Farmworkers & Laborers Crop
Employer
9486 Route 9
Chazy, NY 12921
United States
Job description
All applicants must be able, willing, and qualified to perform the work described in this job description and must be available for the entire period of employment specified on page 1, box 3 & 4. This work order is for qualified people to perform a combination of tasks involved in the packing of apples. The percentage of apples which are produced and packed by Chazy Orchards is 100% and ZERO percent of apples are grown by other producers. Workers will: sort apples according to size, color and grade before packing; line boxes, cartons or crates with treated paper or cardboard; place apples in containers for storage or shipment; weigh, stamp grade, brand and date of packing on container; and pack apples according to the quality and method of the employer. Workers will also perform general orchard tasks including apple tree pruning and apple bin repair. Work requires long periods of standing, bending and kneeling. Workers must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and be available to work Monday through Saturday. Workers must also be willing to work in varied weather conditions. Productivity must be at least 60 bushel boxes per 7 hours worked with no more than 1% bruising. The employer will provide 1 days of training and allow 2 days of work for the worker to satisfactorily perform all duties in this job order. Employer will furnish to workers without cost all tools and equipment required to perform duties assigned. 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 take direction in simple English due to federal safety regulations
Special Requirements
None