Field Worker & Ag Equipment Operator – Lettuce Harvest

Foothill Packing Inc; Arizona; On-site; USD 16,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Foothill Packing Inc. in Arizona is seeking workers for field harvesting and related duties. The role involves heavy lifting, working with produce, and handling equipment in muddy conditions.

You will harvest romaine and leaf lettuce, cut and bag in the field, and assist with packing and palletizing. Training is provided; prior farm experience is a plus. This job requires physical stamina and safety awareness, with emphasis on following supervisors and maintaining quality during the harvest

Qualifications

• Must have 1 month of work experience with produce including harvest work.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work in dirty conditions.

Responsibilities

• Harvest romaine, heart, mix leaf, and head lettuce in the field.
• Cut, bag, pack, and load produce into cartons or totes.
• Inspect size and quality, trim leaves, and prepare for packaging.
• Operate hand knives and bend to harvest; stack totes on pallets.
• Assist packers and loaders; follow supervisors' directions.

Skills

Lifting 50 lbs

Color vision

Hand tools

Mud tolerance

Tools

Harvest knife

Tractor/harvester operation

Job description

Foothill Packing Inc. in Arizona is seeking workers for field harvesting and related duties. The role involves heavy lifting, working with produce, and handling equipment in muddy conditions.

You will harvest romaine and leaf lettuce, cut and bag in the field, and assist with packing and palletizing. Training is provided; prior farm experience is a plus. This job requires physical stamina and safety awareness, with emphasis on following supervisors and maintaining quality during the harvest