Farm Laborer

Job description

Employee will perform a variety of agricultural duties including planting, harvesting, pruning, ranch maintenance, weed control using weed whackers, and irrigation installation across avocado fields, lemon and citrus orchards, vineyards, and agave fields. Harvesting duties require workers to climb a three-point ladder as needed to pick fruit and use proper hand shears for harvesting lemons by cutting the fruit rather than pulling it by hand. Harvested fruit is placed into a picking sack worn on the front of the body with straps around the shoulders and back for support. When full, the sack may weigh up to 50 pounds and must be emptied into bins in the manner instructed by the supervisor. This process is repeated until bins are full. Workers will need to walk around the tree, under the tree, within tree branches, and from a ladder to pick designated fruit. Tree maintenance duties include using hand shears and hand loppers to skirt lemon trees. Employees will work in conditions normally associated with uneven fields and the California climate, including exposure to dust, extreme temperatures and humidity, wind, and at times high levels of pollen. Workers are required to wear safety protection at all times, including hard hats, gloves, protective sleeves, knee pads, and eye protection. Workers should wear clothing suited to these conditions, including closed-toe shoes, hats, gloves, protective sleeves, and jackets that provide adequate protection while allowing freedom of movement.

Employee Job duties will consist of, Harvesting, Pruning, Ranch Maintenance, Weed control with weed whackers, And irrigation install on grower avocado, lemon and citrus orchards.

Special Requirements

One month of verifiable farm work experience required. Must be able to lift up to 50lbs. In order to perform this kind of work, workers must be able to work outside for a minimum of seven hours a day in all kinds of weather and be in possession of the requisite physical strength and endurance to conduct harvest activities, including working rapidly and skillfully with hands. The worker will be provided with all necessary equipment to perform these harvest-related tasks. Workers may be subject to mandatory drug testing if involved in a reportable accident or upon reasonable suspicion at employers expense. All drug testing will be conducted post-hire, and it is not part of the interview process. The employer is responsible for paying for drug testing.