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Job Description

Full Time:

Yes

Number of Workers Requested:

90

Job Duties:

H-2A and corresponding domestic workers must be available to perform each of the following job activities in connection with the harvesting and farming operations: Field workers to perform the following duties: Garlic topping/ hand harvest: This job requires the employee to top garlic in an open field on hands and knees with company provided shears. Topping garlic is a process by which the garlic bulb roots and stems are cut with shears, placed in a bucket then dumped into a bin for processing. Employee must handle garlic bulbs with caution to avoid damage. Employee will need to insure minimal amount of dirt, roots and trash are not placed in bucket. Employee must be able to handle pulled garlic on hands and knees; separate, pull, grasp, cut, clip, and lift buckets to the bin; safely walk on uneven ground in different parts of the field to perform the work. Garlic windrowing: This job requires the employee to work in an open field on hands and knees by pulling garlic and placing it on the ground. Windrowing garlic is a process in which the garlic is laid on the windrow covered with garlic stems on top of each other. Employees will need to ensure that pulled garlic is completely separated, shaken to remove dirt, and placed on windrow/ furrow covered with garlic stems to avoid sun damage. Employee must be able to pull up long leaves on hands and knees; separate, lift and grasp; work and reach garlic moving up to 40 bed; safely walk on uneven ground in different part of the fields to perform the work. Harvesting of bell pepper: This job requires the employee to work in an open field following behind the bell pepper belt and picking matured, ripened bell peppers by placing them in a bucket and dumping the peppers onto the harvesting belt. Harvesting bell peppers is a process in which the bell pepper is picked from the vine, leaving the stem attached. Employee must insure that the picked bell peppers are fully matured and ripened. Employee must be able to pick bell peppers; lift a plastic bucket; separate, lift and grasp; safely walk on uneven ground in different parts of the field to perform the work. Corn harvester: This job requires the employee to work in an open outside environment to cut and pack mature ears of corn in a box. Corn harvesting is a process in which mature corn is cut from the stalk with a corn knife and then placed on a packing table. The corn is then packed by hand and by count into a cardboard box. Employee must insure that packed mature corn ears are properly placed in a box. Employee must handle corn ears with caution to avoid product damage. Employee must be able to stand, lift and pack boxes of product; separate and grasp; safely walk on an uneven ground in different parts of the field to perform the work. Packing shed on the farm: The primary function of this position is to inspect shallots for defects according to the specifications provided, such as defects, bruising, skins, mold, and splits. As the shallots, garlic, seed garlic, and bell peppers move across the conveyor belt, the employee will sort out defective shallots and place them into the correct chutes located on the side of the conveyor. Additionally, the employee removes any dirt or chaff from the shallots. The employee must have the ability to do highly repetitive physical work, paying attention to detail and knowledge of defects and desirable sizes. Employee must have the ability to climb up and down stairs to get to the conveyor belt, in addition to standing or sitting in the same place for a long period of time. Employees must follow all safety precautions and all Food Safety and Employee Health and Hygiene policies- this includes Proper hand washing procedures. The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

Job Classification:

45-2092.02 - Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop

Job Requirements

Experience Required:

Yes

Months of Experience Required:

2

Special Requirements:

2-months experience harvesting crops to avoid crop damage and personal injury. Written verification of experience is required. Workers must stand, sit, crouch, bend, reach, lift and carry items weighing up to 75 pounds in the course of performing required activities. Workers must be able to listen, understand, and follow instructions of company supervisors and managers.

Number of Hours Per Week:

35

Work Schedule (Start/End time):

6:00 A.M. - 12:30 P.M.

Employer Information

Company Name:

Fresh Harvest, Inc.

Location:

Heber, CA 92249

Worksite

Address:

B & T - Furlong: .4 mi. NW of Highway 152 and Furlong Ave., Gilroy, CA 95020

Job Order Details

ETA Case Number:

H-300-20136-574631

Multiple Worksites:

No

Additional Wage Information:

See Addendum A for piece rates. A discretionary production bonus may apply.

Date Posted:

6/10/2020

Piece Rate Offer

$0.00

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