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Job Description

Full Time:

Yes

Number of Workers Requested:

180

Job Duties:

Field Worker/Harvest. Harvest Head Lettuce (Iceberg), Bulk Lettuce (Iceberg), Romaine, Red Leaf, Green Leaf, Romaine Hearts, Broccoli, Celery, and Cauliflower. Cut, bag, pack, and load fresh products in the field. Cutting is done on harvesting machine by using hands and cutting knife. Using a harvesting hand knife and bending at the waist, the employee cuts the head from the roots and trims the outer leaves from the head to prepare it to be packed into a carton, bag, tote or bin. The process is repeated. Worker is responsible for cleaning of equipment and maintenance of yard. Cut and core fresh iceberg lettuce in the field. Cutting and coring is done on a harvesting belt using hands and a cutting/coring knife. Using a coring knife and bending at the waist, the employee cuts the lettuce from the root, trims the outer leaves, cores the center of the lettuce with a knife and places on belt. The process is repeated. Workers are responsible for cleaning of equipment. Tying cauliflower. Weeding/Thinning: Workers walk on uneven furrows. Under the direction of the field supervisor, field workers look for weeds around crops and in between product seed lines and use a long-handled hoe to clean unwanted product. The worker cleans the lot for any unwanted leaves on the beds and seed lines and takes it out of the field as instructed by field supervisor. Thinning: Workers walk in uneven furrows. Under the direction of the field supervisor, field workers look for the specified gap between seeds, and using a long-handled hoe thins out any excess crop/seeds and/or weed on the seed line and leaves the desired product and gap on the field. The worker cleans the lot for any unwanted weed on the beds and seed lines and takes it out of the field as instructed by field supervisor. Workers will not perform any weeding or thinning activities by hand in a stooped, kneeling or squatting position. Irrigator: Performs general irrigation work via drip/sprinkler irrigation, drip irrigation repair and maintenance, sprinkler repair and maintenance, pump/filter station operation and maintenance, drip irrigation operation reporting and record-keeping, sprinkler operation and record-keeping, mainline and lateral pipe repair and maintenance, drainage maintenance and repair. Install and maintain drip irrigation systems. Install and repair fences around ranch properties. Help clean and maintain ranch ditches and reservoirs. Complete basic document checklists concerning ranch conditions, tools, or harvest conditions by following food safety and industrial safety guidelines. Work is performed outdoors and can involve exposure to extreme hot and cold temperatures, bright sunlight, cloudy, windy or rainy conditions, mud and dust, low light and other natural elements. The work may entail exposure to plant pollens, insects, snakes, rodents, noxious plants and/or plant materials that have been treated with insect and/or disease control spray. Workers must walk in variable soil conditions. Workers should come prepared with appropriate clothing and footwear for the working conditions described. Workers must use all required personal protective clothing and equipment. Workers must follow all safety protocols, which includes observing all warning signs, safety bulletins, safety training and posters. Workers must adhere to all health and safety rules, including Covid-19 preventative measures, social distancing, usage of masks and other safety directives required by the employer or state law.

Job Classification:

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

Job Requirements

Experience Required:

Yes

Months of Experience Required:

1

Special Requirements:

Qualifying workers must have one month of agricultural experience. All qualified applicants must have the authorization to work in the United States, be willing to perform the agricultural duties as described in this job order and be able to meet the physical demands of the position and the employer's work schedule with or without reasonable accommodation.

Number of Hours Per Week:

35

Work Schedule (Start/End time):

6:00 A.M. - 1:00 P.M.

Employer Information

Company Name:

Smith Packing, Inc.

Location:

Santa Maria, CA 93458

Worksite

Address:

Sun Coast Farms 44515 Central Ave., Greenfield, CA 93927

Job Order Details

ETA Case Number:

H-300-21034-050713

Multiple Worksites:

No

Date Posted:

3/8/2021

Piece Rate Offer

$0.00

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