Field Workers, Ag. Equip. Operators, CalVan Drivers

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Tender Leaf: Heavy field labor work to harvest Tender Leaf. Employees

spot check, sort, stack, fill and load spinach, tender leaf in the

field. Under the direction of the field supervisor employees spot check

for any foreign material such as trash, weeds, and move irrigation pipe

from one furrow to another. Spotting is done by walking in uneven

furrows in front of a harvesting platform machine or belt. The harvest

machine or belt then cuts produce and transporters it through a conveyor

where employees sort and fill totes and or bins. 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. Cartons, totes or bins are 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.

Parsley, Italian Parsley, Cilantro, Spinach: Heavy field labor work to

harvest Parsley, Italian Parsley, Cilantro, & Spinach. Cutting is done

by kneeling on beds next to a machine or without a machine. Under the

direction of the field Supervisors, employee determines the size and

quality of the product to be harvest. Then using a harvesting hand

knife, the employee cuts the appropriate amount of product from its

roots and cleans by hand the defective leaves and trims the stems. The

product is then tied, sleeved or banded. The product is then either

packed or placed into a box/tote or placed on a belt. Cartons or totes

have a specific count or weight requirement. Cartons or totes have a

specific count or weight requirement. Cartons or totes with product can

weigh up to 50 lbs. Empty bins Pallets can weigh up to 95 lbs. a

forklift carries the bins onto a trailer and between two workers the

bins are carried to be assembled.

Beets, Leeks, Green Onions, & Radish Heavy field labor work to harvest

Beets, Leeks, Green Onions & Radish. Employees will walk along uneven

furrows, bending and pulling beets/radishes by the tops, removing excess

dirt, selecting size and quality under the direction of the supervisor.

The beets, leeks, green onions, and radishes are then tied together

according to individual sizes. The bunched beats, leeks, and radishes

are then placed on either a table or belt. Beets, leeks, and green

onions. are then placed into a carton or tote. Cartons or totes have

specific count of bunches and or weight requirement. Cartons or totes

have a specific count or weight requirement. Cartons or totes with

product can weigh up to 50 lbs. Empty bins Pallets can weigh up to 95

lbs. a forklift carries the bins onto a trailer and between two workers

the bins are carried to be assembled.

Kale: Heavy field labor work to harvest Kale. Employees will walk along

uneven furrows next a machine, stripping the desired leaves from the

plant and either placing them on a belt loose or taking a specific

amount of the leaves and tying them together. Bunches are then either

placed on a table or belt to be packed into a carton or tote. Cartons or

totes have specific count of bunches and or weight requirements. Kale

plants are then stripped by hand of the undesirable leaves. Leaves are

discarded onto ground. The cartons or totes for the product is

constructed by unfolding and bending the material as designed to form a

box. Cartons and totes are then stacked on pallets on a trailer or deck

of harvester. Process is repeated. Cartons and totes with product can

weigh up to 50 lbs each. Empty pallets can weigh up to 95 lbs each.

Must have 1-month work experience with the produce as defined in this

appli ation 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. To drive

a Van, Employees must possess a valid drivers license (state issued) and

must be able to pass Class B Physical exam and register as an FLCE

driver. The employer will be responsible for the cost of the California

Drivers License, Class B Physical Exam, and registration as an FLCE

driver (if any). The Drivers License and FLCE Certificate are job

requirements.

Mix Green/Red leaf, Green/Red butter, Red/Green Romaine, Frisee, Endive,

Escarole, Napa, Bok Choy, Fennel, and Red and Green Cabbage: Heavy field

labor work to harvest Mix Green/Red leaf, Green/Red butter, Red/Green

Romaine, Frisee, Endive, Escarole, Napa, Bok Choy, Fennel, and Red and

Green Cabbage . Employees cut, bag, pack, and load fresh romaine, mixed

leaf lettuce, endive, escarole, Napa, bok choy, fennel, and red and

green cabbage i