Farmworker: Diversified (45-2092.00)

Job description

Citrus Harvest: Following their supervisor’s instructions, the worker will wear a picking sack over their shoulder and carry an 18-22 foot ladder from the truck or trailer to their assigned grove. Worker will position their ladder against desired tree according to their supervisor’s instructions. Ladder must be in secured position to prevent slipping, falling, and injury to themselves or other workers. Workers must take care not to break limbs, damage the tree, knock off fruit or interfere with other workers. Workers will remove fruit from the tree and place into their sack. When their sack is full workers will then empty their sack into fruit container located in the grove. Full sacks weight between 80 – 100 lbs, depending on fruit size, condition, and variety. Workers will then repeat until the entire tree is picked. Workers must be physically able to perform duties onto ladders, making repeated trips safely up and down the ladders carrying a full sack of fruit.

A trained worker is required to harvest 6 tubs of 10 boxes each workday. Failure to meet this standard could result in disciplinary action including termination.

Bamboo- Workers will be involved in bamboo harvesting. Workers must be physically fit and accustomed to working in hot and humid weather for extended periods of time. Large 20’-25’ high bamboo clumps are dug from field grown plants. The root balls are divided by hand using ax or saw. Plants are then potted in varying sized containers which normally do not exceed 100 pounds. They are then carried to a growing area.

Working Team leader: Some workers may act as working team leaders. These workers will be chosen based on several factors including the workers performance and tenure. These workers will report to the supervisor. These duties may include monitoring or directing the work of causal seasonal workers. May operate citrus equipment as an incidental activity. Workers may assist in grove maintenance.
A Properly licensed worker may be requested to transport workers.
Farm Equipment Operation During Field Operations: Workers will be required to operate the goat in the grove during field operations as an incidental activity in the production of crops. Before any worker is required to operate any farm equipment, the worker will be instructed in the proper and safe operation of equipment. Workers will be required to operate equipment according to instructions and in a manner that protects the operator, other workers, trees, crops and equipment. Workers may be requested to perform minor and routine maintenance on farm vehicles and equipment. Repeated failure to obey operating and safety instructions may result in termination
Farm, Field, and Shed Sanitation: All workers will be responsible for picking up trash, cleaning bathrooms, sweeping floors and other farm, and shed sanitation duties.

The employer retains the right to discharge an obviously unqualified worker, malingerer or recalcitrant worker who is physically able to but does not demonstrate the willingness to perform the work necessary for the employer to grow a premium quality product.

During certain duties, workers may be required to work in teams to accomplish a certain task. When engaged in teamwork activities workers must coordinate with other members of the team to accomplish the task.

Special Requirements

Must be physically able to meet and perform all job specifications stated in job order. Must be able to work in the hot humid weather for extended periods of time. Workers will perform various tasks in hand harvesting citrus crops according to supervisors instructions. Workers will be required to work on an 1822-foot ladder. Must be able to climb ladder with 80lb sack. Workers are subject to random drug testing at no cost to the employee. All drug testing will occur after the worker begins his or her employment and is not a part of the interview process. Failing or refusing a drug test will result in immediate termination.