Farmworkers And Laborers, Crop, Nursery And Greenhouse
Employer
571 East 156 St North
Skiatook, OK 74070
United States
Job description
Pecan Harvest: Workers will walk through fields picking up rocks or stones, sticks and any debris in pecan orchard.
This leaves a clean lay of land to enable workers to see and pick pecans when time to harvest. During harvest,
additional debris is picked up and discarded as well as rotted pecans or pecans that have been infested or partially
eaten by small animals. Good pecans are picked up, bagged and carried to heated shops filled with tables. Pecans are
spread out across tables, and workers go through pecans once again clearing away any rotten pecans or debris from
table. Table is left full of good pecans ready to be bagged and marketed. General Farm Labor: fixing fence, bush
hogging, trimming trees, mowing around trees, cutting and clearing brush and vines away from trees using tractor or
other farm equipment/implementation. Hay: Includes the loading and unloading of grain from wagons and truck by
elevator and scoop shovel to storage bins. Also includes the hauling of square bales (both twine and wire tied) by
hand. Equipment Operation: worker will need to operate a tractor by turning on and off power take off, operating
hydraulic systems, perform pre operation and post operation inspection of tractor and drawn implement. Down time:
Workers should expect occasional periods of little or no work because of weather, crop or other conditions beyond the
employer's control. These periods can occur any time throughout the season. Worker maybe required to work in fields
when crops are wet with dew/rain and should have suitable clothing for conditions which include light rain and
temperatures ranging from 35 degrees to more than 100 degrees. Workers should be able to stand, bend, stoop, walk
for prolonged periods of time and be physically fit to perform duties as assigned. driving farm vehicle; minor daily and
incidental upkeep to equipment and worksite.
Special Requirements
Three (3) months recent and verifiable experience required for the job duties listed. Must be able to
obtain appropriate drivers license following hire and obtain clean driving record. Be able to lift up to 80
lbs. Once hired, worker may be required to take a random drug test at no cost to the worker. Testing
positive for an illegal/controlled substance or failure to comply may result in immediate termination
from employment.