What are the responsibilities and job description for the Farmworkers and Laborers 1 position at Aspen Moon Farm LLC?
- Job Seekers***** If you are interested in this position, meet the experience requirements, and are willing to commit to the entire contract period, please go to your local workforce center to be apprised of all terms and conditions of employment and application instructions. Position: Farmworkers and Laborers Requirements: Prolonged walking, standing, bending, stooping and reaching. Job is outdoors and continues in all types of weather. The use or possession or being under the influence of illegal drugs or alcohol during working time is prohibited. Workers may be requested to submit to random drug or alcohol tests at no cost to the worker. Failure to comply with the request or testing positive may result in immediate termination. All testing will occur post-hire and is not a part of the interview process. Negative result may be required post hire and before commencing work. Must be able to lift and carry 60 lbs. Must not hinder another workers productivity. Requires three months verifiable prior work experience cultivating and hand-harvesting mixed vegetables. Workers will be expected to perform any of the listed duties and work on any crop as assigned by the employer and/or workers supervisor. Drug screen exposure to extreme temperatures extensive pushing or pulling extensive sitting or walking Frequent stooping or bending over repetitive movements Job description: Pull weeds/chop: Perform pre-season greenhouse work including but not limited to seeding, potting, labeling, watering, thinning and preparing soil mix. Workers will walk along rows as specified by employer and remove weeds and grass from fields by hand or using a hoe. Prepare soil for planting, plant, transplant, cultivate and harvest crops. Cultivate and hand harvest mixed vegetables including greenhouse tomatoes, flowers, berries, starter plants, and heritage grains. THIS JOB EXCLUDES ALL DUTIES AT FARM MARKETS AND ROADSIDE STANDS. Field grade, sort, or classify vegetables by size, weight, color, or condition. Field pack, load and unload crops and farm materials. May construct trellises, repair fences and farm buildings, or participate in irrigation activities. May operate and perform minor maintenance and repairs on farm vehicles, implements or equipment. Perform farm, field and shed sanitation duties. Mow grass and operate trimmer around farm buildings. Direct and monitor the work of casual and seasonal help during planting and harvesting. Operate farm vehicles to haul crops and drive other farmworkers from place to place around the farm properties (including on public roads to reach farmers fields) during the workday. May operate light truck or van off the farm and over the road to drive themselves or other farmworkers from place to place, such as to the grocery store, bank, government agencies, medical or dental offices and so forth. May operate truck with GVWR of less than 13 tons to deliver crops produced on the farm (in its unmanufactured state) to storage or to market or to a carrier for transportation to market. Though not a hiring requirement, if a worker drives a company vehicle during the period of employment then at the time of operating the company vehicle the driver must possess a valid drivers license issued by a U.S. state or foreign equivalent and operate the company vehicle in accordance with the license restrictions and vehicle classifications applicable to that license. All workers are required to follow common sanitary practices at all times. This is particularly important when touching crops for human consumption. Workers are required to cleanse their hands by washing thoroughly with soap and water before entering field for harvest activities and after each break. Smoking and the use of tobacco or any product containing nicotine prohibited during working time due to nicotine contributing to disease in tomato plants. Anticipated hours of work per week: 10 hour days 55 hours per week Schedule: 630am-5pm Monday-Friday and 5 hours on Satu day Anticipated period of employment: 03/15/2025 - 11/21/2025 Application deadline: 07/18/2025 Job location: Longmont, CO Pay: $17.84/per hour ****** Effective 1/1/25, overtime must be paid after 48 hours worked per week, or 56 hours worked per week for up to 22 "peak weeks" for highly seasonalemployers. ***** Contact the local workforce center for more information. *****WFC STAFF: OFFICIAL JOB ANNOUNCEMENT (ETA 790A) IS ATTACHED TO THIS JOB POSTING UNDER "DOCUMENTS"
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