Flower Harvesters; CalVan Drivers
Employer: Fresh Harvest, Inc.
Location: Brawley, CA
Workers needed: 1
Pay: $16.90/hour
Season: Dec 28, 2026 – Mar 31, 2027
Experience: 1 months
Employer-provided housing; Transportation provided/reimbursed
The job
H-2A and corresponding domestic workers must be available to perform each of the following job activities in connection with the harvesting and farming operations:
Flower Harvester (Stock and Larkspur flower types), CalVan Driver; Crew Leader; General Farm Labor / General Ranch Maintenance, General Ranch Labor, Prepare freshly harvested crop for shipment to perform the following duties:
Under the direction of a crew supervisor, worker pulls or uses a sharp knife to cut required amount of crop; worker then shakes bunch vigorously to dislodge dirt and dead leaves. Worker then trims and secures with a rubber or wire band and places harvested bunches in a pile. Worker must correct bunch count for product being harvested. Worker will collect counted bunches, place into basket and load baskets into truck. Worker will harvest in a safe, effective manner obeying all work and safety rules, being observant of moving equipment, slip and trip hazards and other potentially dangerous situations, reporting some to supervisors. Prepare freshly harvested crop for shipment. Worker will report all injuries: use safety procedures while sharpening knives and performing job. May be assigned other jobs by supervisor.
Row Crop Harvester:
Under the direction of a crew supervisor, pulls or uses sharp knife to cut required amount of crop; shakes bunch vigorously to dislodge dirt and dead leaves; trims and secures with a rubber or wire band; and places bunches in a pile. Makes correct bunch count for product being harvested. Will collect counted bunches, place in baskets and load basket onto truck. Prepare freshly harvested crop for shipment. Will harvest in a safe, effective manner obeying all work and safety rules, being observant of moving equipment, slip and trip hazards, and other potentially dangerous situations, reporting same to supervisor. Will report all injuries; use safety procedures while sharpening knives and performing job. May be assigned other jobs by supervision.
Essential Job Functions:
To safely and efficiently harvest row crops.
To bunch, band, collect in baskets and stack on truck row crops harvested.
Skills, Knowledge & Abilities:
Knowledge of and ability to harvest row crops.
Knowledge of and ability to use and maintain row crop harvesting equipment.
Ability to harvest row crops while working in a stooped position for extended periods of time, working on rough ground in inclement weather conditions.
Ability to lift basket weighing up 50 pounds onto truck bed.
Ability to meet production standards.
Ability to understand and follow instructions.
Job Hazards:
May be exposed to slip and trip hazards, strains, sharp objects, inclement weather, dust and other airborne materials and moving equipment.
Housing: Employer-provided (including mobile or range)
Meals: The Employer will furnish free and convenient cooking and kitchen facilities at the Employer-provided housing so workers may prepare their own meals. Kitchens, utilities and cooking and eating utensils will be provided at no cost to occupants of Employer-provided housing. Workers will purchase food at their own expense and prepare their own meals. The Employer will provide transportation to a grocery store once a week so workers have access to stores where they can purchase groceries and essentials. Kitchen and eating facilities will be shared with other workers occupying the Employer- provided housing facilities. No kitchen facilities or meals are provided to workers not occupying Employer-provided housing.
Transport: Inbound/OutboundTransportation: The following provisions pertaining to provision or reimbursement for inbound and outbound transportation and subsistence apply only to persons recruited from outside normal commuting distance.
Experience wanted: 1 months
Requirements: 1 month of experience in harvesting flowers. Written verification of experience is required. Cannot be color blind due to the need to distinguish colors of the product. Must be able to use shears, clippers and other agricultural tools(i.e., hand saw (can be powered by gas)); no smoking, illegal drugs, alcohol, or weapons of any sort in the housing or work fields. Worker safety on the job and in employer-provided housing is our top priority. Workers may not possess, consume, or be under the influence of alcohol, cannabis, illegal drugs, or other controlled substances at the worksite or in the employer-provided housing. Fighting, including but not limited to, verbal, physical, or through social media or texts, and any threats or act of violence, and/or disruptive behavior against another individual or against property will not be tolerated, particularly acts of violence committed while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
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