Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop

at Servicios Agricolas Mex, Inc. in Waddell, Arizona, United States

Job Description

Crops: Broccoli, Cauliflower/Cabbage, Celery, Parsley/Cilantro, and Sweet Corn

In order to perform this kind of work, workers must be able to work outside for at least 7 hours a day in all kinds of weather and be in possession of the requisite physical strength and endurance to conduct harvest activities, working rapidly and skillfully with hands. The worker will be provided with all necessary equipment to perform these harvest-related tasks.

Workers must be able to listen, understand, and follow the instruction of company supervisors and managers. Workers must be willing to perform all duties according to the employer's rules and regulations during the contract period.

Workers will be expected to comply with all provisions of this Clearance Order and the Company's work rules, policies and procedures, and to perform all assigned tasks properly and efficiently. Failure to do so will subject the worker to the employer's disciplinary procedures. The employer endeavors to produce a premium product.

This is a demanding, competitive business. A high-quality product is expected and demanded by our customers. Sloppy or improper work cannot and will not be tolerated.

We require one month of recent and verifiable experience within the past two years working in diversified crops, handling manual and mechanical tasks, including agricultural field work. Irrigating crops, setting and removing sprinklers, running wheel lines, driving equipment, operating pivots, flood irrigating, moving portable sprinklers, and installing drip tape. Must have one month experience working with Broccoli, Cabbage/Cauliflower, Celery, Parsley/Cilantro and Sweet Corn. This position requires a minimum of one month for the employee to get a full understanding of the job and responsibilities. Must be able to understand work & safety instructions in English or Spanish, the languages spoken and written in the workplace.

Carton Maker – Worker will assemble 12”x 12” x 20” carton and place a sticker on carton.

Cutter - While walking and using a 6” straight blade, the worker will select and cut Broccoli approximately 8” in length and place on table.

Packer – Depending on the type of Broccoli to be packed, worker will place cut Broccoli into packaging until full. There are 3 types of packaging that workers will pack: Crowns, Bunches and Florets. Once the cartons are filled, worker will close carton and place carton on take away belt.

Crowns – Cut Broccoli is placed into packaging until full, worker will place Broccoli into packaging carton, close carton and place carton on take away belt.

Bunch – Workers will use a bunching machine. Worker will place a rubber band into bunching machine. Worker select by size the Broccoli stalk and organize (either 2 or 3). Worker will place Broccoli stalks side down into rubber band machine and activate bunching machine which places rubber band onto Broccoli stalks. Worker will place Broccoli into packaging carton, close carton and place carton on take away belt.

Florets – Worker will place a stalk of Broccoli on table and while using a 6” Floret knife, cut floret branch off of stalk. Worker will place Broccoli Floret into a plastic bag. Worker will place full plastic bags into packaging carton, close carton and place carton on take away belt.

Stacker – Worker will lay 40-pound pallet in a row on trailer. Worker will remove cartons from take away belt and stack six (6) or seven (7) high on pallet. During stacking, the worker will place a 1 1/4“W by 48” L slat in between every two levels of cartons. Worker will then place a nylon three (3) straps with buckle around pallet stacks and buckle.

Tractor Driver/machine operator – Will place pallets and load boxes on platform. Place V-boards and tie down load. Transport trailer from the field to the staging area.

Forklift Operator - Operator will unload full pallets off of trailer. Operator will stack and unstack pallets of packed product into cooler and onto trucks for shipment as directed and trained by Supervisory Personnel.

Weeding Description - Using a 6” broad bladed lettuce knife, worker will insert knife into ground next to base of weed and pull with fingers.