Farmworkers/laborers
Employer
16415 NW Lucy Reeder RD
Portland, OR Oregon
United States
Job description
Job Duties:
1.Preparing potatoes that are in storage for shipment.
2.Removing weeds from grass seed fi elds.
3.Spraying herbicides
This job requires 1 month of general farmworker experience working in corn, grass seed, strawberries, raspberries (specifically tying raspberries, potatoes) Hand Harvesting and picking of crops will consist of harvesting vegetables according to grade, color and size by tying in bunches or loading in containers. Produce is grasped with the hands (knife may be used) and removed from the plant in a motion so as not to harm adjacent vegetables. Produce is picked and placed into a crate. Worker examines harvested produce in boxes and sorts out any vegetables not meeting the grade, color and size specifications. Worker will carry crate/box of up to 60 lbs. (Weight 50lbs or more - assistance allowed) to trailer. Care must be exercised at all times to
prevent bruising or breaking of plants/produce.
Pruning raspberry bushes according to established company procedures based on the difference in the treatment of
different varieties. Work will be performed on trees for long periods of time using a variety of pruning equipment including had shears, hand loppers, hand saws. Pruning and thinning may be done from the ground or a ladder.
Workers may be required to selectively prune only bushes of a certain size and color as instructed by the supervisor
See Addendum C: A.8a Job Duties 1.2
Special Requirements
B2.Worker must possess 1 month of general farm work experience
4e) Must be able to lift and/or load 60lbs.
4f) Work may take place when temperatures are below freezing and above 100 degrees Fahrenheit.
4g) May require extensive pulling and/or pushing of tools, wheelbarrows, fruit containers, etc.
4h) May require worker to sit and/or walk for extensive periods of time while sorting, picking, examining, transporting,pruning, etc.
4i) Workers will be required to stoop and/or bend over while performing farm labor such as weeding, irrigating, pruning,picking,
removing debris, etc.
4j) There will be repetitive movements while performing most of the farm labor duties, for example picking, sorting, pruning, shoveling,
weeding, etc.