Farmworkers And Laborers Crop
Employer
4461 Main Street
Isle La Motte, VT 05463
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 in box 3 & 4, page 1. This work order is for qualified people to perform the duties related to harvesting produce in an apple orchard. Workers must be able and willing to work in varied weather conditions including hot/humid summer days during harvest as high as 90 degrees. Workers must be able to handle and climb a 20 foot ladder repetitively while carrying an apple picking bucket which is harnessed over the workers shoulders. Workers may perform the duties of picking rocks to prepare soil for planting, training and pruning apple trees, operating farm machinery, working in a packing house, picking up brush from orchard floor, and repairing broken bins. Workers may also plant and water trees, as well as other farm related duties as the need arises. The employer will provide 1 day of training and allow 2 days of work for the worker to reach production standards. When harvesting apples, productivity must be at least 60 1-1/8 bushel boxes per 7 hours worked with no more than 5% bruising for fresh market. Employer will furnish to workers without cost all tools and equipment required to perform duties assigned. Workers must be able to lift and carry 50 pounds on a frequent basis. Worker will be given 30 minutes for lunch. Beginning and ending times will vary depending on the conditions in the orchard. Workers must be available to work Monday through Saturday and must able to take directions in simple English.
Special Requirements
Apple harvest will be paid by a piece rate of $ 1.00 per 1- 1/8 bushel box with an hourly rate guarantee of $ 15.66.