What are the responsibilities and job description for the Farmworker/laborer position at Pacific Botanicals?
This position works on a small crew of farm laborers performing organic farming-related tasks as directed by the crew leader, including weeding, and harvesting a wide variety of herbs and spices, thereby contributing to the successful growth of the organization.
Key Functions/Responsibilities:
1. At all times follow good agricultural practices and company safety policies.
2. Perform hand/manual work in the field to include weeding with hand tools, harvesting plant material and loading/unloading harvest material, transplanting seedlings, setting up field irrigation lines.
3. Help with daily cleaning of tools
Physical Requirements:
Must be able to perform the physical requirements of the work with or without reasonable accommodation, as follows:
* Stand and walk for long periods of time (8-10 hours/day)
* Perform repetitive tasks/motions
* Distinguish colors
* Have good manual dexterity
* Have good eye-hand-foot coordination
* Have clarity of vision: Near (<20”); Mid (>20”-<20’); Far (>20’)
* Ability to kneel, crouch, crawl or climb frequently
* Heavy Work-Exerts up to 100 lbs. force occasionally, and/or up to 50 lbs. frequently, and/or up-to 20 lbs constantly with or without lifting aids.
Salary : $17