Farmworkers Laborers & Crops

Job description

Workers will perform tasks involving but not limited to planting, trimming, thinning, weeding, hoeing, succoring, spraying, bin repair, bin cleaning, trellis repair/building (including irrigation installation), mowing, tree training and harvesting apples according to supervisors instructions.

Apples will be picked for both fresh market and processing according to color, size, and maturity as specified by the supervisor. Productivity rate expected to be at least 5 (20 1 1/8 bu) bins per day for fresh market apples, 6 (20 1 1/8 bu) bins per day for processing apples. A minimum production standard applies for all workers harvesting apples: 8 bushels per hour with no more than 1% of produce bruised. Workers must be physically able to pick tree fruit, most of which is done from ladders, with lower branches being picked from the ground. Picked fruit is placed in a metal-framed canvas covered picking bucket which is equivalent to bushel. The bucket will have canvas straps that slip over the head and rest on the shoulders. The filled bucket, weighing up to 40 lbs. is emptied into bulk bins with capacity equal to 20 1 1/8 bu. Workers are required to handle ladders up to 24 long and weighing about 2 lbs. per foot. Workers will be instructed to selectively pick mature fruit according to size, color, defects & other USDA grade standards.

Must be able to lift 75 lbs. on a consistent basis throughout the day. Workers will also repair boxes when instructed. Workers will till soil, plant stock, perform pruning activities, and aid in irrigation duties using a variety of tools. The tools must be returned to the employer at the end of the day. When performing thinning and pruning, workers will be instructed as to the desirable result. The supervisor will set a standard or pattern and clearly communicate it to the workers. Workers will operate trucks, tractors, forklifts, or other self-propelled machinery for loading and moving produce, land preparation, cultivation, fertilizing, harvesting, or spraying on the farm.

Workers will perform routine maintenance on machinery. Workers may not leave trash in work areas or vehicles. Workers must wash hands with soap and water after all bathroom and meal breaks. While working in the field, all cell phone usage is limited to emergency use only. Due to safety concerns on our farm, workers must be able understand basic instructions in English. All workers referred as a result of this order must have a minimum of three months verifiable experience in performing the tasks described in this order.

Special Requirements

The employer will provide 3 days of training and allow 3 days of work for worker to reach production standards outlined in this clearance order.