Farmworker

Job description

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All aspects of growing and harvesting Cherries, Pears and Apples. Pruning, thinning, harvesting and general orchard work. Most harvesting will be done by piece work. Employees are expected to perform work in a timely matter. If an employee is not able to perform work in a timely matter a verbal warning and additional training will be given. If performance is still not performed in a timely matter a written warning will be given with additional training. We will give a third written warning with training. After the third warning employee may be terminated.

Note: Start and end times will vary depending on the commodity or seasonal weather conditions. Monday-Saturday they may start as early as 5:00 AM when the temperatures are too hot and their shift may end at 12:00 PM. When temperatures are too cold they may start as late as 10:00AM.

Special Requirements

Training: There will be a demonstration period to familiarize workers with job specification and to demonstrate proper methods when performing their specific job. Workers are required to continuously work on their feet and be able to carry or lift 60 lbs. Workers must wear all required and assigned personnel protection equipment at all times, when the task requires worker to do so. Worker must wear proper clothing and footwear (Boots) depending on the season. All foot wear must be closed-toed and durable due to safety precautions. All work sites for this employer are drug free. Workers must not report for work, enter property, or preform service while under the influence of alcohol, marijuana, illegal or controlled substances.