Agricultural Workers, All Other

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. The percentage of apples which are produced and packed by Sunrise Orchards, Inc. is 100% and ZERO percent of apples are grown by other producers. Workers will be required to press apples into cider and pack apples in a packing house. Workers must be able to complete the tasks required, to press and bottle apple cider. Cider making duties may include, set up and operation of cider press, perform all tasks involved in the process, as well as clean up, and store after pressing. Tasks include forklift operation to load bulk bins with apples on to processing equipment, operation of apple grinder and distribution of and lining of apple mash onto press racks. Operation of apple press, transfer pumps and manual bottling of cider in cider jugs. Cleaning of the equipment is required after each cider run, including washing down equipment with water and cleaning out of tanks with warm soapy water. Cleaning equipment also entails the use of a pressure washer to wash equipment and floors. Workers will pack apples according to the quality and method of the employer. Workers will sort the apples according to size, color, and grade before packing; line boxes, cartons or crates with treated paper or cardboard; place apples in containers for storage or shipment; and weigh, stamp grade, brand, and date of packing on container. Workers will also perform general orchard tasks including but not limited to pruning apples trees, repairing apple storage bins, and repairing fence. Workers must have the knowledge and ability to prune, thin and train apple trees, and be willing to work in varied weather conditions. 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 driving a tractor and picking up brush from orchard floor. must be able to take directions in simple English. The employer will provide 1 day of training and allow 2 days of work for the worker to satisfactorily perform the tasks in this job order. 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. Workers must be willing to work in varied weather conditions. Employer will furnish to workers without cost all tools and equipment required to perform duties assigned. Workers will be given 30 minutes for lunch. Beginning and ending times will vary depending on the conditions in the orchard.