Farmworkers & Laborers & Agricultural Equipment Operator

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All applicants must be able, willing and qualified to perform the work

described in this job description and must be available for the entire

period of employment specified in box 3 & 4, page 1. Workers are needed

to plant, maintain and harvest diversified ground crops and grapes.

Workers must have the knowledge of soil tillage and the ability to apply

fertilizers and pesticides, operate and repair farm machinery. Workers

may deliver crop to farm markets or perform other farm related duties as

the need arises. Workers will care for bees to assist in pollination of

the crops. Workers will be required to work in a storage building

washing, culling, and prepping produce for storage, distribution or sale

at farm stand. Workers will operate trucks or other multi-purpose

vehicles to transport workers from housing (whether on or off farm) to

the farm properties; haul tools, supplies, or crops; transport workers

from place to place around the farm properties during the workday

(including on public roads to reach farmer\'s fields); and/or transport

workers to the grocery store, bank, or laundry facilities on an

as-needed basis. Those that are requested to drive will be required to

possess a valid drivers license; no worker will be rejected for not

having a driver\'s license. Workers must be willing to work in varied

weather ranging from extremely cold in the spring and fall to hot, humid

summer days. Work is physically demanding requiring workers to stand,

bend, stoop, and kneel for long periods of time. Workers must be able to

lift and carry up to 50 pounds on a frequent basis. Workers may be

required to work 8.5 hours shift between the hours of 7:00am - 7:00pm

from Monday through Saturday. Workers will use hand and power tools such

as (but not limited to) shovels, hoes, pruners, irrigation pumps and

chainsaws. Workers may cut wood to heat greenhouses in the spring.

Employer will furnish to workers (without cost) all tools and equipment

required to perform duties assigned. Workers will be given a 30-minute

lunch break and a 15-minute break in the morning and afternoon. The

beginning and ending times will vary depending on the crop conditions.

After hiring the employer may conduct random drug testing at the

employers expense if deemed necessary. Workers must be able to take

directions in simple English.