What are the responsibilities and job description for the Peach Farm Laborer position at Palisade Produce?
Peach Orchard Worker
EMPLOYEES WILL BE EXPECTED TO PRUNE, PICK AND PACK
PEACHES DURING SEASONALLY ALONG WITH INTERMEDIARY ORCHARD
MAINTENANCE CONSISTING OF MOWING, WEEDING, IRRIGATING, AND
PLANTING, AS WELL AS MANY OTHER JOBS. EMPLOYEE MUST HAVE A
TOTAL OF THREE MONTHS EXPERIENCE IN THINNING, PICKING, AND PACKING
PEACHES AND BE PREPARED TO DEMONSTRATE ABILITIES DURING THE
INTERVIEW PROCESS AND MUST HAVE REFERRAL FROM PAST EMPLOYMENT
IN SIMILAR WORK EXPERIENCE. EMPLOYEE WILL BE EXPECTED TO WITHSTAND
LONG HOURS OF WORK DURING EXTREME OUTDOOR TEMPERATURES AND IS
EXPECTED TO MAINTAIN THE PACE OF THE CREW.
The employer will abide by all of Colorado's agricultural laws to include Senate Bill 21-087 ("SB87") and any subsequent Overtime and Minimum Pay Standards Orders (COMPS order).
Overtime will be paid after 48 hours worked per week, or 56 hours worked per week for up to 22 "peak weeks" for highly seasonal employers
Salary : $20