Farmworker/ Laborers
Employer
33205 SE Oxbow Dr
Gresham, OR 97080
United States
Job description
GENERAL CONDITIONS: Field work begins at assigned time shortly after daylight. Work may be performed
during light rain and in high humidity and in freezing or high heat temperatures. The worker may be required to
work in the nursery when trees are wet with dew/rain and should have suitable clothing for variable weather
conditions. Worker will lift or load up to 75lbs. Amounts 50lbs and above: assistance allowed.
The Worker may never ride on agricultural equipment not designed for work related riding purposes or any other
non-passenger intended equipment unless instructed and authorized by the employer or supervisor to do so. All
work related injuries must be immediately reported to the crew leader, foreman, or supervisor. Workers
compensation claims may be presented to any medical provider, through your employer or state agency if
applicable.
This is a job description for field grown production, harvest, culture and care of nursery grown products. You’ll
typically be exposed to Dust, Dirt, Heat, Cold, Fumes, Noise, Vibration and water. Physically expect to be Lifting,
Pulling, Reaching, Manipulating/Grasping, Carrying, Pushing, Shoveling, Bending, Twisting, Climbing and
Squatting.
All tasks in this job description constitute one job; the employer may assign workers to different tasks on any day
or to multiple tasks during the same day. Employees must perform the assigned work, and may not perform duties
not included herein or work in areas not assigned without the specific authorization of the manager or supervisor.
SEE ADDENDUM C
Special Requirements
SEE ADDENDUM C
2) Worker must possess 3 months of nursery experience.
4e) Must be able to lift and/or load 75lbs.
4g) Work may take place when temperatures are below freezing and above 100 degrees Fahrenheit.
4h) May require extensive pulling and/or pushing of tools, wheelbarrows, etc.
4i) May require worker to sit and/or walk for extensive periods of time while sorting, clipping, examining, weeding, transporting, pruning, etc
4j) Workers will be required to stoop and/or bend over while performing farm labor such as weeding, irrigating, pruning, picking, removing debris, etc.
4k) There will be repetitive movements while performing most of the farm labor duties, for example picking, sorting, pruning, shoveling, weeding, etc.