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 and must pick 10 bushel bags (50 lbs) per hour for job retention, as is standard for the industry in the area of intended employment. 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 any subsequent Overtime and Minimum Pay Standards Orders (COMPS order).

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

Must be able to climb down ladder with 35 lbs pack. Must pick 10 bushel bags (50 lbs.) per hour for job retention. As is standard for the industry in the area of intended employment. Will be trained in food safety and must follow guidelines to retain employment.