Field Harvest Crew Leader (Lettuce & Veggies)

Ag Plus Labor, LLC; El Centro (CA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing provided

Meals provided

Meal deductions and housing support

Job summary

H2ajobs is seeking field workers to harvest lettuce, cabbage, celery and leafy vegetables in California fields. Workers will cut, bag, pack, and load fresh produce in the field using hands and harvesting knives, with occasional use of harvesting machines.

Training on equipment may be provided. Responsibilities include trimming outer leaves, tying bundles, and packing into cartons or totes while maintaining equipment and yard cleanliness.

Qualifications

• 1 month of agricultural equipment operation experience and 1 month harvest experience.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds frequently and use hand tools.
• Must be able to work outdoors in mud, rain, heat, cold, with exposure to elements.
• Must be able to walk, stand, and bend for long periods.
• No smoking, alcohol, firearms in field or housing.

Responsibilities

• Harvest iceberg lettuce and cabbage in the field, cut, bag, pack, and load produce.
• Harvest celery, trim outer stalks, and prepare for packing.
• Harvest cilantro/parsley, trim stems, tie, and pack 12–24 bunches per carton.

Skills

Agricultural equipment operation

Harvest experience

Physical stamina

Teamwork

Tools

Harvesting knife

Harvesting machine

Hand tools

Job description

H2ajobs is seeking field workers to harvest lettuce, cabbage, celery and leafy vegetables in California fields. Workers will cut, bag, pack, and load fresh produce in the field using hands and harvesting knives, with occasional use of harvesting machines.

Training on equipment may be provided. Responsibilities include trimming outer leaves, tying bundles, and packing into cartons or totes while maintaining equipment and yard cleanliness.