Flower Harvesters; Calvan Drivers

Flower Harvesters; Calvan Drivers at Fresh Harvest, Inc. in Brawley, CA.

H-2A and corresponding domestic workers must be available to perform each of the following job activities in connection with the harvesting and farming operations:

Flower Harvester (Stock and Larkspur flower types), CalVan Driver; Crew Leader; General Farm Labor / General Ranch Maintenance, General Ranch Labor, Prepare freshly harvested crop for shipment to perform the following duties:

Under the direction of a crew supervisor, worker pulls or uses a sharp knife to cut required amount of crop; worker then shakes bunch vigorously to dislodge dirt and dead leaves. Worker then trims and secures with a rubber or wire band and places harvested bunches in a pile. Worker must correct bunch count for product being harvested. Worker will collect counted bunches, place into basket and load baskets into truck. Worker will harvest in a safe, effective manner obeying all work and safety rules, being observant of moving equipment, slip and trip hazards and other potentially dangerous situations, reporting some to supervisors. Prepare freshly harvested crop for shipment. Worker will report all injuries: use safety procedures while sharpening knives and performing job. May be assigned other jobs by supervisor.

Row Crop Harvester:

Under the direction of a crew supervisor, pulls or uses sharp knife to cut required amount of crop; shakes bunch vigorously to dislodge dirt and dead leaves; trims and secures with a rubber or wire band; and places bunches in a pile. Makes correct bunch count for product being harvested. Will collect counted bunches, place in baskets and load basket onto truck. Prepare freshly harvested crop for shipment. Will harvest in a safe, effective manner obeying all work and safety rules, being observant of moving equipment, slip and trip hazards, and other potentially dangerous situations, reporting same to supervisor. Will report all injuries; use safety procedures while sharpening knives and performing job. May be assigned other jobs by supervision.

Essential Job Functions: To safely and efficiently harvest row crops. To bunch, band, collect in baskets and stack on truck row crops harvested.

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities: Knowledge of and ability to harvest row crops. Knowledge of and ability to use and maintain row crop harvesting equipment. Ability to harvest row crops while working in a stooped position for extended periods of time, working on rough ground in inclement weather conditions. Ability to lift basket weighing up 50 pounds onto truck bed. Ability to meet production standards. Ability to understand and follow instructions.

Job Hazards: May be exposed to slip and trip hazards, strains, sharp objects, inclement weather, dust and other airborne materials and moving equipment.

Work begins December 28, 2026 and ends March 31, 2027.

Pay is $16.9 per hour.

Housing is provided.

Typical schedule: about 36 hours per week.