Crop Farmworkers
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.
Special Requirements
Workers must have the requisite physical strength and endurance to conduct harvest activities, working rapidly and skillfully with
hands.
Cannot be color blind due to the need to distinguish colors of crops. The worker will be provided all necessary equipment to perform
these harvest-related tasks. Workers must be able to listen, understand, and follow instruction of company supervisors and manager.
Workers must be willing to perform all duties according to the employers rules and regulations during the contract period.
Because the average picking rate of a worker varies throughout the season based on weather, fruit quantity, size, variety,
and other factors, there is no constant minimum number of cartons or totes that are required to be picked throughout the
season.