Harvest Worker - Harvest - 1st Shift

NEW CARROT FARMS LLC•Bakersfield, CA

4h•$17 - $19

About The Position

Bolthouse Fresh Foods is a leader in carrot production, serving as a grower, packer, processor, and shipper. Headquartered in Bakersfield, California, we are a proud employer to 1,600 dedicated individuals. Since 1915, we have been committed to growing and producing high-quality carrots, and today, we are one of North America’s largest growers and distributors of fresh carrots for cooking and snacking. Additionally, we supply premium natural ingredients for the food and beverage industry. With over a century of excellence, Bolthouse Fresh™ products are available at major retailers across North America. The Harvest Worker will be responsible to assist the Harvester Operator with various harvesting and maintenance tasks to facilitate continuous flow of raw products through the implements and other farm related equipment in the harvesting process in a timely manner.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED; or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Ability to work 75% of time in non-local areas and 25% in local areas
Valid California Driver License and clean driving record
Traveling in carpool vans with other crew members
Must be able to adapt to changes in the work environment
Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events
Must be able to work as a team and follow instructions
Ability to follow safety procedures
Must be able to carry/lift up to 50 pounds
Environmental exposure- seasonal outdoor temperatures (40° Fahrenheit or below), heat (99° Fahrenheit or above), wet, and darkened conditions
Material exposure- machine truck vibrations and moving mechanical parts
Must be able to stand for an extended period of time
Occasional exposure to environmental factors such as fumes, airborne particles and vibrations.
Ability to ascend and descend ramps, steps, ladders, stairs using three-point contact
Ability to ascend and descend ladders, scaffolding, using 3-point contact on a regular basis when assigned to perform work duties

Nice To Haves

Six months to one-year previous experience as a farm worker preferred

Responsibilities

Clean harvest equipment of all loose plants, vegetables, soil, stems, and roots
Assist with the set-up of the diesel-powered Harvester and attach farm implements to Harvesters using bolts and hand tools
Load and unload crops or containers of materials, manually or using conveyors, hand-truck or transfer auger
Load hoppers, containers, or conveyors to feed machines with products using transfer augers, suction gates, shovels, or pitchforks
Assist with the loading/unloading equipment and machinery such as tractors, harvesters, implements and other farms related items
Conduct light maintenance of carrot harvester
Maintain and clean other harvesting equipment
Assist Harvest Operator with mechanical breakdowns to resume production
Perform other duties as assigned