Packhouse Workers (citrus – Grapefruit And Oranges)

Job description

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:

Packhouse Workers (Citrus – Grapefruit and Oranges); Machine Operator, Forklift Driver, General Labor
Packinghouse Worker will prepare high-quality citrus (ruby red grapefruit, oranges, etc.) for shipment. The worker will ensure produce is carefully handled, packed, labeled, and stored while maintaining quality and safety standards.

•Evaluate produce by size, color, and grade; discard damaged or defective fruit.
•Line containers (boxes, crates, trays) and layer fruit using proper materials (paper dividers, foam, padding).
•Pack items gently in specified patterns, wrap where needed, and seal containers.
•Weigh packages to meet required specifications; label cartons with identification or pallet tags as needed.
•Stack packed cartons on pallets using corner boards for stability and transfer them to coolers or staging areas.
•Maintain a clean workstation: sweep floors, clear debris, sanitize packing areas, and clean conveyors.
•Follow food-safety protocols.
•Operate tractors, forklifts, tractor-drawn machinery, and self-propelled machinery.
•General Labor
•Prepare freshly harvested crops for shipment in the original, unmanufactured state.
•Drive trucks to haul product, supplies or tools.

Reasonable Accommodations Statement: To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Poor work performance, low production (below 90% of the crew’s average) and substandard work quality could result in the work day ending at 4 hours with transportation immediately to the housing afterwards. Repeated low production and poor work performance will result in progressive discipline, which subsequently may result in suspension up to termination.

Special Requirements

Requirements: Cannot be color blind due to the need to distinguish colors of the product. Must be able to use shears, clippers and other agricultural tools (i.e., hand saw (can be powered by gas)); no smoking, illegal drugs, alcohol, or weapons of any sort in the housing or work fields. Worker safety on the job and in employer-provided housing is our top priority. Workers may not possess, consume, or be under the influence of alcohol, cannabis, illegal drugs, or other controlled substances at the worksite or in the employer-provided housing. Fighting, including but not limited to, verbal, physical, or through social media or texts, and any threats or act of violence, and/or disruptive behavior against another individual or against property will not be tolerated, particularly acts of violence committed while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.