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Field Workers and Ag Equipment Operators

Foothill Packing, Inc. YU-47

Indio, CA

$19.75 per hour

ACTIVE

Recruitment Information

Telephone Number to Apply:
+19286272340
Extension
214
Email address to Apply:
lcontreras@foothillpacking.com

Job Description

Full Time:
Yes
Number of Workers Requested:
166
Job Duties:
Heavy field work to harvest head lettuce, romaine, romaine hearts and mixed leaf. Employees cut, bag, pack, and load fresh head lettuce, romaine, romaine hearts and mixed leaf lettuce in the field. Cutting is done by walking in uneven furrows behind a harvesting platform machine or belt. Under the direction of the field Supervisors, employees determine size and quality of the product to be harvested. Then, using a harvesting hand knife and bending at the waist, the employee grasps the produce, cuts the head from the roots, and trims the outer leaves from the head to prepare it to be placed into a carton or tote. Cutter places the product on a table for the packer to either or in combination of tie, spot wash, sort, wrap, seal and place into a carton or tote. Packers will secure empty containers from designated racks, insert lining material as necessary and fill the carton or totes to specification. Once totes, cartons or bins are filled they are pushed on to conveyor belt for loaders to close/cover and stack on the pallet. The cartons or totes for the product are constructed by unfolding and bending the material as designed to form a box. Carton is labeled and marked as required. The process is repeated. The cartons, totes or bins are lifted then stacked onto pallets on the deck of the harvester or trailer. Cartons or totes with product can weigh up to 50 lbs. Empty bins Pallets can weigh up to 95 lbs. Between two workers empty pallets are carried and assembled. Agricultural Equipment Operator: Are responsible for setting up, maintaining, and inspecting equipment prior to start of day. Workers will assist in preparing harvest machines for immediate field operation, or movement to a new location. Workers will operate tractors, tractor drawn machinery, and harvest machines to harvest crops. They will operate tractors and harvesters through the furrows, towing loaded trailers on and off the field harvested area. They are also responsible for the following day, such as the setup of the tractors and harvesters, cartons for the harvested crops, fuel for the tractor, and general service of the equipment being used at the field. Workers are required to have basic knowledge of driving tractors and harvesters, must pass tractor/machine safety training, and demonstrate ability to operate tractors and harvesters in a safe manner. Workers may occasionally and/or sporadically perform duties associated with and directly related to the primary duties. Such work will be temporary and unsubstantial agricultural labor.
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 with the produce as defined in this application including harvest work. 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):
3:00 A.M. - 9:30 A.M.

Employer Information

Company Name:
Foothill Packing, Inc. YU-47
Location:
Salinas, CA 93905
Telephone Number:
+18317841453

Worksite

Address:
North Indio Farms: S. Ave. 42 & W. Monroe St., Indio, CA 92201

Job Order Details

ETA Case Number:
H-300-24254-326737
Multiple Worksites:
No
Additional Wage Information:
See Addendum A
Date Posted:
10/7/2024
Piece Rate Offer
$0.00

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