Laborer - 605

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Laborer - 605

Navajo Agricultural Products Industry

Occupation: Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand

Location: Farmington, NM - 87401

Positions available: 3

Job #: SEA-25-00020

Source: Navajo Agricultural Products Industry

Posted: 7/10/2025

Expires: 8/1/2025

Web Site: napi.navajopride.com

Job Type: Seasonal, Full Time (30 Hours or More)

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Work Onsite

Full Time

Age

16 and up

Schedule

Full Time

Job Type

Seasonal

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I. Position Function SUMMARY:

Under direct supervision, the Laborer provides manual and semi-skilled labor to assist and support various departments, including Alfalfa Crop, Bean Crop, Bean Plant, Conservation, Corn Crop, Farm Support Services, Freshpack, Irrigation, Operations and Maintenance, Potato Crop, Scales, Technical Services, Organic/Conventional Row Crop, and Specialty Crop. Laborers will have a primary job assignment to a department, but will also be assigned as needed to work in other departments.

II. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The following statements are essential functions of this position and not intended to be all-inclusive; rather, they are intended to describe the general nature and level of work to be performed. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of the incumbent, and an employee may be directed to perform other reasonably related job duties and responsibilities. NAPI reserves the right to revise or change the job duties and responsibilities as the need arises, based on business need, and this position description may be updated accordingly. This position description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

General Duties & Responsibilities

1. See DEPARTMENT JOB ASSIGNMENTS beginning on page 2.

Other

2. Works collaboratively, cooperatively, and in coordination with fellow team members and with others in the organization, treats them with respect, courtesy and consideration, and shows understanding and the appropriate support of other team members to help get the job done.

3. Provides information, guidance and resources to diverse groups of customers, clients and others outside of the organization; treats them in a friendly manner with professionalism, helpfulness, respect, courtesy and consideration at all times regardless of circumstances.

4. Maintains regular, dependable attendance and punctuality, and physical presence at the assigned worksite; must interact directly with people or objects at the worksite on a regular basis. Communications technology may, for certain tasks and under certain circumstances, enable an employee to effectively perform some of the work-related duties from home on a temporary basis.

5. Complies with all applicable environmental health and safety policies, procedures and work rules, giving maximum effort to performing job functions in a manner that protects the health and safety of the incumbent, co-workers, and the general public.

6. Performs other duties as assigned and which are deemed necessary or desirable by NAPI.

DEPARTMENT JOB ASSIGNMENTS

This Job Description is intended to be somewhat general in nature with respect to the job family, and as such it does not detail all duties of a particular job assignment. Additional duties, responsibilities, and accountabilities may be assigned to an incumbent in this position depending on the Department Job Assignment.

Bean Crop

1. Assists in the set up, maintenance and operation of irrigation equipment, including cleaning nozzles, digging out stuck pivots, and replacing nozzle packages when needed.

2. Assists with field maintenance at pivot point in order to keep pivot clean of trash, weeds and other debris.

3. Guides equipment operator when loading and unloading seeds.

4. Assists with prairie dog control during planting season and as needed.

5. May operate Forklift; certification required.

6. Assists with application of fertilizers to crops.

Bean Plant

1. Maintains and complies with total quality controls according to USDA standards relating to inspection, grading, sorting, handling, and shipments that ensure NAPI's concerns on food safety.

2. Assists the plant operations supervisor with shipment and receiving for customer order of beans.

3. Moves, sorts, and stacks product (cartons, beanbags, and boxes) to meet timeliness and quantity requirements of orders and shipments; attaches identifying tags to containers or marks them with identifying information.

4. Packs and handles product containers, pallets or crates to meet order specifications and requirements.

5. Assists in guiding trucks into loading or unloading positions, by providing signals to drivers ensuring that vehicles and loading equipment are properly positioned.

6. Loads and unloads product from machines, conveyors, and trucks in order to maintain flow of beans in Bean Plant.

7. Assists in observing the production line and reports any problems to supervisor immediately.

8. Records numbers of units handled or moved, using daily production sheets or work tickets.

9. Assist machine operators in operating, maintaining and monitoring machinery and equipment used in the production process to ensure their safe and efficient operation.

10. Maintains proper packaging material inventory by replenishing supplies such as bean bags, paper, plastic sheet, boxes, cartons, or labels.

11. Inspects and ensures the integrity and quality of the prepared stitches of beanbags.

12. Provides suggestions and recommendations on improvements to the bean plant operation.

13. Uses cleaning equipment and supplies, such as basic housekeeping tools, broom, shovels, mop, etc. to keep premises clean and sanitary in accordance with USDA standards.

14. Assists with monthly yard maintenance.

15. Assists in enforcing building security and safety by performing such tasks as locking doors after operating hours and checking electrical appliance use to ensure that hazards are not created.

Conservation

1. Performs a variety of semi-skilled labor work to properly maintain the grounds around the poplar tree project, the Native Foods project and other trial crop plots, using hand or power tools or equipment.

2. Assists in the set up and operation of irrigation equipment, including cleaning nozzles, digging out stuck pivots, and replacing nozzle packages when needed.

3. Assists with field maintenance at pivot point in order to keep pivot clean of trash, weeds and other debris; clears and digs out stuck irrigation pivots to ensure proper operation.

4. Performs sprinkler and/or drip line maintenance or installation to prevent freezing during winter months.

5. Prunes or trims trees and small tree limbs.

6. Clears weeds from risers.

7. Maintains a clean work area by shoveling, raking, and hauling debris away in a wheel barrow as needed.

8. Assist with re-fencing for livestock and crops.

9. Assists with field duties include working with specialty crops, such as green chile, onions, sumac, and a variety of corn.

10. Assists with planting cover crops, in preventing soil erosion during winter months.

11. Records product, packaging, and order information on specified forms and records.

12. Obtains, moves, and sorts products, materials, containers, and orders, using various hand tools.

13. Assists Operators with set up in industrial equipment, agricultural implements and/or tractors.

Corn Crop

1. Assists with field duties including working with corn.

2. Assists in the set up and operation of irrigation equipment, including cleaning nozzles, digging out stuck pivots, and replacing nozzle packages when needed.

3. Assists with field maintenance at pivot point in order to keep pivot clean of trash, weeds and other debris.

4. Assists with basic repairs, and maintenance farm vehicles, implements, and mechanical equipment.

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Position Requirements IV. POSITION QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required for the position, but is not a comprehensive list. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education and Experience: Required: * Must be 16 years of age. * Some functions require certifications and training which will be provided by NAPI. Preferred: * High School Diploma, GED, or High School Equivalence. * Prior experience as a laborer in farming or agricultural business. Substitution: * None Navajo Preference: Navajo preference will be applied in accordance with the Navajo Preference in Employment Act (NPEA), it is Navajo Agricultural Products Industry's (NAPI) goal and intention to strictly adhere to the NPEA in all employment practices and hire qualified Navajo Personnel for all positions. Tribal sovereignty support and Navajo preference initiatives are mandatory. Language Requirements: Required: Ability to read and write English in order to understand and interpret written procedures and technical manuals. This includes the ability to give and receive instructions in written and verbal forms and to effectively present information and respond to questions from vendors, contractors, supervisors and co-workers. Pref

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