Farmworkers

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION: pruning the blueberry bushes, mulch, various farming picking rocks, hand weeding, irrigation (harvesting brussle sprouts, apples, blueberries, broccoli, cauliflour, berries and vegetables).

HOURS AND SCHEDULE VARY: preharvest: Mon - Fri, 6am-2pm, 35 hrs. harvest: additional hours required. Mandatory weekends will be required. Schedule depends on production needs throughout the entire contract.

BONUS: possible end of contract bonus ($500) upon employers discretion and worker performance/experience.

ADDITIONAL HOURS: Additional, non-compulsory work may be offered, including on holidays.

PAY ASSURANCES: Employer offer the highest of the AEWR, the prevailing hourly wage or piece rate, the agreed-upon collective bargaining wage or the Federal or State minimum wage.

WORKERS COMPENSATION: Employer guarantees to maintain coverage throughout the entire contract period. Workers must notify immediate foreman and/or supervisor in case of injury within 30 days. Workers Compensation is free of charge to employee.

COVID: Employer will comply with the most restrictive Covid-19 regulations including local, state and federal guidelines. A CDC-approved COVID Vaccine is required for workers staying in employer-provided housing ONLY. Workers staying in close quarters are susceptible to cross-contamination risk.
HOUSING: Provided at no charge to worker.

MEALS: Workers will prepare their own meals. Employer will provide weekly runs to store each week.

TRANSPORTATION: Employer will provide transportation to all worksite locations. See attached job order for any/additional worksite location(s). Workers are not required to use employer-provided transportation. Employer is not liable for the welfare of any worker who chooses their own means of transportation.

Special Requirements

Production Standard: 100 lbs of blueberries per day minimum.

Employer shall comply with all federal, state and local safety requirements.

ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: Workers are provided a two-day break-in period to acclimate to the demands of the job. Workers must be physically fit to perform job duties without succumbing to excessive exhaustion after break-in period. Workers will be provided safety training and will be expected to handle tools/equipment safely and carefully so as to avoid crop damage and to protect the worker from potential injury. Extensive pushing, pulling, walking, lifting, standing, stooping, Must tolerate extreme temperatures. Must report to work sober. May be subjected to and must pass post-employment, employer-paid drug test. Workers under the influence of drugs or alcohol pose a safety threat to themselves or others.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT: Must have 3 months experience working in crop(s) and/or agricultural activity identified in this job order.