- Full Time:
- Yes
- Number of Workers Requested:
- 8
- Job Duties:
- Harvest duties to include hedging pecan trees and clearing the debris, thinning, pruning of the trees, stacking harvested product in assigned areas, grading, sanitizing. Planting tree seedlings, transplanting, weeding; covering harvested pecans. Loading/unloading, packing unpacking harvested pecans (conveyor belts, loading machines, separators, cleaners, dryers, sorting machine, trucks etc). Driving tractors will be required to conduct the harvesting., including tractors with farming implements used while plowing. May operate tractor's dump cart implement, shaker, sweeper, harvester, hedgers, pecan carts, and related harvesting equipment. Spraying fertilizer application, insecticides, and chemicals as needed for the health of the tree. Employee will be provided all equipment free of charge and required to maintain equipment and clean work areas daily. Workers may assist with maintenance and repair of farm equipment and irrigation lines (pumps, ditches) as necessary during the pecan harvesting. Exposure to extreme temperatures, repetitive movements, extensive pushing, pulling walking and frequent stooping. Must be able to lift and carry 100 lbs frequently.
- Job Classification:
- 45-2092.00 - Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse