- Full Time:
- Yes
- Number of Workers Requested:
- 55
- Job Duties:
- Job Summary
The Farmworker- Diversified performs a variety of manual and mechanized tasks involved in the planting, cultivating, harvesting, and packing of agricultural crops. This role supports multiple crop types and farming activities and requires the ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions while following food safety, quality, and workplace safety standards.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Crop Production & Harvesting
• Plant, transplant, thin, and weed, crops by hand or using tools.
• Harvest leavy greens, vegetables, or culinary herbs or other crops by hand or machine according to quality and food safety standards.
• Sort, grade, and pack produce in the field or packing areas.
• Move pipe into furrows for irrigation
• Taking samples of different crops according to quality and food safety standards
Equipment & Tools
• Use hand tools such as knives, clippers, hoes, and shovels safely and properly.
• Operate basic farm equipment as assigned (e.g., carts, harvest aids).
• Clean, maintain, and store tools and equipment following procedures.
Field & Farm Maintenance
• Perform general farm duties including irrigation setup, removal of debris, and field clean-up.
• Assist with maintenance of fields, greenhouses, or farm structures as needed.
Safety, Food Safety & Compliance
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, and hygiene requirements, including proper use of PPE.
• Comply with safety policies, procedures, and training requirements.
• Report unsafe conditions, injuries, or hazards immediately.
Teamwork & Communication
• Work cooperatively with supervisors and crew members to meet production goals.
• Follow verbal and written instructions accurately.
• Demonstrate reliability, punctuality, and respect in the workplace.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Ability to perform repetitive physical tasks for extended periods.
• Basic understanding of agricultural work or willingness to learn.
• Ability to recognize differences in size, color, and quality of crops.
• Ability to follow instructions and work independently or as part of a team.
• Awareness of safety practices and food handling standards.
Physical Demands
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and stoop for long periods.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 35 pounds as required.
• Repetitive use of hands and arms.
• Work is performed outdoors in varying temperatures and weather conditions
Work Environment
• Outdoor agricultural fields, greenhouses, or packing areas.
• Exposure to dust, pollen, plants, and weather elements.
• Work schedule may include early mornings, weekends, and extended hours during peak seasons.
The employer retains the right to discharge an obviously unqualified worker, malingerer or recalcitrant worker who is physically able to but does not demonstrate the willingness to perform the work necessary for the employer to grow a premium quality product.
During certain duties, workers may be required to work in teams to accomplish a certain task. When engaged in teamwork activities workers must coordinate with other members of the team to accomplish the task.
Full Crop Commitment: This is regular work, 10 hours per day, Monday-Saturday for the full remainder of the period of employment. The worker agrees to work for assigned employer(s) whenever work is available during the full remaining period of employment even though work may be slack at times. The worker understands that if the worker quits or is terminated for cause prior to the end of the period of employment, the worker will not receive the 3/4 guarantees and will not receive certain transportation reimbursements. Excessive tardiness and/or absences will not be tolerated and will result in termination.
- Job Classification:
- 45-2092.00 - Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse