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Job Description

Full Time:

Yes

Number of Workers Requested:

350

Job Duties:

Seasonal Harvester: All work is performed in the field. Cut or pack lettuce, celery, cabbage of the correct quality, size and weight for the correct packs in the field. Pack or package by hand a wide variety of produce in the correct packs in the field. This is a non-managerial position and works under the general supervision of the Harvest foreperson. Job Duties: Continual vision examination of produce to determine if product is right for harvesting. Use hands and arms to handle the product. Place commodity into appropriate packing box. Place completed packed product onto moving equipment such as conveyors. Mark cartons by using marking tools. Examine and inspect containers, packaging material and product to ensure that packing specifications are met. Harvest product by hand, and/or using a harvest knife. Continual bending to reach product. Walk 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 Operator The Machine Operator is responsible for the safe and proper operation of the companys harvesting machines in the field; including, daily maintenance inspections, basic adjustments, and reporting maintenance and mechanical issues to their supervisor. Essential Duties for the Machine Operator include, but are not limited to the following: 1. Follow supervisors instructions always, and arrive to work on time 2. Thoroughly inspect the machine on all points required by the company and be ready for the harvest crew when they arrive 3. Start-up, operate, and shut-down the machine per company guidelines 4. Listen to the machine operation and be aware of audio indications of mechanical problems 5. Report possible mechanical issues to the supervisor immediately 6. Report unsafe or damaged equipment to supervisor immediately 7. Always be aware of the people working on the machine and on the ground to avoid accidents 8. Move equipment carefully when entering and exiting the field. 9. Perform duties in accordance with the companys established safety standards 10. Communicate with harvest supervisors and co-workers respectfully and professionally 11. Participate in safety trainings, orientations and all other company meetings as required 12. Report all injuries to supervisor immediately regardless of how slight they might seem The Tractor Operator is responsible for the safe and proper operation of a tractor while assisting the harvest supervisor, machine operators, and contract laborers to complete daily production quantities in the field. See addendum C.

Job Classification:

45-2092.00 - Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse

Job Requirements

Experience Required:

Yes

Months of Experience Required:

3

Special Requirements:

Three months of harvest experience and/or minimum of 3 months experience as a farm machine operatorSpecific 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. See addendum C

Number of Hours Per Week:

40

Work Schedule (Start/End time):

2:00 A.M. - 9:30 A.M.

Employer Information

Company Name:

AUTOMATED HARVESTING LLC

Location:

Salinas, CA 93908

Worksite

Address:

4Q Farms Beach Ranch 36°52'31.4"N 121°48'08.9"W, Watsonville, CA 95019

Job Order Details

ETA Case Number:

H-300-20049-329695

Multiple Worksites:

No

Date Posted:

3/10/2020

Piece Rate Offer

$0.00

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