farmworker/laborer

This position works on a small crew of farm laborers performing organic farming-related tasks as directed by the crew leader, including weeding, and harvesting a wide variety of herbs and spices, thereby contributing to the successful growth of the organization.

Key Functions/Responsibilities:

1. At all times follow good agricultural practices and company safety policies.

2. Perform hand/manual work in the field to include weeding with hand tools, harvesting plant material and loading/unloading harvest material, transplanting seedlings, setting up field irrigation lines.

3. Help with daily cleaning of tools

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to perform the physical requirements of the work with or without reasonable accommodation, as follows:

* Stand and walk for long periods of time (8-10 hours/day) * Perform repetitive tasks/motions

* Distinguish colors

* Have good manual dexterity

* Have good eye-hand-foot coordination

* Have clarity of vision: Near (<20”); Mid (>20”-<20’); Far (>20’)

* Ability to kneel, crouch, crawl or climb frequently

* Heavy Work-Exerts up to 100 lbs. force occasionally, and/or up to 50 lbs. frequently, and/or up-to 20 lbs constantly with or without lifting aids.