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Job Description

Full Time:

Yes

Number of Workers Requested:

12

Job Duties:

Under the supervision of the Supervisor/Foreperson, performs general irrigation work of vegetable fields via drip/sprinkler irrigation; drip irrigation installation, repair and maintenance; and sprinkler installation, repair and maintenance. Performs maintenance in and around vegetable fields such as weeding with a long handle hoe around irrigation valves and trash removals. Workers will perform weeding job duty for less than 20% of the work week. Tractor driving activities for purpose sprinkler irrigation pipe. Reports break downs and understands and abides by our safety procedures and performance standards. Can fill out maintenance and progression sheet Required basic knowledge of driving a tractor, must pass a tractor safety training and demonstrate ability to operate tractor in a safe manner. Agricultural Equipment Operator: Workers will drive and operate various farm equipment to perform farm field preparation such as planting, cultivating, fertilizing, farming and maintaining farms. Will attach and adjust farm implements to tractors such as discs, plows, lasers, rippers, cultivators, listers and planters and will ensure equipment is operating properly at optimum performances. Workers must conduct daily maintenance check prior to operate the tractor, monitor and drive tractors safely and efficiently over difficult terrain and must have sufficient knowledge of tractor mechanics to make simple and minor adjustments and repairs to tractors. Workers will be required to understand and operate GPS operating system. Required to have knowledge of driving a tractor, must pass tractor safety training and demonstrate ability to operate tractor 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. Mix Lettuces, Kale, Romaine, Head Lettuce, Broccoli, Cauliflower, Pumpkins, Spinach, Tomatoes, Specialty Seed Crops, Cover Crops and Fallow ground for preparation of crops. 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

Job Requirements

Experience Required:

Yes

Months of Experience Required:

1

Special Requirements:

Must have 1-month work experience as irrigator as defined in this application. Specific requirements include lifting to 50 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 bending and working in bent or stooped positions. Must be able to walk on uneven ground and stand up extensively. No smoking, alcohol, firearms in field or housing.

Number of Hours Per Week:

35

Work Schedule (Start/End time):

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

Employer Information

Company Name:

Foothill Packing, Inc. SA-11

Location:

Salinas, CA 93905

Worksite

Address:

(Fixed-site grower: Top Flavor Farms) Freitas Rd, Hollister, CA 95023

Job Order Details

ETA Case Number:

H-300-24032-686624

Multiple Worksites:

No

Date Posted:

2/23/2024

Piece Rate Offer

$0.00

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