Farmworker Laborer Crop
Employer
1612 Welltown Road
Clearbrook, VA 22624
United States
Job description
Pick fruit from trees. The average length of a ladder runs from 16 ft. to 24 ft., the average weight 50 lbs. Fruit picked must be placed in picking bags or buckets which attach to the body with a shoulder harness and weigh between 30-50 lbs. when full. When filled with fruit the bags or buckets are to be emptied into field bins by an opening at the bottom of the bag or bucket. Workers may be required to pick an entire tree or to spot pick the fruit. When using ladders, the worker will place the ladder firmly against or within the tree in a secure position so as not to break limbs or knock off fruit and to prevent slipping and falling. Each workers trees will be picked according to instructions given each day by the employer or supervisor. May also operate equipment and other orchard related work. 1 month experience required in duties listed.
Harvest apples at a rate of 10 bx/hr. with no more than 10% bruising.
Special Requirements
Exposure to extreme temperatures, lifting 50 lbs., repetitive movements, extensive pushing and pulling, extensive walking, frequent stooping.