Farmworker/laborer

Job description

This contract encompasses general farm labor and labor for harvest of apples and pears.

APPLE/PEAR HARVEST: Worker will hand harvest apples and pears. Worker will attach harness, bucket or bag and picks low hanging fruit while standing on the ground and higher branches while standing on a ladder. Worker will pick according to grade, color and size by grasping fruit with the hands and removing from the tree in a motion so as not to harm the fruit or adjacent buds on the tree branches, or stem clip if instructed. Worker will carry harness, bucket or bag of up to 60 lbs. and will place fruit into bins, which hold approximately 25 bushels of fruit. Care must be exercised at all times to prevent bruising of fruit or breaking of branches. Some workers may be required to examine harvested fruit in bins and sort out any fruit not meeting the grade, color and size specifications. Workers must possess ability to pick up, handle a 10 ft. or 12 ft. orchard ladder weighing 40 pounds. When using the ladder, worker will exercise caution to ensure ladder is safely set and ready to be used. Worker will check ladders daily for damage and repair upon arrival to designated row. Worker will be assigned a designated row by a manager on duty. Worker will check picking bag daily for damage and repair. Worker will wash picking bag at end of every day. Jobs involving apple and pear harvest may be compensated at either an hourly rate or piece-rate basis.

See Addendum C: A.8a – Additional Job Duties.

Special Requirements

B.2) Worker must possess 1 month of tree fruit experience. Priority will be given to workers with tree fruit and ladder experience.

See Addendum C: B.6 Job Qualifications and Requirements.