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Farmworker: Diversified (45-2092.00)

  • Y & R Harvesting Inc
  • Lake Wales, FLORIDA
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Source last checked: 10/27/2026

Job summary

Farmworker (harvest, nursery and greenhouse)

Pay
$15.00 / hour
Contract start / Contract end
11/17/2026 to 4/30/2027
Education
No minimum education required

Experience required: No · 0 months of experience

This summary uses the information in the job order. Read the full description and requirements below before applying.

Job conditions

Pay
$15.00 / hour
Positions offered
30 positions
Schedule
Full time
Contract start
11/17/2026
Contract end
4/30/2027
Visa type
H-2A
Address
70 Mammoth Grove Rd
ZIP code
33898
Hours per week
36

Duties and description

Original English description
  • Worker must possess the physical strength and endurance (ability to continue or last) to repeat the harvest process though out the workday, working quickly and skillfully to perform activities assigned during that activity. Workers must work at a sustained (continuing for an extended period of time without interruption), vigorous pace (quick and steady) and make bona fide efforts (made in earnest intent) to work efficiently (performing or functions in the best possible manner with the least waste of time and effort) and consistently (same way for a long time) that are reasonable under the climatic and other working conditions, Workers may not leave trash, or other discarded items in work areas or vehicles but must dispose of such items in provided receptacles. Workers must wash hands with soap and water after all bathroom and meal breaks. Allergies to varieties of ragweed, goldenrod, insecticides, related agricultural chemicals, etc., may affect worker’s ability to perform the work described herein.
  • Citrus Harvest: Following their supervisor’s instructions, the worker will wear a picking sack over their shoulder and carry an 18-22 foot ladder from the truck or trailer to their assigned grove. Worker will position their ladder against desired tree according to their supervisor’s instructions. Ladder must be in secured position to prevent slipping, falling, and injury to themselves or other workers. Workers must take care not to break limbs, damage the tree, knock off fruit or interfere with other workers. Workers will remove fruit from the tree and place into their sack. When their sack is full workers will then empty their sack into fruit container located in the grove. Full sacks weight between 80 – 100 lbs, depending on fruit size, condition, and variety. Workers will then repeat until the entire tree is picked. Workers must be physically able to perform duties onto ladders, making repeated trips safely up and down the ladders carrying a full sack of fruit.
  • A trained worker is required to harvest 6 tubs of 10 boxes each workday. Failure to meet this standard could result in disciplinary action including termination.
  • Grove Maintenance: Workers involved in grove maintenance may be required to hoe trees, girdle, spread fertilizer, pick up roots and limbs, strip suckers or unwanted growth from trees, dig root suckers, knock fruit off trees, remove vines, lay irrigation pipe, repair and maintain drip system and strap and tie fruit trees. Employer will provide all equipment. Instruction will be given for each task and standards of performance communicated to workers. The specific standards for a job will be disclosed and demonstrated by the supervisor before the work begins.
  • Bamboo- Workers will be involved in bamboo harvesting. Workers must be physically fit and accustomed to working in hot and humid weather for extended periods of time. Duties include but are not limited to harvesting, trimming, planting, potting and debris removal. Large 20’-25’ high bamboo clumps are dug from field grown plants. The root balls are divided by hand using ax or saw. Plants are then potted in varying sized containers which normally do not exceed 100 pounds. They are then carried to a growing area.
  • Working Team leader: Some workers may act as working team leaders. These workers will be chosen based on several factors including the workers performance and tenure. These workers will report to the supervisor. These duties may include monitoring or directing the work of causal seasonal workers. May operate citrus equipment as an incidental activity. Workers may assist in grove maintenance.
  • A Properly licensed worker may be requested to transport workers.

Requirements and occupation

Education
No minimum education required
Occupation
Farmworker (harvest, nursery and greenhouse)
Experience required
No
Minimum experience
0 months of experience

Must be physically able to meet and perform all job specifications stated in job order. Must be able to work in the hot humid weather for extended periods of time. Workers will perform various tasks in hand harvesting citrus crops according to supervisors instructions. Workers will be required to work on an 18-22-foot ladder. Must be able to climb ladder with 80lb sack. Workers are subject to random drug testing at no cost to the employee. All drug testing will occur after the worker begins his or her employment and is not a part of the interview process. Failing or refusing a drug test will result in immediate termination.

Additional requirements are listed in the job description.

Listing information

Case number
H-300-26261-244960
Case status
Certification issued

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