Strawberry Harvest & Packing Associate (Outdoor)

H2ajobs; Bowling Green (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing provided

Meals provided

Weekly transportation to stores

Job summary

H2ajobs in Florida is seeking farm workers for harvesting and packing strawberries. The role involves standing, walking, stooping, bending, and lifting up to 50 pounds outdoors in all weather.

Workers implement size, color, and ripeness criteria per standards and follow strict food safety and quality SOPs with a team-oriented approach. Additional tasks include installing plastic row covers, irrigation setup, weed control, and field grading.

Qualifications

• Experience wanted: 2 months.

Responsibilities

• Harvesting and packing of strawberries according to size, color, and ripeness.
• Stand, walk, stoop, bend, and lift up to 50 pounds for long periods outdoors.
• Install plastic and drip irrigation, cover edges with soil, avoid damage to plastic.
• Field grading of berries and loading into field bins or trailers for transport.
• Ensure berries are handled carefully to prevent bruising and fingernail cuts.
• Follow food safety and quality SOPs and work with a team in a safe environment.
• Possibly pick berries in cups, clamshells, or flats as market demand dictates.
• Participate in transportation and housing/meals logistics as described.

Job description

H2ajobs in Florida is seeking farm workers for harvesting and packing strawberries. The role involves standing, walking, stooping, bending, and lifting up to 50 pounds outdoors in all weather.

Workers implement size, color, and ripeness criteria per standards and follow strict food safety and quality SOPs with a team-oriented approach. Additional tasks include installing plastic row covers, irrigation setup, weed control, and field grading.