Apple Worker
Employer
15972 State Highway 47
Marthasville, MO 63357
United States
Job description
Majority of work (90%+) will be harvesting, sorting, packing & processing apples. May also maintain farm
properties, weed, thin, till, maintain trees, fences and farm buildings & equipment. May operate farm equipment,
load crops and other farm duties as assigned by foreman. May use hand tools, such as shovels, trowels, hoes,
tampers, pneumatic pruning hooks, shears, and knives. All tools needed to perform the job will be provided at no
cost to the worker. Must be physically fit, able to carry a full picking bag (up to 50 lbs) down a 8 - 14 foot ladder
between the tree and apple bin, repeatedly for 8 to 10 hours a day. Must be able to move and position a 14-foot
ladder quickly. Extensive bending, stooping and stretching. Must be able to follow all company policies regarding
personal safety, hygiene and work attire. Must be able to understand and follow supervisor directions to promote
cooperation among fellow workers. Must be able to communicate problems and suggestions to the supervisor to
promote a good work environment and increase cooperation between all harvest workers. Free housing to
workers recruited from outside the commuting area. Transportation and subsistence expenses to the worksite will
be provided or paid by the employer upon completion of 50% of the work contract, or earlier. Contract guarantees
opportunity to work for at least 3/4 of the number of the hours in the work days during the period of the contract,
beginning with the workers first day of employment. Employer will provide transportation from the housing units to
the worksite and return each work day without cost to the worker. Provisions for weekly travel to purchase
groceries and other goods will be provided if needed at no cost to the worker. One month experience within last
10 years required.
Special Requirements
None