What are the responsibilities and job description for the Farmworker/laborer position at Anderson Fruit, Inc.?
Crops: Cherries
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 of sprinklers. 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 general labor necessary during harvest.
Operate farm equipment:
Tractors, orchard forklift, brush mower, grass mower, ATV, RTV (side-by-side)Check grease and oil before driving equipment and perform daily preventive maintenance checks.
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.
Please see Addendum C: Job Duties 1
Salary : $20