Farm Worker

Job description

Winter pruning of peach trees, rake brush, plant trees, clean/maintain work area, cut weeds, thin blossoms/fruit from trees. Harvest cherries/peaches/pears at correct ripeness, pack into shipping boxes. Must be able to climb down ladder with 35 lbs pack. Must pick 10 bushel bags (50 lbs) per hour for job retention. Workers will be trained in food safety and must follow guidelines to retain employment.

Employer will abide by all of Colorado's agricultural laws to include Senate Bill 21-087 ("SB87") and the Overtime and Minimum Pay Standards Order (COMPS order) #38.

Effective 1/1/25, overtime must be paid after 48 hours worked per week, or 56 hours worked per week for up to 22 “peak weeks” for highly seasonal employers.

Special Requirements

Dear Department of Labor,
We had our prior ETA 790 purged from FLAG due to ongoing litigation with DOL and a corresponding injunction. We dont want to lose any more time on this application, so we are submitting the Job Order again and requesting Emergency processing. These employers urgently need their workers on 1/15/24 in order for their crop to not be adversely affected. This application is intended to replace H-300-24306-448898.