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Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop

Empire Farm Labor Contractor LLC

Gadsden, AZ

$19.75 per hour

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Recruitment Information

Telephone Number to Apply:
+18312723523
Email address to Apply:
contrataciones@empireflc.com

Job Description

Full Time:
Yes
Number of Workers Requested:
100
Job Duties:
Work under this contract will consist of thinning, weeding (using a long-handled hoe), and hoeing fields, harvesting various row crop vegetables such as Iceberg Lettuce, Romaine Lettuce, Green Leaf Lettuce, Broccoli, and Cauliflower. General Labor: weeding, cleaning garbage around the fields, moving sprinklers, drip tape. Packing, grading & sorting products. Packing line workers: sort produce from conveyor belt for proper sorting while in the fields. Harvest and prepare for packing. Machine/equipment operator: able to operate machinery, including tractors, as directed and trained by supervisory personnel. Forklift operator: single/double, individuals should be able to operate a forklift to load pallets of packed product into refrigerated trucks as directed and trained by supervisory personnel. Work may be done on the ground and/or with the use of a harvesting machine where workers may pack the cartons while walking behind or mounted on the machine. Thinning: Workers walk in uneven furrows. Under the direction of the field supervisor, field workers look for the specified gap between seeds, and using a long-handled hoe thins out any excess crop/seeds and/or weed on the seed line and leave the desired product and gap on the field. The worker cleans the lot for any unwanted weed on the beds and seed lines and removes it from the field as instructed by the field supervisor. Some workers may carry and assemble empty boxes. Worker must be able to lift 60 lbs. Must be able to bend and stoop throughout the day. Workers will be expected to comply with all provisions of this Clearance Order and the Company's work rules, policies, and procedures and to perform any and all assigned tasks in a work person-like and efficient manner. Failure to do so will subject the worker to the employer's disciplinary procedures. The employer endeavors to produce a premium product. This is a demanding, competitive business. A high-quality product is expected and demanded by our customers. Sloppy or improper work cannot and will not be tolerated. Harvesting Duties: Iceberg Lettuce: Fieldworker to harvest iceberg lettuce. Cut, core, bag/wrap, pack and load fresh lettuce in the field. Cutting is done on a harvesting machine by using hands and a cutting knife. Using a harvesting hand knife and bending at the waist, the employee cuts the head from the roots and trims the outer leaves from the head to prepare it to be packed into a carton, tote, or bin. The process is repeated. Romaine Lettuce: Fieldworker to harvest romaine conventional romaine hearts. Cut, bag, pack, and load fresh lettuce in the field. Cutting is done on a harvesting machine by using hands and a cutting knife. Using a harvesting hand knife and bending at the waist, the employee cuts the head from the roots and trims the outer leaves from the head to prepare it to be packed into a carton, tote, or bin. The process is repeated. Broccoli: Employees will walk behind the harvesting machine bending at the waist, selecting and cutting the correct size and best quality broccoli head. They will put it on the packing table for the packer, who is standing on the broccoli machine platform using their best judgment to select the best quality broccoli and meticulously place it in the correct order and style inside the box. Cauliflower harvest: Field worker to harvest broccoli and cauliflower. Cut, bunch, pack and load fresh broccoli and cauliflower in the field. Cutting is done on harvesting machine by using hands and cutting knife. Using a harvesting hand knife and bending at the waist, the employee cuts the stalk from the roots to prepare it to be packed into a carton, a tote or a bin. Napa Cabbage: When harvesting napa cabbage, workers will either be walking in front of the harvest machine, bending and reaching while using a knife to cut at the base of the head of the mature cabbage and tossing it onto trays on the machine; packing the cut cabbage into boxes.
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:
3
Special Requirements:
Variable weather conditions. All work must be performed in a manner that exhibits Generally Accepted Practices (GAP) and the utmost food safety at all times. The candidate must have at least 3 months of experience in agriculture, specifically related to Iceberg Lettuce, Romaine Lettuce, Green Leaf Lettuce, Broccoli, and Cauliflower. Verifiable work experience is required. Experience in Food Safety and Workplace Safety: The candidate must have hands-on experience implementing and maintaining food safety and workplace safety protocols within agricultural operations. This includes ensuring compliance with safety standards and fostering a culture of safety among team members.
Number of Hours Per Week:
36
Work Schedule (Start/End time):
6:00 A.M. - 12:30 P.M.

Employer Information

Company Name:
Empire Farm Labor Contractor LLC
Location:
Salinas, CA 93907
Telephone Number:
+18312723523

Worksite

Address:
Field Fresh Farms 32°33'54.5"N 114°46'18.9"W, Gadsden, AZ 85336

Job Order Details

ETA Case Number:
H-300-24263-348498
Multiple Worksites:
No
Date Posted:
10/7/2024
Piece Rate Offer
$0.00
Additional Information on Special Pay / Estimated Hourly Rate(s)
Employer may give discretionary bonuses
Is overtime pay available?
Yes

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