What are the responsibilities and job description for the Field Workers (Harvest), Ag. Equip. Operator, CalVan Drivers position at Foothill Packing Inc?
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Romaine, Heart, Mix Leaf, and Head Lettuce: Heavy field work to harvest
romaine, heart, mix leaf, and head lettuce. Employees cut, bag, pack,
and load fresh romaine, head, and heart lettuce in the field. Employees
will walk in uneven furrows behind a harvesting platform machine or belt
to cut the produce. Under the direction of the field Supervisors,
employees determine size and quality of the product to be harvested
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
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 the empty
pallets are carried and bins are assembled.
Cauliflower: Heavy field work to harvest cauliflower. Employees cut,
bag, and pack cauliflower in the field. Employees will walk in uneven
furrows behind a harvesting platform machine or belt to cut the produce.
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 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. Cartons 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. Between two workers the empty pallets are carried, and bins are
assembled.
Must have 1-month work experience with the produce as defined in this
application including harvest work. Specific requirements include
lifting 50 pounds frequently and being 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 wil 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.
Broccoli: Heavy field work to harvest Broccoli. Employees cut, pack,
bunch, and load fresh broccoli in the field. Employees will walk in
uneven furrows behind a harvesting platform machine or belt to cut the
produce. 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 tote, bin or carton. Cutter
places the product on a table or conveyor for the packer/sorter to
either or combination of; sort, bunch or cut in to florets and place
into a tote, bin or carton. Packers will secure empty containers from
designated racks and fill the totes and cartons to specification.
Product from conveyer will be packed in to bins. Once totes or cartons
are filled they are pushed on to conveyor belt for loaders to
close/cover and stack on the pallet. Product on conveyor falls in to
bins. The totes, bins and cartons for the product are constructed by
unfolding and bending the material as designed to form a box. Totes,
bins and cartons are labeled and mark
information, please see: https://www.azjobconnection.gov/jobs/7173560
Romaine, Heart, Mix Leaf, and Head Lettuce: Heavy field work to harvest
romaine, heart, mix leaf, and head lettuce. Employees cut, bag, pack,
and load fresh romaine, head, and heart lettuce in the field. Employees
will walk in uneven furrows behind a harvesting platform machine or belt
to cut the produce. Under the direction of the field Supervisors,
employees determine size and quality of the product to be harvested
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
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 the empty
pallets are carried and bins are assembled.
Cauliflower: Heavy field work to harvest cauliflower. Employees cut,
bag, and pack cauliflower in the field. Employees will walk in uneven
furrows behind a harvesting platform machine or belt to cut the produce.
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 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. Cartons 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. Between two workers the empty pallets are carried, and bins are
assembled.
Must have 1-month work experience with the produce as defined in this
application including harvest work. Specific requirements include
lifting 50 pounds frequently and being 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 wil 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.
Broccoli: Heavy field work to harvest Broccoli. Employees cut, pack,
bunch, and load fresh broccoli in the field. Employees will walk in
uneven furrows behind a harvesting platform machine or belt to cut the
produce. 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 tote, bin or carton. Cutter
places the product on a table or conveyor for the packer/sorter to
either or combination of; sort, bunch or cut in to florets and place
into a tote, bin or carton. Packers will secure empty containers from
designated racks and fill the totes and cartons to specification.
Product from conveyer will be packed in to bins. Once totes or cartons
are filled they are pushed on to conveyor belt for loaders to
close/cover and stack on the pallet. Product on conveyor falls in to
bins. The totes, bins and cartons for the product are constructed by
unfolding and bending the material as designed to form a box. Totes,
bins and cartons are labeled and mark
