OPS Blueberry Harvest Team Member

Classification Title:

OPS-Time Limited

Job Description:

The Small Fruit Horticulture Lab at the University of Florida is recruiting team members for our blueberry harvest season. We are seeking to fill twelve part-time OPS positions to assist with harvest and post-harvest data collection between February 15th and May 30th.

Expected Salary:

$13 to $15 per hour, commensurate with experience.

Minimum Requirements:

High School Diploma

Preferred Qualifications:

Ideal candidates will be able to:

• Work one or more of these shifts
  • Shift 1: Tuesday 7:00 AM to 1:30 PM
  • Shift 2: Wednesday 7:00 AM to 1:30 PM
  • Shift 3: Thursday 7:00 AM to 1:30 PM
  • Shift 4: Friday 7:00 AM to 1:30 PM
• Work outdoors in warm and humid weather conditions
• Harvest, lift, and move up to 25 lb of blueberries
• Follow simple laboratory protocols

Special Instructions to Applicants:

In order to be considered, you must upload your resume.

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

Please, contact Dr. Gerardo Nunez (g.nunez@ufl.edu) as soon as possible if you have inquiries about this opportunity.

This is a time-limited position.

Health Assessment Required: No