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Job Description

Full Time:

Yes

Number of Workers Requested:

135

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: Packhouse, Greenhouse, Harvest Workers (Tomatoes), Haulers/Truck Drivers, General Ranch Maintenance / General Farm Labor, Row Boss, Quality Control, Equipment Operator, Prepare freshly harvested crop for shipment, Field Safety / Food Safety activities, Sanitization activities, and Health/Wellness Monitor. Working with tomatoes, packhouse, greenhouse and harvest workers will perform the following duties (all work is performed indoors in a hi-tech greenhouse setting). Packhouse worker: Responsible for performing various functions involved in the packaging of product according to customer specifications and Food Safety Guidelines as instructed by supervisor. Pack, sort, and weigh tomatoes ensuring weight and quality requirements are met. Operate trolley that moves freshly harvested product to the packhouse. Assemble plastic hand fold crates, line boxes/crates with foam padding or plastic inserts. Prepare freshly harvested crop for shipment. Monitor labeling machine for efficiency and load label reels as needed. Report quality, food safety, technical issues and/or safety hazards immediately to supervisor. Clean work area using cleaning solutions and hand tools. In addition to performance of the essential functions, this position may be required to perform a combination of the following supportive functions, with the percentage of time performing each function to be solely determined by the supervisor based upon the particular requirements of the company. Ensure employee safety by attending assigned training and following safe work place practices Ensure sanitation and safety of produce by attending assigned training and following food safety practices Assist in greenhouse as needed WORK ENVIRONMENT: While performing the essential duties of this job the employee regularly works near moving conveyor belts and forklift traffic and may use sharp objects such as scissors/shears. The temperature in packhouse may reach up to 90 degrees in summer months and down to 65 in winter months. Moderately noisy. The work entails repetitive movement during the course of the workday.

Job Classification:

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

Job Requirements

Experience Required:

Yes

Months of Experience Required:

2

Special Requirements:

2-months experience with crop work/warehouse is required. Written verification of experience is required. Workers must stand, sit, crouch, bend, reach, lift and carry items weighing up to 15-25 pounds in the course of performing required activities. Must not be afraid of heights. Workers must be able to listen, understand, and follow instructions of company supervisors and managers. The company's Employment Arbitration Agreement is set forth in this Clearance Order outlining the procedures to follow in raising concerns to seek their prompt resolution with an option to arbitrate unresolved matters.

Number of Hours Per Week:

35

Work Schedule (Start/End time):

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

Employer Information

Company Name:

Farm Labor Association for Growers, Inc.

Location:

Heber, CA 92249

Telephone Number:

+17605922256

Worksite

Address:

Village Farms, LP: Marfa 1 & 2: State Hwy 17 North, Marfa, TX 79843

Job Order Details

ETA Case Number:

H-300-21295-661322

Multiple Worksites:

No

Additional Wage Information:

Bonus: A discretionary production bonus may apply. Overtime and Benefits: The employer will abide by the required Federal or applicable State laws when paying overtime and benefits to employees performing the listed activities herein.

Date Posted:

11/10/2021

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