Farm Laborer

Job description

Job duties include general farm labor for the blueberry farm such as, but not limited to, spraying and application of pesticides, herbicides or fertilizers; operating farm equipment such as tractors, trucks, ATVs or utility vehicles; harvesting blueberries; and general farm maintenance. This job will be done under extreme weather conditions such as heat, direct sunlight, cold weather, possible rain, wind, and exposure to pollen. Repetitive physical conditions such as prolonged walking, standing, heavy bending, stooping, reaching and lifting will be involved on a regular basis.

Workers will perform assigned duties as instructed by their supervisor. Duties may vary from time to time. In order to perform this kind of work, the worker must be able to work outside for at least 8 hours a day in all kinds of weather and be in possession of the requisite physical strength and endurance to perform duties effectively, working quickly and skillfully with their hands. The first week of employment is considered as an introductory period of employment to acclimate the worker to the physical demands of the job, to familiarize worker with job specifications and to demonstrate proper methods and specific issues. On the first workday, the employer will provide specific instructions in the proper way to perform the job duties. Thereafter, the worker will be expected to perform the task with diligence as instructed. By the beginning of the second work week, worker will be expected to perform the work in a manner specified by the employer and described herein. After the one-week acclimation period, if the worker fails to meet the standard and/or fails to perform the work in the manner specified, he/she may be terminated.

Special Requirements

Workers must adhere to all safety rules as instructed by supervisors and practice safety in all aspects of work. The employer is a drug-free workplace and has a zero tolerance policy for drugs and alcohol in the workplace and in the employer-provided housing.