Harvest Worker - Harvest - 1st Shift

NEW CARROT FARMS LLC • Bakersfield, CA

12d

About The Position

The Harvest Worker will be responsible to assist the Harvester Operator with various harvesting and maintenance tasks to facilitate continuous flow of raw products through the implements and other farm related equipment in the harvesting process in a timely manner.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED; or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Ability to work 75% of time in non-local areas and 25% in local areas
• Valid California Driver License and clean driving record
• Traveling in carpool vans with other crew members
• Must be able to adapt to changes in the work environment
• Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events
• Must be able to work as a team and follow instructions
• Ability to follow safety procedures
• Must be able to carry/lift up to 50 pounds
• Environmental exposure- seasonal outdoor temperatures (40° Fahrenheit or below), heat (99° Fahrenheit or above), wet, and darkened conditions
• Material exposure- machine truck vibrations and moving mechanical parts
• Must be able to stand for an extended period of time
• Occasional exposure to environmental factors such as fumes, airborne particles and vibrations.
• Ability to ascend and descend ramps, steps, ladders, stairs using three-point contact
• Ability to ascend and descend ladders, scaffolding, using 3-point contact on a regular basis when assigned to perform work duties

Nice To Haves

• Six months to one-year previous experience as a farm worker preferred

Responsibilities

• Clean harvest equipment of all loose plants, vegetables, soil, stems, and roots
• Assist with the set-up of the diesel-powered Harvester and attach farm implements to Harvesters using bolts and hand tools
• Load and unload crops or containers of materials, manually or using conveyors, hand-truck or transfer auger
• Load hoppers, containers, or conveyors to feed machines with products using transfer augers, suction gates, shovels, or pitchforks
• Assist with the loading/unloading equipment and machinery such as tractors, harvesters, implements and other farms related items
• Conduct light maintenance of carrot harvester
• Maintain and clean other harvesting equipment
• Assist Harvest Operator with mechanical breakdowns to resume production
• Perform other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Group Life and AD&D
• Voluntary Life and AD&D
• Group Short-Term Disability
• Group Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED