General Labor

H2ajobs; Yuma (AZ); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing provided

Meals provided

Transportation provided

Job summary

H2ajobs in Arizona seeks workers to harvest and pack broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, lettuce, and romaine in the fields. You will hand-harvest, pack into correct boxes, and inspect produce to meet packing specs. Training includes safety instructions in English or Spanish; housing and meals are provided for workers.

Meals provided and housing arrangements are described, with transportation options available. Prior experience of 1 month is preferred to join the team in field operations.

Qualifications

• One month of recent verifiable harvesting experience.
• Ability to understand work and safety instructions in English or Spanish.
• Ability to walk and bend in field conditions.

Responsibilities

• Cut or pack produce of the correct quality, size and weight for the correct packs in the field.
• Pack or package by hand a wide variety of produce in the correct packs in the field.
• Continual visual examination of produce to determine if product is right for harvesting.
• Harvest product by hand, and/or using a harvest knife.
• Place completed packed product onto moving equipment such as conveyors.
• Examine and inspect containers, packaging material and product to ensure that packing specifications are met.
• Comply with all Company policies.

Skills

Harvesting by hand

Safety compliance

English/Spanish comprehension

Job description

Crops: Broccoli, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Lettuce, and Romaine.

Cut or pack produce of the correct quality, size and weight for the correct packs in the field. Pack or package by hand a wide variety of produce in the correct packs in the field. Continual visual examination of produce to determine if product is right for harvesting. Use hands and arms to handle the product. Place commodity into appropriate packing box. Place completed packed product onto moving equipment such as conveyors. Mark cartons by using marking tools. Examine and inspect containers, packaging material and product to ensure that packing specifications are met. Harvest product by hand, and/or using a harvest knife. Continual bending to reach product. Walk throughout shift on uneven ground and in leafy rows with debris. Ensure that all Food Safety policies are followed. Ensure that all safety procedures are followed to reduce the risk of any type of injury to either the employee or others. Reports all safety problems, incidents and injuries to harvest foreperson immediately. Comply with all Company policies.

Housing: Rental or public accommodations

Meals: Meals Provided: Workers residing in employer-provided housing without kitchen facilities will be offered three meals per day, seven days per week. On workdays, the noon meal may be provided at the worksite.

The employer will charge up to the maximum daily meal charge permitted by the U.S. Department of Labor for employer-provided meals, unless a higher amount is approved.

Meal charges will be deducted only for days on which meals are provided and made available to the worker, beginning on the first day the worker occupies employer-provided housing. No deduction will be made for meals not provided. No refund will be issued for meals offered but not consumed.

The employer contracted with Gourmet G.I.G. Tacos De Guisado, LLC Contact: Ernesto Martin Del Campo, phone number ( to prepare and provide three meals a day. The employer is responsible to pay the vendor directly for the served meals.

Transport: The employer will provide workers with inbound and outbound transportation as set forth in Section I. paragraph 7(A) and (B). The employer will pay for charter bus services or other modes of transportation to the group of workers or permit workers to select any means of transportation they choose, including common carrier transportation.

Experience wanted: 1 months

We require one month of recent and verifiable experience within the past two years for the job duties listed. This position requires a minimum of one month for the employee to get a full understanding of the job and responsibilities. Must be able to understand work & safety instructions in English or Spanish, the languages spoken and written in the workplace.