Farmworkers & Laborers & Agricultural Equipment Operator

All applicants must be able, willing and qualified to perform the work described in the job order and must be available for the entire period of employment specified in Section A.3 & A.4. This work order is for qualified people perform the duties related to harvesting produce in an apple orchard, as well as the harvesting of winter squash, gourds and pumpkins. Workers must be able and willing to work in varied weather conditions including hot, humid summer days during harvests as high as 90 degrees with damp 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 worker’s shoulders. Other duties may include picking rocks to prepare soil for planting, training and pruning apple trees, as well as other farm related duties as the need arises. When harvesting apples, productivity must be at least 60 1-1/8- bushel boxes per 7 hours worked with no more than 4% bruising for fresh market. The work assigned will be physically demanding, long periods of standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, as well as climbing ladders for long periods of time will be required. Workers must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds on a frequent basis. In addition, workers may be asked to drive tractor, pick up brush from orchard floor, repair broken bins, and plant and water trees. Also, it may be necessary for workers to drive trucks to remove apple bins from the outlying orchards at harvest time. Workers may be asked to operate trucks or other multi-purpose vehicles to transport workers from housing (whether on or off farm) to the farm properties; haul tools, supplies, or crops; transport workers from place to place around the farm properties during the workday (including on public roads to reach farmer's fields); and/or transport workers to the grocery store, bank, or laundry facilities on an as needed basis. Workers that are requested to drive will be required to possess a valid driver’s license; no worker will be rejected for not having a driver's license. Workers who do drive will still perform the same field work and other duties as non-driving workers; driving is not a primary duty. The employer will provide 1 day of training and allow 2 days of work for the workers to satisfactorily perform duties described in this job description. Workers may be eligible for discretionary bonus pay based on experience and performance. Employers will furnish all tools and equipment required at no cost to workers. Workers must be available to work 8-hour shifts within the hours of 7:00am - 7:00pm Monday through Friday. This totals 40 hours per week. The 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM range accounts for orchard conditions (e.g., weather or crop readiness) to ensure workers complete the required hours. Workers will not work a full 12-hour shift. Workers will be given at least a 30-minute lunch break which is staggered between 11am - 1pm as decided by the workers and management. The workers will return to work after their 30 minutes are up. The daily or weekly work schedules may vary due to weather, sunlight, temperature, orchard conditions, and other factors. The employer will notify workers of any change to the schedule. Workers should report for work with their own suitable clothing and must be able to take directions in simple English. Three (3) workers starting on April 15th, 2026 and ending on November 30th, 2026. Three (3) workers starting on May 1st, 2026 and ending on November 30th, 2026.

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