Farm Worker
Employer
Orlando Ranch
Mecca, CA 92254
United States
Job description
Citrus: Heavy labor picking citrus as per color and size requirements. Climbing 16 foot ladder as needed to pick fruit. Worker will be using proper shears for picking lemons and mandarins. Workers will be cutting, not pulling the citrus with hand shear. Putting fruit into sack which is carried on the front of the body, with straps around the shoulder and back for support. Sack full of fruit can weigh up to 80 lbs. Sack is emptied into bin in a manner as instructed by the supervisor. This is repeated until bin is full. Worker will need to walk around the tree, under the tree, within tree branches, and from a ladder to pick the designated fruit. Workers will wear safety protection, including hard hats, gloves, sleeves, knee pads, and protection, all of which will be provided at no charge to the worker. Workers will prune citrus trees using both hands, pruning shears, and loppers. Workers will be expected to follow the directions and techniques specific to citrus trees mandated by the supervisor.
Avocados: Heavy labor picking avocados as per color and size requirements. Grove maintenance services including pruning, tree removal, weed control, irrigation, and tree
planting in addition to harvesting citrus and avocado crops.
Special Requirements
One month citrus harvest experience required.