Farmworker Diversified

Job Title
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Farm worker - Diversified

Job Summary

The Farm worker – Diversified performs a variety of manual and mechanized tasks involved in the planting, cultivating, harvesting, and packing of agricultural crops. This role supports multiple crop types and farming activities and requires the ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions while following food safety, quality, and workplace safety standards.

• Plant, transplant, thin, and weed crops by hand or using tools.
• Harvest leafy greens, vegetables, or culinary herbs or other crops by hand or machine according to quality and food safety standards.
• Sort, grade, and pack produce in the field or packing areas.
• Move pipe into furrows for irrigation
• Taking samples of different crops according to quality and food safety standards.

• Use hand tools such as knives, clippers, hoes, and shovels safely and properly.
• Operate basic farm equipment as assigned (e.g., carts, harvest aids).
• Clean, maintain, and store tools and equipment following procedures.

• Perform general farm duties including irrigation setup, removal of debris, and field clean-up.
• Assist with maintenance of fields, greenhouses, or farm structures as needed.

• Follow all food safety, sanitation, and hygiene requirements, including proper use of PPE.
• Comply with safety policies, procedures, and training requirements.
• Report unsafe conditions, injuries, or hazards immediately.

• Work cooperatively with supervisors and crew members to meet production goals.
• Follow verbal and written instructions accurately.
• Demonstrate reliability, punctuality, and respect in the workplace.

• Ability to perform repetitive physical tasks for extended periods.
• Basic understanding of agricultural work or willingness to learn.
• Ability to recognize differences in size, color, and quality of crops.
• Ability to follow instructions and work independently or as part of a team.
• Awareness of safety practices and food handling standards.

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and stoop for long periods.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 35 pounds as required.
• Repetitive use of hands and arms.
• Work is performed outdoors in varying temperatures and weather conditions.

• Outdoor agricultural fields, greenhouses, or packing areas.
• Exposure to dust, pollen, plants, and weather elements.
• Work schedule may include early mornings, weekends, and extended hours during peak seasons.

• No formal education required.
• Previous farm or agricultural experience preferred but not required.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.

• Experience working with diversified crops.
• Familiarity with food safety practices in agricultural settings.
• Ability to operate basic farm equipment.