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Job Description

Full Time:

Yes

Number of Workers Requested:

35

Job Duties:

Citrus Harvesting: Under the direction of the crew foreman, heavy labor of picking oranges (navel) and grapefruit as per color and size requirements. Employees will be climbing super duty straight ladders ranging from 14 feet to 22 feet ladders depending on tree size. The weight of the ladders range between 25 and 36 pounds depending on height. Employee will be given the necessary clipper style for each above named commodity and be given the training and necessary items to keep clean and in working order for picking of all citrus. All citrus will be cut with the assigned clippers not pulled and placed into picking bags, which is carried on the front of the body, with straps around the shoulder and back for support. The bag full of fruit can weigh up to 80 lbs. Once full, the sack is emptied into bin, this process is repeated until bin is full. Employee will need to walk around the tree, under the tree, and inside the tree and from a ladder to pick the appropriate fruit. The ladder will also have to be moved around the tree by employee and placed in safe positions to ensure entire tree is picked. Crew foreman will then assign a new tree or line of trees depending on grove and employee will need to be able move ladder to new tree. Employees will be wearing cotton picking gloves that will be replaced weekly, or as needed, protective sleeves, and eye protection if requested. Employees will also be pruning citrus trees, using both pruning loppers and hand saws. If go through proper training some might be tasked to use chainsaw for tree removal. Employees will be expected to follow the direction and techniques specific to citrus trees from the crew foreman. Employees will be skirting citrus trees using sheers to trim bottom branches (trimming on branches at the bottom of the tree so as not to touch the ground) and suckering (removing lateral shoots, or suckers), from the trees. Employees will be planting trees and weeding around trees using a long-handled hoe, shovels. Start times vary depending on the weather (fog or heavy dew). Fruit cannot be picked until it is dry on the outside. We will be picking on numerous orchards for many different owners and all employees will be required to respect all property, keep clean worksites and only go in designated areas assigned by crew foreman. Terrain and tree size will vary from small trees that dont require ladders to hilly terrain that require the taller ladders. Piece rate will increase on the more difficult ranches. All employees will be required to respect all property, keep clean worksites and only go in designated areas assigned by crew foreman. Terrain and tree size will vary from small trees that dont require ladders to hilly terrain that require the taller ladders. Piece rate will increase on the more difficult ranches.

Job Classification:

45-2092.00 - Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse

Job Requirements

Experience Required:

Yes

Months of Experience Required:

3

Special Requirements:

Must have 3-month working with citrus defined in this application including harvest work. Workers must be able to lift 80 lbs. repetitively in the course of this work and work with hand tools. Cannot be color blind due to the need to distinguish colors of crops, able to use shears and other agricultural tools. Must be able to climb ladders and not be afraid of heights. Must be able to work outdoors in inclement weather conditions, including rain, cold, high winds, etc. Work involves frequent bending and working in bent or stooped positions. Must be able to walk and stand up extensively. No smoking, alcohol, firearms in field or housing. See addendum C.

Number of Hours Per Week:

45

Work Schedule (Start/End time):

6:00 A.M. - 3:30 P.M.

Employer Information

Company Name:

Valley Produce Harvesting, Inc.

Location:

Pauma Valley, CA 92061

Worksite

Address:

Villa Park Orchards Assn 2010 Perricone Limited Parnership, Valley Center, CA 92082

Job Order Details

ETA Case Number:

H-300-20063-368817

Multiple Worksites:

No

Additional Wage Information:

Grapefruit Piece Rates: Employees will be paid $15 to $23 per bin (depending on the work activity) when performing grapefruit harvesting work.Orange Piece rates: $23-$30 per bin when performing harvest work

Date Posted:

4/6/2020

Piece Rate Offer

$0.00

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