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Crop Farmworkers
Magana Labor Services, Inc.
Mecca, CA
$17.51 per hour
Recruitment Information
- Telephone Number to Apply:
- +18055240446
- Email address to Apply:
- miguel@maganalabor.com
Job Description
- Full Time:
- Yes
- Number of Workers Requested:
- 15
- Job Duties:
- 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. Strawberry: Heavy labor planting bare root plants into the center of strawberry beds. Worker will throw out small plants and plants with no roots.
- Job Classification:
- 45-2092.00 - Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse
The job/industry classification and description includes general information on the position from ONET/OES and the North American Industry Classification System. Please review Job Duties and Job Order for more information.
Job Requirements
- Experience Required:
- Yes
- Months of Experience Required:
- 1
- Special Requirements:
- In order to perform this kind of work, workers must be able to work outside for at least 7 hours a day in all kinds of weather and be in possession of 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.
- Number of Hours Per Week:
- 35
- Work Schedule (Start/End time):
- 8:00 A.M. - 3:30 P.M.
Employer Information
- Company Name:
- Magana Labor Services, Inc.
- Location:
- Fillmore, CA 93015
- Telephone Number:
- +18055240446
Worksite
- Address:
- Orlando Ranch, Mecca, CA 92254
Job Order Details
- ETA Case Number:
- H-300-22208-380256
- Multiple Worksites:
- No
- Date Posted:
- 8/18/2022