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Job Description

Full Time:

Yes

Number of Workers Requested:

460

Job Duties:

Field Workers: Watermelon (Conventional & Organic) & Melon Harvest (Conventional & Organic), Shed Labor, Crew Lead, Machine Set-up, General Labor, Agricultural Equipment Operator, Sanitation Worker, CalVan Driver to perform the following duties: All work is performed in the field on the farm: Job Description: Watermelon & Melon Harvest- Field Harvest workers will harvest watermelons and melon, including packing, stacking, cutting, pitching, and sorting product. (i.e. Mini Conventional Watermelons, Mini Organic Watermelons, Yellow Bite Mini Watermelons, Sugar Daddy Seedless Full-Size Watermelons, Tuscan Conventional Cantaloupes, Tuscan Organic Cantaloupes) in the field on the farm. Crew Lead- Team Leaders will additionally be responsible for checking quality, filling out paperwork, and receiving order for production. May clock in other workers. General Labor- Weeding using long-handled hoes, transplanting, runner cutting, plant thinning, and ranch maintenance, pulling plastic, pulling of drip tape, cleaning of old and new vegetative growth on plant bed. Plant bed will be classified as Medium or High according to the amount of runners and new/old vegetative growth present during performing work task. Shed Labor- Workers will unload onto the line (pitchers), pack product, apply stickers, stack product, put lids on and strap product, perform traceability and receiving tagging, set up cartons and bins, sanitation in the shed. The shed is located 3.0 miles away from Nakasawa- Donley Ranch- S Ave 8 E & E County 8th St Yuma, AZ 85365, which is approximately a 6-minute drive. *Even locations that are near or adjacent to the farm are considered on the farm. See Brennan v. Sugar Cane Growers Cooperative of Florida, 486 F.2d. 1006, 1011 (5th Cir. 1974). (Camp cooking facilities were 15 miles from the farm.) Agricultural Equipment Operator will drive and control tractors in fields. Machine set up- On the farm, workers will check the machine for water and diesel; Put sticker on bags; Supply cartons for the day and put on the machine; Open or close machine; Put machine where crew will start; move trailer, drive tractor and caterpillar. Sanitation worker- Cleans, pressure washes, and moves restrooms on farms/fields. CalVan Driver- 1. Driver may drive over the road in passenger vans. 2. Driver will drive designated vans to transport harvest crew workers to and from housing and worksite locations. Driving job duty is not a different job and the drivers perform harvesting job duties when not driving. 3. Driver will be responsible for filling van with fuel and keeping vehicle clean. 4. Driver will be required to complete and process periodic driving reports as required by state laws. 5. Driver will be required to follow all traffic laws and if applicable, vanpool rules. 6. In order to drive, drivers must possess a valid authorized drivers license and must be able to pass DOT (Department of Transportation) recognized medical exam and fulfill all other DOT requirements. 7. CalVans performs 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 employees engaged in driving activities (H-2A as well as corresponding domestic workers), will be given the opportunity to obtain a drivers license or commercial drivers license (DL or CDL) on a voluntary basis. The DL/CDL is not a pre-hire job requirement. No job applicant will be denied an employment opportunity due to a lack of a DL/CDL 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/CDL or FLCE certificate.

Job Classification:

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

Job Requirements

Experience Required:

Yes

Months of Experience Required:

3

Special Requirements:

3 months of experience harvesting in any of the commodities listed in this job order. Specific requirements include lifting up to 30-55 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:

35

Work Schedule (Start/End time):

5:00 A.M. - 12:30 P.M.

Employer Information

Company Name:

Rancho Nuevo Harvesting, Inc.

Location:

Santa Maria, CA 93458

Worksite

Address:

Dulcinea Farms Nakasawa- Donley Ranch- S Ave 8 E & E County 8th StPlot Numbers: 38A, 38B, 38C, 38D, Yuma, AZ 85365

Job Order Details

ETA Case Number:

H-300-21069-133929

Multiple Worksites:

No

Additional Wage Information:

Melons $.40/box (14’x12’x15’ ) or $13.67 per hour in Yuma County

Date Posted:

4/5/2021

Piece Rate Offer

$0.00

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