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Crops/Commodities: Fruits and vegetables. Primary duties (performed the
majority of workdays): Plant, cultivate and harvest fruits and
vegetables. Use hand tools including, but not limited to: shovels, hoes
and knives. Plant roots, seeds, and bulbs. Spread plastic or other
ground covering. Clean ground covering by hand from ground upon removal.
Till soil. Weed and thin plants. Transplant plants by hand. Stake/tie
plants, trellis/prune plants, and set poles and wires for vine plants.
Pick, cut, lift, or pull crops. Move harvested vegetables to processing
area. Tie vegetables in bunches. Grade, size, wash, and pack product.
Take care to prevent damaging produce and plants. Manage orchard canopy
to permit light and air circulation. Thin fruit and remove shoots,
leaves and vines. Install and maintain bird netting. Assist/move
harvested fruit from field to processing area. Setup, maintain, and
operate irrigation systems and water lines. Apply organic pesticides,
herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protectants. Apply fertilizers,
conditioners, and other plant related treatments at the correct times
depending on plant @type, growth, climate, and crop conditions. Workers
must operate all equipment properly and in a manner that protects
operator, others, the employer\'s products, and property. Failure to
comply with safety requirements and operating instructions may result in
disciplinary action up to and including immediate termination. Mow, cut,
and weed fields. Assist in farm equipment maintenance. Mechanical
aptitude is a plus. Perform ditching, shoveling, hoeing, hauling, ground
preparation, and other manual tasks. Bending, stooping, and kneeling
required. Use hand tools including but not limited to hoes, shovels,
shears, clippers, loppers, and saws. Lift, carry, and load/unload
products or supplies. Assist with farm building, infrastructure, and
field maintenance and repairs. Repair fences and set up high tunnels.
Must wear assigned personal protective equipment when required. Must
report for work daily wearing work clothing and boots or other durable
footwear. Workers wearing clothing inappropriate for work will not be
permitted to start work. Outdoor work required when plants are wet, or
during light rain, snow, moderate winds, direct sun, high humidity, and
extreme temperatures. Temperatures in fields during working hours may
vary. Workers may be required to work during occasional showers not
severe enough to stop field operations. Work is done outdoors for long
periods of time and requires prolonged periods of standing and/or
walking, repetitive movements, and frequent bending and/or stooping.
Workers must be able to handle, lift, and carry heavy or bulky objects
(product, containers) in accordance with the specified lifting
requirements. Workers with a clean driving record (no major moving
violations such as but not limited to Driving While Intoxicated or
Reckless Driving) and able to obtain an insurable driver\'s license may
be required to drive company vehicles. Workers with appropriate licenses
and a valid doctor\'s certificate may be asked to drive other workers.
Supervisor(s) will provide instructions and directions to workers.
Workers must be able to comprehend and follow instructions and
communicate effectively to supervisors. Unusual, complex, or non-routine
activities will be supervised. Workers expected to perform basic duties
in a proficient manner without close supervision. Allergies to common
plant allergens, hay, hay/straw mulch, bees, wasps, insecticides,
herbicides, fungicides, or related chemicals may affect a worker\'s
ability to perform the job. Persons seeking employment in this position
must be available for the entire period requested by the employer. Job
opportunity is Skill Level I. All primary duties are entry-level and
require close supervision and/or a short demonstration of the task by a
more experienced worker.