Foothill Packing Inc ยท 4 months ago
Field Workers (Harvest) and Ag Equipment Operator
Aguila, AZ
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expFoothill Packing Inc is seeking Field Workers (Harvest) and Ag Equipment Operators to assist in the harvesting and packing of various crops such as cabbage and broccoli. The role involves cutting, packing, and loading produce in the field, as well as maintaining sanitation in the work area and performing general labor tasks under the direction of field supervisors.
Farming
Responsibilities
Employees cut, bag, pack, and load savoy, red and green cabbage in the field
Cutting is done by walking in uneven furrows behind a harvesting platform machine or belt
Under the direction of the field Supervisors, employees determine size and quality of the product to be harvested
Using a harvesting hand knife and bending at the waist, the employee cuts the head from the roots and trims the outer leaves from the head to prepare it to be placed into a carton or tote
Cutter places the product on a table for the packer to either or combination of; tie, spot wash, sort, wrapped, sealed, and placed into a carton or tote
The cartons or totes for the product are constructed by unfolding and bending the material as designed to form a box
Carton is labeled and marked as required
The process is repeated
The cartons, totes or bins are then stacked onto pallets on the deck of the harvester or trailer
Product from conveyer will be packed in to bins
Once totes or cartons are filled, they are pushed on to conveyor belt for loaders to close/cover and stack on the pallet
Product on conveyor falls into bins
The totes, bins and cartons for the product are constructed by unfolding and bending the material as designed to form a box
Totes, bins and cartons are labeled and marked as required
The process is repeated
The totes and cartons are lifted then stacked onto pallets on the deck of the harvester or trailer
Totes or cartons with product can weigh up to 50 lbs
Empty bins Pallets can weigh up to 95 lbs a forklift carries the bins onto a trailer and between two workers the bins are carried to be assembled
Employees cut, pack, bunch, and load fresh broccoli in the field
Cutting is done by walking in uneven furrows behind a harvesting platform machine or belt
Under the direction of the field Supervisors, employees determine size and quality of the product to be harvested
Using a harvesting hand knife and bending at the waist, the employee grasps the produce, cuts the head from the roots and trims the outer leaves from the head to prepare it to be placed into a tote, bin or carton
Cutter places the product on a table or conveyor for the packer/sorter to either or combination of; sort, bunch or cut in to florets and place into a tote, bin or carton
Packers will secure empty containers from designated racks and fill the totes and cartons to specification
Product from conveyer will be packed in to bins
Once totes or cartons are filled, they are pushed on to conveyor belt for loaders to close/cover and stack on the pallet
Product on conveyor falls into bins
The totes, bins and cartons for the product are constructed by unfolding and bending the material as designed to form a box
Totes, bins and cartons are labeled and marked as required
The process is repeated
The totes and cartons are lifted then stacked onto pallets on the deck of the harvester or trailer
Totes or cartons with product can weigh up to 50 lbs
Empty bins Pallets can weigh up to 95 lbs a forklift carries the bins onto a trailer and between two workers the bins are carried to be assembled
Workers will unload containers onto the packing line conveyer belt or packing tables, (pitchers), workers designated to pack product will remove product from tables that are pre-sorted or sorted while they are placed packed in containers, boxes or bins
Workers will apply stickers, stack product, put lids on and strap product, perform traceability and receiving tagging, set up cartons and bins, and maintain sanitation in the shed
Workers will clean, sanitize, and organize the work area at the end of each shift
Weeding using long-handled hoes, runner cutting, plant thinning, and ranch maintenance, pulling plastic, pulling of drip tape, cleaning of old and new vegetative growth on plant bed, assisting in checking/repairing irrigation drip lines and sprinkler pipes
Workers may occasionally and/or sporadically perform duties associated with and directly related to the primary duties such as cleaning and general maintenance of the commodities specified during and after picking up trash, discarding material and assisting when equipment is moving within the ranch locations
This position operates under the supervision of the crew foreperson and effectively aids in the transplanting of fields
Continual visual examination of transplants to determine if plants are healthy for transplanting
Use hands and arms to handle transplants and transplant
Qualification
Required
Must have 1-month work experience with the produce as defined in this application including harvest work
Specific requirements include lifting to 50 pounds frequently and able to use hand tools including cutting knives
Must be able to work under conditions where skin and clothing become heavily soiled with mud, water, grease, etc
Must be able to work outdoors in inclement weather conditions, including rain, cold, high winds, etc
Work involves bending and working in bent or stooped positions
Must be able to walk on uneven ground and stand up extensively
No smoking, alcohol, firearms in field or housing
Company
Foothill Packing Inc
Foothill Packing Inc is a farming company based on Salinas, California, United States.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Mark Hullinger
CFO
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