Citrus Harvest & Farm Equipment Operator

Imigrus; California; On-site; USD 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Fresh Harvest, Inc. in California is seeking workers for farm labor roles including citrus harvesting and pruning. Workers will handle harvested fruit, prune trees under supervision, and operate equipment such as forklifts and tractors.

Physical duties include lifting sacks up to 80 lbs and moving materials around the field. Experience with citrus trees is required, with verification. Safety policies and housing are provided, with workdays beginning early in the morning and a 35-hour work week.

Qualifications

• 2 months of experience working with citrus trees required.
• Written verification of experience required.
• Cannot be color blind due to the need to distinguish colors of the product.
• Must be able to use shears, clippers and other agricultural tools (i.e., hand saw, gas powered).

Responsibilities

• Harvest citrus fruits from trees and place into sacks.
• Prune trees under supervisor guidance using clippers and hand saw as needed.
• Operate forklift/tractor and assist in loading bins for transport.
• Perform general farm labor and maintenance as directed by field supervisor.

Skills

Citrus tree experience

Tools

Shears

Clippers

Hand saw

Job description

Fresh Harvest, Inc. in California is seeking workers for farm labor roles including citrus harvesting and pruning. Workers will handle harvested fruit, prune trees under supervision, and operate equipment such as forklifts and tractors.

Physical duties include lifting sacks up to 80 lbs and moving materials around the field. Experience with citrus trees is required, with verification. Safety policies and housing are provided, with workdays beginning early in the morning and a 35-hour work week.