Farmworker Diversified - NY 26-0016

Crop Production & Harvesting

• 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.

• Nove pipe into furrows for irrigation

• Taking samples of different crops according to quality and food safety standards.

• Use hand tolls 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 set up, 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

Additional job duties: Workers may be required also to perform duties such as: Harvest crops by hand and work in the

fields for long periods of time. Workers will work in the packing house packing vegetables.