What are the responsibilities and job description for the Farmworkers and Laborers Crop position at Forest Harvest?
Work is predominantly, but not limited to, log inoculation for mushroom cultivation outdoors. Worker must be strong and physically fit as there is frequent lifting and moving of logs weighing up to 50 pounds. Heavier logs are moved by more than one person. Use of chain saw, drill for log inoculation, and ability to driver a tractor is required. Logs are handled for most of working hours. Worker may stand for long periods. Work requires drilling holes in logs with high speed drill and filling with mycelium culture and sealing with hot wax. Work can be repetitive. After processing logs, they must be moved by tractor and stacked on farm property for the growing season. Property may need to be cleared of spent logs and underbrush to make room for newly inoculated logs. Other miscellaneous chores may include: operate simple irrigation system and make any repairs needed, upkeep of chain saws, harvest mushrooms from logs, plant other cultivated produce types, keep work site clean and organized. 1 month experience in work listed required.
2 year tenure wage $16
5 year tenure wage$17.57
Salary : $16 - $18