Farmworkers
Employer: Smith Packing, inc
Location: Somerton, AZ
Workers needed: 36
Pay: $15.15/hour
Season: Dec 22, 2026 – Apr 4, 2027
Experience: 1 months
Employer-provided housing; Transportation provided/reimbursed
The job
Field Worker. Harvest lettuce, broccoli and Celery. Cut, bag, pack, and load fresh produce in the field of the correct quality, size and weight. Continual visual examination of produce to determine if product is right for harvesting. Cutting is done on harvesting machine by using hands and cutting knife. Using a harvesting hand knife and bending at the waist, the employee cuts the head from the roots and trims the outer leaves from the head to prepare it to be packed into a carton, bag, tote or bin.
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. Stack 25 lb boxes from the conveyor to
the pallets. Employees may be required to do clean up which is weeding or thinning if and when required. Employees may be required to lift empty pallets weighing 45 lbs. The process is repeated. Workers will not
perform weeding activities by hand in a stopped, kneeling or squatting position. Machine Operator. Qualifying workers
may operate specialized machinery after undergoing several hours of safety training and passing a hands-on tractor
driving exam. Responsible for general operation of tractors and machines under the supervision of the
Supervisor/Foreperson.
Qualifying workers must demonstrate willingness, basic knowledge of driving a tractor and the ability to operate
agricultural machinery in a safe manner. Tractor drivers will be responsible for movement of tractors and machinery in
and around ranches with or without loaded attachments. Hitch and unhitching attachments. Sit for long periods of time. Operate breaks, gears, pedals, reading gauges and steering controls while driving. Refuel and maintain tractor
operations to ensure optimum performance. Conduct daily maintenance checks prior to operating.
Qualifying worker will perform agricultural field and harvesting duties as assigned by the employer. Employee may also be assigned to drive an employer-provided van to transport H-2A and corresponding workers between employer provided housing or designated worksite. Van Driving duties are expected to constitute approximately 1-1.5 hours per workday and will be minor to the employees' primary harvesting duties.
Qualifying worker will perform agricultural labor and related farm duties, including operating and driving a washing-machine/equipment truck as needed. Worker may occasionally assist with washing and cleaning the machine/equipment, for up to approximately 2 hours per workday when such work is necessary. All duties will be performed in connection with the employer's agricultural operations.
Housing: Employer-provided (including mobile or range)
Meals: Workers staying at rental homes ( 3) will be provided access to cooking facilities, refrigerator
and other housing appliances. Workers will also be provided transportation to grocery store at
least once a week. Employees staying at rental homes will not be charged for meals.
Workers staying at a hotel will be provided with three meals a day. Smith Packing has
contracted with a local caterer "G.I.G Tacos De Guiso LLC (caterer)" Ernesto Martinez Del
Campo to provide meals. The employer assures that workers will receive
nutritionally adequate meals in accordance with USDA guidelines and that food will be properly
refrigerated and prepared to prevent spoilage. Workers will have access to local food
establishments to dine out when desired.
Transport: See Addendum C
Experience wanted: 1 months
Qualifying workers must have one month of agricultural experience. All qualified applicants must have the
authorization to work in the United States, be willing to perform the agricultural duties as described in this job
order and be able to meet the physical demands of the position and the employer's work schedule with or
without reasonable accommodation.
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