Minimum Job Qualifications:

1 month of harvest experience in any of the commodities listed. 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. Work is performed in open fields and may involve exposure to mud, dust, wind, heat, cold, and other natural elements. Temperatures can range from 30 degrees Fahrenheit to over 100 degrees Fahrenheit during the period of employment. Workers should come prepared with appropriate clothing and footwear for the environmental and working conditions described. Field Worker (Organic and Conventional) Mix Romaine (Romaine, Butter, Baby Gem, Baby Romaine Hearts, Red Leaf and Green Leaf) and Romaine Hearts to perform the following duties on the farm: All packing duties will be performed in the field on the farm. Hand Laborer Hand Laborer will cut or pack a wide variety of produce in the correct quality, size and weight for the correct packs in the field. Continual visual examination of product to determine if product is right for harvesting. Use of hands and arms to handle and cut product with a medium size knife; the product will then be placed on a machine belt. Continual bending to reach product. The product can either be placed on a moving loading belt or inside a box in the furrows then it will be picked to process and pack at a designated location. Packer will pack product in carton boxes, plastic totes, and plastic bags, add rubber band tags, place stickers on product, and/or any other packs that the customer requires. The Box Maker will accommodate boxing materials from a trailer to box making area of the harvest. \The boxes are then placed onto an overhead track and pushed down the track as worker continues making boxes and placing them on track.

• Mark cartons by using marking tools or stickers. The Loader will inspect final packaging before loading boxes onto pallets and will palletize orders as needed before loading onto trailers for transport. Ensure that all Food Safety policies are followed.
• Ensure that all Safety procedures are followed to reduce the risk of any type of injury to either the employee or others.
• Reports all safety problems, incidents and injuries to harvest foreperson immediately.

Comply with all Company policies. Machine laborer Cut, pack, and trim a wide variety of produce in the correct quality, size and weight for the correct packs in the field. May harvest product by hand, and/or using a harvest knife. Continual visual examination of produce to determine if product is right for harvesting. Use of hands and arms to handle the product. Continual bending to reach product. Place completed packed product onto moving equipment such as conveyors in the field. Packer will pack product in carton boxes, plastic totes, and plastic bags, add rubber band tags, place stickers on product, and/or any other packs that the customer requires. The Box Maker will accommodate boxing materials from a trailer to box making area of the harvest machine. The boxes are then placed onto an overhead track and pushed down the track as worker continues making boxes and placing them on track. Mark cartons by using marking tools or stickers. The Loader will inspect final packaging before loading boxes onto pallets and will palletize orders as needed before loading onto trailers for transport. Walking and standing throughout shift on uneven ground and in leafy rows with debris. Ensure that all Food Safety policies are followed. Ensure that all Safety procedures are followed to reduce the risk of any type of injury to either the employee or others. Reports all safety problems, incidents and injuries to harvest foreperson immediately. Comply with all Company policies. Machine sealer The Machine Sealer is responsible for securing and packaging a wide variety of produce in the correct quality, size and weight for the correct packs in the field.

• Warm up and inspect sealing points on the machine at the start of each day.
• Adjust, calibrate, and change sealing rolls and wipes.
• Update printer bag information, and replace printer ribbon.
• Examine and inspect containers, packaging material and product to ensure that packing specifications are met with the proper seal, and date stamp.
• Use hands and arms to handle product. Continual bending to reach product.
• Walking and standing throughout shift on uneven ground and in leafy rows with debris.
• Removed jammed materials by following safe machine shut-off procedures.
• Ensure that all Food Safety policies are followed.
• Ensure that all Safety procedures are followed to reduce the risk of any type of injury to either the employee or others.
• Reports all safety problems, incidents and injuries to harvest foreperson immediately. Comply with all Company policies.
• Reports to work hour before crew arrives to setup materials for the start of day, and remain after crew departs for cleanup.

Machine Operator The Machine Operator is responsible for the safe and proper operation of company harvesting machines in the field including, daily maintenance inspections, basic adjustments, and reporting maintenance and mechanical issues to their supervisor. Inventories supplies and assures machine doesn't run out. Warm up and pre-inspect machine at the start of each day. Follow supervisors instructions. Thoroughly inspect the machine on all points required by the company and be ready for the harvest crew when they arrive. Start-up, operate, and shut-down the machine per company guidelines. Repair hydraulic hoses, change or replace nozzles and ensure proper oil levels while following safe machine shut-off procedures. Listen to the machine operation and be aware of audio indications of mechanical problems. Report possible mechanical issues to the supervisor immediately. Report unsafe or damaged equipment to supervisor immediately. Always be aware of the people working on the machine and on the ground to avoid accidents. Move equipment carefully when entering and exiting the field. Prolonged sitting throughout shift. Some walking and standing on uneven ground and in leafy rows with debris. Ensure that all Food Safety policies are followed. Ensure that all Safety procedures are followed to reduce the risk of any type of injury to either the employee or others. Communicate with harvest supervisors and co-workers respectfully and professionally Participate in safety trainings, orientations and all other company meetings as required Report all injuries to supervisor immediately regardless of how slight they might seem Reports to work 1-1 hour before crew arrives to setup materials for the start of day, and remains after crew departs for cleanup.

HARVEST HELPER/TRACTOR DRIVER/PRODUCE SHUTTLE DRIVER

The Harvest Helper is responsible for helping with daily setup before the crews' arrival and assuring harvesters don't run out of packing supplies. PTI Stickers Removing sprinklers from the field; and removing trash or debris from field. Always be aware of the people working on the ground to avoid accidents. Move equipment carefully when entering and exiting the field. Make sure loads are securely tied for transport. Securely covered for transport. Transport produce from harvesters to transfer trailers on the farm. Product shuttle and tractors have gross weight capacity under 26,001 lbs and do not require commercial driver license to operate. Prolonged sitting throughout shift. Some walking and standing on uneven ground and in leafy rows with debris. Ensure that all Food Safety policies are followed. Ensure that all Safety procedures are followed to reduce the risk of any type of injury to either the employee or others. Communicate with harvest supervisors and co-workers respectfully and professionally Participate in safety trainings, orientations and all other company meetings as required Report all injuries to supervisor immediately regardless of how slight they might seem Reports to work 1-1 hour before crew arrives to setup materials for the start of day, and remains after crew departs for cleanup. To view full details and how to apply, please login or create a Job Seeker account