Field Workers
- Yuma, AZ, United States
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Job details
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
This job was posted by https://www.azjobconnection.gov : For more information, please see: https://www.azjobconnection.gov/jobs/7635488 Organic Celery and Conventional Celery Harvest\ Field worker to harvest celery, organic and conventional. Cut, bunch, pack, and load fresh celery in the field on the farm. 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 and trims the outer stalks from the stalk to prepare it to be packed into a cartons, totes, or\ bins. The process is repeated. Worker responsible for cleaning of equipment and maintenance of yard.\ Crew Lead- Team Leaders will additionally be responsible for checking quality, filling out paperwork, and receiving order for\ production. May clock in other workers. Crew Leaders will fall under direct supervision of First Line Supervisors.\ General Labor- Weeding using long-handled hoes, transplanting, runner cutting, and ranch maintenance, pulling plastic, pulling of\ drip tape, cleaning of old and new vegetative growth on plant bed. Plant bed will be classified as \"Medium\" or \"High\" according to\ the amount of runners and new/old vegetative growth present during performing work task.\ Machine set up- On the farm, workers will check the machine for water and diesel; Put sticker on bags; Supply cartons for the day\ and put on the machine; Open or close machine; Put machine where crew will start; move trailer, drive tractor and caterpillar.\ Agricultural Equipment Operator- Tractor drivers will drive and control tractors in fields.\ Observe and listen to machinery operations to detect equipment malfunctions and notify supervisors when machinery\ malfunctions. Workers may perform routine maintenance and conduct basic repairs on farm vehicles, implements, and\ machinery. (Performs this job duty less than 50% of the total work days of the contract)\ Sanitation Worker- Cleans, pressure washes, and moves restrooms on farms/fields. We require two months of recent and verifiable experience within the past two years for the job duties listed. This position requires a\ minimum of two months for the employee to get a full understanding of the job and responsibilities. Must be able to understand work &\ safety instructions in English or Spanish, the languages spoken and written in the workplace. Specific requirements include lifting up\ to 30-55 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.
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Skills
- Cleaning
- Operate tractor
- Agricultural equipment
- Heavy lifting