Seasonal Citrus Harvester - Hands-On Field Work

H2ajobs; Florida; On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-provided housing

Free transportation to town

Meal provisions during housing

Job summary

H2ajobs is seeking workers for citrus harvesting in Florida. The role involves hand-picking fruits, handling ladders and sacks, and transporting fruit to collection containers. Start dates are flexible with multiple options; work is seasonal and weather-dependent.

Workers must meet physical requirements, be able to lift up to 80 lbs, and be available weekends. Housing and transportation provisions are described in the contract, with requirements for background checks and E-verify.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 month agricultural experience harvesting tree fruit manually.
• Must be able to lift/carry up to 80 lbs.
• Saturday and Sunday work required.
• Employer-paid post-hire drug testing required.
• Employer-paid post-hire background check required.
• E-verify required.

Responsibilities

• Perform hand harvesting of citrus crops as directed by Supervisors.
• Carry picking sacks and ladders between fields and select harvesting areas.
• Transfer fruit from trees to pick sacks and report bruised/damaged fruit during QC checks.
• Follow safety and quality-control instructions to prevent damage and ensure productivity.

Skills

Physical strength

Endurance

Manual dexterity

Job description

H2ajobs is seeking workers for citrus harvesting in Florida. The role involves hand-picking fruits, handling ladders and sacks, and transporting fruit to collection containers. Start dates are flexible with multiple options; work is seasonal and weather-dependent.

Workers must meet physical requirements, be able to lift up to 80 lbs, and be available weekends. Housing and transportation provisions are described in the contract, with requirements for background checks and E-verify.