Farmworkers/ Laborers

Job description

This job requires 3 months tree fruit experience by the worker.

Crops: Cherries. These crops listed may or may not be planted and employer is not limited to only these crops listed
General farm labor: Provide general labor to assist in the establishment and Maintenance of orchard properties by clearing property, planning trees, pruning, weeding, raking brush, thinning, irrigation installation and repair/maintenance, Clean work areas, and maintain grounds and landscaping, apply basic fertilizer without the use of equipment *(spot treatment), rodent control, quality control, and any other labor considered necessary during harvest. Operate farm equipment: Tractors, orchard forklift, brush mower, grass mower, ATV, RTV (Side- by-Side).
Pruning: Pruning numerous varieties of cherries according to established company procedures. Work will be performed on crops for long periods of time using a variety of pruning equipment including hand shears, hand loppers, power pruners, chainsaws, hand saws and 10 -12 feet ladders. Pruning may be down on the ground or on ladder up to 12 feet In height. Workers will be instructed to prune an entire work site or select trees based on size, color, or otherwise directed by crew boss or orchard manager
Tractor driving: A tractor operator must be able to operate a manual transmission style clutch and gear operation. The operator must perform daily inspections during start up and shutdown of the machine such as checking oil levels, cleaning air filters, greasing bearings and checking tire pressures. The operations the employee may be asked to do may be running implements such as a mower, bin trailer, or bin forks and spray equipment. The operator will stage the production area with bins for harvesting, remove filled bins to the loading area and move equipment between orchards and to the equipment sheds. The operator will be trained on all tasks and safety regulations set by the manufacturer's guidelines and sign off that they have been properly trained. Chemical Application: Job consists of successfully completing and receiving the worker protection standard training program. This training will be provided by employers certified trainer at no cost to the employee. Employees will operate tractor with a mechanical sprayer attached that contains chemicals, fertilizers, insecticides, or herbicides used during the growing and crop maintenance process.
Appropriate mixing of materials will be required, as well as use of all required personal protective equipment as dictated by the label of product or company policy. A load sheet will be provided detailing the instructions of the chemical application by the orchard manager or supervisor. Spray logs must be completed and turned over to designated lead at the end of the application. Lead chemical applicator will submit all application logs by the end of the day. This position requires reading, writing and comprehension skills in English, or employee's native language.

The Employer attests that all workers will be properly trained in the Worker Protections Standard (WPS) by qualified WPS trainers who have completed an EPA-approved Train-the-Trainer course pursuant to the Oregon Department of Agriculture.

Special Requirements

SEE ADDENDUM C
2) Worker must possess 3 months of tree fruit agricultural experience. 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.