Farmworkers/laborers

at Diamante AZ Farms, LLC in Yuma, Arizona, United States

Job Description

Crops: Carrots, Radishes, Cilantro, Parsley, Beet root

Row Crop Job Description: This job requires Machine harvest of bulk radish, carrots, and beets; hand harvest vegetables; irrigation, planting, tractor/mechanical maintenance, crop preparation, crop protection, crop transport, machinery maintenance and tear down sanitation of grounds/facilities by the worker. Workers can also: 1.Drive tractors 2.Spray and mix chemicals and fertilizers 3.Operate trucks to carry farm equipment, crops and farmworkers 4.Perform general repair of agricultural equipment. 5.Pack crops into containers.

Field Worker will do the following tasks: Plant transplants and/or seeds Harvest a variety of produce Lift and Stack produce on trucks for transport to main farm Perform weeding as needed Follow instructions from Field Supervisors Keep production levels at crew rates Work with irrigation systems Perform Manual labor as needed Work Safely following procedures and instructions Follow instructions regarding hygiene and food safety.

Workers must have at least 2 months of experience in row crop experience. Specific requirements include lifting up to 60 pounds.

Specific Job Requirements: 1.Must be able to stand, stoop, bend, kneel, and reach for long periods of time. 2.Responsible for helping with day-to-day farming operations in their designated area on the row crop farm. 3.Duties include harvesting, packaging, weeding, washing and cooling of row crop vegetables to meet production standards and procedures. 4.The work is under the general direction of a supervisor or employer and is subject to period review by the supervisors for results obtained, changes in work methods, and adherence to policies. 5.Maximize crop by best weeding and harvesting practices. 7.Work with crews that move and set up irrigation pipes.

Training: There will be a demonstration period to familiarize workers with job specification and to demonstrate proper methods and other crop specific issues.

Work is to be done for long periods of time in the field, when plants may be wet with dew and rain, and may be required during light rain, snow, moderate winds, direct sun, high humidity and extreme temperatures. Allergies to ragweed, goldenrod,
insect spray, related chemicals, etc. may affect workers ability to perform the job. Workers must be able to perform the required work with or without reasonable accommodations.
Must wear assigned personal protective equipment when required. Must report for work daily wearing appropriate work clothing and boots or other durable foot wear. Casual clothing not permitted. Workers wearing inappropriate clothing will not be
permitted to start work.
Workers will have an unpaid lunch break when working more than 5 hours. Must report to work at the designated time and place each day. Daily or weekly work schedules may vary due to weather, sunlight, temperature, crop conditions, and other
factors. Employer will notify workers of any change to start/end times. Employer may request, but not require that workers work more than the stated daily hours, on the worker’s Sabbath, or on federal holidays.
Workers may not report for work under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Possession or use of illegal drugs or alcohol on company worksites or vehicles is prohibited and will be cause for immediate termination.
Regardless of whether the employer requires a background check as a condition of employment, the employer may terminate for cause, in accordance with applicable laws and regulations, any worker found during the period of employment to have a
criminal conviction record or status as a registered sex offender that the employer reasonably believes will endanger the safety or welfare of other workers, company staff, customers, or the public at large.
The work described herein is regular, seasonal full-time work requiring all workers to be available as stated on the standard work schedule, throughout the entire contract period. Employees may experience a temporary reduction in work and/or a temporary work stoppage due to the natural agricultural cycle.
Employer also retains the right to terminate workers for lawful job-related reasons, including but not limited to workers who: are regularly absent or tardy; malingers or otherwise refuses to work in accordance with direction, or is otherwise obviously
unqualified to perform the job; is physically able but does not demonstrate the willingness to perform the work necessary.
Non-U.S. workers may be terminated if one or more U.S. workers becomes available for the job during the employer's recruitment period. Job abandonment will be deemed to occur after five consecutive workdays of unexcused absences.
Foreign workers will be advised of their responsibility to depart the U.S. when employment comes to an end. Employer will request and maintain records of each worker’s permanent home address, e-mail address (when available) and phone number.