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Vineyard Irrigators, Ag. Equip. Operators, General Labor...

Foothill Packing, Inc.

Middletown, CA

$19.75 per hour

INACTIVE

Recruitment Information

Telephone Number to Apply:
+18317841453
Extension
131
Email address to Apply:
lsaldana@foothillpacking.com

Job Description

Full Time:
Yes
Number of Workers Requested:
62
Job Duties:
Vineyard Irrigator: Under the supervision of the Supervisor/Foreperson, performs general irrigation work of vineyards 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. Understands and abides by our safety procedures and performance standards. Agricultural Equipment Operators: In the field/vineyard: Under the supervision of the Supervisor/Foreperson, performs general tractor or over the row/challenger tractor work shredding/mowing, leaf pulling, trimming, planting, tractor or over the row/challenger tractor duties as they relate to trellis duties., pepper weed/bermuda grass control and pest control. Reports break downs and understands and abides by our safety procedures and performance standards. Employee must conduct daily maintenance check prior to operating tractor/machine. Requires basic knowledge of driving a tractor, must pass a tractor safety training and demonstrate ability to operate tractor in a safe manner. Will need to operate an ATV or tractor to perform most duties. Can perform general maintenance on the ATV, reports break downs and understands and abides by our safety procedures and performance standards. Can fill out maintenance and progression sheets. Required basic knowledge of driving an ATV, must pass an ATV safety training and demonstrate ability to operate ATV in a safe manner. Agricultural Vineyard General Labor: Under the supervision of the Supervisor/Foreperson, performs general vineyard labor performing the following activities such as pruning, shredding, suckering, weed control, cultivation, bird control, grape harvest, erosion, canopy management, leaf pulling, moving wire, thinning shoots, trimming, tying, shoot positioning, replants, thinning clusters, budwood cuttings, grafting vines, planting, counting, tubes/cartons, training vines, vineyard removal. Vineyard Forklift Driver: Under the direction of the supervisor the driver is responsible for loading, unloading and moving materials for general vineyard labor. Directing forklift through the field, and movement to a new location. Employee must conduct daily maintenance check prior to operating forklift. Required basic knowledge of driving a forklift, must pass a forklift safety training and demonstrate ability to operate forklift in a safe manner. Workers may occasionally and/or sporadically perform duties associated with and directly related to the primary duties such as cleaning up field before during and after harvest, picking up trash, discarding cartons and assisting as safety monitor when equipment is turning in the field to begin a new pass. In the event that an employee is injured while on the job, the Company will provide a temporary work assignment that will be as closely related to the job duties described herein, while the employee recovers from a work-related illness which meets with physician’s clearance to return to work under specific limitations. The work assignment will not be a permanent position, it will be temporary to accommodate the injured worker under doctor’s restrictions and time period that may differ from the heavy field work described within.
Job Classification:
45-2092.00 - Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse

The job/industry classification and description includes general information on the position from ONET/OES and the North American Industry Classification System. Please review Job Duties and Job Order for more information.

Job Requirements

Experience Required:
Yes
Months of Experience Required:
1
Special Requirements:
Must have 1-month work experience as a tractor driver including vineyard work. Specific requirements include lifting to 50 pounds frequently and able to use hand tools. 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 field or housing. Continued...
Number of Hours Per Week:
35
Work Schedule (Start/End time):
2:00 A.M. - 8:30 A.M.

Employer Information

Company Name:
Foothill Packing, Inc.
Location:
Salinas, CA 93905
Telephone Number:
+18317841453

Worksite

Address:
Monterey Pacific, Inc. 2100 Butts Canyon Road, Middletown, CA 95461

Job Order Details

ETA Case Number:
H-300-23349-569828
Multiple Worksites:
No
Date Posted:
1/5/2024

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