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This job was posted by : For more information, please see: All applicants must be able, willing and qualified to perform the work described in the job order and must be available for the entire period of employment specified in Section A.3 & A.4. Workers are needed to plant, maintain and harvest various vegetable crops, greenhouse tomatoes and strawberries. Workers must have a working knowledge of and ability to perform various tasks required in greenhouse production, including harvesting, grading, suckering, lowering, clipping and thinning. Workers will perform field work including, planting, transplanting, weeding, thinning, hoeing and other tasks required in the planting, maintaining, and harvesting of various vegetable and berry crops. Workers will sort, wash, pack and otherwise prepare various crops for storage and shipping, as well as transport and deliver various crops from field to farm and/or retail stand. Workers will load and unload trucks and other farm vehicles, set up and operate various irrigation equipment and cut brush and other vegetation in and around fields, buildings and equipment. Workers may be asked to operate trucks or other multipurpose vehicles to transport workers from housing (whether on or off farm) to the farm properties; haul tools, supplies, or crops; transport workers from place to place around the farm properties during the workday (including on public roads to reach farmer's fields); and/or transport workers to the grocery store, bank, or laundry facilities on an as needed basis. Workers that are requested to drive will be required to possess a valid driver's license; no worker will be rejected for not having a driver's license. Workers who do drive will still perform the same field work and other duties as non-driving workers; driving is not a primary duty. The employer will provide 1 day of training and 2 days of work for the worker to satisfactorily demonstrate proficiency in performing the duties described in this job description. Workers must be able to work in various extreme weather conditions from damp and cold spring and fall days to hot and humid summer days. The work is physically demanding, walking, bending, stooping and kneeling for long periods of time will be required. Workers must be able to lift and carry up to 60 pounds on a frequent basis. Workers will work a 8-hour shift within the 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM window Monday through Friday, plus a 5-hour shift within the same window on Saturday and Sunday. This totals 50 hours per week. The 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM range accounts for farm conditions (e.g., weather or crop readiness) to ensure workers complete the required hours. Workers will not work a full 12-hour shift. The daily or weekly work schedules may vary due to weather, sunlight, temperature, crop conditions, and other factors. The employer will notify workers of any change to the schedule. The employer will furnish to workers without cost all tools and equipment required to perform assigned duties. Workers will be given at least 30-minute Lunch break which is staggered between 11am - 1pm as agreed upon by the crew and management. Workers may choose where to eat their lunch and return to work after their 30 minutes are up. Workers should report for work with their own suitable clothing and must be able to take directions in simple English.