Farm Laborer
Employer
33.463333, -117.262222
Temecula, CA 92590
United States
Job description
Citrus/Avocados: Heavy labor picking citrus and avocados as per color and size requirements. Climbing 20 foot ladder, 32 foot ladder or 36 foot ladder as needed to pick fruit. Worker will be using proper shears for picking lemons, oranges 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
Special Requirements
2 months farm worker experience with the listed crops.