then use a

knife to cut ripe melons off the vineand placed/rowed on bed to be

picked up.Workers behind the harvesting conveyor belt will then place

the fruit on the harvesting conveyor belt. The fruit is then carried

down the belt where it is dropped in a bulk trailer or bulk bins and

sorted to trailer or bin capacity. The process is repeated.

Shed Labor: Workers will unload melons from containers or bins onto the

packing line conveyer belt, (pitchers), workers designated to pack

product will remove melons from tables that are pre-sorted and placed

packed in containers. Workers will apply stickers, stack product, put

lids on and strap product, perform traceability and receiving tagging,

set up cartons and bins, and maintain sanitation in the shed. Workers

will clean, sanitize, and organize the work area at the end of each

shift.

General Labor: Weeding using long-handled hoes, runner cutting, plant

thinning, and ranch maintenance, pulling plastic, pulling of drip tape,

cleaning of old and new vegetative growth on plant bed. Workers may

occasionally and/or sporadically perform duties associated with and

directly related to the primary duties such as cleaning harvest

equipment and work area of the commodities specified during and after

picking up trash, discarding material and assisting when equipment is

moving within the ranch locations.

The employer attests that any weeding work will be performed in

compliance with 8 Cal. Code Regulations Section 3437, 3456(b-c).

Agricultural Equipment Operators: are responsible for set up,

maintaining, inspecting equipment prior to start of day. Workers will

assist in preparing harvest machine for immediate field operation, or

movement to a new location. Directing tractor/machine through the field,

pulling loaded trailers out. They are also responsible for set up of the

machines for the following day, such as cartons, fuel for the tractor,

and general service of the equipment being used. Workers are required to

have basic knowledge of driving a tractor/machine, must pass

tractor/machine safety training and demonstrate ability to operate

tractor/machine in a safe manner. Workers may occasionally and/or

sporadically perform duties associated with and directly related to the

primary duties. Such work will be temporary and unsubstantial

agricultural labor.

Workers may occasionally and/or sporadically perform duties associated

with and directly related to the primary duties such as cleaning up

field before during and after harvest, picking up trash, discarding

cartons and assisting when equipment is turning in the field to be in a

new pass.

In the event that an employee is injured while on the job, the Company

will provide a temporary work assignment that will be as closely related

to the job duties described herein, while the employee recovers from a

work-related illness which meets with physicians clearance to return to

work under specific limitations. The work assignment will not be a

permanent position, it will be temporary to accommodate the injured

worker under doctors restrictions and time period that may differ from

the heavy field work described within.

All of the above work requires an able bodied person to lift up to 60

lbs., odd shapes, pull, push, walk on uneven ground all day, good

eyesight for plant identification and ability to see what to harvest and

where to make cuts, good personal hygiene, clothes and shoes appropriate

for working in heat/ cold/ outdoors, ability to take instructions and

follow them, use safety equipment correctly. If machine operator, driver

must safely and carefully operate equipment that they are

authorized/trained on in a safe manner.

Must have 1 months work experience with the produce as defined in this

application including harvest work. Specific requirements include

lifting to 50 pounds frequently and able to use hand tools, including

cutting knives, shears, and long handled hoes. Cannot be color blind due

to the need to distinguish colors of crops. Must be able to work under

conditions where skin and clothin