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This job was posted by https://www.azjobconnection.gov : For more information, please see: https://www.azjobconnection.gov/jobs/7374051

Crops: Mini Watermelon and Regular Watermelon (Conventional & Organic) & Melon Harvest (Conventional & Organic)

Primary Job Duties:

Mini Watermelon and Melon: Field harvest workers must be able to walk in uneven rows, and identifying ripened fruit thru various techniques, such as color, striping, shape as directed by Supervisors. The worker would then use a knife to cut ripe melons off the vine. Workers then place the fruit on packing machine while walking on uneven rows through the fields. Workers on top of the packing machine will then identify size, and pack in a box, bag, tote, or bin. Workers will construct containers, whether boxes, baskets, or bins. Workers will then place fruit in the container, and then label each fruit with a sticker that identifies the commodity. After fruit is stickered, a divider will be placed inside boxes. Boxes sized will then either be stacked on pallets on a field trailer, or put into a bin, and marked according by size and information pertaining to the crew and location.

Regular Seedless Watermelon: Field harvest workers must be able to walk in uneven rows, and identify ripe fruit, and use a knife to cut ripe watermelons off the vine. Worker will then move fruit into furrow/row. Worker will perform bulk loading by bending down, picking up the watermelon and then placing the fruit on a machine belt or by forming part of an assembly line, in which the first worker bends down picks up the watermelon and it is passed on to consecutive workers by passing, catching, lifting, until it reaches the worker on the trailer. Workers on the trailer then load the fruit into bulk containers under the discretion of the supervisors, which are transported to a packing site. Workers must have the required physical strength and endurance to repeat the process rapidly and skillfully involved in this type of work. Workers will perform prolonged walking, bending, stooping.

Shed Labor: Workers will unload containers onto the packing line conveyer belt, (pitchers), workers designated to pack product will remove watermelons from tables that are pre-sorted and placed packed in containers. 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.

General Labor: 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. 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.

The employer attests that any weeding work will be performed in compliance with 8 Cal. Code Regulations Section 3437, 3456(b-c).

Secondary Job Duties:\ Van Driver Specifications: responsible for transporting workers from housing sites and pick-up points to take to work sites and back, processing paperwork, inspections of vehicle fueling of and cleaning of vehicle. The employer assures that the drivers are paid, at a minimum, the AEWR for actual driving time, processing paperwork, cleaning and fueling of vehicle. Employee may drive Van on public roads. Employees will spend a minority of work day (less than 2.5 hours) performing the task of van driver and the remainder of day performing primary job duties outlined above.

The normal work week is 6 hours per day, Monday through Friday, and 5 hours on Saturday (35 hours per week). Saturday work is required. Workers may b requested to work on Sundays or Federal Holidays depending on the conditions of the fields,\ weather, and maturity of the crop. Overtime may be requested. Overtime is paid after 8 hours per day and or 40 hours per week for work performed in California. In Arizona, Overtime is paid for shed work after 40 hours. The employer abides by the\ California Wage Order 14. The employer will abide by the seventh (7) day of rest rules.

This is regular, full-time work for a temporary period of time requiring the worker to be available for work on a daily basis. This is not day work. Excessive tardiness and/or absences will not be tolerated and will result in disciplinary action, in\ accordance to Foothills policies in its handbook.

Start times vary depending on the weather and working conditions may change (fog, rain, heavy dew, and frost). The workday start times may vary between 4:00 am and 12:00 am and the workday end times vary between from 10:30 pm to 6:30 pm\ depending on the start time. Work can start early in the morning. Workers must be able to work varying shifts as required by the season and work performed. Workers are notified of any change in the start time.

Employees are expected to take meal and rest periods as outlined below. Rest and meal periods will be staggered accordingly, an unpaid lunch break of 30 minutes for every 5 hours of work and 10 minutes paid rest period for every four hours worked\