What are the responsibilities and job description for the Field Workers and Van Drivers (lemons and Avocados) position at Coastal Farm Labor Services, Inc.?
Field Workers: Lemons and Avocados to perform the following duties:
Planting, pruning, crop maintenance, tractor driving harvesting, and clean-up. Tractors have gross weight capacity under 26,001 lbs and do not require a commercial driver license to operate.
Heavy labor of picking lemons and avocados, as per color and size requirements.
Climbing 3-point ladder as needed to pick fruit.
Employee will be using proper shears for picking lemons and avocados.
Cutting, not pulling, the lemons/avocados with hand shear.
Putting fruit into bag sack, which is carried on the front of the body, with straps around the shoulder and back for support.
Sack full of fruit can weigh up to 65 lbs.
Sack is then emptied into bin in a manner instructed by supervisor.
This is repeated until bin is full. Employee will need to walk around the tree, under the tree, and inside the tree and from a ladder to pick the appropriate fruit. Employees will be wearing safety protection gloves, and protective sleeves. Employees will be expected to follow the directions and techniques specific to avocado trees from the supervisor. Start times vary depending on the weather (fog or heavy dew). Fruit cannot be picked until it is dry on the outside.
May repair and maintain farm vehicles, implements, and mechanical equipment but only basic repairs and maintenance.
The job duties include planting, pruning, crop maintenance, tractor driving, harvesting, clean-up, weed abatement using, long handled hand tools weed wacker, machete, and chemical spraying with proper training. For weeding, the employer will abide by California Code Regulations at Title 8, Section 3456.
Salary : $17