Farmworkers & Laborers - Crop

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 on Page 1. This work order is for qualified people to perform the duties of general orchard work and harvesting produce in an apple orchard. Workers must have the knowledge and ability to prune, thin and train apple trees, and be willing to work in varied weather conditions during harvest as high as 90 degrees with damp fall mornings. 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. Other duties will include picking rocks to prepare soil for planting, training and pruning apple trees, driving tractor, picking up brush from orchard floor, repairing broken bins, and planting and watering trees. Workers may work in a packing house and drive truck to remove apple bins from the outlying orchards at harvest time. 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. Work requires long periods of standing, bending and kneeling. Workers must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and be available to work Monday through Saturday. Employer will furnish to workers without cost all tools and equipment required to perform duties assigned. Worker will be given 30 minutes for lunch. Beginning and ending times will vary depending on the conditions in the orchard. Workers must be able to take directions in simple English.