Farmworker/ Laborer
Employer
1987 Hess Rd.
Appleton, NY 14008
United States
Job description
Workers will pick, clean, grade, sort, pack and load apples, cherries, plums, prunes, apricots, and peaches, do fence and trellis repair and other orchard maintenance. Cut down, prune, plant and fertilize trees, work with tree and orchard irrigation and make repairs. Must be able to stand and walk long periods of time, use sharp instruments, able to do ladder work and lift 50 lbs. Workers will harvest cherries, plums, peaches, and nectarines. Workers will operate tractors and work platforms. Workers must have 3 months verifiable agricultural field work experience. Workers must have red-green color vision in order to quickly determine the ripeness of an apple. Workers who posses a valid standard Driver's License may be asked to transport equipment, tools, and plants using pickup trucks, small flatbeds, and cargo vans. All fuel and materials to perform this duty will be paid for and provided by the employer. Possession of a valid Driver’s License is NOT a requirement.
Special Requirements
Hours listed in Section A.6 are the anticipated hours to be worked. These hours could increase or decrease based on weather conditions, crop delay, pests or disease, crop yield, available labor, and or productivity. Use of electronic devices during work hours is restricted to emergencies only.