Orchard Worker
Employer
981 Indian Hollow Road
Winchester, VA 22603
United States
Job description
Crops/Commodities: Fresh Market Fruit - Apples
This job requires a minimum of one month prior verifiable experience performing manual as well as mechanized activities with accuracy and efficiency. General - Instructions and overall supervision and directions of workers will be provided by a company supervisor. Workers hired pursuant to this job order must be able to comprehend and follow instructions of a company supervisor and communicate effectively to supervisors. Unusual, complex or non-routine activities will be supervised. Workers will be expected to perform basic duties in a timely and proficient manner without close supervision. Work assignments will be made at the sole discretion of the employer conditional or unforeseen circumstances such as weather or other unscheduled/unexpected interruptions in regular work. Workers must perform the assigned work and may not perform duties not provided in this application, or work in areas not assigned without the specific authorization of the foreman or crew boss.
Work assignments will be made at the sole discretion of the employer conditional on unforeseen circumstances such as weather or other unscheduled/unexpected interruptions in regular work. Workers must perform the assigned work and may not perform duties not provided in this application, or work in areas not assigned without the specific authorization of the foreman or crew boss. Workers will be expected to perform any of the listed duties as assigned by his/her supervisor. Workers should be able to work on their feet in bent positions for long periods of time. Workers must be able to climb, stand, sit, stoop, squat, kneel, crouch, bend (from the waist), push , pull, reach and lift. Work requires repetitive moments and extensive walking. Workers will work outdoors which involves exposure to sun (heat and humidity), wind, rain, soil, mud, dust, cold, insects and other natural elements. Temperatures may range from 30 to 100 degrees F . Allergies to ragweed, goldenrod, insect spray, related chemicals, etc. may affect workers ability to perform the job. Workers should be physically able to do the work required with or without reasonable accommodations. Work is to be done for long periods of time. Workers may be required to work during occasional showers not severe enough to stop field operations. Workers are exposed to wet weather early in the morning through the heat of the day. Must be able to lift /carry 50 pounds. Employer paid post hire drug testing is required at random and after a worker has an accident at work.
Special Requirements
This job requires a minimum of 1 months prior experience working in a fruit orchard performing manual and mechanical tasks associated with production and harvest activities. Workers must be able to perform all assigned tasks with accuracy and efficiency, and must be able to lift/carry 50 pounds. After three days training, worker must be able to achieve proficiency in harvesting. Proficiency will be measured by workers ability to keep pace with fellow workers and maintain a less than 5% bruise rate. Employer-paid post-hire drug testing is required at random and after a worker has an accident at work.