broccoli, lettuce harvest knife. Specific requirements include lifting up to 50 pounds frequently and able to use hand tools, including cutting knives. Must be able to work under conditions where skin and clothing become heavily soiled with mud, water, grease, etc. Must be able to work outdoors in inclement weather conditions, including rain, cold, high winds, etc. Work involves frequent bending and working in bent or stooped positions. Must be able to walk and stand up extensively. No smoking, alcohol, firearms in the field or residential housing. Ability to communicate in English or Spanish is required for training and safety purposes. Field Workers (Broccoli Harvest, Lettuce Harvest Workers, Leafy Green Harvest Worker, Kale Harvest Worker, Cauliflower Harvest Worker, Cabbage Harvest Worker, Sweet Baby Broccoli Harvest Worker, CalVan Driver, Field/Bathroom Monitor, Crew Leaders, Agricultural Equipment Operators, Equipment Operator, Shop Maintenance & Sanitation) to perform the following duties: All work is performed in the field and on the farm.

Broccoli Harvest Workers:

Broccoli Harvest Workers will harvest Broccoli as a member of a harvest crew and perform the following tasks: harvest broccoli by walking in assigned furrows behind a harvesting machine, selecting size and weight of broccoli heads to be harvested as specified by supervisor. Broccoli harvest workers will bend at the waist, and using a harvest knife, cut the broccoli head from the plant and cut the sides of the broccoli head into a crown shape and place product as directed by supervisor. Harvesting work is repetitive in nature. Workers may also be directed to floret and/or pack broccoli in the field on the farm. Floreting is performed by cutting the crown into smaller florets using a small hand knife. Stalk retention may be simultaneously performed during the floreting process by placing the stalk in a separate container after the crown has been floreted. Broccoli may be bunched with a rubber band and packed into a box or packed naked into a tote for processing in the field on the farm. Packers either or combination of; tie, sort, bag, tape and place into a specified package or carton. Floreting and packing work is repetitive in nature in the field on the farm.

Cauliflower Harvest Workers:

Cauliflower Harvest Workers will harvest Cauliflower as a member of a harvest crew and perform the following tasks: harvest cauliflower by walking in assigned furrows behind a harvesting machine, selecting size and weight of cauliflower heads to be harvested as specified by supervisor. Cauliflower harvest workers will bend at the waist, and using a harvest knife, cut the cauliflower head from the plant and place product on belt or table depending on harvesting machine, where employees sort and fill totes and or bins. Once totes, RPCs or bins are filled they are pushed on the conveyor belt for workers to close/cover and stack onto pallets on the deck of the harvester or trailer. RPCs, totes or bins with product can weigh up to 50 lb. Some Totes or bins for product are constructed manually by unfolding and locking the material as designed to form a box. Harvesting work is repetitive in nature.

Cabbage Harvest Workers:

Cabbage Harvest Workers will harvest Cabbage. Cabbage workers will work as members of a harvest crew and perform the following tasks: harvest cabbage by walking in assigned furrows behind a harvesting machine platform or harvesting machine, selecting size and quality of cabbage to be harvested as specified by supervisor. Cabbage harvest workers will bend at the waist and grasp selected cabbage and cut it from the roots using a harvesting knife, trim outer leaves as specified by supervisor, discard cabbage that does not meet specified quality standards and place trimmed cabbage, meeting quality standards, as directed by supervisor. Harvesting work is repetitive in nature. Workers may also be directed to pack cabbage in the field on the farm. Packers either or combination of; tie, sort, bag, tape and place into a specified package or carton in the field on the farm. Packing work is repetitive in nature in the field on the farm.

Kale Harvest Workers:

Kale Harvest Workers will harvest Kale. Kale workers will work as members of a harvest crew and perform the following tasks: harvest Kale by walking in assigned furrows, selecting size and quality of Kale to be harvested as specified by supervisor. Kale harvest workers will bend at the waist and grasp selected Kale and cut/strip leaf from the main stalk using a harvesting knife (if needed) and trim outer leaves as specified by supervisor, discard undesirable leaves that do not meet specified quality standards and place trimmed Kale in tote that meet quality standards directed by supervisor. Harvesting work is repetitive in nature.

Leafy Green Harvest Worker:

Field work to harvest Leafy Greens (Spinach/Spring Mix Lettuce) and multi-leaf Lettuce. Under the direction of the field supervisor employees check and remove any foreign material (objects) such as trash, feathers, weeds, etc. from production area. Move irrigation pipe 3" x 30' weighing 25lbs from one furrow to another as needed. The harvest machine or belt cuts product and transports it thru a conveyor where employees sort and fill totes and or bins. Once totes, RPCs or bins are filled they are pushed on the conveyor belt for workers to close/cover and stack onto pallets on the deck of the harvester or trailer. RPCs, totes or bins with product can weigh up to 50 lb. Some Totes or bins for product are constructed manually by unfolding and locking the material as designed to form a box. Packing leafy greens is repetitive in nature and may occur during the night shift in the field on the farm.

Lettuce Harvest Workers:

Lettuce Harvest Workers will harvest Butter, Green Leaf, Red Leaf, Iceberg, Romaine, Salanova, Radicchio and Multi-Leaf lettuce. Lettuce workers will work as members of a harvest crew and perform the following tasks: harvest lettuce by walking in assigned furrows behind a harvesting machine platform or harvesting machine, selecting size and quality of lettuce to be harvested as specified by supervisor. Lettuce harvest workers will bend at the waist and grasp selected lettuce and cut it from the roots using a harvesting knife, trim outer leaves as specified by supervisor, depending on the type of pack, they will cut top and bottom of lettuce and only pack trimmed lettuce, discard lettuce that does not meet specified quality standards and place trimmed lettuce, meeting quality standards, as directed by supervisor. Harvesting work is repetitive in nature. Workers may also be directed to pack lettuce in the field on the farm. Packers either or combination of; tie, sort, bag, tape and place into a specified package or carton in the field on the farm. Packing work is repetitive in nature in the field on the farm.

Agricultural Equipment Operator:

Driver is responsible for supplying the machine with packaging materials; assisting in preparing the harvest machine for immediate field operation or movement to new harvest location. Directing tractor/machine through the field; pulling loaded trailers out. Operator must conduct daily maintenance check prior to operate the tractor, monitor and drive tractors safely and efficiently over difficult terrain and must have sufficient knowledge of tractor mechanics to make simple and minor adjustments and repairs to tractors.

Field Sanitation:

Cleans, pressure washes, and moves restrooms on farms/fields. Worker is responsible for ensuring all harvest equipment is properly cleaned and sanitized daily following standards operating procedures for equipment cleaning.

CalVan Driver:

Van Drivers will drive a minority of the work hours in this contract. (i.e. approximately 1-2 hours per day). At the end of the contract, drivers will have driven less than 50% of the total work hours, and thus, less than 50% of the total work days. Consequently, driving is not a primary job duty in this job order. Driver may drive over the road in passenger vans. Driver will drive designated vans to transport harvest crew workers to and from housing and worksite locations. Driver will be responsible for filling van with fuel and keeping vehicle clean. Driver will be required to complete and process periodic driving reports as required by state laws. Driver will be required to follow all California traffic laws and if applicable, vanpool rules. Drivers must possess a valid authorized noncommercial driver's license (Class C in California/Class D in Arizona or equivalent from another state) and must be able to pass a medical examination and obtain an FLCE certificate. For those performing driving duties, the employee will be responsible for the cost of the driver's license. CalVans authorizes a medical facility to perform the medical exam at no cost to the employee or employer. The employer will be responsible for the cost of the registration as an FLCE driver (if any) The employee will be responsible for the cost of the driver's license. CalVans authorizes a medical facility to perform the medical exam at no cost to the employee or employer. The employer will be responsible for the cost of the registration as an FLCE driver (if any). Drivers are compensated for these activities. All H-2A employees in this CalVan driver position that meet State Department of Motor Vehicles driving requirements at a minimum (H-2A as well as corresponding domestic workers), will be given the opportunity to obtain a driver's license (DL) and register as an FLCE driver on a voluntary basis. The DL and FLCE Certificate are not a pre-hire job requirement. No job applicant will be denied an employment opportunity due to a lack of a DL or FLCE Certificate at the time of application and/or hiring. Further, no worker (H-2A or corresponding domestic worker) will be terminated for failure to obtain a DL or FLCE Certificate. CalVan drivers may be H-2A or corresponding domestic workers. The employer assures that employees who drive CalVans are compensated for their time driving. Drivers perform MSPA and related paperwork (i.e., logging) as required by law which they are compensated for. When not driving, The van driver will be performing field/bathroom monitor job duties, agricultural equipment operator, field sanitation and field work. 15% to 20% of their daily work will consist of driving activities, the remaining 80% to 85% of their shift will be bathroom monitor duties (approximately 20%) and/or harvesting activities (60-85%). Drivers pick up workers from the housing sites/pick up points and drop them off at the worksite. At the end of the workday, the driver takes the workers back to the housing sites/pick up points. Drivers are also responsible, during the workday, for filling the vehicle with gasoline and keeping it clean. The employer assures that drivers are paid the AEWR for actual driving time and to the extent applicable, processing paperwork, trips to the gas station, and cleaning the vehicle.

Field/Bathroom monitor:

Worker cleans, pressure washes, and moves restrooms on farms/fields as needed under the direction of the field supervisor. Worker is responsible for ensuring bathroom is properly stocked, and sanitized daily. Worker is responsible to maintain harvest/bathroom area clean and free of debris, following Good Agricultural Practices (GAP's). Worker to maintain paperwork/logs detailing employee's utilization of bathrooms in a hygienic manner, following Good Agricultural Practices (GAP's). Worker to report directly to supervisor any area of concern due to debris in harvesting area and/or improper use of bathroom facilities. Worker is to observe and monitor field being harvested for unusual animal activity, following Food Safety Guidelines and Good Agricultural Practices (GAP's), is to report any finding to the field supervisor.

Crew Leaders:

Crew Leaders Under the direction of the

First-Line Supervisor:

Harvesting crew leader will arrive to work site with the crew or before crew. Direct and monitor the work of other farm workers by keeping accurate records of employee hours worked, ranch and lot. Receives from supervisor daily harvesting needs. Assign duties such as harvesting of crops, products or equipment maintenance. Report all issues or concerns to the supervisor. Occasionally, will work with crew doing regular harvesting job. Provide the necessary materials to personnel. Conduct Pre-Inspection reports when necessary and when requested. Reports any observed mechanical problems of machine or equipment to supervisor. Prepare necessary amount of materials needed for the day, i.e. cartons/supplies. When working or moving machines always be observant of safety hazards, obstacles and surroundings. This is not a supervisory position and this position does not require making personnel decisions or developing compliance or safety protocols. Such standards are developed by supervisors and managers. Crew Leaders will observe workers to ensure safety and compliance standards are maintained and will report issues or problems to supervisors. To view full details and how to apply, please login or create a Job Seeker account