Harvest Worker - Harvest - 1st Shift

Harvest Worker Position

This position will report to the Assistant Manager. Travel Requirement: 75% Non-Local Areas and 25% in Local Areas. FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt. Shift:
1. Employment Category:
Full-Time Hourly. Pay Range: $17.00 - $19.00.

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.

Bolthouse Fresh Foods has approximately 1,600 employees.

What You'll Be Responsible For In This Role

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.

• 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

What We're Looking For

Minimum Qualifications:

• 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

Required

Skills and Abilities:

• 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

Preferred Qualifications:

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

Physical Demands:

• 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

Hours & Workdays:

• 1st Shift - (6:00AM - 6:30PM);
  Days and hours for this position will vary and be based on Harvest schedule.

What We Offer:

Our rich benefits packages are designed to support the health and well-being of both our eligible co-workers and their families.

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Group Life and AD&D
• Voluntary Life and AD&D
• Group Short-Term Disability
• Group Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Bolthouse Fresh Foods is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other…