Helper Farm

Cutrale Citrus Juices USA, Inc.; Venus (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

Cutrale Citrus Juices USA, Inc. seeks a Farm Helper for Amelia Farm in Venus, FL. The role involves hands-on field duties including irrigation maintenance, planting, weed control, and general grounds upkeep, with emphasis on safety and adherence to regulations.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or equivalent, basic knowledge of farm machinery, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. This full-time position offers outdoor work in varied weather and opportunities for hands-on skill

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is preferred.
• Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.

Responsibilities

• The qualified candidate will display initiative, good communication / interpersonal skills and be able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Must be able to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Work outdoors and indoors in various temperatures, lifting weights as required.

Skills

Irrigation

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

ATV/UTV operation

Job description

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Regular Full-Time Amelia Farm, Venus, FL, US

BASIC FUNCTION AND SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITIES

A Farm Helpers responsibilities include but are not limited to: irrigation cleaning / repairs, tree prunning, spraying chemicals by hand, planting new trees, shoveling, irrigating, hoeing weeds, cleaning ditches, lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs. Perform a daily maintenance checklist for ATV/UTV if assigned to helper.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

The qualified candidate will display initiative, good communication / interpersonal skills and be able to work independently and as part of a team.

Ensure full comprehension of job duties, safety regulations, and other situations that may require an immediate response. Farm Helper is expected to learn, follow, and promote all safety regulations while performing their tasks.

Must be able to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

High School diploma or equivalent is preferred.

TRAINING, SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

Previous work-related skill, knowledge, and /or experience are required. Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.

NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Participate in Cutrale sponsored training to improve job skills. Participate in quality improvement process.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Workers may be required to perform labor-intensive work involving prolonged standing or lifting. Must be able to work outdoors and indoors in various temperatures. Workers will work in hot, cold and sometimes wet conditions. Ability to lift necessary weight (50lbs – 75lbs on occasion). Ability to perform physical tasks relating to grounds maintenance. Able to stand, stoop, bend, climb, crawl and kneel for extended periods in uncomfortable positions.

EQUIPMENT

ATV/UTV assigned for transportation or driven in a bus amongst other farm helpers

WORKING CONDITIONS

Working conditions will be outside, in all types of weather. Must be able to to work in the heat wearing proper P.P.E (Personal Protective Equipment). If necessary, could be expected to work in hot, cold, sometimes wet, muddy, rainy conditions.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by persons assigned to this position. They are no intended to be an exhaustive list of all associated responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions. Cutrale Citrus Juices USA, Inc., reserved the right to change, amend, add, delete, and otherwise assign any and all duties, responsibilities, and position titles as it deems necessary to meet the needs of the business.

COTRALE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.