Farmworkers/laborers

Job description

This job requires Vegetable Harvester/Packer by the worker. This is an application for cherries, apricots, nectarines, peaches, apples, and pears; These crops listed may or may not be planted and employer is not limited to only these crops listed

Full Growing Season Commitment: The job offered requires that the worker be available for work every day that work is available for the full period of employment 05/02/2022 through 11/11/2022. Due to the nature of these crops, weather, and the
requirement to send the fruit to market when fresh, it is the prevailing practice to work substantially more, less or different hours than those listed, sometimes for extended periods of time. When the number of hours for a week exceeds the number listed in section A.8A. Job Duties or are offered on the worker's sabbath or federal holiday, the worker may be offered, but not required, to work more hours.

Training: There will be a demonstration period to familiarize workers with job specification and to demonstrate proper work methods and other crop specific issues such as particular grading specifications. Workers will be compensated for all training.

General Job Specifications: Must be able to perform all duties within this job description in what can be considered a safe manner adhering to all established orchard safety guidelines, practices and procedures. Employees must wear all required and
assigned personal protective equipment at all times when required to do so. Employee must wear proper clothing and footwear depending on the season. All footwear must be closed-toe due to safety precautions. The employer or designated employee will provide instructions and general supervision. Employees will be expected to conform to the specific instructions given for each days work. Employees will be required to attend an orientation on workplace rules, policies, and safety information.

All work sites covered by this clearance order and all facilities of the employer are drug free workplaces. Employees must not report for work, enter employers property, or perform service while under the influence of or having used illegal controlled substances. Employees must not report for work or perform service while under the influence of or impaired by prescription drugs, medications, alcohol or other substances that may in any way adversely affect their alertness, coordination, reaction response or safety. No non-employees will be permitted in or adjacent to the work site. In particular, no non-working children may be present at or adjacent to work sites or left in vehicles during the workday. Employees arriving at work with non-working children or other non-employees will be sent home. Employees who are eligible for employer provided housing will have employer arranged transportation from the housing to the worksite. All other duties assigned under this order will be those duties of Farm Worker, Diversified Crops, under the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment Statistics Standard Occupational Classification Code 45-2092.

Light Duty: Workers restricted to light duty work by their physician may be offered light duty jobs in accordance with State Law and/or agency guidance.

Special Requirements

X OT/Holiday is not mandatory
This is an application for cherries, apricots, nectarines, peaches, apples, and pears.
3 Months of tree fruit experience required
4e) Must be able to lift and/or load 60lbs.
4g) Work may take place when temperatures are below freezing and above 100 degrees Fahrenheit.
4h) May require extensive pulling and/or pushing of tools, wheelbarrows, fruit containers, etc.
4i) May require worker to sit and/or walk for extensive periods of time while sorting, picking, examining, weeding, transporting, pruning,
etc.
4j) Workers will be required to stoop and/or bend over while performing farm labor such as weeding, irrigating, pruning, picking,
removing debris, etc. 4k) There will be repetitive movements while performing most of the farm labor duties, for example picking,
sorting, pruning, shoveling, weeding, etc.