Farmworkers And Laborers
Employer
246 Ball St
Northborough (Worcester County), MA 01532
United States
Job description
Drives and operates farm machinery. Attaches farm implements to tractors. Removes excess growth from apple trees and fruit plants, and applies general use or restricted use pesticides under the supervision of a licensed applicator. Picks apples and fruit. Prepares apples and fruit for sale and processing. Removes rocks, weeds, and brush from apple orchards and fields using tools. Trains and prunes apple trees, fruit trees, and bushes. Lays out irrigation pipes and adjusts valves. Assists with frost control activities. Cleans, lubricates, and adjusts farm machinery. Repairs and maintains irrigation equipment and farm buildings. Will be required to lift 50 pounds while ascending and descending a ladder. Must be capable of receiving detailed instructions from supervisors. Will work individually or as part of a team. One month experience required in work listed.
Special Requirements
exposure to extreme temp, lifting 50 lbs, repetitive movements, extensive pushing and pulling, extensive walking, frequent stooping.