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Job Description

Full Time:

Yes

Number of Workers Requested:

60

Job Duties:

Worker must possess the physical strength and endurance (ability to continue or last) to repeat the harvest process though out the workday, working quickly and skillfully to perform activities assigned during that activity. Workers may not leave trash, or other discarded items in work areas or vehicles but must dispose of such items in provided receptacles. Workers must wash hands with soap and water after all bathroom and meal breaks. Allergies to varieties of ragweed, goldenrod, insecticides, related agricultural chemicals, etc, may affect workers ability to perform the work described herein. DUE TO COVID-19 WORKERS WILL HAVE THEIR TEMPERATURES TESTED DAILY. WHEN WORKERS ARE UNABLE TO SOCIALLY DISTANCE (BE 6 FEET APART) THEY ARE REQUIRED TO WEAR A MASK OR FACE COVERING. THIS INCLUDES WHILE RIDING ON THE BUS TO AND FROM WORK. WORKERS CAUGHT NOT FOLLOWING THESE REQUIREMENTS WILL BE DISCIPLINED AND REPEATED OFFENSES WILL BE CAUSE FOR TERMINATION. Citrus Harvest: Following their supervisors instructions, the worker will wear a picking sack over their shoulder and carry an 18-22-foot ladder from the truck or trailer to their assigned grove. Worker will position their ladder against desired tree according to their supervisors instructions. Ladder must be in secured position to prevent slipping, falling, and injury to themselves or other workers. Workers must take care not to break limbs, damage the tree, knock off fruit or interfere with other workers. Workers will remove fruit from the tree and place into their sack. When their sack is full workers will then empty their sack into fruit container located in the grove. Full sacks weight between 80 100 lbs, depending on fruit size, condition, and variety. Workers will then repeat until the entire tree is picked. Workers must be physically able to perform duties onto ladders, making repeated trips safely up and down the ladders carrying a full sack of fruit. Incidental Duties: Some workers may be requested to be working crew leaders. These workers will be chosen based on several factors including the workers performance and tenure. Properly licensed workers may assist in transporting fellow workers. May operate citrus equipment. Workers may assist in grove maintenance. A trained worker is required to harvest 6 tubs of 10 boxes each workday. Failure to meet this standard could result in disciplinary action including termination. Farm, Field, and Shed Sanitation: All workers will be responsible for picking up trash, cleaning bathrooms, sweeping floors and other farm, and shed sanitation duties GENERAL CONDITIONS APPLICABLE TO ALL CROPS: Work may begin at daylight. Work is performed during all weather conditions and in temperatures ranging from 15 degrees F to 120 degrees F. Worker may lift and move objects in excess of 100 pounds. Worker should be able to work on his/her feet and/or in bent position for long periods of time. Worker will supply his/her own work clothes. Employer will provide tools and equipment at no cost to worker to perform the job description. These tools and equipment will be returned to the employer at the end of the task. Worker will be charged for any willful damage, loss, or failure to return such tools and equipment. Instructions and general supervision will be provided by the crew leader, supervisor, or a designated employee. However, worker will be expected to perform his/her duties in a timely and proficient manner without close supervision. All tasks and rules in this job description and job order constitute one (1) job. Worker is required to perform any task and abide by all rules in any area at any time within this job description and job order. Failure to abide by any task or any rule in this job description and job order will subject the worker to disciplinary action, up to and including termination.

Job Classification:

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

Job Requirements

Experience Required:

No

Special Requirements:

Must be physically able to meet and perform all job specifications stated in job order. Must be able to work in the hot humid weather for extended periods of time. Workers will perform various tasks in hand harvesting citrus crops according to supervisors instructions. Workers will be required to work on a 18-20-foot ladders. Must be able to climb latter with 80lb sack. Workers are subject to random drug testing at no cost to the employee. All drug testing will occur after the worker begins his or her employment and is not a part of the interview process. Failing or refusing a drug test will result in immediate termination.

Number of Hours Per Week:

36

Work Schedule (Start/End time):

7:00 A.M. - 1:00 P.M.

Employer Information

Company Name:

Y & R Harvesting Inc

Location:

Sebring, FL 33870

Worksite

Address:

70 Mammoth Grove Rd, Lake Wales , FL 33898

Job Order Details

ETA Case Number:

H-300-21217-504070

Multiple Worksites:

No

Date Posted:

8/25/2021

Piece Rate Offer

$0.00

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