Farmworkers & Laborers Crop
Employer
2731 Route 22
Peru, NY 12972
United States
Job description
All applicants must be able, willing and qualified to perform the work described in the job order and must be available for the entire period of employment specified in box 3 & 4 on page 1. This work order is for qualified people to perform the duties of pruning, thinning, and harvesting at an apple orchard, as well as general orchard work. Workers must have the knowledge and ability to prune, thin and train apple trees. Workers must be willing to work in varied weather conditions as low as 15 degrees on snow-covered ground up to one foot deep and during harvest as high as 90 degrees with damp mornings. Workers must be able to handle and climb a 20 foot ladder. Workers will be asked to drive tractor, pick up brush from orchard floor, repair broken bins, plant and water trees, and pick rocks to prepare soil for planting. Workers may be asked to drive truck to remove apple bins from the outlying orchards at harvest time. The employer will provide 1 day of training and/or allow 2 days of work for workers to reach production standards. Productivity must be at least 60 1-1/8 bushel boxes per 7 hours worked with no more than 4% bruising for fresh market. Workers must be available to work Monday through Saturday. Workers must be able to lift and carry up to 80 pounds on a frequent basis. Employer will furnish all tools and equipment required to perform duties assigned without cost to the worker. Worker will be given 30 minutes for lunch. Beginning and ending times will vary depending on the conditions in the orchard. Workers must be able to speak and take directions in simple English due to Federal food safety regulations.
Special Requirements
Please see Addendum C