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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Citrus Harvesters

La Alianza, LP

Thermal, CA

$19.75 per hour

ACTIVE

Recruitment Information

Telephone Number to Apply:
+18059311585
Email address to Apply:
sarc.christina@gmail.com

Job Description

Full Time:
Yes
Number of Workers Requested:
43
Job Duties:
Citrus harvesters to perform the following duties: Workers will harvest citrus (lemons) by hand and by mechanical aid. Workers will also prune, irrigate, grove maintenance, and perform weed control. Weeding is performed by long handled hoes and by hand in accordance with the California law. (i.e. less than 20% of the time and only as needed). Agricultural equipment operator (forklift) loading and unloading citrus bins from trailer and place bins throughout orchard for harvest. Employee must conduct daily maintenance check prior to operating tractor/machine. Required to have basic knowledge of driving a forklift, must pass forklift safety training and demonstrate ability to operate tractor/machine/forklift in a safe manner. The employer will provide training, the forklift driver certification, and all costs will be responsibility of the employer. Training will be provided by the area supervisor who holds a forklift trainer certificate. The supervisor will conduct training at the worksites on the first day of work. Once the training is completed, the employer will issue the certificate to the employees. Workers may occasionally and/or sporadically perform duties associated with and directly related to the primary duties. Such work will be temporary and unsubstantial agricultural labor.
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:
Requirements: 1 month of citrus harvest experience. Cannot be color blind due to the need to distinguish colors of crops for proper ripeness and maturity, able to use shears, clippers and other agricultural tools, no smoking, illegal drugs, alcohol, or weapons of any sort in the housing or work fields. Ability to communicate in English or Spanish is required for training and safety purposes. Work is performed outdoors in open fields and can involve exposure to sun, wind, mud, dust, heat, cold and other elements of the normal field environment. Temperatures can range from 20 degrees F to over 100 degrees F during the period of employment. Workers should come prepared with appropriate clothing and footwear for the work and working conditions described.
Number of Hours Per Week:
35
Work Schedule (Start/End time):
10:00 A.M. - 5:30 P.M.

Employer Information

Company Name:
La Alianza, LP
Location:
Nipomo, CA 93444
Telephone Number:
+18053052623

Worksite

Address:
Thermal Plaza – 22197: 68th Ave/70th Ave and Lemon Blossom Lane/Harrison St, Thermal, CA 92274

Job Order Details

ETA Case Number:
H-300-24222-257966
Multiple Worksites:
No
Date Posted:
8/26/2024
Piece Rate Offer
$0.00

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