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Manually prune, plant, cultivate, & harvest fruits including apples. Use hand tools, such as shovels, trowels, hoes, tampers, pruning hooks, shears, & knives. Duties include tilling soil & applying fertilizers; transplanting, weeding, thinning, or pruning crops. Construct trellises, repair fences & farm buildings. Set up & operate irrigation equipment. Work will include but is not limited to picking apples for fresh market during harvest and/or processing and cleaning, packing and loading harvested products. Harvest fruits by hand. A minimum productivity standard applies; 116 bu boxes of fresh market apples per day. All fruit to be handled with care to avoid bruising. Fruit injured by bruising, not to exceed 4%. Workers will be instructed to selectively pick mature fruit according to size, color & other USDA standards. Worker must be physically able to pick tree fruit, most of which is done from ladders with lower branches being picked from the ground. Picked fruit is placed in a metal-framed canvas picking bucket with canvas straps that slip over the head and rest on the shoulders. Filled bucket weighing up to 40 lbs. Workers required to handle ladders up to 24 long and weighing about 2 lbs per foot. Must be physically able to lift up to 75lbs on a consistent basis throughout the day. While working in the field, cell phone usage is limited to emergency use only. Due to safety concerns on a farm, workers must understand basic instructions in English. Workers referred as a result of this order must have a minimum of three months verifiable experience in performing the tasks described in this order.
Crops: Apple, Winter Squash.\nSanitation Requirements: For food and general personal safety purposes, all workers will be required and expected to follow common sanitary practices at all times. This is particularly critical when hand harvesting crops for human consumption. Employees are required to cleanse their hands by washing them thoroughly with soap and water after using the bathroom and before entering the fields for harvest activities or the packing facility for packing operations.\n\nSquash: Workers will harvest winter squash. Workers will bend and stoop to pick vegetables according to size, color, shape, and degree of maturity. Removing squash from the vine will be done by hand so the vegetable is not bruised or scarred. Squash must be gently placed in field container. Worker must be careful that vines, trash, and field debris are not put in field containers. Workers will carry full container weighing approximately sixty (60) lbs. and gently place contents into large produce bins. Produce bins should be filled level full unless directed otherwise by the driver or supervisor. Workers are required to work in fields when plants are wet with dew or rain. Temperatures in fields during work hours can range from 32 to over 100 degrees. \n\nApple Harvest: Workers will be assigned a row usually with a partner and is responsible for picking all the proper fruit from that row, or half row. Fruit is selected from the tree according to size and/or color standard set by the picking supervisor. In some instances, fruit harvest will be done from an 8 or 16-foot ladder weighing up to 30 lbs. All workers must be able to lift and carry ladder, as well as work from the top of the ladder. The entire tree must be checked to ensure removal of all fruit meeting-picking requirements. Fruit is placed gently in the picking container until container is full. The full picking container weighing up to 50 lbs. is then gently emptied into a field bin, taking care not to spill or bruise the fruit in the container or in the field bin. Field bin volume may be checked and determined by weight on state certified scales. Workers are required to stay on their assigned row unless directed by a supervisor to change, or to help someone sporadically. Picking units will be kept free of limbs, leaves or mushy fruit. Workers will be required to pick up and return picking ladders to the ladder wagon provided by the grower at the end of each workday or as directed by the grower or designated supervisor. (Harvest duties are complete when all trees have been picked by the above standards, all drops (juice) apples have been picked up sorting out any decay and gently placed in a juice field container and all equipment (picking bags, ladders, clippers, files) have been turned in to the field supervisor.)\n\nApple Pruning: While pruning trees, workers will receive the proper tools for the particular job, i.e., saw, pruners and hand snips. The tools will be returned to the employer at the end of the task. The supervisor will set a standard or pattern for each orchard and will demonstrate and communicate this to workers. Workers will be assigned a row of trees and must prune each tree according to the predetermined standard. In some instances, pruning will be done from an 8 or 16-foot ladder weighing up to 30 lbs. All workers must be able to lift and carry ladder, as well as work from the top of the ladder. Workers must remove all resulting materials from the trees rendered from performing pruning tasks. When pruning is complete on each tree, each worker is required to rake and scatter the resulting brush in the center of the tractor/equipment middles. Workers will be required to pick up and return pruning ladders to the ladder wagon provided by the grower at the end of each day or as directed by the grower or designated supervisor. \n \n
Workers will perform various duties associated with planting, cultivating, and harvesting the employer’s crops: Asparagus, Apples, Peaches, Cherries, Apricots, Plums, Strawberries, Raspberries, Blueberries, Beans, Peas, Beets, Broccoli, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Corn, Cucumber, Cantaloupe, Peppers, Pumpkins, Squash, Tomato, Watermelon, Wheat, Soybeans, Hay and Straw. \nWorker must possess the physical strength and endurance (ability to continue or last) to repeat the harvest process though out the workday, working quickly and skillfully to perform activities assigned during that activity. Workers may not leave trash, or other discarded items in work areas or vehicles but must dispose of such items in provided receptacles. Workers must wash hands with soap and water after all bathroom and meal breaks. Allergies to varieties of ragweed, goldenrod, insecticides, related agricultural chemicals, etc., may affect worker’s ability to perform the work described herein. Must display the ability to move, place, climb and work from orchard ladders up to 16 feet in height, making the necessary adjustments for various procedures while carrying up to 30 pounds.\n\nProductions Standard: Workers must strive for 5% or less bruising rate. \n\nSanitation Requirements: For food and general personal safety purposes, all workers will be required and expected to follow common sanitary practices at all times. This is particularly critical when hand harvesting crops for human consumption. Employees are required to cleanse their hands by washing them thoroughly with soap and water after using the bathroom and before entering the fields for harvest activities or the packing facility for packing operations.\n\nApples: Workers will perform various tasks involved in planting, cultivation (including pruning and thinning) and harvesting fruit according to supervisor’s instructions. Workers may till soil, plant stock, and do pruning activities using a variety of tools. Will aid in irrigation duties. May aid in minor repair of wooden fruit containers. Workers will harvest fruit according to color, size, and degree of maturity as specified by supervisor and place into ¾ bushel baskets taking the extra time, care and effort not to bruise or scar the fruit. \n\nThe following description of job activities applies to Apples, Peaches, Cherries, Apricots, and Plums: \n\nHarvest: Workers will be assigned a row usually with a partner and is responsible for picking all the proper fruit from that row, or half row. Fruit is selected from the tree according to size and/or color standard set by the picking supervisor. In some instances, fruit harvest will be done from an 8 or 16-foot ladder weighing up to 30 lbs. All workers must be able to lift and carry ladder, as well as work from the top of the ladder. The entire tree must be checked to ensure removal of all fruit meeting-picking requirements. Fruit is placed gently in the picking container until container is full. The full picking container weighing up to 50 lbs. is then gently emptied into a field bin, taking care not to spill or bruise the fruit in the container or in the field bin. Field bin volume may be checked and determined by weight on state certified scales. Workers are required to stay on their assigned row unless directed by a supervisor to change, or to help someone sporadically. Picking units will be kept free of limbs, leaves or mushy fruit. Workers will be required to pick up and return picking ladders to the ladder wagon provided by the grower at the end of each workday or as directed by the grower or designated supervisor. Workers may be required to pick up apples for juice. \n\n
Manually prune, plant, cultivate, & harvest apples. Use hand tools, such as shovels, trowels, hoes, tampers, pruning hooks, shears, & knives. Duties include tilling soil & applying fertilizers; transplanting, weeding, thinning, or pruning crops. Construct trellises, repair fences & farm buildings. Set up & operate irrigation equipment. Clear & maintain irrigation ditches. Harvest fruit by hand. Pick apples for fresh marketing and/or processing. A minimum productivity standard applies; 120 bu boxes of fresh market apples per day. All fruit to be handled with care to avoid bruising. Fruit injured by bruising, not to exceed 4%. Workers may be instructed to selectively pick mature fruit according to size, color & other USDA standards. Worker must be physically able to pick tree fruit, most of which is done from ladders with lower branches being picked from the ground. Picked fruit is placed in a metal-framed canvas covered picking bucket with canvas straps that slip over the head and rest on the shoulders. Filled bucket weighing up to 40 lbs. Must be physically able to lift up to 75lbs on a consistent basis throughout the day. Due to health & safety concerns on our farm workers must understand basic instruction in English. Workers referred as a result of this order must have a minimum of three months of verifiable experience in performing the tasks described in his order. While working in the field, all cell phone usage is limited to emergency use only.
Summer prune trees, planting tree, orchard maintenance, apple harvest, trimming trees, hand thinning, picking apples, climbing ladders, driving
Summer prune trees, Harvest Apples, orchard maintenance, apple harvest trimming trees, bin repair, hand thinning, planting trees, trimming, driving
Manually prune, plant, cultivate, & harvest fruit & vegetables such as; apples, pears, plums, prunes, berries, tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, squash, beans & corn. Use hand tools, such as shovels, trowels, hoes, tampers, pruning hooks, shears, & knives. Duties include tilling soil, weeding, thinning, or pruning crops. Construct trellises. Pick apples for fresh marketing and/or processing. After 4 days of training/break in period employer will expect worker to pick at least 100 bu boxes per day of fresh market fruit. All fruit to be handled with care to avoid bruising. Fruit injured by bruising shall not exceed 1% as defined in the US standard for grades. Workers instructed to selectively pick mature fruit according to size, color & other USDA standards. Workers must be physically able to pick tree fruit, most of which is done from ladders, with lower branches being picked from the ground. Picked fruit is placed in a metal-framed canvas covered picking bucket with canvas straps that slip over the head and rest on the shoulders. Filled bucket, weighing up to 60 lbs. is emptied into bulk bins with a capacity equal to 20 bushel boxes. Worker required to handle ladders up to 24 long and weighing about 2 lbs per foot. Must be physically able to lift up to 60 lbs on a consistent basis throughout the day. While working in the field, cell phone usage is limited to emergency use only. Due to safety concerns on a farm, workers must understand basic instructions in English. Workers referred as a result of this order must have a minimum of three months verifiable experience in performing the tasks described in this order.
Pick apples by hand on a piece rate basis for the fresh market at $1.10 per 1 1/8 bu. Pick apples by hand for skim or clean-up picking on a piece rate basis for the fresh market at $1.50 per 1 1/8 bu. Pick fresh market apples by hand and clip the stem of each apple at $2.00 per 1 1/8 bu. Pick apples by hand on an hourly basis for miscellaneous picking. All fruit to be handled with care to avoid bruising. Fruit injured by bruising not to exceed 3%. Use of tools such as stem clippers. All fruit to be handled with care to avoid puncture or other damage by stem clippers. Workers trained and instructed to selectively pick mature fruit according to size, color, and other USDA and market standards. Pick apples by hand for the process markets at $0.90 per 1 1/8 bu box. A minimum productivity standard applies of 113 1 1/8 bu boxes of fresh apples per day or 83 1 1/8 bu boxes of skim or clean-up picking per day or 62 1 1/8 bu boxes of fresh apples with stem clipping per day or 139 1 1/8 bu boxes of process apples per day. Workers must be able to pick tree fruit, much of which is done from ladders or a moving mechanical picking platform with lower branches being picked from the ground. Picked fruit is placed in a metal framed canvas covered picking bucket with canvas straps that slip over the head and rest on the shoulders. Filled buckets weighing up to 50 lbs are emptied into bulk bins with a capacity equal to 20 1 1/8 bushel boxes. Workers required to handle ladders up to 24 feet long and weighing about 2 lbs per foot. Must be able to consistently handle 75 lbs throughout the day.\n\nOther orchard work including pruning, grafting, wood removal, planting, transplanting, weeding, sickling, hand thinning, trellis construction, training of branches or trunk including tying, taping, bending and general maintenance of apple trees. Use hand tools such as pruners, chainsaws, pole saws, hydraulic or pneumatic pruners, pruning hooks, shears, sickles and shovels. Prepare field for planting including tilling soils, applying fertilizers, picking rocks and roots from tilled fields. Miscellaneous activities may include fence or bin or building or equipment repair. Many orchard jobs will also be performed from ladders or a moving mechanical platform in the upper half of the tree with lower parts of the tree tended from the ground. Workers may ride or drive platforms for harvest and/or orchard work. \n\nOperate tractors, tractor-drawn machinery, forklifts and self-propelled machinery to spray, chop, mow, plant or harvest. Drive pickup trucks or vans on the public roads and farm roads only with a valid United States drivers license and employer approval. This may include transportation of coworkers or tools and supplies. Driving and equipment operation are not a requirement of this job order. \n\nWorkers must follow all food safety rules including but not limited to hygiene and clothing/jewelry requirements, awareness of external factors impacting the product such as but not limited to blood, broken glass, grease, animal excrement and many other items to be discussed at hire. Workers must also follow all government and employer rules related to COVID-19.
DURING THE ANTICIPATED WORK PERIOD OF EMPLOYMENT, THE PRIMARY ACTIVITY ON THE FARM WILL BE THE PLANTING, CULTIVATION, AND HARVEST OF TOMATOES, APPLES, PEACHES, AND CABBAGE, ALONG WITH THE PACKING OF TOMATOES. DUTIES MAY INCLUDE WEEDING AND FERTILIZING OF CROPS. ANY WORKER THAT HAS A VALID DRIVERS LICENSE MAY BE ASKED TO DRIVE A MOTORIZED VEHICLE TO AND FROM DIFFERENT FARM LOCATIONS. THIS IS NOT REQUIRED, IF THE WORKER DOES VOLUNTEER TO DRIVE HE WILL BE COMPENSATED FOR THE EXTRA TIME AT THE HOURLY RATE.
Manually pick/lift/carry stones from fields to truck/loader/woods to clear fields. Cut, chop, and/or pull weeds or vines, pick up wood, sticks, and/or stones from fields or hedgerows. Farmyard work including raking, picking up sticks and/or leaves from yards. May harvest beets, carrots, and potatoes. Hand weed/hoe weeds from cabbage, beets, beans, carrots, and/or potatoes. Will ride on carrot/beet harvester to manually remove tops and/or dirt. Will clean and maintain vegetable harvesting equipment. Assist in the repair and cleaning of potato harvesting equipment and potato barn equipment. Will ride potato harvester and pick stone clods and bad potatoes. Manually grade, cut defective potatoes including green potatoes. Workers may grade the potatoes as they are unloaded from trucks that come from the fields into the storage (located on farm) or into customers trucks. Potatoes are graded outside before they are washed and graded inside after they are washed. Workers may also grade potatoes inside the storage area as they come out of storage to be loaded onto customers trucks. Will hand cut/harvest cabbage or assist in cabbage harvest that is harvested mechanically. Load, unload, carry, hookup, and/or monitor irrigation pipe or systems. Assisting in the unloading of grains from trucks to grain drying system and from the bins to trucks. Raises and bonuses may be offered to any seasonal worker, at the employer’s discretion, based on individual factors including but not limited to performance, experience, number of hours worked in the season, number of seasons worked with the company, adherence to work rules & ability to follow supervisor instructions.
Manually prune, plant, cultivate, & harvest fruits & vegetables such as apples, peaches, pears, plums, tomatoes, eggplant, peppers & pumpkins. Use hand tools, such as shovels, hoes, pruning hooks, shears, & knives. Duties include tilling soil, weeding, thinning, &/or pruning crops. Set up & operate irrigation equipment. Use tractors and trucks on farm property to move equipment and supplies. Harvest fruits by hand. Pick apples for fresh marketing &/or processing. A minimum productivity standard applies; 80 bu boxes of fresh market apples per day. All fruit to be handled with care to avoid bruising. Fruit injured by bruising, not to exceed 4%. Workers are instructed to selectively pick mature fruit according to size, color & other USDA standards. Worker must be physically able to pick tree fruit, most of which is done from ladders with lower branches being picked from the ground. Picked fruit is placed in a metal-framed canvas covered picking bucket with canvas straps that slip over the head and rest on the shoulders. Filled bucket weighing up to 40 lbs. Workers required to handle ladders up to 24 long and weighing about 2 lbs per foot. Must be physically able to lift up to 75lbs on a consistent basis throughout the day. While working in the field cell phone usage is limited to emergency use only. Due to safety concerns on a farm, workers must understand basic instructions in English. Workers referred as a result of this order must have a minimum of three months of verifiable experience in performing the tasks described in his order.\n
Manually plant, cultivate, & harvest apples. Use hand tools, such as shovels, trowels, hoes, tampers, pruning hooks, shears, & knives. Duties include tilling soil & applying fertilizers; transplanting, weeding, thinning, or pruning crops. Construct trellises, repair fences & farm buildings. Set up & operate irrigation equipment. Operate tractors, tractor-drawn machinery, and self-propelled machinery to plow, harrow & fertilize soil or to plant, cultivate spray & harvest crops. Pick apples for fresh marketing and/or processing. Productivity must be at least 100 bu boxes per day of fresh market fruit. All fruit to be handled with care to avoid bruising. Fruit injured by bruising shall not exceed 2% as defined in the US standard for grades. Workers must be physically able to pick tree fruit, most of which is done from ladders, with lower branches being picked from the ground. Picked fruit is placed in a metal-framed canvas covered picking bucket with canvas straps that slip over the head and rest on the shoulders. Filled bucket, weighing up to 60 lbs. is emptied into bulk bins with a capacity equal to 20 1 bushel boxes. Worker required to handle ladders up to 24 long and weighing about 2 lbs per foot. Inform farmers or farm manager of crop progress. Clear and maintain irrigation ditches. Must be physically able to lift up to 75lbs on a consistent basis throughout the day. While working in the field, cell phone usage is limited to emergency use only. Due to safety concerns on a farm, workers must understand basic instructions in English. Workers referred as a result of this order must have a minimum of three months verifiable experience in performing the tasks described in this order.
Crops/Commodities: \nApples. \nMow, cut, and weed fields. Perform ditching, shoveling, hoeing, hauling, ground preparation, and other manual tasks. Bending, stooping and kneeling required. Use hand tools including but not limited to hoes, shovels, shears, clippers, loppers, and saws. Lift, carry, and load/unload products or supplies. Load hay/straw onto wagon; unload hay/straw into barn. Apply pesticides, herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protectants. Mix and apply fertilizers, plant growth chemicals, conditioners, and other plant related treatments at the correct times depending on plant type, growth, climate and crop conditions. Assist with farm building/field maintenance and repairs. Build/repair fences. \n\nPlanting: Propagate plants by placing buds/scions. Plant seedlings or 'liners' by hand or with mechanical planter. Clear cull stock, brush and debris. Dig holes and shovel dirt. Tree Training: hoeing, tree painting, weed mat application. Tie/position trees and limbs, together and to trellises, using string, tape, wire or other fasteners and supports. Thinning: Hand thin to control the size and quality of fruit. Remove fruit blossom, bud and/or identifiable fruit from within a cluster of other fruits. Must accurately identify and remove misshapen, damaged or otherwise unmarketable fruit. \n\nPruning: Hand pruning based on fruit variety. Use manual pruning tools and equipment. Identify and remove stubs or broken branches, downward-growing branches, branches rubbing against each other, shaded interior branches, dead wood and shoots-suckers.\n\nUse/handle ladders up to 15 ft. in length and weighing up to 30 lbs. or perform work on motorized platform. Harvest: Spot and/or strip pick fruit based on seasonal need. Snap fruit off tree with thumb and palm of hand to avoid stem pulls, punctures, bruising, or other damage. Pick culls and peelers. Fill fruit buckets and place fruit in bins. Follow supervisor/foreman's instructions on color/size requirements. Must be able to differentiate between colors and fruit varieties accurately. \n\nWork is done in the field for long periods of time. Workers may assist in handling product weighing up to 50 pounds and lifting to a height of 5 feet. Workers must work on their feet in bent positions for long periods of time. Work requires repetitive movements and extensive walking. Work required in fields when plants are wet with dew and rain, and may be required during light rain, snow, moderate winds, direct sun, high humidity and extreme temperatures. Temperatures in fields during working hours can range from 10 to over 100 degrees F. Workers may be required to work during occasional showers not severe enough to stop field operations. Allergies to ragweed, goldenrod, honey bees, insecticides, herbicides, fungicides, or related chemicals may affect a worker’s ability to perform the job. Workers should be able to do the work required with or without reasonable accommodations. Saturday work required. Must be able to lift/carry 50 lbs.\n\nSupervisor(s) will provide instructions and directions to workers. Workers must be able to comprehend and follow instructions and communicate effectively to supervisors. Unusual, complex or non-routine activities will be supervised. Workers expected to perform basic duties in a timely and proficient manner without close supervision. Workers must obey all safety rules and basic instructions and be able to recognize, understand and comply with safety, pesticide warning/re-entry and other essential postings. \n\nNon-employees access to work sites or adjacent areas strictly prohibited. Non-working minors may not be present, adjacent to worksites, or left in vehicles during the day. \n\nTobacco use strictly prohibited. No smoking or tobacco use of any kind permitted in the fields, worker housing, or anywhere on company premises. This is necessary to protect against transmission of toxins and contamination from tobacco by-products.
Manually plant, weed, harvest and prune plants. Maintain weed-free rows, applying fertilizer and mound rows.\nIdentify flower's state of bloom. Harvest flowers with precision and speed of 200 per hour, sorting, conditioning &\npacking cut flowers, loading on trucks for delivery. Dig up tubers, wash, dry, cut, separate, label for storage and\npack for next season. Land clearing, tiling soil, brush clearing, mowing and rock removal. Driving is required to \nmove supplies and flowers as needed between worksites and warehouses. Must be a focused and\ndetail-oriented person. Must be physically able to lift 50 lbs. consistently throughout the day. Workers referred as\na result of this order must have a minimum of 3 months verifiable experience working in commercial flower\nproduction. Due to health, plant sanitary, & safety concerns on our farm, workers must understand, read and write\nbasic English and not smoke.
Manually plant small fruit trees. Use hand tools such as pruning hooks, shears and knives. Transplant, thin and prune fruit crops. Construct trellises and repair fences. Harvest fruits such as apples, peaches, pears, plums, apricots & nectarines. Pick apples for fresh market and/or processing. Productivity must be at least 100 boxes per day of fresh market apples. All fruit to be handled with care to avoid bruising. Apples injured by bruising during picking shall not exceed 4% bruise rate as defined in the US standard for grades. Each workers picked fruit shall be inspected daily. Workers will be directed to strip all tree fruit at one picking or to spot pick (selective picking) according to size and color depending on crop conditions and state of maturity. Fruit picked as drops is never mixed with tree fruit. Workers must be physically able to pick tree fruit, most of which is done from ladders, with lower branches being picked from the ground. Picked fruit is placed in a metal framed canvas picking bucket with canvas straps that slip over the head and rest on the shoulders. Filled bucket, weighing up to 40 lbs, is emptied into bulk bins with a capacity equal to 20 1 1/8 bushel boxes. Workers required to handle ladders up to 24` long and weighing about 2 lbs per foot. Must be physically able to lift up to 75lbs on a consistent basis throughout the day. While working in the field, all cell phone usage is limited to emergency use only. Due to health & safety concerns on our farm workers must understand basic instruction in English. Workers referred as a result of this order must have a minimum of three months of verifiable experience in performing the tasks described in his order.
Crops: Strawberries, Cherries, Raspberries, Blueberries, Peaches, Prunes, Plums, Apricots, Summer Squash, Winter Squash, Tomatoes, Peppers, Pumpkins, Evergreens, Apples, Asparagus\n\nWorker must possess the physical strength and endurance (ability to continue or last) to repeat the harvest process though out the workday, working quickly and skillfully to perform activities assigned during that activity. Workers must work at a sustained (continuing for an extended period of time without interruption), vigorous pace (quick and steady) and make bona fide efforts (made in earnest intent) to work efficiently (performing or functions in the best possible manner with the least waste of time and effort) and consistently (same way for a long time) that are reasonable under the climatic and other working conditions, Workers may not leave trash, or other discarded items in work areas or vehicles but must dispose of such items in provided receptacles. Workers must wash hands with soap and water after all bathroom and meal breaks. Allergies to varieties of ragweed, goldenrod, insecticides, related agricultural chemicals, etc., may affect worker’s ability to perform the work described herein. Must display the ability to move, place, climb and work from orchard ladders up to 16 feet in height, making the necessary adjustments for various procedures while carrying up to 30 pounds.\n\nSanitation Requirements: For food and general personal safety purposes, all workers will be required and expected to follow common sanitary practices at all times. This is particularly critical when hand harvesting crops for human consumption. Employees are required to cleanse their hands by washing them thoroughly with soap and water after using the bathroom and before entering the fields for harvest activities or the packing facility for packing operations.\n\nApples, prunes, and apricots: Workers will perform various tasks involved in planting, cultivation (including pruning and thinning) and harvesting fruit according to supervisor’s instructions. Workers may till soil, plant stock, and do pruning activities using a variety of tools. May aid in irrigation duties. May aid in minor repair of wooden fruit containers. Workers will harvest fruit according to color, size, and degree of maturity as specified by supervisor and place into ¾ bushel baskets taking the extra time, care and effort not to bruise or scar the fruit. \n\nWorkers will load and unload produce/product from trucks. \n\nProductions Standard: Workers must strive for 5% or less bruising rate.\n\nThe following description of job activities applies to apples, prunes, apricots, and peaches. \n\nHarvest: Workers will be assigned a row usually with a partner and is responsible for picking all the proper fruit from that row, or half row. Fruit is selected from the tree according to size and/or color standard set by the picking supervisor. In some instances, fruit harvest will be done from an 8- or 16-foot ladder weighing up to 30 lbs. All workers must be able to lift and carry ladder, as well as work from the top of the ladder. The entire tree must be checked to ensure removal of all fruit meeting-picking requirements. Fruit is placed gently in the picking container until container is full. The full picking container weighing up to 50 lbs. is then gently emptied into a field bin, taking care not to spill or bruise the fruit in the container or in the field bin. Field bin volume may be checked and determined by weight on state certified scales. Workers are required to stay on their assigned row unless directed by a supervisor to change, or to help someone sporadically. Picking units will be kept free of limbs, leaves or mushy fruit. Workers will be required to pick up and return picking ladders to the ladder wagon provided by the grower at the end of each workday or as directed by the grower or designated supervisor.\n
Manually prune, plant, cultivate, & harvest fruits, apples. Use hand tools, such as shovels, trowels, hoes, tampers, pruning hooks, shears, & knives. Duties include tilling soil & applying fertilizers; transplanting, weeding, thinning, or pruning crops. Construct trellises, repair fences & farm buildings. Picking stones by hand. Set up & operate irrigation equipment. Clear & maintain irrigation ditches. Harvest fruit by hand. Pick apples for fresh marketing. A minimum productivity standard applies; 100 bu boxes of fresh market apples per day. All fruit to be handled with care to avoid bruising. Fruit injured by bruising, not to exceed 4% also no more than 4% spurs left on the stem of the apple. Workers be instructed to selectively pick mature fruit according to size, color & other USDA standards. Worker must be physically able to pick tree fruit, most of which is done from ladders with lower branches being picked from the ground. Picked fruit is placed in a metal-framed canvas covered picking bucket with canvas straps that slip over the head and rest on the shoulders. Filled bucket weighing up to 40 lbs. Must be physically able to lift up to 75lbs on a consistent basis throughout the day. While working in the field, all cell phone usage is limited to emergency use only. Due to health & safety concerns on our farm workers must understand basic instruction in English. Workers referred as a result of this order must have a minimum of three months of verifiable experience in performing the tasks described in his order. \nThe activities outlined in the job description will be conducted solely on the worksite which is owned and operated by the employer.\n
Manually harvest apples. Use hand tools such as shovels, trowels, hoes, tampers, pruning hooks, shears and knives. Duties including \nthinning or pruning crops, cleaning, packing, and loading harvested products. Repair fences and farm buildings, or participate in irrigation activities. Operate tractors and tractor-drawn machinery, \nApples injured by bruising during picking shall not exceed 1% (WNY) for fresh and 1% (WNY) for processing as defined in the US standard for grades. Productivity must be at least 4-20 bushel bins fresh market and/or 6-20 bushel bins processing fruit per day. Workers must have experience at piece rate production and must have experience in working with farm sanitary and safety practices as required in Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) plans. Workers must be physically able to lift up to 80 pounds. Employer will furnish to workers, without cost, all tools and equipment required in the performance of the duties assigned. Workers should report for work with their own suitable work clothing. Field temperatures may range from 0 to 90+ degrees (F) with possible wet morning conditions. Due to health and safety concerns relating to pesticide application and the operation of equipment on our farm, workers are required to have the ability to comprehend simple instructions in English. After hiring, employer may conduct random drug tests at employer's expense. *Workers referred against this order must have a minimum 3 months verifiable experience in performing tasks described in this order.
Harvest Productivity Standards: Workers must be able to harvest at least 5 bins (20 bu Equivalent) per day of fresh market apples and 7 bins (20 bu Equivalent) per day of process apples while not to exceed 2% bruising rate. \n\nSanitation Requirements: For food and general personal safety purposes, all workers will be required and expected to follow common sanitary practices at all times. This is particularly critical when hand harvesting crops for human consumption. Employees are required to cleanse their hands by washing them thoroughly with soap and water after using the bathroom and before entering the fields for harvest activities or the packing facility for packing operations.\n\nWorkers will perform various tasks involved in planting, cultivation (including pruning and thinning) and harvesting fruit according to supervisor’s instructions. Workers may till soil, plant stock, and do pruning activities using a variety of tools. May aid in irrigation duties. May aid in minor repair of wooden fruit containers. Workers will harvest fruit according to color, size, and degree of maturity as specified by supervisor and place into ¾ bushel baskets taking the extra time, care and effort not to bruise or scar the fruit. \n\nSpot Harvest: These apples are picked for immediate use. It is extremely important for this fruit not to be damaged. Workers must take care to prevent scratching and bruising fruit. Worker will be assigned a row usually with a partner and is responsible for picking the fruit that is the reddest and biggest. Fruit is selected from the tree according to size and/or color standard set by the picking supervisor. In some instances, fruit harvest will be done from a 16-foot ladder weighing up to 30 lbs. All workers must be able to lift and carry ladder, as well as work from the top of the ladder. The entire tree must be checked to ensure removal of all fruit meeting-picking requirements. Fruit is placed gently in the picking container until container is full. The full picking container weighing up to 50 lbs. is then gently emptied into a field bin, taking care not to spill or bruise the fruit in the container or in the field bin. Field bin volume may be checked and determined by weight on state certified scales. Workers are required to stay on their assigned row unless directed by a supervisor to change, or to help someone sporadically. Picking units will be kept free of limbs, leaves or mushy fruit. Workers will be required to pick up and return picking ladders to the ladder wagon provided by the grower at the end of each workday or as directed by the grower or designated supervisor.\n\nThe following description of job activities applies to apples and sweet cherries.\n\nHarvest: Workers will be assigned a row usually with a partner and is responsible for picking all the proper fruit from that row, or half row. Fruit is selected from the tree according to size and/or color standard set by the picking supervisor. In some instances, fruit harvest will be done from a 16-foot ladder weighing up to 30 lbs. All workers must be able to lift and carry ladder, as well as work from the top of the ladder. The entire tree must be checked to ensure removal of all fruit meeting-picking requirements. Fruit is placed gently in the picking container until container is full. The full picking container weighing up to 50 lbs. is then gently emptied into a field bin, taking care not to spill or bruise the fruit in the container or in the field bin. Field bin volume may be checked and determined by weight on state certified scales. Workers are required to stay on their assigned row unless directed by a supervisor to change, or to help someone sporadically. Picking units will be kept free of limbs, leaves or mushy fruit. Workers will be required to pick up and return picking ladders to the ladder wagon provided by the grower at the end of each workday or as directed by the grower or designated supervisor.\n
Pick apples by hand on a piece rate basis for the fresh market at $1.10 per 1 1/8 bu. Pick apples by hand for skim or clean-up picking on a piece rate basis for the fresh market at $1.50 per 1 1/8 bu. Pick fresh market apples by hand and clip the stem of each apple at $2.00 per 1 1/8 bu. Pick apples by hand on an hourly basis for miscellaneous picking. All fruit to be handled with care to avoid bruising. Fruit injured by bruising not to exceed 3%. Use of tools such as stem clippers. All fruit to be handled with care to avoid puncture or other damage by stem clippers. Workers trained and instructed to selectively pick mature fruit according to size, color, and other USDA and market standards. Pick apples by hand for the process markets at $0.90 per 1 1/8 bu box. A minimum productivity standard applies of 113 1 1/8 bu boxes of fresh apples per day or 83 1 1/8 bu boxes of skim or clean-up picking per day or 62 1 1/8 bu boxes of fresh apples with stem clipping per day or 139 1 1/8 bu boxes of process apples per day. Workers must be able to pick tree fruit, much of which is done from ladders or a moving mechanical picking platform with lower branches being picked from the ground. Picked fruit is placed in a metal framed canvas covered picking bucket with canvas straps that slip over the head and rest on the shoulders. Filled buckets weighing up to 50 lbs are emptied into bulk bins with a capacity equal to 20 1 1/8 bushel boxes. Workers required to handle ladders up to 24 feet long and weighing about 2 lbs per foot. Must be able to consistently handle 75 lbs throughout the day.\n\nOther orchard work including pruning, grafting, wood removal, planting, transplanting, weeding, sickling, hand thinning, trellis construction, training of branches or trunk including tying, taping, bending and general maintenance of apple trees. Use hand tools such as pruners, chainsaws, pole saws, hydraulic or pneumatic pruners, pruning hooks, shears, sickles and shovels. Prepare field for planting including tilling soils, applying fertilizers, picking rocks and roots from tilled fields. Miscellaneous activities may include fence or bin or building or equipment repair. Many orchard jobs will also be performed from ladders or a moving mechanical platform in the upper half of the tree with lower parts of the tree tended from the ground. Workers may ride or drive platforms for harvest and/or orchard work. \n\nOperate tractors, tractor-drawn machinery, forklifts and self-propelled machinery to spray, chop, mow, plant or harvest. Drive pickup trucks or vans on the public roads and farm roads only with a valid United States drivers license and employer approval. This may include transportation of coworkers or tools and supplies. Driving and equipment operation are not a requirement of this job order. \n\nWorkers must follow all food safety rules including but not limited to hygiene and clothing/jewelry requirements, awareness of external factors impacting the product such as but not limited to blood, broken glass, grease, animal excrement and many other items to be discussed at hire. Workers must also follow all government and employer rules related to COVID-19.
Pack and sort apples for the fresh and process markets on an hourly basis. The majority of apples to be packed will be grown by Crist Bros. Orchards, Inc. There may be a small percentage of commercial packing. All fruit to be handled with care to avoid damage such as bruising or cuts. Apples are sorted and packed into many different kinds of packages including bags, totes, returnable plastic containers and boxes. Customer quality standards must be met and may vary by customer. Employee will need to learn and follow changing directions for customer specifications by customer, variety and package. Specifications include color, size and the presence of defects such as a blemish or crack. The type of defect will determine the grade of fruit. This will require close communication with supervisors and continual acceptance of their directions. Some work will be at sorting belts sorting apples, other jobs will be placing apples in packages while doing a final quality check or doing an incoming or finished product fruit quality assessment. Workers will need to stack pallets of 42 lb boxes up to 7 feet high. Packing apples will require the use of many kinds of automated machinery including baggers, tray fillers and sorting belts. Worker must be attentive to human safety and food safety requirements. Worker must be willing to adjust to changing fruit flow or condition and move around the packing house to where the work is located. Must be able to consistently handle 75 lbs throughout the day. Operate forklift, box maker, automated bagging machine or other equipment as instructed. Equipment operation is not a requirement of the job order and will be on an individual basis based on employees skill set and interest. As able and instructed employees may assist in repairs of equipment. Cleaning on a daily and weekly basis to maintain a clean workplace and sanitary packing line. This includes the entire facility such as coolers, restrooms and break areas as well as the packing equipment itself. Workers must follow all food safety rules including but not limited to hygiene and clothing/jewelry requirements, awareness of external factors impacting the product such as but not limited to blood, broken glass, grease, animal excrement and many other items to be discussed at hire. Work will be predominately in the packing house. However, as needed workers will assist in outdoor work. Pick apples by hand on a piece rate basis for the fresh market at $1.10 per 1 1/8 bu. Pick apples by hand for skim or clean-up picking on a piece rate basis for the fresh market at $1.50 per 1 1/8 bu. Pick fresh market apples by hand and clip the stem of each apple at $2.00 per 1 1/8 bu. Pick apples by hand on an hourly basis for miscellaneous picking. All fruit to be handled with care to avoid bruising. Fruit injured by bruising not to exceed 3%. Use of tools such as stem clippers. All fruit to be handled with care to avoid puncture or other damage by stem clippers. Workers trained and instructed to selectively pick mature fruit according to size, color, and other USDA and market standards. Pick apples by hand for the process markets at $0.90 per 1 1/8 bu box. A minimum productivity standard applies of 113 1 1/8 bu boxes of fresh apples per day or 83 1 1/8 bu boxes of skim or clean-up picking per day or 62 1 1/8 bu boxes of fresh apples with stem clipping per day or 139 1 1/8 bu boxes of process apples per day. Workers must be able to pick tree fruit, much of which is done from ladders or a moving mechanical picking platform with lower branches being picked from the ground. Picked fruit is placed in a metal framed canvas covered picking bucket with canvas straps that slip over the head and rest on the shoulders. Filled buckets weighing up to 50 lbs are emptied into bulk bins with a capacity equal to 20 1 1/8 bushel boxes. Workers required to handle ladders up to 24 feet long and weighing about 2 lbs per foot. Must be able to consistently handle 75 lbs throughout the day
Manually plant, cultivate, and harvest apples. Use hand tools such as shovels, trowels, hoes, tampers, pruning hooks, shears and knives. Duties including tilling soil and applying fertilizers, transplanting, weeding,\nthinning or pruning crops, applying pesticides, cleaning, packing, and loading harvested products. Repair fences and farm buildings, or participate in irrigation activities. Set up and operate irrigation equipment. \nApples injured by bruising during picking shall not exceed 1% (WNY) for fresh and 1% (WNY) for processing as defined in the US standard for grades. Productivity must be at least 4-20 bushel bins fresh market and/or 6-20 bushel bins processing fruit per day. Workers must have experience at piece rate production and must have experience in working with farm sanitary and safety practices as required in Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) plans. Workers must be physically able to lift up to 80 pounds. Employer will furnish to workers, without cost, all tools and equipment required in the performance of the duties assigned. Workers should report for work with their own suitable work clothing. Field temperatures may range from 0 to 90+ degrees (F) with possible wet morning conditions. Due to health and safety concerns relating to pesticide application and the operation of equipment on our farm, workers are required to have the ability to comprehend simple instructions in English. After hiring, employer may conduct random drug tests at employer's expense. *Workers referred against this order must have a minimum 3 months verifiable experience in performing tasks described in this order.
summer pruning trees, planting trees, orchard maintenance, climb ladders, pick apples from trees, move from site to site, bin repair, hand thinning, driving, mowing using tractor, forklift driving, apple harvest, build and maintenance
Operate 50 hp tractors, forklifts and other machinery and equipment to fertilize, cultivate, and spray a variety of fall mums. Move 1 ton bales of soil into hopper for filling planters. Maintain and repair irrigation, climate control systems as well as bale busters. Inspect plants and bud counts to assess quality. Spray plants/flowers with prescribed herbicides, fungicides and pesticides to control diseases and insects. Monitor and maintain plant inventory using hand held electronic device. Will fertilize and maintain fall mum plants based on their individual variety requirements. Will prepare tags and orders for shipping. Will use forklifts to move planting equipment to storage spaces. Workers will disinfect and sterilize equipment and growing platforms prior to storage. Workers will inventory materials such as plant material, containers, growing medium and plant tags. Employer will furnish to workers, without cost, all tools and equipment required in the performance of the duties assigned. Workers should report for work with their own suitable work clothing. Work temperatures may range from 40 degrees to 90+ degrees F and some work may be done in the rain, wind and sun. Due to health and safety concerns relating to pesticide application and the operation of equipment on our farm, workers are required to have the ability to comprehend simple oral and written instructions in English. After hiring, employer may conduct random drug tests at employers expense. Workers referred against this order must have a minimum of 3 months experience in performing tasks described in this order
Summer prune trees, planting tree, orchard maintenance, apple harvest, trimming trees, bin repair, harvest apples, climb ladders
Manually prune, plant, cultivate, & harvest apples. Use hand tools, such as shovels, trowels, hoes, tampers, pruning hooks, shears, & knives. Duties include tilling soil & applying fertilizers; transplanting, weeding, thinning, or pruning crops. Apply non restricted pesticides, herbicides or fertilizers to crops. Operate tractors, tractor-drawn machinery, and self-propelled machinery to plow, harrow & fertilize soil or to plant, cultivate spray & harvest crops. Construct trellises, repair fences & farm buildings. Set up & operate irrigation equipment. Clear and maintain irrigation ditches. Pick apples for fresh marketing and/or processing. After 4 days of training/break in period employer will expect worker to pick at least 80 bu boxes per day of fresh market fruit. All fruit to be handled with care to avoid bruising. Fruit injured by bruising shall not exceed 4% as defined in the US standard for grades. Workers instructed to selectively pick mature fruit and vegetables according to size, color & other USDA standards. Workers must be physically able to pick tree fruit, most of which is done from ladders, with lower branches being picked from the ground. Picked fruit is placed in a metal-framed canvas covered picking bucket with canvas straps that slip over the head and rest on the shoulders. Filled bucket, weighing up to 60 lbs. is emptied into bulk bins with a capacity equal to 20 bushel boxes. Worker required to handle ladders up to 24 long and weighing about 2 lbs per foot. Must be physically able to lift up to 75lbs on a consistent basis throughout the day. While working in the field, all cell phone usage is limited to emergency use only. Due to safety concerns on a farm, workers must understand basic instructions in English. Workers referred as a result of this order must have a minimum of three months verifiable experience in performing the tasks described in this order.
Manually plant, cultivate, and harvest apples. Use hand tools, such as shovels, trowels, hoes, tampers, pruning hooks, shears, and knives. Duties include tilling soil and applying fertilizers; transplanting, weeding, thinning, or pruning crops; applying pesticides; cleaning, packing, and loading harvested products. Repair fences and farm buildings, or participate in irrigation activities. Set up and operate irrigation equipment. Operate tractors, tractor-drawn machinery, and self-propelled machinery to plow, harrow and fertilize soil, or to plant, cultivate, spray and harvest crops. Repair and maintain farm vehicles, implements, and mechanical equipment. Harvest fruits by hand. Apply pesticides, herbicides or fertilizers to crops. Inform farmers or farm managers of crop progress. Identify plants, pests, and weeds to determine the selection and application of pesticides and fertilizers. Record information about crops, such as pesticide use, yields, or costs. Apples injured by bruising during picking shall not exceed 1% (WNY) for fresh and 1% (WNY) for processing as defined in the U.S. standard for grades. Productivity must be at least 4- 20 bushel bins fresh market and/or 6- 20 bushel bins processing fruit per day. Workers must have experience working at piece rate production and must have experience in working with farm sanitary and safety practices as required in Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) plans. Workers must be physically able to lift up to 80 pounds. Employer will furnish to workers, without cost, all tools and equipment required in the performance of the duties assigned. Workers should report for work with their own suitable work clothing. Field temperatures may range from 0 to 90+ degrees (F) with possible wet morning conditions. Due to health and safety concerns relating to pesticide application and the operation of equipment on our farm, workers are required to have the ability to comprehend simple instructions in English. After hiring, employer may conduct random drug tests at employers expense. *Workers referred against this order must have a minimum of 3 months verifiable experience in performing tasks described in this order\n\n
Operate 100 hp tractors, other machinery and equipment, hand tools, chain saws and gardening tools to plant, fertilize, weed, cultivate, prune, spray, water, and harvest, fields, plants, hops and trees. Will operate equipment in farm fields and drive on farm roads. Dig, cut, sort, bundle and transplant seedlings, cuttings, trees and root balls. Will cut conifer boughs from trees. Will construct conifer wreaths of various sizes and shapes. Harvest pumpkins, apples, blueberries, hops or other small fruit. During harvest, apples injured by bruising during picking shall not exceed 1% (WNY) for fresh and 1% (WNY) for processing as defined in the U.S. standard for grades. Productivity must be at least 4-20 bushel bins fresh market and/or 6-20 bushel bins processing fruit per day. Workers must have experience working with production standards and must have experience in working with farm sanitary and safety practices as required in Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) plans. Will do pressing and processing of cider. Clean work areas, and maintain grounds and buildings. Much work will require extensive bending, stooping or stretching. Must be able to physically lift up to 80 pounds. Employer will furnish to workers, without cost, all tools and equipment required in the performance of the duties assigned. Workers should report for work with their own suitable work clothing. Field temperatures may range from 0 degrees to 90+ degrees F and work may be done in the rain, snow, mud, wind and sun. Due to health and safety concerns relating to pesticide application and the operation of equipment on our farm, workers are required to have the ability to comprehend simple instructions in English. After hiring, employer may conduct random drug tests at employer?s expense. Workers referred against this order must have a minimum of 3 months experience in performing the duties listed above.
Manually prune, cultivate, & harvest apples. Use hand tools, such as shovels, trowels, hoes, tampers, pruning hooks, shears, & knives. Duties include tilling soil & applying fertilizers, herbicides & pesticides; transplanting, weeding, thinning, or pruning crops. Construct trellises, repair fences & farm buildings, or participate in irrigation activities. Set up & operate irrigation equipment. Operate tractors, tractor-drawn machinery, and self-propelled machinery to plow, harrow & fertilize soil or to plant, cultivate, spray & haul harvest crops. Repair & maintain farm vehicles, implements & mechanical equipment. Will repair, paint, sanitize, and mark bins, picking baskets and ladders. Harvest fruit by hand. Inform farmers or farm manager of crop progress. Identify plants, pests, & weeds to determine the selection & application of pesticides & fertilizers. Clear and maintain irrigation ditches. Record information about crops, such as pesticides use, yields or costs. Pick apples for fresh marketing and/or processing. A minimum productivity standard applies; 70 bu boxes of fresh market apples per day. All fruit to be handled with care to avoid bruising. Fruit injured by bruising, not to exceed 4%. Must be physically able to lift up. Worker places ladder firmly against or within tree in a secure position so as not to break limbs or knock off fruit and to prevent slipping or falling. All fruit to be handled with care to avoid causing bruising. Fruit injured by bruising during picking shall not exceed 4% as defined in the U.S. standard for grades. Each worker's picked fruit will be inspected according to instructions given each day by the orchard foreman. Workers will be directed to strip all fruit from tree at one picking or to spot pick (selective picking) according to size and color depending on crop conditions and state of maturity. Fruit picked as drops is never mixed with tree fruit. May also perform any combination of tasks involved in planting, cultivating, and harvesting of crops such as tilling soil, planting stock, pruning , removing suckers and runners from trees, vines, and plants. Other duties may include laying out irrigation pipe and installing sprinklers, assisting in repairing fences, loading and unloading trucks, clearing fields, burning brush, hand thinning fruit and smudging. Will repair, paint, sanitize, marking of bins, picking buckets & ladders. Will use appropriate tools such as shovels, hoes, tampers, pruning hooks and shears. Employer will furnish to workers, without cost, all tools and equipment required in the performance of the duties assigned. Workers should report for work with their own suitable work clothing. Field temperatures may range from 30 degrees to 85 degrees with possible wet morning conditions. May press cider from harvested fruit and bag or box harvested fruit for roadside stand. May clean, lubricate and adjust farm machinery. Workers referred as a result of this order must have a minimum of three months verifiable experience in performing the tasks described in this order.\n
Manually plant, cultivate, and harvest fruits including apples, peaches and cherries. Use hand tools, such as shovels, trowels, hoes, tampers, pruning hooks, shears, and knives. Duties include tilling soil and applying fertilizers; transplanting, weeding, thinning, or pruning crops; applying pesticides; cleaning, packing, and loading harvested products. Repair fences and farm buildings, or participate in irrigation activities. Set up and operate irrigation equipment. Operate tractors, tractor-drawn machinery, and self-propelled machinery to plow, harrow and fertilize soil, or to plant, cultivate, spray and harvest crops. Repair and maintain farm vehicles, implements, and mechanical equipment. Harvest apples and/or cherries by hand. Apply pesticides, herbicides or fertilizers to crops. Inform farmers or farm managers of crop progress. Identify plants, pests, and weeds to determine the selection and application of pesticides and fertilizers. Record information about crops, such as pesticide use, yields, or costs. Apples injured by bruising during picking shall not exceed 1% (WNY) for fresh and 1% (WNY) for processing as defined in the U.S. standard for grades. Productivity must be at least 4-20 bushel bins fresh market and/or 6-20 bushel bins processing fruit per day. Workers are expected to work at least the number of days and hours specified. Workers must have experience working at piece rate production and must have experience in working with farm sanitary and safety practices as required in Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) plans. Workers must be physically able to lift up to 80 pounds. Employer will furnish to workers, without cost, all tools and equipment required in the performance of the duties assigned. Workers should report for work with their own suitable work clothing. Field temperatures may range from 0 to 90+ degrees (F) with possible wet morning conditions. Due to health and safety concerns relating to pesticide application and the operation of equipment on our farm, workers are required to have the ability to comprehend simple instructions in English. After hiring, employer may conduct random drug tests at employers expense. *Workers referred against this order must have a minimum of 3 months verifiable experience in performing tasks described in this order.\n
Manually plant, cultivate, and harvest apples. Use hand tools, such as shovels, trowels, hoes, tampers, pruning hooks, shears, and knives. Duties include tilling soil and applying fertilizers; transplanting, weeding, thinning, or pruning crops; applying pesticides; cleaning, packing, and loading harvested products. Repair fences and farm buildings, or participate in irrigation activities. Set up and operate irrigation equipment. Operate tractors, tractor-drawn machinery, and self-propelled machinery to plow, harrow and fertilize soil, or to plant, cultivate, spray and harvest crops. Repair and maintain farm vehicles, implements, and mechanical equipment. Harvest fruits by hand. Apply pesticides, herbicides or fertilizers to crops. Inform farmers or farm managers of crop progress. Identify plants, pests, and weeds to determine the selection and application of pesticides and fertilizers. Record information about crops, such as pesticide use, yields, or costs. Apples injured by bruising during picking shall not exceed 1% (WNY) for fresh and 1% (WNY) for processing as defined in the U.S. standard for grades. Productivity must be at least 4- 20 bushel bins fresh market and/or 6- 20 bushel bins processing fruit per day. Workers must have experience working at production rates and must have experience in working with farm sanitary and safety practices as required in Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) plans. Workers must be physically able to lift up to 80 pounds. Employer will furnish to workers, without cost, all tools and equipment required in the performance of the duties assigned. Workers should report for work with their own suitable work clothing. Field temperatures may range from 0 to 90+ degrees (F) with possible wet morning conditions. Due to health and safety concerns relating to pesticide application and the operation of equipment on our farm, workers are required to have the ability to comprehend simple instructions in English. After hiring, employer may conduct random drug tests at employers expense. *Workers referred against this order must have a minimum of 3 months verifiable experience in performing tasks described in this order.
During the anticipated period of employment, the primary activity on this farm will be the hand harvest of apples. Other harvesting fruit or vegetables(prunes and sweet corn). Apple harvest productivity is measured in 1& 1/8 bushel boxes and must be at least 80 per day for fresh market apples and 100 per day for juice. Workers must be physically able to pick fruit, most of which is done from ladders with lower branches being picked from the ground. Picked fruit is placed in a metal-framed canvas covered picking bucket with canvas straps that slip over the head and rest on the shoulders. The bucket when filled weighs up to 40 pounds and is emptied into bulk boxes known as "tote boxes". Each tote box has a capacity of 20, 1&1/8 bushel boxes. Workers are required to handle ladders up to 10 feet long and weigh about 2 pounds per foot. In apple harvest work, workers may be instructed to selectively pick mature fruit according to size, color and grade standards factors. All applicants must have 3 months experience in the jobs description in this job order. Other jobs are summer prunning and hoeing of trees.
Manually prune, plant, cultivate, & harvest fruits & vegetables such as; apples, peaches, plums, berries, grapes, cherries & pumpkins. Use hand tools, such as shovels, trowels, hoes, tampers, pruning hooks, shears, & knives. Duties include tilling soil & applying fertilizers; transplanting, weeding, thinning, or pruning crops. Identify plants, pests & weeds to determine the selection & application of pesticides & fertilizers. Apply non-restricted pesticides, herbicides or fertilizers to crops. Repair & maintain farm vehicles, implements & mechanical equipment. Construct trellises, repair fences & farm buildings. Harvest fruit & vegetables by hand. Pick apples for fresh marketing and/or processing. After 3 days of training employer will expect worker to pick at least 100 bu boxes per day of fresh market fruit. All fruit to be handled with care to avoid bruising. Fruit injured by bruising shall not exceed 4% as defined in the US standard for grades. Inform farmers or farm manager of crop progress. Record information about crops, such as pesticides use, yields & cost. Workers instructed to selectively pick mature fruit and vegetables according to size, color & other USDA standards. Workers must be physically able to pick tree fruit, most of which is done from ladders, with lower branches being picked from the ground. Picked fruit is placed in a metal-framed canvas covered picking bucket with canvas straps that slip over the head and rest on the shoulders. Filled bucket, weighing up to 60 lbs. is emptied into bulk bins with a capacity equal to 20 bushel boxes. Worker required to handle ladders up to 24 long and weighing about 2 lbs per foot. Must be physically able to lift up to 75lbs on a consistent basis throughout the day. While working on the field, all cell phone usage is limited to emergency use only. Due to safety concerns on a farm, workers must understand basic instructions in English. Workers referred as a result of this order must have a minimum of three months verifiable experience in performing the tasks described in this order.
Pruning and harvest fruits such as apples & pears by hand. Pick apples for fresh marketing and/or processing. A minimum productivity standard applies: 100 bushel boxes of fresh market apples per day. All fruit to be handled with care to avoid bruising. Fruit injured by bruising, not to exceed 2 %. Workers may be instructed to selectively pick mature fruit according to size, color & other USDA standards, or to cut stems during harvest. Worker must be physically able to pick tree fruit, most of which is done from ladders with lower branches being picked from the ground. Picked fruit is placed in a metal-framed canvas covered picking bucket with canvas straps that slip over the head and rest on the shoulders. Filled bucket weighing up to 45 lbs. are emptied into bulk bins. Workers required to handle ladders up to 24' long and weighing up to 2 lbs. per foot. While working in the field, all cell phone usage is limited to emergency use only. Due to safety concerns on a farm, workers must understand basic instructions in English. Workers referred as a result of this order must have a minimum of three months of verifiable experience in performing the tasks described in this order.
Manually prune plant, cultivate, & harvest vegetables & fruits. Pick fruit & vegetables during harvest such as apples, pears, peaches, plums, tomatoes, squash, and eggplant. Miscellaneous orchard work and upkeep including weeding and fertilization of crops, and suckering apple trees. Operate tractors, tractor-drawn machinery, & self-propelled machinery to plow, harrow & fertilize soil or to plant, cultivate, & harvest crops. Construct trellises; repair fences & farm buildings. Set up & operate irrigation equipment. Clear and maintain irrigation ditches. Must be physically able to lift up to 75lbs on a consistent basis throughout the day. While working in the field, all cell phone usage is limited to emergency use only. Due to health and safety concerns on a farm, worker must understand basic instructions in English. Workers referred as a result of this order must have a minimum of 3 months of verifiable experience in performing the tasks described in this order.
harvest apples, pears, peaches, Packing & Sorting Apples, grafting, budding, tree pruning, bin repair, tractor operating, grounds maintenance and hand thinning. Repair & maintain farm vehicles, implements & mechanical equipment. Use & operate fruit juice pressing equipment and sorting apples. Harvest fruits by hand, General Farm work. After 4 days of training employer will expect worker to pick a minimum of 5 bins (100 bushels boxes) of fresh market apples per day with no more than 0% (WNY) bruising and/or 7 Bins (140 bushels boxes) of processing apples per day. Workers are expected to work at least the number of days and hours specified. Depending on weather, crop or other conditions, workers may be requested, but not required to work up to seven days per week and/or on the Sabbath and up to 12 hours per day. Employer will furnish to workers without cost all the tools and equipment required in the performance of the duties assigned. Workers should report for work with their own suitable clothes. Field temperatures may range from below 0 to 90+ degrees (F), with possible wet morning conditions. Workers must be physically able to lift up to 75 lbs on a consistent basis throughout the day.\nCell phone usage is limited to emergency use only while working in the field. Due to health & safety concerns on our farm workers must understand basic instruction in English. Workers referred as a result of this order must have a minimum of three months of verifiable experience in performing the tasks described in his order. Employer may conduct random drug tests at employers expense after hiring. Workers will drive. Not all workers will be requested to drive. Those that are requested will be required to possess appropriate drivers license. No one will be rejected for a position that does not have a license. The activities outlined in the job description will be conducted solely on the worksite which is owned and operated by the employer.\n
Manually plant, cultivate, and harvest apples. Use hand tools, such as shovels, trowels, hoes, tampers, pruning hooks, shears, and knives. Duties may include tiling soil and applying fertilizers; transplanting, weeding, thinning, or pruning apples; applying pesticides; cleaning; packing, and loading harvested products. May construct trellises, repair fences and farm buildings, or participate in irrigation activities. Set up and operate irrigations equipment. Operate tractors, tractor drawn machinery, and self-propelled machinery to plow, harrow and fertilize soil, or to plant, cultivate, spray and harvest apples. Repair and maintain farm vehicles, implements, and mechanical equipment. Harvest apples by hand. Apply pesticides, herbicides or fertilizers to crops. Inform farmers or farm managers of crop progress. Identify plants, pests, and weeds to determine the selection and application of pesticides and fertilizers. Clear and maintain irrigation ditches. Record information about apples, such as pesticide use, yields or costs. Apples injured by bruising during picking shall not exceed 1% (WNY) for fresh and 1% (WNY) for processing. Productivity must be at least 5 bins (100 bushels) fresh market and/or 7 bins (140 bushels) processing fruit per day. Workers are expected to work at least the number of days and hours specified. Depending on weather, crop and other conditions, workers may be requested, but not required, to work up to seven days per week and/or on the Sabbath and up to 12 hours per day. Employer will furnish to workers, without cost, all tools and equipment required tin the performance of the duties assigned. Workers should report for work with their own suitable work clothing. Field temperatures may range from 0 to 90+ degrees (F) with possible wet morning conditions. Workers referred against this order must have a minimum of 1 month experience in performing tasks described in this order.
Operating large farm equipment and machinery equipped such as tractors, trucks for cultivating, tilling, fertilizing, planting, moving, storing, harvesting grain and oilseed crops such as corn silage, haylage; driving 10 wheel truck or tractor with trailer attached to move crops or equipment to designated locations; move and spread manure on fields as fertilizer; perform basic maintenance and safety inspections on trucks; driving farm vehicle; minor daily and incidental upkeep to equipment and worksite.
Workers will perform general tasks associated with orchard production to include but not limited to: plant, cultivate and harvest fruits, cleaning and maintenance of fields and equipment, prune trees. Use hand tools including, but not limited to: pruners, shovels, hoes and knives. Pick, cut, lift, or pull crops. Grade, size and field pack product. Take care to prevent damaging produce and trees. Use/handle ladders up to 20ft in length and weighing up to 60 lbs. Must be able to maneuver ladders on steep and uneven terrain.\nTree Training: hoeing, tree painting. Tie/position trees and limbs, together and to trellises, using string, tape, wire or other fasteners and supports. Thinning: hand thin to control size and quality of fruit. Remove fruit blossom, bud and/or identifiable fruit from within a cluster of other fruits. Must accurately identify and remove misshapen, damaged or otherwise unmarketable fruit. Pruning: Hand pruning based on fruit variety. Use manual and mechanized pruning tools and equipment. Identify and remove stubs or broken branches, downward-growing branches, branches rubbing against each other, shaded interior branches, dead wood and shoots-suckers.\nUse/handle ladders up to 20 ft in length and weighing up to 60 lbs. Harvest: spot and/or strip pick fruit based on seasonal need. Snap fruit off trees with thumb and palm of hand to avoid stem pulls, punctures, bruising, or other damage. Pick culls and peelers. Fill fruit buckets and place fruit in bins. Work will include bin patching and tagging. Follow supervisor/foreman's instructions on color/size requirements. Must be able to differentiate between colors and fruit varieties accurately. Load/unload product. Keep material and product records accurately. Supervisors will explain and demonstrate picking requirements to all workers at the start of the season and as needed thereafter to ensure quality standards. Bruised or damaged fruit will be noted by supervisor(s) in a post-inspection quality report. Supervisors may issue written disciplinary notice to workers with a significant number of culls, bruised, or damaged fruit. Repeated failure to follow quality control instructions may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination.\nWork is done in the field for long periods of time. Workers may assist in handling product weighing up to 60 lbs and lifting to a height of 5 feet. Workers must work on their feet in bent positions for long periods of time. Work requires repetitive movements and extensive walking. Work required in fields when plants are wet with dew and rain, and may be required during light rain, snow, moderate winds, direct sun, high humidity and extreme temperatures. Temperatures from fields during work hours can range from 10 to over 100 degrees F. Workers may be required to work during occasional showers not severe enough to stop field operations. Assist with orchard maintenance and repairs. Root and rock pick-up. Allergies to ragweed, goldenrod, honey bees, insecticides, herbicides, fungicides, or related chemicals may affect a worker's ability to perform the job.\nWorkers must operate agricultural equipment safely, with or without direction. Workers should be able to do the work required with or without reasonable accommodations.
All applicants must be able, willing and qualified to perform the work described in this job description and must be available for the entire period of employment specified in box 3 & 4, page 1. Workers will perform a variety of manual tasks related to the planting, cultivating, and harvesting of apples, peaches, berries, pumpkins, and squash. Duties include tilling soil, picking stones, transplanting, weeding, hand thinning, tree training and pruning. Workers will clean, sort, pack, and load harvested products in the field and level and load products to be transported. Workers will use hand tools such as shovels, trowels, hoes, tampers, pruning hooks, shears, hand saws, and knives. As the need arises, workers will perform other farm-related duties such as: mend fences; repair and paint farm buildings; operate tractors and farm equipment for the purpose of tilling soil, mowing grass, cutting brush, planting young trees and plants, moving bin fruit and spraying; apply pesticides, herbicides, and fertilizers to crops; participate in irrigation activities; and repair and maintain farm vehicles. Workers must be willing to work in varied weather conditions with temperatures from below 0 to 90+ degrees (F) with possible wet mornings. Workers must be able to lift and carry up to 80 pounds with assistance. Beginning and ending times will vary depending on the conditions in the orchard. Workers should report to work in their own suitable clothing. Workers must be able to handle and climb ladders to harvest apples. Employer will furnish to workers without cost all tools and equipment required to perform all duties assigned. After hiring, the employer may conduct random drug testing at the employer’s expense. Workers are required to have proficient English language comprehension in order to maintain Federal food safety regulations, pesticide application safety, and safe operation of farm equipment.
Manually plant, cultivate, and harvest plants, nursery trees, and apple tree fruits.\nUse hand tools, such as step ladders, straight ladders (up to 16 feet), shovels, hoes, tampers, pole saws, chain saws, pruning shears, stem clippers, and knives.\nDuties include: by hand/manually tilling soil, weeding, transplanting, thinning, pruning tree fruits, harvesting fruits and crops, applying pesticides, herbicides or fertilizers to crops, cleaning, packing and loading harvested products. Construct trellis systems, repair fences and farm buildings, setting up and operating irrigation lines and equipment, installing drainage tile in ditches. \nOperate tractors, forklifts, tractor drawn machinery and self-propelled machinery to plow, harrow and fertilize soil, or to plant, cultivate, prune/trim fruit trees, spray and harvest crops. Some maintenance of farm vehicles, implements, and mechanical equipment. Perform other various farm tasks/duties, such as using a wood splitter, repair wooden bins using an air nail tool, or any other necessary tasks.\nRecord information about crops, such as pesticide, herbicide and fungicide use. Inform farm owner or farm manager of crop progress.\nApples injured by bruising during picking/harvesting shall not exceed 1% (WNY) for fresh and 1% (WNY) for processing. \nProductivity must be at least 4 bins stem clipped (80 bushels) fresh market and/or 5 bins fresh market and 6 bins processing fruit per day. Workers must meet the productivity standards on a daily basis. Workers who do not meet productivity standards on a daily basis will be provided with additional training. Employer may terminate worker, with appropriate notice, if worker fails to meet listed productivity standards after appropriate training or break-in period.\n\nEmployer will furnish to workers, without cost all tools and equipment required in the performance of the duties assigned. Workers should report for work with their own suitable work clothing and foot wear. Field temperature may range from below 0 to 90+ F, with possible wet morning conditions.\nDue to both worker safety and food safety concerns, workers must be able to speak and understand basic English to follow directions and communicate safety threats to the farm owner, other workers and supervisors.\n\n*Employer will provide 1 days orientation training specific to their farm and/or allow 1 days work to reach production standards. Workers must be able to demonstrate that they have the skills described and are physically able to perform said work. Employer may conduct random drug test, post hire, at the employer's expense.\n\n**To be considered, you will need to have a minimum of 3 months verifiable experience from former employer(s) in performing tasks described in this job order.\n
Climb ladders and pluck apples from trees (75%), move from site to site (10%), leave apples in bins (10%)., orchard maintenance (5%)
Use manual and powered equipment to plant (20%), maintain (20%) , harvest (30%), and pack (20%) fruit (cherries, peaches, apples, pears, grapes, raspberries, strawberries, blackberries) and vegetable crops (corn, pumpkins,gourds, Winter and summer squash, melons, vine crops, cucumbers, cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, brussels sprouts, peppers, tomatoes, eggplant, asparagus, rhubarb).) . Maintain fences, equipment, and irrigation. (10%).\n\nEquipment operated: Farm tractor, forklift, mowers, rototiller, trucks.\n\nWorkers will comply with procedures for power equipment safety as instructed and follow other instructions of supervisor. Workers will follow rules that assure site safety as instructed. Tools paid for by employer.\n
Operating large farm equipment and machinery, including CDL-A trucks and trailers, for cultivating, tilling, fertilizing, planting, moving, storing, and harvesting grain and oilseed crops such as corn silage; moving hay from field to storage using CDL-A trucks and trailers; moving hay and straw bales from field to storage using a truck and wagon and stacking bales in storage; drive farm vehicles including truck with trailer; maintenance and repairs to water structures, feed bunks, headlocks, stalls, fences, and corrals; assisting with the operation and maintenance of irrigation systems; pick stones; push/spread manure, direct injection of manure, moving hoses, running pumps, and maintaining manure system; moving liquid manure from storage to fields with CDL-A trucks and tankers; move snow; cover feed bunks, put down plastic and put tires on it; mow and trim lawns with string trimmer, clear brush, and trim bushes and trees; will perform a variety of crop raising duties at various properties in Wayne County; driving farm vehicle; minor daily and incidental upkeep to equipment and worksite.
Manually plant, cultivate, & harvest vegetables, fruits such as: apples, pears, corn, pumpkins, squash, tomatoes, greens & berries. Work will include but is not limited to using hand tools, such as shovels, trowels, hoes, tampers, pruning hooks, shears, & knives. Duties include tilling soil & applying non restricted pesticides, herbicides or fertilizers; transplanting, weeding, thinning, or pruning crops. Operate tractors, to mow, plow, cultivate, spray, fertilize, plant, harvest and load harvested crops. Set up & operate irrigation equipment. Harvest fruits & vegetables by hand. Pick apples for fresh marketing and or processing; sorting, packing, loading, and filling of shelves with harvested products. Inform farmer or farm manager of crop progress. Workers may be instructed to selectively pick mature fruit according to size, color & other USDA standards. When not selectively picking, the minimum productivity for standard apples is 70 bu boxes of fresh market apples per day. All fruit to be handled with care to avoid bruising. Fruit injured by bruising, not to exceed 2%. Worker must be physically able to pick tree fruit, most of which is done from ladders with lower branches being picked from the ground. Picked fruit is placed in a metal-framed canvas picking bucket with canvas straps that slip over the head and rest on the shoulders. Filled bucket weighing up to 60 lbs. is emptied into bulk bins with a capacity equal to 20-bushel boxes. Workers required to handle ladders up to 24 long and weighing about 2 lbs per foot. Must be physically able to lift up to 80 lbs on a consistent basis throughout the day. Construct trellis and repair fences. Clean work area maintain grounds and buildings. Help with the making and bottling of cider. Help set up, clean and take down cider equipment. While working in the fields cell phones are limited to emergency use only. Employer may conduct/require random drug or alcohol tests at employer’s expense after hiring, for the safety of themselves and others as they will be operating machinery. Failure to comply with request or testing positive will result in termination. Due to safety concerns on a farm, workers must understand basic instructions in English. Workers referred as a result of this order must have a minimum of three months verifiable experience in performing the tasks described in this order. \nThe activities outlined in the job description will be conducted solely on the worksite which is owned and operated by the employer.\n
Crops/Commodities: \npome fruits, stone fruits, grapes, berries, and rhubarb. \nThis job requires a minimum of three months of prior experience working in a diversified orchard, handling manual and machine tasks associated with commodity production and harvest activities. Workers must be able to perform manual as well as mechanized activities with accuracy and efficiency. Cultivate and harvest fruits. Use hand tools including, but not limited to: shovels, hoes and knives. Spread plastic or other groundcovering. Clean plastic by hand from ground upon removal. Weed and thin plants. Stake/tie plants, trellis/prune plants, and set poles and wires for vine plants. Pick, cut, lift, or pull crops. Grade, size and pack product in field. Take care to prevent damaging produce and plants. Work in fields. Prune, cultivate and hand-harvest pome fruits, stone fruits, grapes, berries and rhubarb. Spread and remove ground covers. Pick/harvest according to quality standards. Load/transport harvested fruits. \n\nWeed fields. Perform hoeing, hauling, and other manual tasks. Bending, stooping and kneeling required. Use hand tools including but not limited to hoes, shovels, shears, clippers, loppers, and saws. Lift, carry, and load/unload products or supplies. Use retriever/roller wagons. Use power equipment including but not limited to: tractors, power shears and chain saws. Must operate agricultural equipment safely, with or without direction. \n\nClear cull stock, brush and debris from field and clean/maintain all work areas. Workers will also perform general orchard work including but not limited to preparing land for planting, planting trees, trimming suckers, building trellises, mulching trees, inserting/removing tree spreaders, hoeing, cleaning and clearing fence rows and farm buildings, operation and maintenance of tractors and other equipment under supervision. Apply pesticides, herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protectants. Mix and apply fertilizers, plant growth chemicals, conditioners, and other plant related treatments at the correct times depending on plant type, growth, climate and crop conditions. Employee may assist and/or participate in Bin construction and/or repair. This task requires the use of various tools including but not limited to tape measures, hammers, staple guns, nail guns, hack saws, power saws, and air compressors.\n\nTree Training: hoeing, tree painting. Tie/position trees and limbs, together and to trellises, using string, tape, wire or other fasteners and supports. \n\nThinning: Hand thin to control the size and quality of fruit. Remove fruit blossom, bud and/or identifiable fruit from within a cluster of other fruits. Must accurately identify and remove misshapen, damaged or otherwise unmarketable fruit. \n\nPruning: Hand pruning based on fruit variety. Use manual and mechanized pruning tools and equipment. Identify and remove stubs or broken branches, downward-growing branches, branches rubbing against each other, shaded interior branches, dead wood and shoots-suckers. Weeding, grafting, and budding.\n\nUse/handle ladders up to 15 ft. in length and weighing up to 50 lbs. or perform work on motorized platform. Harvest: Spot and/or strip pick fruit based on seasonal need. Snap fruit off tree with thumb and palm of hand to avoid stem pulls, punctures, bruising, or other damage. Pick culls and peelers. Fill fruit buckets and bags and place fruit in bins. Follow supervisor/foreman's instructions on color/size requirements. Must be able to differentiate between colors and fruit varieties accurately. \n\nCherries: Hand pick fruit leaving stems attached. Place harvested fruit at bottom of basket/bucket. Avoid stem pulls, punctures, bruising, or other damage. Identify defects (bird pecks, limb rubs, splits, sunburn) and other damage. Follow supervisor/foreman's instructions on fruit quality. Must be able to differentiate between colors and sizes accurately. \n\nGrapes: Harvest grapes.
Crops/Commodities: \napples, hops. \nWorkers will manually plant, cultivate and harvest apples; use hand tools, such as shovels, trowels, hoes, tampers, pruning hooks, shears and knives. Duties include tilling soil, transplanting, weeding, thinning or pruning; applying fertilizers, pesticides and herbicides. Construct trellises, repair fences and farm buildings or participate in irrigation activities. Operate tractors, tractor-drawn machinery and self-propelled machinery to plow, harrow and fertilize soil, or to plant, cultivate, spray and harvest crops. Repair and maintain farm vehicles, implements and mechanical equipment. Identify plants, pests and weeds to determine the selection and application of pesticides, herbicides and fertilizers. Inform farm managers of crop progress. Clear and maintain irrigation ditches. Record information about crops, such as pesticide use, yields or costs. \nPrune trees seasonally to promote optimum growth of tree and fruit. Gather pruned branches from area for disposal. Perform pruning and suckering by cutting terminal growth and water sprouts from inside of tree using hand pruner. Thins trees from orchard to eliminate diseased or nonproductive trees using chain saw. Workers will hand-pick apples for fresh market and/or processing. Productivity must be at least 4 bins (80 bushels) per day of fresh market apples and 5 bins (100 bushels) per day of processing fruit. Workers will make sure bins are clean and free of debris before placing harvested apples into the bins. Workers will load the bins onto the rail using a tractor. Worker places ladder firmly against or within tree in a secure position so as not to break limbs or knock off fruit and to prevent slipping or falling. All fruit is to be handled with care to avoid bruising. Fruit injured by bruising during picking shall not exceed 1% (WNY) for fresh and 1% (WNY) for processing. Each worker's picked fruit will be inspected according to instructions given each day by the orchard foreman. Workers will be directed to strip all fruit from tree at one picking or to spot pick (selective picking) according to size and color depending on crop conditions and state of maturity. Fruit picked as drops is never mixed with tree fruit.\nMachine Operation: Drive/operate utility vehicles and row crop tractors. Mow/rake hop bines. Operate pickers and/or dryers. Dig and prepare ground. Plant roots or pots. Pick up pots after planting. Cut roots off hill with hop knife. Wash and separate roots. Cut roots to length and bundle roots. Load roots/plants onto trailers or trucks. Stack, stage, and haul roots/pots. \nRemove broken or damaged poles and install a new pole. Ensure all hop poles are vertically straight and tamped into place. Manually remove weeds by hand or with digging tools. Weeding baby hop yards requires special care to detour damaging bines. Manually remove drip tubing from hop plants and place at center of the hill to avoid damage. Roll, tie, and install tube with utility vehicle and tubing roller. Re-tie broken tubes to nearest string. Excess or repeated damage to drip tubes may result in suspension or discharge. Load string bundles onto string cart. Top tie string to trellis. "Pogo" hop strings into hop hills with hop clips. Fix loose/missing strings. Fix non-compliant acreage immediately. Hills found without clips may result in suspension or discharge. No unused string may be discarded in the field. Manually train (wrap) hop bines on string. Training hops will require special care not to damage bine. Pick up bines and hop clusters from ground behind combine and put into truck. Cut bale cloth with hot knife. Bale and sew hop bales. Stencil hop bales. Clean and sweep baler floor. Mix hops with pitchfork and push hops to pit. Track harvest information on sheet. Sort plants and separate hop plants by untangling vine. Take care not to damage hop vine. Till soil and prepare field for planting. Plant pots in field.
Manually plant, cultivate, and harvest apples. Use hand tools, such as shovels, trowels, hoes, tampers, pruning hooks, shears, and knives. Duties include tilling soil and applying fertilizers; transplanting, weeding, thinning, or pruning crops; applying pesticides; cleaning, packing, and loading harvested products. Repair fences and farm buildings, or participate in irrigation activities. Set up and operate irrigation equipment. Operate tractors, tractor-drawn machinery, and self-propelled machinery to plow, harrow and fertilize soil, or to plant, cultivate, spray and harvest crops. Repair and maintain farm vehicles, implements, and mechanical equipment. Harvest apples by hand. Apply pesticides, herbicides or fertilizers to crops. Inform farmers or farm managers of crop progress. Identify plants, pests, and weeds to determine the selection and application of pesticides and fertilizers. Record information about crops, such as pesticide use, yields, or costs. Apples injured by bruising during picking shall not exceed 1% (WNY) for fresh and 1% (WNY) for processing as defined in the U.S. standard for grades. Productivity must be at least 4-20 bushel bins fresh market and/or 6- 20 bushel bins processing fruit per day. Workers must have experience working at piece rate production and must have experience in working with farm sanitary and safety practices as required in Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) plans. Workers must be physically able to lift up to 80 pounds. Employer will furnish to workers, without cost, all tools and equipment required in the performance of the duties assigned. Workers should report for work with their own suitable work clothing. Field temperatures may range from 0 to 90+ degrees (F) with possible wet morning conditions. Due to health and safety concerns relating to pesticide application and the operation of equipment on our farm, workers are required to have the ability to comprehend simple instructions in English. After hiring, employer may conduct random drug tests at employers expense. *Workers referred against this order must have a minimum of 3 months verifiable experience in performing tasks described in this order.
Manually plant, cultivate, & harvest fruits and vegetables such as apples, pumpkins & grapes. Use hand tools, such as shovels, trowels, hoes, tampers, pruning hooks, shears, & knives. Duties include tilling soil & applying fertilizers and pesticides to crops; transplanting, weeding, thinning, & pruning crops. Construct trellises, repair fences & farm buildings. Set up & operate irrigation equipment. Operate tractors, tractor-drawn machinery, and self-propelled machinery to plow, harrow & fertilize soil, or to plant, cultivate, spray, harvest & haul crops. Repair & maintain farm vehicles, implements & mechanical equipment. Harvest fruits & vegetables by hand. Pick apples for fresh marketing & or processing. Employer will provide 4 days of training. A minimum productivity standard applies; 90 bu boxes of fresh market apples per day. All fruit to be handled with care to avoid bruising. Fruit injured by bruising, not to exceed 4%. Worker must be physically able to pick tree fruit, most of which is done from ladders with lower branches being picked from the ground. Picked fruit is placed in a metal framed picking bucket with canvas straps that slip over the head and rest on the shoulders. Filled bucket weighing up to 40 lbs is emptied into bulk bins with a capacity equal to 20 bushels boxes. Workers required to handle ladders up to 24' long and weighing about 2 lbs per foot. Inform farmers or farm manager of crop progress. Clear and maintain irrigation ditches. Record information about crops, such as pesticides use, yields or costs. While working in the fields cell phones are limited to emergency use only. Employer may conduct/require random drug or alcohol tests at employer’s expense after hiring, for the safety of themselves and others as they will be operating machinery. Failure to comply with request or testing positive will result in termination. Must be physically able to lift up to 75 lbs on on a consistent basis throughout the day. Due to safety concerns on a farm, workers must understand basic instructions in English. Workers referred as a result of this order must have a minimum of three months of verifiable experience in performing the tasks described in his order.
Worker must possess the physical strength and endurance (ability to continue or last) to repeat the harvest process though out the workday, working quickly and skillfully to perform activities assigned during that activity. Workers may not leave trash, or other discarded items in work areas or vehicles but must dispose of such items in provided receptacles. Workers must wash hands with soap and water after all bathroom and meal breaks. Allergies to varieties of ragweed, goldenrod, insecticides, related agricultural chemicals, etc., may affect worker’s ability to perform the work described herein. Must display the ability to move, place, climb and work from orchard ladders up to 16 feet in height, making the necessary adjustments for various procedures while carrying up to 30 pounds.\n\nHarvest Productivity Standards: Workers must maintain a 5% or better bruising rate. \n\nSanitation Requirements: For food and general personal safety purposes, all workers will be required and expected to follow common sanitary practices at all times. This is particularly critical when hand harvesting crops for human consumption. Employees are required to cleanse their hands by washing them thoroughly with soap and water after using the bathroom and before entering the fields for harvest activities or the packing facility for packing operations.\n\nApples: Workers will perform various tasks involved in planting, cultivation (including pruning and thinning) and harvesting fruit according to supervisor’s instructions. Workers will till soil, plant stock, and do pruning activities using a variety of tools. Workers will aid in irrigation duties. Will aid in minor repair of wooden fruit containers. Workers will harvest fruit according to color, size, and degree of maturity as specified by supervisor and place into ¾ bushel baskets taking the extra time, care, and effort not to bruise or scar the fruit. \n\nThe following description of job activities applies to apples. Instead of ladders workers may work from mobile platforms. The unit has a motor, and the workers work on a platform where they are harnessed. \n\nHarvest: Workers will be assigned a row usually with a partner and is responsible for picking all the proper fruit from that row, or half row. Fruit is selected from the tree according to size and/or color standard set by the picking supervisor. In some instances, fruit harvest will be done from an 8-foot ladder weighing up to 30 lbs. All workers must be able to lift and carry ladder, as well as work from the top of the ladder. The entire tree must be checked to ensure removal of all fruit meeting-picking requirements. Fruit is placed gently in the picking container until container is full. The full picking container weighing up to 50 lbs. is then gently emptied into a field bin, taking care not to spill or bruise the fruit in the container or in the field bin. Field bin volume may be checked and determined by weight on state certified scales. Workers are required to stay on their assigned row unless directed by a supervisor to change, or to help someone sporadically. Picking units will be kept free of limbs, leaves or mushy fruit. Workers will be required to pick up and return picking ladders to the ladder wagon provided by the grower at the end of each workday or as directed by the grower or designated supervisor.\n\n
Workers will perform tasks involving but not limited to planting, trimming, thinning, weeding, hoeing, succoring, spraying and harvesting apples and pears according to supervisors instructions. Apples and pears will be picked for both fresh market and processing according to color, size, and maturity as specified by the supervisor. Productivity must be at least 5 (20 1 1/8 bu) bins per day for fresh market apples, 6 (20 1 1/8 bu) bins per day for processing apples, and 5 (20 1 1/8 bu) bins per day for processing pears. A minimum production standard applies: 8 bushels per hour with no more than 1% bruising. Workers must be physically able to pick tree fruit, most of which is done from ladders, with lower branches being picked from the ground. Picked fruit is placed in a metal-framed canvas covered picking bucket which is equivalent to bushel. The bucket will have canvas straps that slip over the head and rest on the shoulders. The filled bucket, weighing up to 40 lbs. is emptied into bulk bins with capacity equal to 20 1 1/8 bu. Workers are required to handle ladders up to 24 long and weighing about 2 lbs. per foot. Workers will be instructed to selectively pick mature fruit according to size, color, defects & other USDA grade standards. Must be able to lift 75 lbs. on a consistent basis throughout the day. Workers will also repair boxes when instructed. Workers will till soil, plant stock, perform pruning activities, and aid in irrigation duties using a variety of tools. The tools must be returned to the employer at the end of the day. When performing thinning and pruning, workers will be instructed as to the desirable result. The supervisor will set a standard or pattern and clearly communicate it to the workers. Workers will operate trucks, tractors, forklifts, or other self-propelled machinery for loading, land preparation, cultivation, fertilizing, harvesting, or spraying. Workers will perform maintenance or repairs on machinery. Workers may not leave trash in work areas or vehicles. Workers must wash hands with soap and water after all bathroom and meal breaks. Will also repair boxes. While working on the field, all cell phone usage is limited to emergency use only. Due to safety concerns on our farm, workers must be able to communicate in English and understand basic instructions in English. All workers referred as a result of this order must have a minimum of three months verifiable experience in performing the tasks described in this order.
Workers will plant, cultivate, and harvest Fruit: Apples, Peaches, Strawberries, Raspberries, Cherries, Plums, Nectarines, Apricots\nWorker must possess the physical strength and endurance (ability to continue or last) to repeat the harvest process though out the workday, working quickly and skillfully to perform activities assigned during that activity. Workers must work at a sustained (continuing for an extended period of time without interruption), vigorous pace (quick and steady) and make bona fide efforts (made in earnest intent) to work efficiently (performing or functions in the best possible manner with the least waste of time and effort) and consistently (same way for a long time) that are reasonable under the climatic and other working conditions, Workers may not leave trash, or other discarded items in work areas or vehicles but must dispose of such items in provided receptacles. Workers must wash hands with soap and water after all bathroom and meal breaks. Allergies to varieties of ragweed, goldenrod, insecticides, related agricultural chemicals, etc., may affect worker’s ability to perform the work described herein. \n\nProductions Standard: Workers must strive for 5% or less bruising rate.\n\nSanitation Requirements: For food and general personal safety purposes, all workers will be required and expected to follow common sanitary practices at all times. This is particularly critical when hand harvesting crops for human consumption. Employees are required to cleanse their hands by washing them thoroughly with soap and water after using the bathroom and before entering the fields for harvest activities or the packing facility for packing operations.\n\nApples: Workers will perform various tasks involved in planting, cultivation (including pruning and thinning) and harvesting fruit according to supervisor’s instructions. Workers may till soil, plant stock, and do pruning activities using a variety of tools. May aid in irrigation duties. May aid in minor repair of wooden fruit containers. Workers will harvest fruit according to color, size, and degree of maturity as specified by supervisor and place into ¾ bushel baskets taking the extra time, care and effort not to bruise or scar the fruit. \n\nThe following description of job activities applies to apples and peaches. \n\nHarvest: Workers will be assigned a row usually with a partner and is responsible for picking all the proper fruit from that row, or half row. Fruit is selected from the tree according to size and/or color standard set by the picking supervisor. In some instances, fruit harvest will be done from an 8 or 16-foot ladder weighing up to 30 lbs. All workers must be able to lift and carry ladder, as well as work from the top of the ladder. The entire tree must be checked to ensure removal of all fruit meeting-picking requirements. Fruit is placed gently in the picking container until container is full. The full picking container weighing up to 50 lbs. is then gently emptied into a field bin, taking care not to spill or bruise the fruit in the container or in the field bin. Field bin volume may be checked and determined by weight on state certified scales. Workers are required to stay on their assigned row unless directed by a supervisor to change, or to help someone sporadically. Picking units will be kept free of limbs, leaves or mushy fruit. Workers will be required to pick up and return picking ladders to the ladder wagon provided by the grower at the end of each workday or as directed by the grower or designated supervisor.\n\n
Crops: Corn, Snap Beans, Soybeans, Rye, Wheat, and Apples.\n\nSanitation Requirements: For food and general personal safety purposes, all workers will be required and expected to follow common sanitary practices at all times. This is particularly critical when hand harvesting crops for human consumption. Employees are required to cleanse their hands by washing them thoroughly with soap and water after using the bathroom and before entering the fields for harvest activities or the packing facility for packing operations.\n\nWorkers will harvest Apples. Workers will perform field maintenance such as picking stones, pulling weeds and cleaning fence lines, splitting, and stacking wood. Workers will not operate equipment.\n\nThe following description of job activities applies to apples. \n\nHarvest: Workers will be assigned a row usually with a partner and is responsible for picking all the proper fruit from that row, or half row. Fruit is selected from the tree according to size and/or color standard set by the picking supervisor. In some instances, fruit harvest will be done from an 8 or 16-foot ladder weighing up to 30 lbs. All workers must be able to lift and carry ladder, as well as work from the top of the ladder. The entire tree must be checked to ensure removal of all fruit meeting-picking requirements. Fruit is placed gently in the picking container until container is full. The full picking container weighing up to 50 lbs. is then gently emptied into a field bin, taking care not to spill or bruise the fruit in the container or in the field bin. Field bin volume may be checked and determined by weight on state certified scales. Workers are required to stay on their assigned row unless directed by a supervisor to change, or to help someone sporadically. Picking units will be kept free of limbs, leaves or mushy fruit. Workers will be required to pick up and return picking ladders to the ladder wagon provided by the grower at the end of each workday or as directed by the grower or designated supervisor.\n\nSummer Pruning: While pruning trees, workers will receive the proper tools for the particular job, i.e., saw, pruners and hand snips. The tools will be returned to the employer at the end of the task. The supervisor will set a standard or pattern for each orchard and will demonstrate and communicate this to workers. Workers will be assigned a row of trees and must prune each tree according to the predetermined standard. In some instances, pruning will be done from an 8 or 16-foot ladder weighing up to 30 lbs. All workers must be able to lift and carry ladder, as well as work from the top of the ladder. Workers must remove all resulting materials from the trees rendered from performing pruning tasks. When pruning is complete on each tree, each worker is required to rake and scatter the resulting brush in the center of the tractor/equipment middles. Workers will be required to pick up and return pruning ladders to the ladder wagon provided by the grower at the end of each day or as directed by the grower or designated supervisor. \n\nOrchard Maintenance: Workers involved in orchard maintenance may be required to hoe trees, girdle, spread fertilizer, pick up rocks, roots and limbs, strip suckers or unwanted growth trees, dig root suckers, remove vines, and strap and tie fruit trees. Employer will provide all equipment. Instructions will be given for each task and standards of performance communicated to workers. The specific standards for a job will be disclosed and demonstrated by the supervisor before the worker begins. Install poles, trellis and fencing in the orchard. \n\nPacking operation: Workers will perform various activities associated with packing produce harvested in the orchards. Workers may be required to grade, fill, level, make boxes, and stack produce. Workers may perform support jobs that include bin and pallet repair and after hours clean up. \n
Perform duties like: Drive and operate farm machinery to plant and cultivate plants. Transport product/plants to storage area inside and outside of employer owned greenhouse facilities as well as different farms belonging to the nursery. Load and unload carts of product/plants on trucks and transport to stores and market facilities. Harvesting, cleaning, watering, preparing and lifting potted plants in greenhouse setting. Equipment: Tractor \nCrops: Annuals, Bulbs, Perennials
Manually plant, cultivate and harvest apples. Use hand tools such as shovels, trowels, hoes, tampers, pruning tools, shears, and knives. Duties include tiling soil and applying fertilizers, transplanting, weeding, thinning or pruning crops, applying chemicals, cleaning, packing and loading harvested products. Construct trellises, repair fence, general equipment maintenance, and or farm buildings or participate in irrigation activities. Operate tractors, tractor drawn machinery, and self- propelled machinery to plow, harrow and fertilize soil, or to plant, cultivate, spray, prune, train and harvest crops. Inform farmer or farm manager or crop progress. Identify plants, pests and weeds to determine the selection and application of pesticides and fertilizers. Record information about crops, such as pesticide use, yields, or costs. Pick apples apples injured by bruising during picking shall not exceed 0 percent (WNY) for fresh and 0 percent (WNY) for processing. Productivity must be at least 6 bins (120 bushels) fresh market and or 8 bins(160 bushels) processing fruit per day. Workers will be working in groups of up to 8 workers per self- propelled machine. Workers are expected to work at least the number of days and hours specified. Depending on weather, crop or other conditions, workers may be requested, not required, to work up to seven days per week and or on the Sabbath and up to 12 hours per day. Lunch is taken at the job site for when requested by employer. Employer will furnish to workers, without cost, all tools and equipment required in the performance of the duties assigned. Workers should report for work with their own clothing, which includes rain coat, boots, gloves, eye protection. Field temperatures may range from 0 to 90+ degrees (with possible wet morning conditions and possible snow and or rain). Workers referred against this order must have a minimum of 1 month experience in performing tasks described in the order.
Duties include summer pruning, hand thinning, weeding, apple trees. Tilling soil and applying fertilizers, transplanting, applying pesticides, cleaning and loading harvested fruit. Constructing trellises, repairing fences and farm buildings, operate tractors to plow, harrow, fertilize, plant and cultivate, spray and harvest crops. Repair and maintain bins, farm vehicles, clean and maintain irrigation ditches, harvest fruit by hand.
Summer prune trees, Harvest Apples, orchard maintenance, apple harvest trimming trees, bin repair, planting trees, picking up roots & rocks, tractor driving, hand thinning, deer fence, wire, posts, bin repair
Due to food safety regulations, workers must understand basic instructions in English.\nDuring the anticipated period of employment, the primary activity on this farm will be the hand harvest of apples. Also may thin immature fruit to obtain better quality fruit. Other harvesting fruit or other job duties, if required.\nWorkers must be physically able to pick fruit, most of which is done from ladders with lower branches being picked from the ground. Workers place ladder firmly against or within tree in a secure position so as not to break limbs or knock off fruit and to prevent slipping or falling. All fruit to be handled with care to avoid causing bruising. Picked fruit is placed in a metal-framed, canvas-covered picking bucket with canvas straps that slip over the head and rest on the shoulders. The bucket when filled weighs up to 45-lbs. and is emptied into bulk boxes known as tote boxes. Each tote box has a capacity of twenty (20) bushels. Workers are required to handle ladders up to 24-feet long and weighing about 2-lbs. per foot. In apple harvest work, workers may be instructed to selectively pick mature fruit according to size, color, and grade standards factors. Workers will be directed to strip all fruit from tree at one picking or to spot pick (selective picking) according to size and color depending on crop conditions and state of maturity. Fruit picked as drops is never mixed with tree fruit. Productivity must be at least 4.8 bins per day for fresh market apples and 6.75 bins per day for processing apples. Each workers picked fruit will be inspected according to instructions given each day by the orchard foreman.\nEmployer will furnish to workers, without cost, all tools and equipment required in the performance of the duties assigned. Workers should report for work with their own suitable work clothing. Field temperatures may range from 30 degrees to 85 degrees with possible wet morning conditions. Extensive walking and frequent stooping is expected. All applicants will be required to have three months experience in all duties outlined in this job order.
Harvest Productivity Standards: Fresh Market: 3 bins per day: Processing: 4 bins per day. \n\nSanitation Requirements: For food and general personal safety purposes, all workers will be required and expected to follow common sanitary practices at all times. This is particularly critical when hand harvesting crops for human consumption. Employees are required to cleanse their hands by washing them thoroughly with soap and water after using the bathroom and before entering the fields for harvest activities or the packing facility for packing operations.\n\nThe following description of job activities applies to apples. \n\nWorkers will plant cultivate and harvest apples. \n\nHarvest: Workers will be assigned a row usually with a partner and is responsible for picking all the proper fruit from that row, or half row. Fruit is selected from the tree according to size and/or color standard set by the picking supervisor. In some instances, fruit harvest will be done from an 8 or 16-foot ladder weighing up to 30 lbs. All workers must be able to lift and carry ladder, as well as work from the top of the ladder. The entire tree must be checked to ensure removal of all fruit meeting-picking requirements. Fruit is placed gently in the picking container until container is full. The full picking container weighing up to 50 lbs. is then gently emptied into a field bin, taking care not to spill or bruise the fruit in the container or in the field bin. Field bin volume may be checked and determined by weight on state certified scales. Workers are required to stay on their assigned row unless directed by a supervisor to change, or to help someone sporadically. Picking units will be kept free of limbs, leaves or mushy fruit. Workers will be required to pick up and return picking ladders to the ladder wagon provided by the grower at the end of each workday or as directed by the grower or designated supervisor.\n\nPruning: While pruning trees, workers will receive the proper tools for the particular job, i.e., saw, pruners and hand snips. The tools will be returned to the employer at the end of the task. The supervisor will set a standard or pattern for each orchard and will demonstrate and communicate this to workers. Workers will be assigned a row of trees and must prune each tree according to the predetermined standard. In some instances, pruning will be done from an 8- or 16-foot ladder weighing up to 30 lbs. All workers must be able to lift and carry ladder, as well as work from the top of the ladder. Workers must remove all resulting materials from the trees rendered from performing pruning tasks. When pruning is complete on each tree, each worker is required to rake and scatter the resulting brush in the center of the tractor/equipment middles. Workers will be required to pick up and return pruning ladders to the ladder wagon provided by the grower at the end of each day or as directed by the grower or designated supervisor. \n\nOrchard Maintenance: Workers involved in orchard maintenance will be required to hoe trees, girdle, spread fertilizer, pick up roots and limbs, strip suckers or unwanted growth trees, dig root suckers, remove vines lay irrigation pipe, repair and maintain irrigation system, and strap and tie fruit trees. Employer will provide all equipment. Instructions will be given for each task and standards of performance communicated to workers. The specific standards for a job will be disclosed and demonstrated by the supervisor before the worker begins. \n\nPacking operation: Workers will perform various activities associated with packing produce harvested in the orchards. Workers may be required to grade, fill, level, make boxes, and stack produce. Workers may perform support jobs that include bin and pallet repair and after hours clean up. \n\n\n
Crops: Apple, Winter Squash.\nSanitation Requirements: For food and general personal safety purposes, all workers will be required and expected to follow common sanitary practices at all times. This is particularly critical when hand harvesting crops for human consumption. Employees are required to cleanse their hands by washing them thoroughly with soap and water after using the bathroom and before entering the fields for harvest activities or the packing facility for packing operations.\n\nSquash: Workers will harvest winter squash. Workers will bend and stoop to pick vegetables according to size, color, shape, and degree of maturity. Removing squash from the vine will be done by hand so the vegetable is not bruised or scarred. Squash must be gently placed in field container. Worker must be careful that vines, trash, and field debris are not put in field containers. Workers will carry full container weighing approximately sixty (60) lbs. and gently place contents into large produce bins. Produce bins should be filled level full unless directed otherwise by the driver or supervisor. Workers are required to work in fields when plants are wet with dew or rain. Temperatures in fields during work hours can range from 32 to over 100 degrees. \n\nApple Harvest: Workers will be assigned a row usually with a partner and is responsible for picking all the proper fruit from that row, or half row. Fruit is selected from the tree according to size and/or color standard set by the picking supervisor. In some instances, fruit harvest will be done from an 8 or 16-foot ladder weighing up to 30 lbs. All workers must be able to lift and carry ladder, as well as work from the top of the ladder. The entire tree must be checked to ensure removal of all fruit meeting-picking requirements. Fruit is placed gently in the picking container until container is full. The full picking container weighing up to 50 lbs. is then gently emptied into a field bin, taking care not to spill or bruise the fruit in the container or in the field bin. Field bin volume may be checked and determined by weight on state certified scales. Workers are required to stay on their assigned row unless directed by a supervisor to change, or to help someone sporadically. Picking units will be kept free of limbs, leaves or mushy fruit. Workers will be required to pick up and return picking ladders to the ladder wagon provided by the grower at the end of each workday or as directed by the grower or designated supervisor. (Harvest duties are complete when all trees have been picked by the above standards, all drops (juice) apples have been picked up sorting out any decay and gently placed in a juice field container and all equipment (picking bags, ladders, clippers, files) have been turned in to the field supervisor.)\n \nApple Pruning: While pruning trees, workers will receive the proper tools for the particular job, i.e., saw, pruners and hand snips. The tools will be returned to the employer at the end of the task. The supervisor will set a standard or pattern for each orchard and will demonstrate and communicate this to workers. Workers will be assigned a row of trees and must prune each tree according to the predetermined standard. In some instances, pruning will be done from an 8 or 16-foot ladder weighing up to 30 lbs. All workers must be able to lift and carry ladder, as well as work from the top of the ladder. Workers must remove all resulting materials from the trees rendered from performing pruning tasks. When pruning is complete on each tree, each worker is required to rake and scatter the resulting brush in the center of the tractor/equipment middles. Workers will be required to pick up and return pruning ladders to the ladder wagon provided by the grower at the end of each day or as directed by the grower or designated supervisor. \n
Farm equipment operator to run 100 HP tractors, tractor-drawn machinery, and self-propelled machinery to fertilize soil, or to plant, cultivate and spray apple trees. Use hand tools, such as shovels, trowels, hoes, tampers, pruning hooks, shears, and knives. Duties include tilling soil and applying fertilizers; transplanting, weeding, thinning, or pruning crops. Will mow lanes between tree rows using tractor mowers. Will operate chain saws to prune trees and remove dead and/or diseased trees. Set up, operate, monitor & maintain irrigation system. Repair and maintain farm vehicles, implements, and mechanical equipment. Apply fertilizers to crops. Inform farmers or farm managers of crop progress. Will monitor fields for plant infestations and use treatments appropriate for use in both a preventative or infestation situations. Clear and maintain irrigation ditches. Harvest apples. Apples injured by bruising during picking shall not exceed 1% (WNY) for fresh and 1% (WNY) for processing as defined in the U.S. standard for grades. Productivity must be at least 4- 20 bushel bins fresh market and/or 6- 20 bushel bins processing fruit per day. Workers must have experience working at piece rate production and must have experience in working with farm sanitary and safety practices as required in Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) plans. Workers should report for work with their own suitable work clothing. Field temperatures may range from 0 to 90+ degrees (F) with possible wet morning conditions Due to health and safety concerns relating to pesticide application and the operation of equipment on our farm, workers are required to have the ability to comprehend simple oral and written instructions in English. After hiring, employer may conduct random drug tests at employer?s expense.. Must be physically able to lift up to 80 pounds *Workers referred against this order must have a minimum of 3 months experience in performing tasks described in this order.
Manually cultivate and harvest apples. Use hand tools, such as shovels, trowels, hoes, tampers, pruning hooks, shears, and knives. Duties may include tilling soil and applying fertilizers; transplanting, weeding, thinning, or pruning crops; applying pesticides; cleaning, packing, and loading harvested products. May construct trellises, repair fences and farm buildings, or participate in irrigation activities. Workers will plant new trees as directed by supervisor. Will engage in summer pruning to encourage and foster fruit growth. Will mow lanes between tree rows using tractor mowers. Will operate chain saws to prune trees and remove dead and/or diseased trees and also hand thinning of apples. Set up and operate irrigation equipment. Operate tractors, tractor-drawn machinery, and self-propelled machinery to plow, harrow and fertilize soil, or to cultivate, spray and harvest crops. Repair and maintain farm vehicles, implements, and mechanical equipment. Harvest apples by hand. Apply pesticides, herbicides or fertilizers to crops. Inform farmers or farm managers of crop progress. Identify plants, pests, and weeds to determine the selection and application of pesticides and fertilizers. Clear and maintain irrigation ditches. Record information about crops, such as pesticide use, yields, or costs. Apples injured by bruising during picking shall not exceed 0% (WNY) for fresh and 0% (WNY) for processing. Productivity must be at least 6 Bins (120 Bushels) fresh market and/or 7 Bins (140 bushels) processing fruit per day. Workers are expected to work at least the number of days and hours specified. Workers must have experience working at piece rate production and must have experience in working with farm sanitary and safety practices as required in Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) plans. Workers must be physically able to lift up to 80 pounds. Employer will furnish to workers, without cost, all tools and equipment required in the performance of the duties assigned. Workers should report for work with their own suitable work clothing. Field temperatures may range from below 0 to 90+ degrees (F) with possible wet morning conditions. *Workers referred against this order must have a minimum of 3 months experience in performing tasks described in this order.\n
Farm equipment operator to run 100 HP tractors, tractor-drawn machinery, and self-propelled machinery to fertilize soil, or to plant, cultivate and spray apple trees. Use hand tools, such as shovels, trowels, hoes, tampers, pruning hooks, shears, and knives. Duties include tilling soil and applying fertilizers; transplanting, weeding, thinning, or pruning crops. Will mow lanes between tree rows using tractor mowers. Will operate chain saws to prune trees and remove dead and/or diseased trees. Set up, operate, monitor & maintain irrigation system. Repair and maintain farm vehicles, implements, and mechanical equipment. Apply fertilizers to crops. Inform farmers or farm managers of crop progress. Will monitor fields for plant infestations and use treatments appropriate for use in both a preventative or infestation situations. Clear and maintain irrigation ditches. Harvest apples. Apples injured by bruising during picking shall not exceed 1% (WNY) for fresh and 1% (WNY) for processing as defined in the U.S. standard for grades. Productivity must be at least 4-20 bushel bins fresh market and/or 6-20 bushel bins processing fruit per day. Workers must have experience working at piece rate production and must have experience in working with farm sanitary and safety practices as required in Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) plans. Workers should report for work with their own suitable work clothing. Field temperatures may range from 0 to 90+ degrees (F) with possible wet morning conditions Due to health and safety concerns relating to pesticide application and the operation of equipment on our farm, workers are required to have the ability to comprehend simple oral and written instructions in English. After hiring, employer may conduct random drug tests at employers expense.. Must be physically able to lift up to 80 pounds *Workers referred against this order must have a minimum of 3 months experience in performing tasks described in this order.
Crops/Commodities: \napples, blueberries, strawberries. \nThis job requires a minimum of 3 months of verifiable agricultural experience working in a fruit farm handling both manual and mechanized tasks including agricultural field work associated with production of apples, blueberries and strawberries. Applicants must be able to furnish verifiable job reference(s) or comparable third party documentation from recent employer(s) establishing acceptable prior experience. Workers must be able to perform manual and mechanized tasks with accuracy and efficiency. \n\nPlant, cultivate and harvest fruits. Use hand tools including, but not limited to: shovels, hoes and knives. Plant roots, seeds and bulbs. Spread plastic or other groundcovering. Clean plastic by hand from ground upon removal. Till soil. Weed and thin plants. Transplant plants by hand. Stake/tie plants, trellis/prune plants, and set poles and wires for vine plants. Pick, cut, lift, or pull crops. Grade, size and field pack product. Take care to prevent damaging produce and plants. Work in fields. Prune, plant, cultivate and hand-harvest berries. Spread and remove ground covers. Place and monitor bug traps. Trellis berry plants. Train berry canes. Monitor growth for tipping/pruning. Pick/harvest berries according to quality standards. Load/transport harvested berries. Mow, cut, and weed fields. Perform ditching, shoveling, hoeing, hauling, ground preparation, and other manual tasks. Bending, stooping and kneeling required. Use hand tools including but not limited to hoes, shovels, shears, clippers, loppers, and saws. Lift, carry, and load/unload products or supplies. Use power equipment including but not limited to: tractors, planters, mowers, plows, sprayers, cultivators, power shears, chain saws, high lifts, fork lifts, skid loaders. Must operate agricultural equipment safely, with or without direction. Install/maintain irrigation systems and water lines. Move and install irrigation pipes and equipment. Dig and maintain ditches. Install and remove levee gates. Assist with farm building/field maintenance and repairs. Build/repair fences. \n\nPlanting: Propagate plants by placing buds/scions. Plant seedlings or 'liners' by hand or with mechanical planter. Clear cull stock, brush and debris. Dig holes and shovel dirt. \n\nPruning: Hand pruning based on fruit variety. Use manual and mechanized pruning tools and equipment. Identify and remove stubs or broken branches, downward-growing branches, branches rubbing against each other, shaded interior branches, dead wood and shoots-suckers.\n\nUse/handle ladders up to 24 ft. in length and weighing up to 50 lbs. or perform work on motorized platform. \n\nHarvest: Spot and/or strip pick fruit based on seasonal need. Snap fruit off tree with thumb and palm of hand to avoid stem pulls, punctures, bruising, or other damage. Pick culls and peelers. Fill fruit buckets and place fruit in bins. Follow supervisor/foreman's instructions on color/size requirements. Must be able to differentiate between colors and fruit varieties accurately. \n\nWork is done in the field for long periods of time. Workers may assist in handling product weighing up to 65 pounds and lifting to a height of 5 feet. Workers must work on their feet in bent positions for long periods of time. Work requires repetitive movements and extensive walking. Work required in fields when plants are wet with dew and rain, and may be required during light rain, snow, moderate winds, direct sun, high humidity and extreme temperatures. Temperatures in fields during working hours can range from 10 to over 100 degrees F. Workers may be required to work during occasional showers not severe enough to stop field operations. Allergies to ragweed, goldenrod, honey bees, insecticides, herbicides, fungicides, or related chemicals may affect a worker's ability to perform the job. Workers should be able to do the work required with or without reasonable accommodations.
Weeding and harvesting onions, general field work and maintenance, driving, hauling onions off the fields to storage, sorting picking blueberries, trimming
Manually plant, cultivate, and harvest apples and peaches. Use hand tools, such as shovels, trowels, hoes, tampers, pruning hooks, shears, and knives. Duties include tilling soil and applying fertilizers; transplanting, weeding, thinning, or pruning crops; applying pesticides; cleaning, packing, and loading harvested products. Repair fences and farm buildings, or participate in irrigation activities. Set up and operate irrigation equipment. Operate tractors, tractor-drawn machinery, and self-propelled machinery to plow, harrow and fertilize soil, or to plant, cultivate, spray and harvest crops. Repair and maintain farm vehicles, implements, and mechanical equipment. Harvest fruits by hand. Apply pesticides, herbicides or fertilizers to crops. Inform farmers or farm managers of crop progress. Identify plants, pests, and weeds to determine the selection and application of pesticides and fertilizers. Record information about crops, such as pesticide use, yields, or costs. Apples injured by bruising during picking shall not exceed 1% (WNY) for fresh and 1% (WNY) for processing as defined in the U.S. standard for grades. Productivity must be at least 4- 20 bushel bins fresh market and/or 6- 20 bushel bins processing fruit per day. Workers must have experience working with production standards and must have experience in working with farm sanitary and safety practices as required in Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) plans. Workers must be physically able to lift up to 80 pounds. Employer will furnish to workers, without cost, all tools and equipment required in the performance of the duties assigned. Workers should report for work with their own suitable work clothing. Field temperatures may range from 0 to 90+ degrees (F) with possible wet morning conditions. Due to health and safety concerns relating to pesticide application and the operation of equipment on our farm, workers are required to have the ability to comprehend simple instructions in English. After hiring, employer may conduct random drug tests at employer?s expense. *Workers referred against this order must have a minimum of 3 month?s verifiable experience in performing tasks described in this order.
Manually plant, cultivate and harvest apples. Use hand tools such as shovels, trowels, hoes, tampers, pruning hooks, shears, knives and saws. Till soil and apply fertilizers; transplant, weed, thin or prune crops (may require the use of chainsaws); apply pesticides; clean, pack and load harvested products. Construct trellis, assemble bins, repair bins, fences and farm buildings, participate in irrigation or drainage activities. Set up and operate irrigation equipment. Operate tractors, tractor-drawn machinery, and self-propelled machinery to plow, harrow and fertilize soil, or to plant, cultivate, prune, thin, train trees, spray, protect with hail netting, enhance crop light exposure and harvest crops. Use equipment, sanitizers and hand tools to sanitize bins, machinery and equipment to meet food safety regulations. Repair and maintain farm vehicles, implements, and mechanical equipment. Harvest apples by hand. Apply hail netting, reflective orchard floor covering, pesticides, herbicides or fertilizers to crops. Remove or move hail netting or reflective orchard floor covering from block to block or to storage building. Inform supervisor of crop progress. Identify plants, pests, and weeds to determine the selection and application of pesticides and fertilizers. Clear and maintain drainage ditches. Participate in employer provided and other training for pesticide use & application, food safety practices, equipment operation and safety and general work safety. Follow all food and other safety procedures. Record information about crops such as pesticide use, food safety threats or practices, yields or costs. Apples injured by bruising during picking shall not exceed 0% (WNY) for fresh and 0% (WNY) for processing. Productivity must be at least 3 bins (67.5 bushels) fresh market and/or 6 bins (120 bushels) processing fruit per day. A few fresh varieties require stem clipping of each apple before placing the apple in the picking bag. Workers are expected to work at least the number of days and hours specified. Depending on weather, crop or other conditions, workers may be requested, but not required, to work up to seven days per week and/or on the Sabbath and up to 12 hours per day. Workers should report to work with their own suitable work clothing and footwear. Field temperatures may range from below O (F) to 90+ degrees (F) with possible wet morning conditions. Due to both worker safety and food safety concerns, workers must be able to speak and understand enough English to follow directions and communicate safety threats to the farmer, other workers and supervisors.\nOrchard Development and Maintenance: Workers will be required to plant, adjust planting depth by the tree graft union, stomp soil around newly planted trees, spread fertilizer, pick up roots, stones, and limbs, hoe trees, strip suckers or unwanted growth from trees, dig root suckers, rub out buds, remove vines, lay irrigation pipe or tube, repair and maintain irrigation system, strap, paint tree trunks and tie or thin out the crop load on fruit trees. Instruction will be given for each task and standards of performance communicated to workers. The specific standards for a job will be disclosed and demonstrated by the supervisor before the work begins.\nSummer Pruning: While pruning trees, workers will receive proper tools for the particular job (i.e., saw, pruners, loppers and hand snips). These tools will be returned to the employer at the end of the task. The supervisor will set a standard or pattern for each orchard and will demonstrate and communicate to his workers. Workers will be assigned rows of trees and must prune each tree according to the predetermined standard. In some instances, pruning will be done from an 8 or 18 foot ladder weighing up to 40 pounds. All workers must be able to lift and carry a ladder, as well as work from the top of a ladder. Wood cut from the tree must be removed without damaging apples.
Under direction of supervisor, worker will perform any combination of tasks involved in the operation of tractors and farm equipment. Workers must be able to drive tractor and operate sprayer to spray orchards. Under the supervision of a licensed sprayer workers must be able to mix chemicals given the proper provided PPE and instructions. Workers must be able to read directions for mixing and write proper records for each spray. Workers will perform any combination of duties consistent with harvesting quality fruit and vegetables. Manually plant, cultivate, & harvest fruit & vegetables such as: apples, strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, squash, peppers, beans, & tomatoes. Workers will have to conduct general orchard work including but not limited to field work, pruning and maintenance of fields, trees and farm equipment. Use hand tools, such as shovels, trowels, hoes, tampers, pruning hooks, shears, & knives. Duties include tilling soil & applying fertilizers; transplanting, weeding, thinning, or pruning crops. Construct trellises, repair fences & farm buildings. Set up & operate irrigation equipment. After completion of 3 days of training, the employer will expect workers to pick a minimum of 100 bu of fresh market apples per day with no more than 2% bruising. Pick apples for fresh marketing and or processing. Inform farmers or farm manager of crop progress. Workers may be instructed to selectively pick mature fruit & vegetables, according to size, color & other USDA standards. The workers will be expected to hand harvest fruit and vegetables. Workers will have to work in cold and wet conditions and must have proper clothing for such conditions. Must be physically able to lift up to 75lbs on a consistent basis throughout the day. While working in the field cell phone usage is limited to emergency use only. Due to safety concerns on a farm, workers must understand basic instructions in English. Workers referred as a result of this order must have a minimum of three months verifiable experience in performing the tasks described in this order.
Manually prune, plant, cultivate, & harvest apples. Use hand tools, such as shovels, trowels, hoes, tampers, pruning hooks, shears, & knives. Duties include tilling soil & applying fertilizers; transplanting, weeding, thinning, or pruning crops. Construct trellises, repair fences & farm buildings and participate in irrigation activities. Set up & operate irrigation equipment. Operate tractors, tractor-drawn machinery, and self-propelled machinery to plow, harrow & fertilize soil or to plant, cultivate spray & harvest crops. Work will include but is not limited to picking apples for fresh market during harvest. Harvest fruits by hand. A minimum productivity standard applies; 95 1 1/8 bu boxes of fresh market apples per day. All fruit to be handled with care to avoid bruising. Fruit injured by bruising, not to exceed 4%. Workers may be instructed to selectively pick mature fruit according to size, color & other USDA standards. Worker must be physically able to pick tree fruit, most of which is done from ladders with lower branches being picked from the ground. Picked fruit is placed in a metal-framed canvas covered picking bucket with canvas straps that slip over the head and rest on the shoulders. Filled bucket weighing up to 40 lbs. Workers required to handle ladders up to 24 long and weighing about 2 lbs per foot. Must be physically able to lift up to 75lbs on a consistent basis throughout the day. While working in the field, all cell phone usage is limited to emergency use only. Due to safety concerns on a farm, workers must understand basic instructions in English. Workers referred as a result of this order must have a minimum of three months of verifiable experience in performing the tasks described in his order
Harvest Productivity Standards: Workers must maintain a 5% or better bruising rate. \n\nWorker must possess the physical strength and endurance (ability to continue or last) to repeat the harvest process though out the workday, working quickly and skillfully to perform activities assigned during that activity. Workers must work at a sustained (continuing for an extended period of time without interruption), vigorous pace (quick and steady) and make bona fide efforts (made in earnest intent) to work efficiently (performing or functions in the best possible manner with the least waste of time and effort) and consistently (same way for a long time) that are reasonable under the climatic and other working conditions, Workers may not leave trash, or other discarded items in work areas or vehicles but must dispose of such items in provided receptacles. Workers must wash hands with soap and water after all bathroom and meal breaks. Allergies to varieties of ragweed, goldenrod, insecticides, related agricultural chemicals, etc., may affect worker’s ability to perform the work described herein. \n\nSanitation Requirements: For food and general personal safety purposes, all workers will be required and expected to follow common sanitary practices at all times. This is particularly critical when hand harvesting crops for human consumption. Employees are required to cleanse their hands by washing them thoroughly with soap and water after using the bathroom and before entering the fields for harvest activities. \n\nApples and Grapes: Workers will perform various tasks involved in planting, cultivation (including pruning and thinning) and harvesting fruit according to supervisor’s instructions. Workers will till soil, plant stock, and do pruning activities using a variety of tools. Workers will aid in irrigation duties. Will aid in minor repair of wooden fruit containers. Workers will harvest fruit according to color, size, and degree of maturity as specified by supervisor and place into ¾ bushel baskets taking the extra time, care, and effort not to bruise or scar the fruit. \n\nThe following description of job activities applies to apples and grapes. \n\nHarvest: Workers will be assigned a row usually with a partner and is responsible for picking all the proper fruit from that row, or half row. Fruit is selected from the tree according to size and/or color standard set by the picking supervisor. In some instances, fruit harvest will be done from an 8 or 16-foot ladder weighing up to 30 lbs. All workers must be able to lift and carry ladder, as well as work from the top of the ladder. The entire tree must be checked to ensure removal of all fruit meeting-picking requirements. Fruit is placed gently in the picking container until container is full. The full picking container weighing up to 40 lbs. is then gently emptied into a field bin, taking care not to spill or bruise the fruit in the container or in the field bin. Field bin volume may be checked and determined by weight on state certified scales. Workers are required to stay on their assigned row unless directed by a supervisor to change, or to help someone sporadically. Picking units will be kept free of limbs, leaves or mushy fruit. Workers will be required to pick up and return picking ladders to the ladder wagon provided by the grower at the end of each workday or as directed by the grower or designated supervisor.\n\n
Manually plant, cultivate, & harvest fruit & vegetables including; apples, pears, pumpkins, raspberries, strawberries & tomatoes. Use hand tools, such as shovels, trowels, hoes, tampers, pruning hooks, shears, & knives. Duties include tilling soil & applying fertilizers; transplanting, weeding, thinning, or pruning crops. Construct trellises, repair fences & farm buildings. Set up & operate irrigation equipment. Operate tractors, tractor-drawn machinery, and self-propelled machinery to plow, harrow & fertilize soil or to plant, cultivate spray & harvest crops. Pick, pack & sort fruit & vegetables. Pick apples for fresh marketing and/or processing. Productivity must be at least 100 bu boxes per day of fresh market fruit. All fruit to be handled with care to avoid bruising. Fruit injured by bruising shall not exceed 2% as defined in the US standard for grades. Workers must be physically able to pick tree fruit, most of which is done from ladders, with lower branches being picked from the ground. Picked fruit is placed in a metal-framed canvas covered picking bucket with canvas straps that slip over the head and rest on the shoulders. Filled bucket, weighing up to 60 lbs. is emptied into bulk bins with a capacity equal to 20 bushel boxes. Worker required to handle ladders up to 24 long and weighing about 2 lbs per foot. Inform farmers or farm manager of crop progress. Clear and maintain irrigation ditches. Must be physically able to lift up to 75lbs on a consistent basis throughout the day. While working in the field, cell phone usage is limited to emergency use only. Employer may conduct random drug tests at employers expense after hiring, for the safety of themselves and others as they will be operating machinery. Due to safety concerns on a farm, workers must understand basic instructions in English. Workers referred as a result of this order must have a minimum of three months verifiable experience in performing the tasks described in this order. \nThe activities outlined in the job description will be conducted solely on the worksite which is owned and operated by the employer.\nCOVID-19 Booster vaccine will be required either prior to coming (with proof) or after arrival.\n
Farm equipment operator to run 100 hp. tractors, tractor-drawn machinery, and self-propelled machinery to cultivate, spray, wash and harvest pumpkins and squash. Manually cultivate, and harvest produce. Use hand tools, such as shovels, trowels, hoes, tampers, pruning hooks, shears, and knives. Will operate equipment in farm fields and drive on farm roads. Much work will require extensive bending, stooping and ground work. Operate & maintain irrigation system. Repair and maintain farm vehicles, implements, and mechanical equipment. Apply fertilizers to crops. Inform farmers or farm managers of crop progress. Will monitor fields for plant infestations and use treatments appropriate for use in both a preventative or infestation situation. Clear and maintain irrigation ditches. Record information about crop, such as yields, or costs. Workers must have experience working with farm sanitary and safety practices as required in Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) plans. Due to health and safety concerns relating to pesticide application and the operation of equipment on our farm, workers are required to have the ability to comprehend simple oral and written instructions in English. After hiring, employer may conduct random drug tests at employer’s expense. Must be physically able to lift up to 80 pounds *Workers referred against this order must have a minimum of 3 months experience in performing tasks described in this order in an agricultural setting.
Summer prune trees, planting tree, orchard maintenance, apple harvest, trimming trees, hand thinning, picking apples, climbing ladders, driving
Trimming trees, summer prune, field work, orchard maintenance, driving, harvest apples, fix bins, climb ladders
summer pruning trees, planting trees, orchard maintenance, climb ladders, pick apples from trees, move from site to site, bin repair, hand thinning, driving tractors
orchard maintenance, apple harvest, climb ladders, pick apples from trees, move from site to site, repair bins
Sorting , grading Potatoes and preparing them for shipment to the Chip Plants, driving, harvesting potatoes & grain, wash equipment, shop work, painting, farm landscaping.
summer pruning trees, planting trees, tractor driving, orchard & field maintenance, bin repair, hand thinning & tying apples & peaches, trimming, weeding onion & potatoes, packing onions & potatoes, harvest apples, potatoes & onions, washing potatoes\n\n
Manually plant, cultivate, and harvest apples. Use hand tools, such as shovels, trowels, hoes, tampers, pruning\nhooks, shears, and knives. Duties include tilling soil and applying fertilizers: transplanting, weeding, Thinning, or\npruning crops; applying pesticides; cleaning, packing, and loading harvested products. Construct trellises, repair\nfences and farm building, or participate in irrigation activities. Set up and operate irrigation equipment. Operate\ntractors, tractor-drawn machinery, and self-propelled machinery to plow, harrow and fertilize soil, or to plant,\ncultivate, spray and harvest crops. Repair and maintain farm vehicles, implements and mechanical equipment.\nHarvest fruits by hand. Apply pesticides, herbicides, or fertilizers to crops inform farmers or farm managers of crop\nprogress. Identify plants, pests, and weeds to determine the selection and application of pesticides and fertilizers.\nClear and maintain irrigation ditches. Record information about crops, such as pesticide use, yields, or costs.\nApples injured by bruising during picking shall not exceed 1%(WNY) for fresh and 2%(WNY) for processing.\nProductivity must be at least 3 Bins (60bushels) fresh market and/or 4 bins (80 bushels) processing fruit per day.\nEmployer will furnish to workers, without cost, all tools and equipment required in the performance of the duties\nassigned. Workers should report for work with their own suitable work clothing. Field temperatures may range from\nbelow 0 to 90+ degreed (F) with possible wet morning conditions. Workers referred against this order must have a\nminimum of 1 month experience in performing tasks described in this order.
Manually prune, plant, cultivate, & harvest apples. Use hand tools, such as shovels, trowels, hoes, tampers, pruning hooks, shears, & knives. Duties include tilling soil & applying fertilizers; transplanting, weeding, thinning, or pruning crops. Identify plants, pests & weeds to determine the selection & application of pesticides & fertilizers. Apply non-restricted pesticides, herbicides or fertilizers to crops. Repair & maintain farm vehicles, implements & mechanical equipment. Construct trellises, repair fences & farm buildings. Harvest fruit by hand. Pick apples for fresh marketing and/or processing. After 3 days of training employer will expect worker to pick at least 100 bu boxes per day of fresh market fruit. All fruit to be handled with care to avoid bruising. Fruit injured by bruising shall not exceed 4% as defined in the US standard for grades. Inform farmers or farm manager of crop progress. Record information about crops, such as pesticides use, yields & cost. Workers instructed to selectively pick mature fruit and vegetables according to size, color & other USDA standards. Workers must be physically able to pick tree fruit, most of which is done from ladders, with lower branches being picked from the ground. Picked fruit is placed in a metal-framed canvas covered picking bucket with canvas straps that slip over the head and rest on the shoulders. Filled bucket, weighing up to 60 lbs. is emptied into bulk bins with a capacity equal to 20 bushel boxes. Worker required to handle ladders up to 24 long and weighing about 2 lbs per foot. Must be physically able to lift up to 75lbs on a consistent basis throughout the day. While working in the field cell phone usage is limited to emergency use only. Due to safety concerns on a farm, workers must understand basic instructions in English. Workers referred as a result of this order must have a minimum of three months verifiable experience in performing the tasks described in this order.
picking apples for fresh market andlor processing. for productivity must be 5 bins per day for fresh market\napples 6 bins per day processing apples with no more than 5% bruising . workers must be physically able\nto pick apples most of which is done on ladders with lower branches picked from ground. picked apples are\nplaced in metal framed canvas covered picking buckets with canvas straps that slip over the head and\nshoulders. the bucket when full weighs up to 40 pounds and is emptied in to 20 bushel bins- workers are\nrequired to handle ladders up to 24' long and weighting about 2 lbs per foot. workers will be instructed to\nselectively pick mature apples according to size, color, and other usda grade standards. trim apple trees,\nhand thin apples, weeding, hoeing, suckering. 3 month experience in work listed \npick vegetables and trimming suckering apple trees
All applicants must be able, willing and qualified to perform the work described in this job description and must be available for the entire period of employment specified in box 3 & 4, page 1. This work order is for qualified people to perform a combination of tasks involved in the planting, cultivating, and harvesting of apples. Duties include: clearing fields; removing stones and brush by hand; tilling soil and applying fertilizers; transplanting, weeding thinning, and pruning apple trees; applying pesticides and herbicides; loading harvest products; constructing trellises; repairing fences and farm buildings; using hand tools such as shovels, hoes, saws, pruning hooks, shears, and knives; driving and operating tractors, tractor-drawn machinery, and self-propelled machinery to plow, harrow, and fertilize soil or to plant, cultivate, mow, spray, and harvest crops; repairing and maintaining farm vehicles, implements, and mechanical equipment; and harvest apples by hand. Apples injured by bruising during picking shall not exceed 4% for fresh as defined in the U.S. Standards for Grades. Productivity must be at least 68 bushel boxes of fresh market apples per 8 hour day worked. Employer will furnish to workers all tools and equipment required in the performance of the duties assigned without cost. Workers will be required to handle ladders up to 24' long and weighing about two pounds per foot. Workers should report for work with their own suitable work clothing. Workers must be able to lift and carry up to 75 pounds on a frequent basis. Beginning and ending times will vary depending on the conditions in the orchard. Workers must be able to speak and take directions in simple English. Workers referred as a result of this order must have a minimum of three (3) months of verifiable experience in performing the tasks described in this job description. Workers must be willing to worker in a variety of weather and temperatures. The employer will provide three days of training and/or allow three days of work for worker to reach production standards.
Worker must possess the physical strength and endurance (ability to continue or last) to repeat the harvest process though out the workday, working quickly and skillfully to perform activities assigned during that activity. Workers may not leave trash, or other discarded items in work areas or vehicles but must dispose of such items in provided receptacles. Workers must wash hands with soap and water after all bathroom and meal breaks. Allergies to varieties of ragweed, goldenrod, insecticides, related agricultural chemicals, etc., may affect worker’s ability to perform the work described herein. Must display the ability to move, place, climb and work from orchard ladders up to 16 feet in height, making the necessary adjustments for various procedures while carrying up to 30 pounds.\n\nHarvest Productivity Standards: Workers must maintain a 5% or better bruising rate. \n\nSanitation Requirements: For food and general personal safety purposes, all workers will be required and expected to follow common sanitary practices at all times. This is particularly critical when hand harvesting crops for human consumption. Employees are required to cleanse their hands by washing them thoroughly with soap and water after using the bathroom and before entering the fields for harvest activities or the packing facility for packing operations.\n\nApples: Workers will perform various tasks involved in planting, cultivation (including pruning and thinning) and harvesting fruit according to supervisor’s instructions. Workers will till soil, plant stock, and do pruning activities using a variety of tools. Workers will aid in irrigation duties. Will aid in minor repair of wooden fruit containers. Workers will harvest fruit according to color, size, and degree of maturity as specified by supervisor and place into ¾ bushel baskets taking the extra time, care, and effort not to bruise or scar the fruit. \n\nThe following description of job activities applies to apples. \n\nHarvest: Workers will be assigned a row usually with a partner and is responsible for picking all the proper fruit from that row, or half row. Fruit is selected from the tree according to size and/or color standard set by the picking supervisor. In some instances, fruit harvest will be done from an 8 or 16-foot ladder weighing up to 30 lbs. All workers must be able to lift and carry ladder, as well as work from the top of the ladder. The entire tree must be checked to ensure removal of all fruit meeting-picking requirements. Fruit is placed gently in the picking container until container is full. The full picking container weighing up to 50 lbs. is then gently emptied into a field bin, taking care not to spill or bruise the fruit in the container or in the field bin. Field bin volume may be checked and determined by weight on state certified scales. Workers are required to stay on their assigned row unless directed by a supervisor to change, or to help someone sporadically. Picking units will be kept free of limbs, leaves or mushy fruit. Workers will be required to pick up and return picking ladders to the ladder wagon provided by the grower at the end of each workday or as directed by the grower or designated supervisor.\n\n
Harvest Productivity Standards: Workers must be able to harvest at least 5 bins (20 bu Equivalent) per day of fresh market apples and 7 bins (20 bu Equivalent) per day of process apples while not to exceed 2% bruising rate. \n\nSanitation Requirements: For food and general personal safety purposes, all workers will be required and expected to follow common sanitary practices at all times. This is particularly critical when hand harvesting crops for human consumption. Employees are required to cleanse their hands by washing them thoroughly with soap and water after using the bathroom and before entering the fields for harvest activities or the packing facility for packing operations.\n\nApples: Workers will perform various tasks involved in planting, cultivation (including pruning and thinning) and harvesting fruit according to supervisor’s instructions. Workers will till soil, plant stock, and do pruning activities using a variety of tools. Workers will aid in irrigation duties. Will aid in minor repair of wooden fruit containers. Workers will harvest fruit according to color, size, and degree of maturity as specified by supervisor and place into ¾ bushel baskets taking the extra time, care and effort not to bruise or scar the fruit. \n\nThe following description of job activities applies to apples. \n\nHarvest: Workers will be assigned a row usually with a partner and is responsible for picking all the proper fruit from that row, or half row. Fruit is selected from the tree according to size and/or color standard set by the picking supervisor. In some instances, fruit harvest will be done from an 8 or 16-foot ladder weighing up to 30 lbs. All workers must be able to lift and carry ladder, as well as work from the top of the ladder. The entire tree must be checked to ensure removal of all fruit meeting-picking requirements. Fruit is placed gently in the picking container until container is full. The full picking container weighing up to 50 lbs. is then gently emptied into a field bin, taking care not to spill or bruise the fruit in the container or in the field bin. Field bin volume may be checked and determined by weight on state certified scales. Workers are required to stay on their assigned row unless directed by a supervisor to change, or to help someone sporadically. Picking units will be kept free of limbs, leaves or mushy fruit. Workers will be required to pick up and return picking ladders to the ladder wagon provided by the grower at the end of each workday or as directed by the grower or designated supervisor.\n\nPruning: While pruning trees, workers will receive the proper tools for the particular job, i.e., saw, pruners and hand snips. The tools will be returned to the employer at the end of the task. The supervisor will set a standard or pattern for each orchard and will demonstrate and communicate this to workers. Workers will be assigned a row of trees and must prune each tree according to the predetermined standard. In some instances, pruning will be done from an 8 or 16-foot ladder weighing up to 30 lbs. All workers must be able to lift and carry ladder, as well as work from the top of the ladder. Workers must remove all resulting materials from the trees rendered from performing pruning tasks. When pruning is complete on each tree, each worker is required to rake and scatter the resulting brush in the center of the tractor/equipment middles. Workers will be required to pick up and return pruning ladders to the ladder wagon provided by the grower at the end of each day or as directed by the grower or designated supervisor. \n\n
Must have a minimum of 3 months verifiable experience in performing the tasks described in this order. Manually prune, plant, cultivate & harvest tree fruit & field crops, including apples, peaches, berries, cantaloupes & tomatoes. Use hand tools, such as shovels, hoes, tampers, pruning hooks, shears, & knives. Mixing/transporting chemicals, fertilize, tilling soil, transplanting, weeding, thinning, and pruning crops. Set up irrigation equipment and participate in irrigation activities. Construct trellises and repair fences. Operate tractors, tractor-drawn machinery, for plowing, fertilizing and spraying crops. Harvest fruits & vegetables by hand, being able to use ladders up to 16, and weighing about 2 lbs per foot and buckets in excess of 75 lbs. A minimum productivity standard applies; 80 bu boxes of fresh market apples per day. Fruit to be handled with care to avoid bruising. Bruising, not to exceed 4%. Employer will allow 4 days for training for workers to reach production standards. While working in the field, all cell phone usage is limited to emergency use only. Due to the health & safety concerns, workers must understand basic instructions in English. Workers referred as a result of this order must have a minimum of three months verifiable experience in performing the tasks described in this order.
See Addendum C
Climb ladders and pluck apples and pears from trees (75%), move from site to site (10%), leave apples and pears in bins (10%)., orchard maintenance (5%)
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 Box 3 & 4, Page 1. \n \nPrimary job duties include performing any combination of tasks related to planting, cultivating, harvesting and processing fruits and vegetables, greenhouse crops and flowers including but not limited to driving, operating, and maintenance of farm machines, preparing soil, transplanting, pruning, weeding, spraying, seeding, moving, harvesting, grading, packing, and cider making. Use hand tools such as shovel, pruning saw, power pole, hoe and ladder. One month experience required in duties listed.\n \nThe employer will provide 1 day of training and allow 2 days of work for the worker to satisfactorily perform the duties described in the job description. Workers should report to work with their own suitable work clothing. Workers must be willing to work in extreme weather temperatures and conditions, (including temperatures as low as 25 degrees with snow up to one foot deep and as high as 90 degrees with damp mornings.) Work requires long periods of standing, bending and kneeling, as well as climbing ladders for long periods of time. Workers will work six days a week with one rest day. Employer will furnish to workers without cost of tools and equipment required to perform duties assigned. Worker will be given 30 minutes for lunch. Beginning and ending times as well as days will vary depending on the conditions in the orchard. Workers must be able to take directions in simple English.
All applicants must be able, willing and qualified to perform the work described in this job description and must be available for the entire period of employment specified in box 3 & 4, page 1 This work order is for qualified people to perform a combination of tasks involved in the operation of the farm. Drive and operate specific farm machines to grow tree fruits to include pears and apples. Will drive and/or operate harvesting machines. Will attach implements and drive tractors with attached instruments to fields for cultivating, discing, and planting apple or pear trees. Will operate equipment in farm fields and drive on farm roads Will prune, thin trees such as apple, peach & pear. Performs light summer pruning and suckering by cutting terminal growth and water sprouts from inside of tree using hand pruner. Thins trees from orchard to eliminate diseased /non-productive trees using chain saw. There will be work that involves excessive bending and/or stooping. Will harvest fruits, apples and pears. Apples injured by bruising during picking shall not exceed 1% (WNY) for fresh and 1% (WNY) for processing. Productivity must be at least 6 Bins (120 bushels) fresh market and/or 8 Bins (160 bushels) processing fruit per day. Workers are expected to work at least the number of days and hours specified. Must be able to physically lift up to 80 pounds. Workers should report for work with their own suitable work clothing. Field temperatures may range from 0 to 90+ degrees (F) with possible wet morning conditions. Due to health and safety concerns relating to the operation of equipment on our farm, workers are required to have the ability to comprehend simple instructions in English. After hiring, employer may conduct random drug tests at employer’s expense. Workers referred against this order must have a minimum of 3 months experience. Worker will be given 30 minutes for lunch. Beginning and ending times will vary depending on the conditions in the orchard. Workers must be able to speak and read in simple English due to Federal food safety regulations. After hiring the employer may conduct random drug testing at the employer’s expense.
orchard maintenance, apple harvest, climb ladders, move from site to site, pick apples from trees, bin repair, driving
Manually plant, cultivate, & harvest fruits and vegetables such as apples, pumpkins & grapes. Use hand tools, such as shovels, trowels, hoes, tampers, pruning hooks, shears, & knives. Duties include tilling soil & applying fertilizers and pesticides to crops; transplanting, weeding, thinning, & pruning crops. Construct trellises, repair fences & farm buildings. Set up & operate irrigation equipment. Operate tractors, tractor-drawn machinery, and self-propelled machinery to plow, harrow & fertilize soil, or to plant, cultivate, spray, harvest & haul crops. Repair & maintain farm vehicles, implements & mechanical equipment. Harvest fruits & vegetables by hand. Pick apples for fresh marketing & or processing. Employer will provide 4 days of training. A minimum productivity standard applies; 90 bu boxes of fresh market apples per day. All fruit to be handled with care to avoid bruising. Fruit injured by bruising, not to exceed 4%. Worker must be physically able to pick tree fruit, most of which is done from ladders with lower branches being picked from the ground. Picked fruit is placed in a metal framed picking bucket with canvas straps that slip over the head and rest on the shoulders. Filled bucket weighing up to 40 lbs is emptied into bulk bins with a capacity equal to 20 bushels boxes. Workers required to handle ladders up to 24' long and weighing about 2 lbs per foot. Inform farmers or farm manager of crop progress. Clear and maintain irrigation ditches. Record information about crops, such as pesticides use, yields or costs. While working in the fields cell phones are limited to emergency use only. Employer may conduct/require random drug or alcohol tests at employer?s expense after hiring, for the safety of themselves and others as they will be operating machinery. Failure to comply with request or testing positive will result in termination. Must be physically able to lift up to 75 lbs on on a consistent basis throughout the day. Due to safety concerns on a farm, workers must understand basic instructions in English. Workers referred as a result of this order must have a minimum of three months of verifiable experience in performing the tasks described in his order.
Operate 100hp tractors, tractor-drawn machinery and/or forklifts to cultivate, weed and harvest and sort onions. Manually cultivate, and harvest onions. Use hand tools, such as shovels, trowels, hoes, tampers, shears, and knives/machetes. Pre harvest work will include pulling & moving onions in containers to clear paths for harvest machines. Will move bins as required. Much work will require extensive bending, stooping and ground work. Duties include weeding and thinning crops. Will repair onion bins as directed. Will sort and pack onions as directed. Will palletize and wrap 50# bags of onions. Repair and maintain farm vehicles, implements, and mechanical equipment. Tractors and equipment will be operated on farm roads or in farm fields. Inform farmers or farm managers of crop progress. Will monitor fields for plant infestations and use treatments appropriate for use in both a preventative or infestation situation. Clear and maintain irrigation ditches. Record information about crops, such as yields, or costs. Workers must have experience in working with farm sanitary and safety practices as required in Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) plans. Due to health and safety concerns relating to pesticide application and the operation of equipment on our farm, workers are required to have the ability to comprehend simple oral and written instructions in English. Workers should report for work with own suitable work clothing. When working in packing facility will be required to wear face coverage. Field temperatures can range from 30 to 100+ degrees (F). Workers may be required to work in damp or wet working conditions. After hiring, employer may conduct random drug tests at employers expense. Must be physically able to lift up to 80 pounds *Workers referred against this order must have a minimum of 3 months experience in performing tasks described in this order within an onion farming environment.\n
orchard maintenance, apple harvest, climb ladders, driving, pick apples from trees, move from site to site, repair bins
Operate 75hp tractors, tractor-drawn machinery, field trucks and/or forklifts to harvest and sort onions. Manually harvest onions. Use hand tools, such as shovels, trowels, hoes, tampers, shears, and knives/machetes. Pre harvest work will include pulling & moving onions in containers to clear paths for harvest machines. Will move bins as required. Much work will require extensive bending, stooping and ground work. Will pack onions as directed. Repair and maintain farm vehicles, implements, and mechanical equipment. Tractors and equipment will be operated on farm roads or in farm fields. Inform farmers or farm managers of crop progress. Will monitor fields for plant infestations and use treatments appropriate for use in both a preventative or infestation situation. Clear and maintain irrigation ditches. Record information about crops, such as yields, or costs. Workers must have experience in working with farm sanitary and safety practices as required in Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) plans. Due to health and safety concerns relating to pesticide application and the operation of equipment on our farm, workers are required to have the ability to comprehend simple oral and written instructions in English. Workers should report for work with own suitable work clothing. Field temperatures can range from 30 to 100+ degrees (F). Workers may be required to work in damp or wet working conditions. After hiring, employer may conduct random drug tests at employer’s expense. Must be physically able to lift up to 80 pounds *Workers referred against this order must have a minimum of 3 months experience in performing tasks described in this order within an onion farming environment.
orchard maintenance, apple harvest, climb ladders, pick apples from trees, move from site to site, repair bins, cutting root and tree suckers and maintaining boundary line of the orchard, pick up debris under trees
Crops/Commodities: \napples, hops. \nWorkers will manually plant, cultivate and harvest apples; use hand tools, such as shovels, trowels, hoes, tampers, pruning hooks, shears and knives. Duties include tilling soil, transplanting, weeding, thinning or pruning; applying fertilizers, pesticides and herbicides. Construct trellises, repair fences and farm buildings or participate in irrigation activities. Operate tractors, tractor-drawn machinery and self-propelled machinery to plow, harrow and fertilize soil, or to plant, cultivate, spray and harvest crops. Repair and maintain farm vehicles, implements and mechanical equipment. Identify plants, pests and weeds to determine the selection and application of pesticides, herbicides and fertilizers. Inform farm managers of crop progress. Clear and maintain irrigation ditches. Record information about crops, such as pesticide use, yields or costs. \nPrune trees seasonally to promote optimum growth of tree and fruit. Gather pruned branches from area for disposal. Perform pruning and suckering by cutting terminal growth and water sprouts from inside of tree using hand pruner. Thins trees from orchard to eliminate diseased or nonproductive trees using chain saw. \nWorkers will hand-pick apples for fresh market and/or processing. Productivity must be at least 4 bins (80 bushels) per day of fresh market apples and 5 bins (100 bushels) per day of processing fruit. Workers will make sure bins are clean and free of debris before placing harvested apples into the bins. Workers will load the bins onto the rail using a tractor.\nWorker places ladder firmly against or within tree in a secure position so as not to break limbs or knock off fruit and to prevent slipping or falling. All fruit is to be handled with care to avoid bruising. Fruit injured by bruising during picking shall not exceed 1% (WNY) for fresh and 1% (WNY) for processing. Each worker's picked fruit will be inspected according to instructions given each day by the orchard foreman. Workers will be directed to strip all fruit from tree at one picking or to spot pick (selective picking) according to size and color depending on crop conditions and state of maturity. Fruit picked as drops is never mixed with tree fruit.\nMachine Operation: Drive/operate utility vehicles and row crop tractors. Mow/rake hop bines. Operate pickers and/or dryers. Dig and prepare ground. Plant roots or pots. Pick up pots after planting. Cut roots off hill with hop knife. Wash and separate roots. Cut roots to length and bundle roots. Load roots/plants onto trailers or trucks. Stack, stage, and haul roots/pots. Remove broken or damaged poles and install a new pole. Ensure all hop poles are vertically straight and tamped into place. Manually remove weeds by hand or with digging tools. Weeding baby hop yards requires special care to detour damaging bines. Manually remove drip tubing from hop plants and place at center of the hill to avoid damage. Roll, tie, and install tube with utility vehicle and tubing roller. Re-tie broken tubes to nearest string. Excess or repeated damage to drip tubes may result in suspension or discharge. Load string bundles onto string cart. Top tie string to trellis. "Pogo" hop strings into hop hills with hop clips. Fix loose/missing strings. Fix non-compliant acreage immediately. Hills found without clips may result in suspension or discharge. No unused string may be discarded in the field. Manually train (wrap) hop bines on string. Training hops will require special care not to damage bine. Pick up bines and hop clusters from ground behind combine and put into truck. Cut bale cloth with hot knife. Bale and sew hop bales. Stencil hop bales. Clean and sweep baler floor. Mix hops with pitchfork and push hops to pit. Track harvest information on sheet. Sort plants and separate hop plants by untangling vine. Take care not to damage hop vine. Till soil and prepare field for planting. Plant pots in field.
field work, orchard maintenance, driving, harvest apples, weeding, climb ladders, move from site to site
orchard maintenance, apple harvest, climb ladders, pick apples from trees, move from site to site, repair bins, driving
Workers will sort apples according to size, color and grade before packing; line boxes, cartons or crates with treated paper or cardboard; place apples in containers for storage or shipment; weigh, stamp, brand and date of packing on container, and pack apples according to the quality and method of the employer. Workers will also perform general orchard tasks such as setting and removing hail netting, including apple tree pruning and apple bin repair. Work requires long periods of standing and bending and kneeling. Workers must be able to lift and carry up to 80 pounds and be available to work Monday through Saturday. Workers must also be willing to work in varied weather conditions. Productivity must be at least 60 bushel boxes per 7 hours worked with no more than 1% bruising. The employer will provide 1 day of training and allow 2 days of work for the worker to satisfactorily perform all duties in this job order. Employer will furnish to workers without cost all tools and equipment required to perform duties assigned. Worker will be given 30 minutes for lunch. Beginning and ending times will vary depending on the conditions in the orchard. Workers must be able to take direction in simple English due to federal safety regulations. All applicants must be able, willing, and qualified to perform the work described in this job description and must be available for the entire period of employment specified on this order. This work order is for qualified people to perform a combination of tasks involved in the packing of apples. The percentage of apples which are produced and packed by Chazy Orchards is 100% and ZERO percent of apples are grown by other producers.
Drive and operate specific farm machines to grow tree fruits to include pears and apples. Will drive and/or operate harvesting machines. Will attach implements and drive 100 hp tractors with attached instruments to fields for cultivating, discing, and planting apple or pear trees. Will operate equipment in farm fields and drive on farm roads Will prune, thin or spray trees such as apple, or pear. Apply pesticides, herbicides or fertilizers to crops. Performs light summer pruning and suckering by cutting terminal growth and water sprouts from inside of tree using hand pruner. Thins trees from orchard to eliminate diseased /non-productive trees using chain saw. Adjust and maintain farm machines. There will be work that involves excessive bending and/or stooping. Will harvest pears and apples. Apples injured by bruising during picking shall not exceed 1% (WNY) for fresh and 1% (WNY) for processing. Productivity must be at least 6 Bins (120 bushels) fresh market and/or 8 Bins (160 bushels) processing fruit per day. Workers must have experience working at piece rate production and must have experience in working with farm sanitary and safety practices as required in Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) plans. Workers are expected to work at least the number of days and hours specified. Must be able to physically lift up to 80 pounds. Workers should report for work with their own suitable work clothing. Field temperatures may range from 0 to 90+ degrees (F) with possible wet morning conditions. Due to health and safety concerns relating to pesticide application and the operation of equipment on our farm, workers are required to have the ability to comprehend simple instructions in English. After hiring, employer may conduct random drug tests at employers expense. Workers referred against this order must have a minimum of 3 months experience in the aforementioned.
Drive and operate specific farm machines to grow a variety of apples and pears. Will drive and/or operate harvesting machines. Will attach implements and drive 75 hp tractors with attached instruments to fields for cultivating, discing, and planting for fruit trees. Will operate equipment in farm fields and drive on farm roads Will prune, thin or spray trees such as apple or pear. Apply pesticides, herbicides or fertilizers to crops. Performs light summer pruning and suckering by cutting terminal growth and water sprouts from inside of tree using hand pruner. Thins trees from orchard to eliminate diseased /non-productive trees using chain saw. Adjust and maintain farm machines. Will harvest pumpkins. There will be work that involves excessive bending and/or stooping. Will harvest apples and pears. Apples injured by bruising during picking shall not exceed 1% (WNY) for fresh and 1% (WNY) for processing. Productivity must be at least 6 Bins (120 bushels) fresh market and/or 8 Bins (160 bushels) processing fruit per day. Workers must have experience working at piece rate production and must have experience in working with farm sanitary and safety practices as required in Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) plans. Workers are expected to work at least the number of days and hours specified. Must be able to physically lift up to 80 pounds. Workers should report for work with their own suitable work clothing. Field temperatures may range from 0 to 90+ degrees (F) with possible wet morning conditions. Due to health and safety concerns relating to pesticide application and the operation of equipment on our farm, workers are required to have the ability to comprehend simple instructions in English. After hiring, employer may conduct random drug tests at employer’s expense. Workers referred against this order must have a minimum of 3 months experience in the aforementioned
orchard maintenance, apple harvest, climb ladders, pick apples from trees, move from site to site, repair bins
All applicants must be able, willing and qualified to perform the work described in this job description and must be available for the entire period of employment specified in box 3 & 4, page 1. This work order is for qualified people to perform a combination of tasks involved in the packing, pruning and picking of apples. The percentage of apples which are produced and packed by Forrence Orchards, Inc. is 100% and ZERO percentage of apples are grown by other producers. While packing, workers will: sort the apples according to size, color and grade before packing; line boxes, cartons or crates with treated paper or cardboard; place apples in containers for storage or shipment; weigh and be responsible for stamping grade, brand and date of packing on container; and pack apples according to the quality and method of the employer. Workers will perform maintenance of the buildings and general orchard tasks including but not limited to pruning and hand-thinning apples trees, harvesting apples and repair of field bins used to store apples. Additionally, workers may be asked to drive tractor for spraying and mowing, pick up brush and stones on orchard floor, and plant and water trees. Workers may drive trucks to remove apple bins from the outlying orchards at harvest time. Workers must have the knowledge and ability to prune and train apple trees. Productivity must be at least 60 1-1/8 bushel boxes per 7 hours worked with no more than 4% bruising for fresh market. Workers must be willing to work in varied weather conditions – as low as 5 degrees and work on snow-covered ground up to two foot deep and during harvest as high as 90 degrees with damp mornings. Workers must be able to handle and climb a 16 foot ladder. Work requires long periods of standing, bending and kneeling. Workers must be able to lift and carry up to 80 pounds and be available to work Monday through Saturday. Employer will furnish to workers without cost all tools and equipment required to perform duties assigned. Workers may be required to perform other farm related duties when the need arises. Workers must come to work with proper clothing to perform required tasks. Worker will be given 30 minutes for lunch. Beginning and ending times will vary depending on the conditions in the orchard. Workers must be able to speak and read in simple English due to Federal food safety regulations. After hiring the employer may conduct random drug testing at the employer’s expense.
General orchard work requires trimming and pruning, cutting away dead or excess branches from apple trees to maintain the health and value of the tree, using hand saws and pruners, power pruners, step ladders, trimming clippers and pruning hooks. Workers ability to keep hands and arms steady while moving and trimming, ability to bend, stretch, twist or reach with your body, arms and/or legs. Must be able to lift 50 pounds. Prepare fields and plant new trees. Harvest apples from tree and deposit them in a bushel picking bucket to a bin. Manually harvest fruit using hand tools such as picking buckets, step ladders and boxes (bins). Apples injured by bruising during picking shall not exceed 1% (WNY) for fresh and 1% (WNY) for processing. Productivity must be at least 7 bins per day of fresh (20 bushel bin) or 8 bins per day of processing (20 bushel bin). Repair of apple bins, replace broken and damaged boards with new boards using a hammer and nails. Employer will furnish to workers, without cost, all tools and equipment required in the performance of the duties assigned. Workers should report to work with their own suitable work clothing. Field temperatures may range from below 0 to 90+ degrees (F) with possible wet morning conditions. \nPursuant to regualtions at 20 CFR 655.122(o), if, before the expiration date specified in the work contract, the services of the worker are no longer required for reasons beyond the control of the employer due to fire, weather, or other Act of God that makes the fulfillment of the contract impossible, the employer may terminate the work contract. Whether such an event constitutes a contract impossibility will be determined by the CO. In the event of such a termination of a contract, the employer must fulfill a three-fourths guarentee for the time that has elasped from the start of the work contract to the time of its termination, as comparable employment aceptable to the worker, consistent with existing immigration law, as applicable. If such transfer is not affected, the employer must: (1) Return the worker, at the employers expense, to the place from which the worker (disregarding intervening employment) came to work for the employer, or transport the worker to the workers next certified H-2A employer, whichever the worker perfers; (2) Reimburse the worker the full amount of any deductions made from the workers pay by the employer for transportation and subsistence expenses to the place of employment; and (3) Pay the worker for any costs incurred by the worker for transportation and daily subsistence to the employers place of employment. Daily subsistence must be computed as set forth in Item 19. The amount of the transportation payment must (and is not required to be more) than the most economical and reasonable common carrier transportation charges for the distances involved.\n
Workers will pick, clean, grade, sort, pack and load apples, cherries, plums, prunes, apricots, and peaches, do fence and trellis repair and other orchard maintenance. Cut down, prune, plant and fertilize trees, work with tree and orchard irrigation and make repairs. Must be able to stand and walk long periods of time, use sharp instruments, able to do ladder work and lift 50 lbs. Workers must have 3 months verifiable agricultural field work experience.
Plant, weed, irrigate, fertilize, prune, sucker, harvest, pack apples. Operate tractor and implements and apple sorting machine.
Manually plant, cultivate, & harvest fruits such as; apples & pears. Use hand tools, such as shovels, trowels, hoes, tampers, pruning hooks, shears, & knives. Duties include tilling soil & applying fertilizers; transplanting, weeding, thinning, or pruning crops. Construct trellises, repair fences & farm buildings. Set up & operate irrigation equipment. Operate tractors, tractor-drawn machinery, and self-propelled machinery to plow, harrow & fertilize soil or to plant, cultivate spray & harvest crops. Pick apples for fresh marketing and/or processing. After 4 days of training/break in period employer will expect worker to pick at least 80 bu boxes per day of fresh market fruit. All fruit to be handled with care to avoid bruising. Fruit injured by bruising shall not exceed 4% as defined in the US standard for grades. Workers must be physically able to pick tree fruit, most of which is done from ladders, with lower branches being picked from the ground. Picked fruit is placed in a metal-framed canvas covered picking bucket with canvas straps that slip over the head and rest on the shoulders. Filled bucket, weighing up to 60 lbs. is emptied into bulk bins with a capacity equal to 20 1 bushel boxes. Worker required to handle ladders up to 24 long and weighing about 2 lbs per foot. Inform farmers or farm manager of crop progress. Clear and maintain irrigation ditches. Must be physically able to lift up to 75lbs on a consistent basis throughout the day. While working in the field, all cell phone usage is limited to emergency use only. Due to safety concerns on a farm, workers must understand basic instructions in English. Workers referred as a result of this order must have a minimum of three months verifiable experience in performing the tasks described in this order.
Crops/Commodities: \napples, peaches, cherries, strawberries, raspberries, grapes. \nThis job requires a minimum of 3 months of prior verifiable experience working in an orchard, handling both manual and machine tasks associated with commodity production and harvest activities. Workers must be able to perform manual as well as mechanized activities with accuracy and efficiency. Pick apples and peaches from trees for fresh market and/or processing. Productivity must be at least 60 boxes per day of fresh market fruit and 80 boxes per day of processing fruit. Workers must be physically able to pick tree fruit, most of which is done from ladders, with lower branches being picked from ground. Picked fruit is placed in a metal-framed canvas covered picking bucket with canvas straps that slip over the head and rest on the shoulders. Filled bucket, weighing up to 40 lbs., is emptied into bulk bins. When necessary, workers are required to handle and pick from ladders up to 24 ft. in length and weighing 35 to 50 pounds. Worker places ladder firmly against or within tree in a secure position so as not to break limbs or knock off fruit and to prevent slipping or falling. All fruit must be handled with care to avoid bruising. Each tree will be picked according to instructions given each day by the orchard foreman. Primary duty will be to harvest fruit; however other duties will be offered including hand thinning apples, picking roots, rocks and other debris, mulching, pruning, cutting shoots and suckers, raking cuttings and debris, inserting/removing tree spreaders, pulling or cutting thorny plants, weeds and vines from around trees (some weeds may be noxious), hand placement of rodent baits around trees, operation and maintenance of tractors and other equipment, cleaning and clearing fence rows and farm building. Employer expects workers to work with or without supervision at such tasks.\n\nMust be able to safely maneuver ladders up to 24 feet in length on steep and uneven terrain. Must be experienced in distinguishing between apple varieties and be able to spot pick trees for acceptable color. Field supervision monitors workers to ensure fruit is not bruised in picking. Workers must be willing to pick up ‘dropped fruit' from the ground as needed and directed. Must be able to sort out fruit with defects. \n\nTo provide a safe and healthy crop, workers must have or will be trained in USDA Good Agricultural Practices( GAP) certification standards and must abide by those standards. Failure to do so will be grounds for dismissal.\n\nWork will also include heavy mechanized orchard work using power equipment. By way of example and not limitation power equipment may include tractors, sprayer, chainsaws and weedeaters. Workers will be expected to be able to operate agricultural equipment with or without direction. Workers must be able to perform all duties as well as perform additional mechanized activities with accuracy and efficiency.\n\nPlant and cultivate grape vines, and harvest grapes. Manage vineyard canopy to permit light and air circulation. Install and maintain bird netting. Thin fruit and remove shoots, leaves and vines. Perform vineyard maintenance activities including but not limited to mowing, weed control, and trellis installation, maintenance, and repair. Perform tasks under supervision in vineyard operation. Tie vines to trellises. The primary reason for pruning is to improve fruit quality and thus increase crop marketability and value. Dormant pruning is critical to grape production. Must possess the requisite skills and knowledge of what, when, where and how much to prune on a grape vine. Identify and remove the proper canes and vines while retaining the fruiting wood and renewal spurs. Must demonstrate and consistently utilize pruning practices that assure vine balance and preserve vine health. Assist/move harvested fruit from field to processing area.
Workers will sort apples according to size, color and grade before packing; line boxes, cartons or crates with treated paper or cardboard; place apples in containers for storage or shipment; weigh, stamp, brand and date of packing on container, and pack apples according to the quality and method of the employer. Workers will also perform general orchard tasks such as setting and removing hail netting, including apple tree pruning and apple bin repair. Work requires long periods of standing and bending and kneeling. Workers must be able to lift and carry up to 80 pounds and be available to work Monday through Saturday. Workers must also be willing to work in varied weather conditions. Productivity must be at least 60 bushel boxes per 7 hours worked with no more than 1% bruising. The employer will provide 1 day of training and allow 2 days of work for the worker to satisfactorily perform all duties in this job order. Employer will furnish to workers without cost all tools and equipment required to perform duties assigned. Worker will be given 30 minutes for lunch. Beginning and ending times will vary depending on the conditions in the orchard. Workers must be able to take direction in simple English due to federal safety regulations. All applicants must be able, willing, and qualified to perform the work described in this job description and must be available for the entire period of employment specified on this order. This work order is for qualified people to perform a combination of tasks involved in the packing of apples. The percentage of apples which are produced and packed by Chazy Orchards is 100% and ZERO percent of apples are grown by other producers.
harvesting pumpkins, gourds and squash, washing and packing produce, lift 60lbs, pruning, picking rocks, weeding, bin repair, driving, barn and field maintenance, power washing
Summer prune trees, planting tree, orchard maintenance, apple harvest, trimming trees, driving, bin repair, harvest apples, climb ladders
orchard maintenance, trimming trees, bin repair, harvest apples, climb ladders, driving
Summer prune trees, planting tree, orchard maintenance, apple harvest, trimming trees, driving, bin repair, tractor driving work
orchard maintenance, apple harvest, climb ladders, driving, pick apples from trees, move from site to site, repair bins
planting trees, harvest apples, trimming, driving, field maintenance
orchard maintenance, fixing bins, harvesting apples, driving, climbing ladders, moving site to site
field work, orchard maintenance, driving, harvest apples, fix bins, climb ladders
Operate large, high horsepower farm equipment such as trucks, skid loaders and tractors for cultivating, tilling, fertilizing, planting, spraying, and harvesting potatoes; drive truck or tractor with trailer attached for hauling crops or equipment to designated locations during fall harvest; perform wash plant duties and make seed cutting preparations; operating potato storage conveyors and potato piler equipment. Candidate may work nights and weekends. Candidate must have or be willing to obtain a valid driver’s license within 45 days of employment. Employer may request but cannot require workers to work on their Sabbath. Rate of pay may be more depending on experience.
Grade, sort, or classify unprocessed food and other agricultural products by size, weight, color, or condition; perform manual, hand labor including sweeping, raking, and shoveling; direct unloading of potatoes; hand pick foreign material; sort foreign material such as rock and dirt that has gotten past the grader and hand pick any extra foreign material out; clean up crop pieces and foreign material from around the line to maintain appropriate food and worker safety; stack potatoes in a controlled fashion. Candidate may work nights and weekends. Employer may request but cannot require workers to work on their Sabbath. Rate of pay may be more depending on experience.
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 box 9, page 1. This work order is for qualified people to perform the duties related to harvesting produce in an apple orchard. Workers will also be responsible for picking pumpkins, may also be required to pack apples. Workers must be able and willing to work in varied weather conditions including hot, humid summer days during harvest 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 workers shoulders. Workers must be able to lift and carry 80 pounds on a frequent basis. In addition, workers will be asked to drive tractor, pick up brush from orchard floor, repair broken bins, plant and water trees, and drive truck to remove apple bins from the outlying orchards at harvest time. The employer will provide 1 day of training and allow 2 days of work for the worker to reach production standards. 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. Employer will furnish to workers without cost all tools and equipment required to perform duties assigned. Worker will be given 30 minutes for lunch. Beginning and ending times will vary depending on the conditions in the orchard. Workers must be able to take directions in simple English.
Apples: Workers will perform various tasks involved in planting, cultivation (including pruning and thinning) and harvesting fruit according to supervisor’s instructions. Workers will till soil, plant stock, and do pruning activities using a variety of tools. Workers will aid in irrigation duties. Will aid in minor repair of wooden fruit containers. Workers will harvest fruit according to color, size, and degree of maturity as specified by supervisor and place into ¾ bushel baskets taking the extra time, care, and effort not to bruise or scar the fruit. \n\nThe following description of job activities applies to apples. \n\nHarvest: Workers will be assigned a row usually with a partner and is responsible for picking all the proper fruit from that row, or half row. Fruit is selected from the tree according to size and/or color standard set by the picking supervisor. In some instances, fruit harvest will be done from an 8 or 16-foot ladder weighing up to 30 lbs. All workers must be able to lift and carry ladder, as well as work from the top of the ladder. The entire tree must be checked to ensure removal of all fruit meeting-picking requirements. Fruit is placed gently in the picking container until container is full. The full picking container weighing up to 50 lbs. is then gently emptied into a field bin, taking care not to spill or bruise the fruit in the container or in the field bin. Field bin volume may be checked and determined by weight on state certified scales. Workers are required to stay on their assigned row unless directed by a supervisor to change, or to help someone sporadically. Picking units will be kept free of limbs, leaves or mushy fruit. Workers will be required to pick up and return picking ladders to the ladder wagon provided by the grower at the end of each workday or as directed by the grower or designated supervisor.\n\nPruning: While pruning trees, workers will receive the proper tools for the particular job, i.e., saw, pruners and hand snips. The tools will be returned to the employer at the end of the task. The supervisor will set a standard or pattern for each orchard and will demonstrate and communicate this to workers. Workers will be assigned a row of trees and must prune each tree according to the predetermined standard. In some instances, pruning will be done from an 8 or 16-foot ladder weighing up to 30 lbs. All workers must be able to lift and carry ladder, as well as work from the top of the ladder. Workers must remove all resulting materials from the trees rendered from performing pruning tasks. When pruning is complete on each tree, each worker is required to rake and scatter the resulting brush in the center of the tractor/equipment middles. Workers will be required to pick up and return pruning ladders to the ladder wagon provided by the grower at the end of each day or as directed by the grower or designated supervisor. \n\n
Crops/Commodities: \nApples. \nThis job requires a minimum of 3 months of prior agricultural experience, preferably working tree fruit orchards, handling both manual and machine tasks associated with commodity production and harvest activities. Applicants must be able to furnish verbal or written statement establishing relevant prior work experience. Workers must be able to perform manual as well as mechanized activities with accuracy and efficiency. Workers will manually plant, cultivate and harvest apples. Workers will manually plant and cultivate apple trees. Use hand tools, including but not limited to, shovels, trowels, hoes, tampers, pruning hooks, shears and knives. Duties include tilling soil and applying fertilizers, transplanting, weeding, thinning or pruning crops; applying pesticides or herbicides; cleaning and loading harvested products. There are no apple packing house duties involved. Construct trellises, repair fences and farm buildings or participate in irrigation activities. Repair and maintain bins, farm vehicles, implements and mechanical equipment. Must operate agricultural equipment safely, with or without direction. Clear and maintain irrigation ditches. Record information about crops, such as pesticide use, yields or costs. \n\nPlanting: Propagate plants by placing buds/scions. Plant seedlings or 'liners' by hand or with mechanical planter. Clear cull stock, brush and debris. Dig holes and shovel dirt. \n\nTree Training: hoeing, tree painting, weed mat application. Tie/position trees and limbs, together and to trellises, using string, tape, wire or other fasteners and supports. \n\nThinning: Hand thin to control the size and quality of fruit. Remove fruit blossom, bud and/or identifiable fruit from within a cluster of other fruits. Must accurately identify and remove misshapen, damaged or otherwise unmarketable fruit. \n\nPruning: Hand pruning based on fruit variety. Use manual and mechanized pruning tools and equipment. Identify and remove stubs or broken branches, downward-growing branches, branches rubbing against each other, shaded interior branches, dead wood and shoots-suckers. Prune trees seasonally to promote optimum growth of tree and fruit. Gather pruned branches from area for disposal. Perform summer pruning and suckering by cutting terminal growth and water sprouts from inside of tree using hand pruner. Thin trees from orchard to eliminate diseased or nonproductive trees using chain saw.\n\nHarvest: Spot and/or strip pick fruit based on seasonal need. Snap fruit off tree with thumb and palm of hand to avoid stem pulls, punctures, bruising, or other damage. Pick culls and peelers. Fill fruit buckets and place fruit in bins. Follow supervisor/foreman's instructions on color/size requirements. Must be able to differentiate between colors and fruit varieties accurately. Supervisors will explain and demonstrate picking requirements to all workers at the start of the season and as needed thereafter to ensure quality standards. Bruised or damaged fruit will be noted by supervisor(s) in a post-inspection quality report. Supervisors may issue written disciplinary notice to workers with a significant number of culls, bruised, or damaged fruit. Repeated failure to follow quality control instructions may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination. \n\nWork is done in the field for long periods of time. Workers may assist in handling product weighing up to 60 pounds and lifting to a height of 5 feet. Workers must work on their feet in bent positions for long periods of time. Work requires repetitive movements and extensive walking. Work required in fields when plants are wet with dew and rain, and may be required during light rain, snow, moderate winds, direct sun, high humidity and extreme temperatures. Temperatures in fields during working hours can range from 10 to over 95 degrees F.
Once workers have completed 7 workdays, they will be required to obtain a 1% or less bruising rate.\n\nApples, Peaches, Sweet Cherries and Pears: Workers will perform various tasks involved in planting, cultivation (including pruning, training, and thinning) and harvesting fruit according to supervisor’s instructions. Workers will till soil, plant stock, and do pruning activities using a variety of tools. Workers will aid in irrigation duties. Will aid in minor repair of wooden fruit containers. Workers will harvest fruit according to color, size, and degree of maturity as specified by supervisor and place into ¾ bushel baskets taking the extra time, care and effort not to bruise or scar the fruit. \n\nSanitation Requirements: For food and general personal safety purposes, all workers will be required and expected to follow common sanitary practices at all times. This is particularly critical when hand harvesting crops for human consumption. Employees are required to cleanse their hands by washing them thoroughly with soap and water after using the bathroom and before entering the fields for harvest activities or the packing facility for packing operations.\n\nThe following description of job activities applies to apples, peaches, sweet cherries and pears. \n\nHarvest: Workers will be assigned a row usually with a partner and is responsible for picking all the proper fruit from that row, or half row. Fruit is selected from the tree according to size and/or color standard set by the picking supervisor. In some instances, fruit harvest will be done from an 8 or 16-foot ladder weighing up to 30 lbs. All workers must be able to lift and carry ladder, as well as work from the top of the ladder. The entire tree must be checked to ensure removal of all fruit meeting-picking requirements. Fruit is placed gently in the picking container until container is full. The full picking container weighing up to 50 lbs. is then gently emptied into a field bin, taking care not to spill or bruise the fruit in the container or in the field bin. Field bin volume may be checked and determined by weight on state certified scales. Workers are required to stay on their assigned row unless directed by a supervisor to change, or to help someone sporadically. Picking units will be kept free of limbs, leaves or mushy fruit. Workers will be required to pick up and return picking ladders to the ladder wagon provided by the grower at the end of each workday or as directed by the grower or designated supervisor.\n\nPruning: While pruning trees, workers will receive the proper tools for the particular job, i.e., saw, pruners and hand snips. The tools will be returned to the employer at the end of the task. The supervisor will set a standard or pattern for each orchard and will demonstrate and communicate this to workers. Workers will be assigned a row of trees and must prune each tree according to the predetermined standard. In some instances, pruning will be done from an 8 or 16-foot ladder weighing up to 30 lbs. All workers must be able to lift and carry ladder, as well as work from the top of the ladder. Workers must remove all resulting materials from the trees rendered from performing pruning tasks. When pruning is complete on each tree, each worker is required to rake and scatter the resulting brush in the center of the tractor/equipment middles. Workers will be required to pick up and return pruning ladders to the ladder wagon provided by the grower at the end of each day or as directed by the grower or designated supervisor. \n\n
General orchard work requires trimming and pruning, cutting away dead or excess branches from apple trees to maintain the health and value of the tree, using hand saws and pruners, power pruners, step ladders, trimming clippers and pruning hooks. Workers ability to keep hands and arms steady while moving and trimming, ability to bend, stretch, twist or reach with your body, arms and/or legs. Must be able to lift 50 pounds. Prepare fields and plant new trees. Install trellis systems for new plantings. Harvest apples from tree and deposit them in a bushel picking bucket to a bin. Manually harvest fruit using hand tools such as picking buckets, step ladders and boxes (bins). Apples injured by bruising during picking shall not exceed 1% (WNY) for fresh and 1% (WNY) for processing. Productivity must be at least 7 bins per day of fresh (20 bushel bin) or 8 bins per day of processing (20 bushel bin). Repair of apple bins, replace broken and damaged boards with new boards using a hammer and nails. Employer will furnish to workers, without cost, all tools and equipment required in the performance of the duties assigned. Workers should report to work with their own suitable work clothing. Field temperatures may range from below 0 to 90+ degrees (F) with possible wet morning conditions. \n
orchard maintenance, apple harvest, climb ladders, driving, pick apples from trees, move from site to site, repair bins
planting trees, orchard maintenance, repairing and building bins, climb ladders, hand thinning, harvest apples, summer pruning, planting, weeding, tying, thinning and harvesting lettuce, peppers, onions and apples, driver tractor using UTV & farm equipment All workers are to be treated with respect and dignity; they are a critical part of this farm. The workers are also expected to treat the farm's facilities as if they are their own. The farm's housing should be kept clean. When the workers leave, the facilities should be returned to the condition in which they were upon arrival. Alcohol and drug abuse will not be tolerated. Workers must adhere to the food safety standards outlined in the Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) manual. During the harvest season, workers will be given a mandatory day of rest, and on the remaining days of the week, the will be expected to work weather permitting.
Under direction of supervisor, worker will perform any combination of tasks involved in the operation of farm equipment for the purpose of tilling soil, mowing grass, cutting brush and planting young trees & plants. Use tractors, trucks and farm equipment on farm property. Prune trees, remove suckers, remove blossoms and thin fruit to improve quality also train & secure fruit trees. Will engage in weeding and other activities to keep the orchard clean. Employers will provide tools and equipment at no cost for workers to perform the above tasks. Workers may be terminated for any willful damage to or loss of such tools and equipment. Workers will be required to work in inclement weather and in a range of temperatures. Trim fruit trees, hand thin weeding, hoeing, scoffing and summer thinning. Also repair boxes. Move empty bins around orchard for use by pickers. Pick apples for fresh market and/or processing. After 4 days of training employer expects productivity be at least 5 (20 bu) bins per day for fresh market apples and 7 (20 bu) bins per day for processing apples. All fruit to be handled with care to avoid bruising. Fruit injured by bruising shall not exceed 1% as defined in the US standard for grades. Workers must be physically able to pick tree fruit, most of which is done from ladders, with lower branches being picked from the ground. Picked fruit is placed in a metal-framed canvas covered picking bucket with canvas straps that slip over the head and rest on the shoulders. Filled bucket, weighing up to 60 lbs. is emptied into bulk bins. Workers required to handle ladders up to 24 long and weighing about 2 lbs per foot and being able to set the ladder using only side rails. Workers may be instructed to selectively pick mature fruit according to size, color, defects & other USDA grade standards. Must be physically able to lift up to 75lbs on a consistent basis throughout the day. While working in the field, all cell phone usage is limited to emergency use only. Due to safety concerns on a farm, workers must be able to communicate in English and understand basic instructions in English. Employer may conduct/require random drug or alcohol tests at employer?s expense after hiring, for the safety of themselves and others as they will be operating machinery. Failure to comply with request or testing positive will result in termination. Workers referred as a result of this order must have a minimum of three months verifiable experience in performing the tasks described in this order.
Grade, sort, or classify unprocessed food and other agricultural products by size, weight, color, or condition; perform manual, hand labor including sweeping, raking, and shoveling; direct unloading of potatoes; hand pick foreign material; sort foreign material such as rock and dirt that has gotten past the grader and hand pick any extra foreign material out; clean up crop pieces and foreign material from around the line to maintain appropriate food and worker safety; stack potatoes in a controlled fashion. Candidate may work nights and weekends. Employer may request but cannot require workers to work on their Sabbath. Rate of pay may be more depending on experience.
Farm equipment operator to run 100 HP tractors, tractor-drawn machinery for the harvest of pumpkins. Use hand tools such as pruning hooks, shears, and knives. Will drive/ operate farm vehicles including trucks and forklifts. Load pumpkins in to bins and load onto trailers. Repair and maintain farm vehicles, implements, and mechanical equipment. Workers should report for work with their own suitable work clothing. Field temperatures may range from 0 to 90+ degrees (F) with possible wet morning conditions Due to health and safety concerns relating to pesticide application and the operation of equipment on our farm, workers are required to have the ability to comprehend simple oral and written instructions in English. After hiring, employer may conduct random drug tests at employers expense.. Must be physically able to lift up to 80 pounds *Workers referred against this order must have a minimum of 3 months experience in performing tasks described in this order in an agricultural setting. Workers must be able to obtain a drivers license.
Workers must have a minimum 3 months previous and verifiable experience performing all maintenance, harvesting , pruning and planting functions on an apple and grape farm. Order is a joint order where all workers will work for four separate farms.
Crops/Commodities: \napples. \nThis job requires a minimum of 3 months of prior experience working in tree fruit orchards, handling both manual and machine tasks associated with commodity production and harvest activities. Workers must be able to perform manual as well as mechanized activities with accuracy and efficiency. \n\nWorkers will manually plant root stock, cultivate and harvest apples. Use hand tools, including but not limited to, shovels, trowels, hoes, tampers, pruning hooks, shears and knives. Duties include tilling soil and applying fertilizers, transplanting, weeding, thinning or pruning crops; applying pesticides or herbicides; cleaning and loading harvested products. There are no packing duties involved. Construct trellises, repair fences and farm buildings or participate in irrigation activities. Repair and maintain farm vehicles, implements and mechanical equipment. Clear and maintain irrigation ditches. Record information about crops, such as pesticide use, yields or costs. \n \nPrune trees seasonally to promote optimum growth of tree and fruit. Gathers pruned branches from area for disposal. Performs summer pruning and suckering by cutting terminal growth and water sprouts from inside of tree using hand pruner. Thins trees from orchard to eliminate diseased or nonproductive trees using chain saw.\n \nTo provide a safe and healthy crop, workers will be trained in USDA Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) certification standards. Failure to abide by GAP standards will be grounds for dismissal. Workers required to follow common sanitary practices at all times, particularly when hand harvesting crops for human consumption. Workers required to wash hands thoroughly with soap and water after using the bathroom and before entering fields for harvest activities.\n\nSupervisor(s) will provide instructions and directions to workers. Workers must be able to comprehend and follow instructions and communicate effectively to supervisors. Unusual, complex or non-routine activities will be supervised. Workers expected to perform basic duties in a timely and proficient manner without close supervision. Workers must obey all safety rules and basic instructions and be able to recognize, understand and comply with safety, pesticide warning/re-entry and other essential postings. \n\nPick apples for fresh market and/or processing. Worker places ladder firmly against or within tree in a secure position so as not to break limbs or knock off fruit and to prevent slipping or falling. All fruit to be handled with care to avoid causing bruising. Apples injured by bruising during picking shall not exceed 0% (WNY) for fresh and 1% (WNY) for processing. Each worker's picked fruit will be inspected according to instructions given each day by the orchard foreman. Workers will be directed to strip all fruit from tree at one picking or to spot pick (selective picking) according to size and color depending on crop conditions and state of maturity. Fruit picked as drops is never mixed with tree fruit. Productivity must be at least 4 bins (80 bushels) fresh market and/or 6 bins (120 bushels) processing fruit per day. \n\nWorkers failing to produce a sufficient number of piece rate units to earn the Adverse Effect Wage Rate (AEWR) for all hours worked during a pay period will be paid on an hourly basis at the AEWR for that pay period. Workers paid on an hourly basis who fail to perform their duties in a timely and proficient manner will be provided up to three warnings, and will be coached/instructed on working faster and more efficiently. Worker may be terminated upon issuance of third warning.\n\nWorkers drive/operate tractors. Workers will be instructed in safety and operation of the tractor before driving/operating. Tractors should be driven in a manner to protect operator, other workers, trees, crops and equipment. Repeated failure to obey safety requirements and operating instructions may result in termination.\n
Due to food safety regulations, workers must understand basic instructions in English.\nDuring the anticipated period of employment, the primary activity on this farm will be the hand harvest of apples. Also may thin immature fruit to obtain better quality fruit. Other harvesting fruit or other job duties, if required.\nWorkers must be physically able to pick fruit, most of which is done from ladders with lower branches being picked from the ground. Workers place ladder firmly against or within tree in a secure position so as not to break limbs or knock off fruit and to prevent slipping or falling. All fruit to be handled with care to avoid causing bruising. Picked fruit is placed in a metal-framed, canvas-covered picking bucket with canvas straps that slip over the head and rest on the shoulders. The bucket when filled weighs up to 45-lbs. and is emptied into bulk boxes known as tote boxes. Each tote box has a capacity of twenty (20) bushels. Workers are required to handle ladders up to 24-feet long and weighing about 2-lbs. per foot. In apple harvest work, workers may be instructed to selectively pick mature fruit according to size, color, and grade standards factors. Workers will be directed to strip all fruit from tree at one picking or to spot pick (selective picking) according to size and color depending on crop conditions and state of maturity. Fruit picked as drops is never mixed with tree fruit. Productivity must be at least 4.8 bins per day for fresh market apples and 6.75 bins per day for processing apples. Each workers picked fruit will be inspected according to instructions given each day by the orchard foreman.\nEmployer will furnish to workers, without cost, all tools and equipment required in the performance of the duties assigned. Workers should report for work with their own suitable work clothing. Field temperatures may range from 30 degrees to 85 degrees with possible wet morning conditions. Extensive walking and frequent stooping is expected. All applicants will be required to have three months experience in all duties outlined in this job order.
Sanitation Requirements: For food and general personal safety purposes, all workers will be required and expected to follow common sanitary practices at all times. This is particularly critical when hand harvesting crops for human consumption. Employees are required to cleanse their hands by washing them thoroughly with soap and water after using the bathroom and before entering the fields for harvest activities or the packing facility for packing operations.\n\nApples: Workers will perform various tasks involved in planting, cultivation (including pruning and thinning) and harvesting fruit according to supervisor’s instructions. Workers will till soil, plant stock, and do pruning activities using a variety of tools. Workers will aid in irrigation duties. Will aid in minor repair of wooden fruit containers. Workers will harvest fruit according to color, size, and degree of maturity as specified by supervisor and place into ¾ bushel baskets taking the extra time, care and effort not to bruise or scar the fruit. \n\nHarvest Productivity Standards: Workers must maintain a 5% or better bruising rate. \n\nThe following description of job activities applies to apples. \n\nHarvest: Workers will be assigned a row usually with a partner and is responsible for picking all the proper fruit from that row, or half row. Fruit is selected from the tree according to size and/or color standard set by the picking supervisor. In some instances, fruit harvest will be done from an 8 or 16-foot ladder weighing up to 30 lbs. All workers must be able to lift and carry ladder, as well as work from the top of the ladder. The entire tree must be checked to ensure removal of all fruit meeting-picking requirements. Fruit is placed gently in the picking container until container is full. The full picking container weighing up to 50 lbs. is then gently emptied into a field bin, taking care not to spill or bruise the fruit in the container or in the field bin. Field bin volume may be checked and determined by weight on state certified scales. Workers are required to stay on their assigned row unless directed by a supervisor to change, or to help someone sporadically. Picking units will be kept free of limbs, leaves or mushy fruit. Workers will be required to pick up and return picking ladders to the ladder wagon provided by the grower at the end of each workday or as directed by the grower or designated supervisor.\n\nPruning: While pruning trees, workers will receive the proper tools for the particular job, i.e., saw, pruners and hand snips. The tools will be returned to the employer at the end of the task. The supervisor will set a standard or pattern for each orchard and will demonstrate and communicate this to workers. Workers will be assigned a row of trees and must prune each tree according to the predetermined standard. In some instances, pruning will be done from an 8 or 16-foot ladder weighing up to 30 lbs. All workers must be able to lift and carry ladder, as well as work from the top of the ladder. Workers must remove all resulting materials from the trees rendered from performing pruning tasks. When pruning is complete on each tree, each worker is required to rake and scatter the resulting brush in the center of the tractor/equipment middles. Workers will be required to pick up and return pruning ladders to the ladder wagon provided by the grower at the end of each day or as directed by the grower or designated supervisor. \n
All applicants must be able, willing and qualified to perform the work described in this job description and must be available for the entire period of employment specified in box 3&4 on page 1. Workers will perform a variety of tasks related to the pruning and training of apple trees and harvesting of apples. Workers must have the knowledge and ability to prune and train apple trees. Other orchard-related duties may include but are not limited to: driving tractor, picking up brush and roots from orchard floor, repairing broken bins, and planting and watering trees. It also will be necessary for workers to fill apple shelves as well as to drive truck to remove apple bins from the outlying orchards at harvest time. The employer will provide 1 day of training and/or allow 2 days of work for worker to reach production standards. During harvest, productivity must be at least 8.5 1-1/8 bushel boxes per hour worked with no more than 5% bruising for fresh market. Workers must be willing to work in varied weather conditions as low as 15 degrees and up to one foot of snow. Workers must be able to handle and climb a 20 foot ladder and know how to use a chain saw. Employer will furnish to workers without cost all tools and equipment required to perform all duties assigned. Workers will be given 30 minutes for lunch and a 15 minute break in the morning and the afternoon. Beginning and ending times will vary depending on the conditions in the orchard. Workers must be able to take direction in simple English and be available to work Monday through Saturday.
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 Box 3 & 4, Page 1. Workers will be required to: manually plant, cultivate, and harvest fruits and vegetables; use hand tools, such as shovels, hoes, pruning hooks, shears and knives; till soil; transplant, weed, thin, and prune crops; clean and pack harvested products; drive and operate tractors, tractor-drawn machinery, trucks, and forklifts; transport harvested fruits and vegetables from field to packing house; prune trees seasonally to promote optimum growth of tree and fruit; and apply pesticides, herbicides and fertilizers to crops following DEC guidelines. Workers will also be asked to assist in greenhouses where workers will: mix dirt; fill containers; plant, spray, weed, fertilize and water plants and flowers; and perform tasks using hands and gardening tools. Picking apples requires worker to handle ladders up to 22' and pick into buckets strung around shoulders that weigh up to 40 pounds when filled. Workers must be physically able to lift and carry up to 75 pounds on a consistent basis. Workers may not use cell phones for personal use during work times. Phone use must be limited to breaks and lunch. Field temperatures may range from 0 to 90+ degrees (F) with possible wet morning conditions. Once hired, employer may conduct random drug tests at employers expense. Employer will furnish to workers without cost all tools and equipment required to perform all duties assigned. Beginning and ending times will vary depending on the conditions in the orchard. Workers must be able to comprehend simple English and be available to work Monday through Saturday. Workers referred against this order must have a minimum of three months verifiable experience.
orchard maintenance, apple harvest, bin repair, picking up roots & rocks, deer fence, wire, posts, bin repair, climbing ladders, move site to site
Sanitation Requirements: For food and general personal safety purposes, all workers will be required and expected to follow common sanitary practices at all times. This is particularly critical when hand harvesting crops for human consumption. Employees are required to cleanse their hands by washing them thoroughly with soap and water after using the bathroom and before entering the fields for harvest activities or the packing facility for packing operations.\n\nCabbage: Workers will prepare fields for planting cabbage. Worker will plant cabbage according to their supervisor’s instructions. Workers will cut mature cabbage heads using knife as specified by employer. Products will then be placed into sacks or boxes and placed on trailer for transport. Workers may grade products removing bad or damaged leaves and repack for shipment. \n\nHarvesting Winter Squash & Pumpkins: Workers will be required to remove weeds by hand or with a hoe. Workers will bend and stoop to pick vegetables according to size, color, shape and degree of maturity and place into field containers. Workers may carry full container weighing approximately fifty (50) lbs. and empty into field bin or load onto trailer. May be required to pull and discard culls as directed by supervisor. Pickers will take care not to bruise or scar produce. Pre-harvest activities may include staking, tying, transplanting pruning and windrowing. Workers will stand on feet for long periods of time. Workers are required to work in fields when plants are wet with dew or rain. Temperatures in fields during working hours can range from thirty-five (35) to over ninety-five (95) degrees. \n\nLoaders: Carefully feed sorted and graded winter squash and/or pumpkin into automated machine that peels and halves the squash. Workers may be required to peel and halve winter squash and/or pumpkin using a knife in the event of equipment failure. \n\nCutter: Workers using a hand-held knife, will remove the tops and tails from the winter squash and/or pumpkin halves and discard the tops and tails as disclosed by the supervisor. \n\nSeed Removers and cleaners: Workers using a hand-held spoon or other tools, will remove seeds from the center of winter squash and/or pumpkin and separate the seeds and other residual material as disclosed by supervisor. Worker will carefully load the peeled winter squash into an automated machine to be cubed. Seeds may be washed, dried and placed in bulk totes. \n\nFillers: Workers package the processed winter squash and/or pumpkin in appropriate container by attending automatic filler or by hand as necessary according to the packaging instructions disclosed by the supervisor. \n\nLevelers: Packed winter squash and/or pumpkin is carefully hand-leveled by worker to assure an even level of winter squash in each container. Excess winter squash and/or pumpkin removed from overfilled boxes and placed carefully in separate containers as disclosed by the supervisor. \n\nPackaging: Packaging machines are fed materials by worker to produce a finished package product. \n\nStackers: Workers pick up filled boxes weighing up to 60 lbs. from conveyor and stack carefully by prescribed pattern and height onto pallets by size and lot stamped on box as directed by supervisor. \n\nSupport jobs include bin and pallet repair and after hours clean up. \n\nFarm, Field, and Shed Sanitation: All workers will be responsible for picking up trash, cleaning bathrooms, sweeping floors and other farm and shed sanitation duties.\n\n
orchard maintenance, repairing and building bins, climb ladders, hand thinning, harvest apples, summer pruning,
Manually plant, cultivate, & harvest vegetables; tomatoes, eggplant, peppers, greens, cucumbers, lettuce, hemp, squash & herbs. Use hand tools, such as shovels, trowels, hoes, tampers, pruning hooks, shears, & knives. Duties include tilling soil & applying fertilizers; transplanting, weeding, thinning, or pruning crops. Construct trellises, repair fences & farm buildings. Set up & operate irrigation equipment. Operate tractors, tractor-drawn machinery, and self-propelled machinery to plow, harrow & fertilize soil or to plant, cultivate spray & harvest crops. Repair & maintain farm vehicles, implements & mechanical equipment. Harvest vegetables by hand. Apply pesticides or fertilizers to crops. Inform farmers or farm manager of crop progress. Identify plants, pests, & weeds to determine the selection & application of pesticides & fertilizers. Clear and maintain irrigation ditches. Record information about crops, such as pesticides use, yields or costs. Must be physically able to lift up to 75lbs on a consistent basis throughout the day. Must have three months verifiable experience in above.
orchard maintenance, apple harvest ,bin repair, picking up roots & rocks, climbing ladders, moving site to site
orchard maintenance, climb ladders, pick apples from trees, driving, move from site to site, bin repair,
Worker must possess the physical strength and endurance (ability to continue or last) to repeat the harvest process though out the workday, working quickly and skillfully to perform activities assigned during that activity. Workers may not leave trash, or other discarded items in work areas or vehicles but must dispose of such items in provided receptacles. Workers must wash hands with soap and water after all bathroom and meal breaks. Allergies to varieties of ragweed, goldenrod, insecticides, related agricultural chemicals, etc., may affect worker’s ability to perform the work described herein. Must display the ability to move, place, climb and work from orchard ladders up to 16 feet in height, making the necessary adjustments for various procedures while carrying up to 30 pounds.\n\nHarvest Productivity Standards: Workers must maintain a 5% or better bruising rate. \n\nSanitation Requirements: For food and general personal safety purposes, all workers will be required and expected to follow common sanitary practices at all times. This is particularly critical when hand harvesting crops for human consumption. Employees are required to cleanse their hands by washing them thoroughly with soap and water after using the bathroom and before entering the fields for harvest activities or the packing facility for packing operations.\n\nApples: Workers will perform various tasks involved in planting, cultivation (including pruning and thinning) and harvesting fruit according to supervisor’s instructions. Workers will till soil, plant stock, and do pruning activities using a variety of tools. Workers will aid in irrigation duties. Will aid in minor repair of wooden fruit containers. Workers will harvest fruit according to color, size, and degree of maturity as specified by supervisor and place into ¾ bushel baskets taking the extra time, care, and effort not to bruise or scar the fruit. \n\nThe following description of job activities applies to apples. Instead of ladders workers may work from mobile platforms. The unit has a motor, and the workers work on a platform where they are harnessed. \n\nHarvest: Workers will be assigned a row usually with a partner and is responsible for picking all the proper fruit from that row, or half row. Fruit is selected from the tree according to size and/or color standard set by the picking supervisor. In some instances, fruit harvest will be done from an 8-foot ladder weighing up to 30 lbs. All workers must be able to lift and carry ladder, as well as work from the top of the ladder. The entire tree must be checked to ensure removal of all fruit meeting-picking requirements. Fruit is placed gently in the picking container until container is full. The full picking container weighing up to 50 lbs. is then gently emptied into a field bin, taking care not to spill or bruise the fruit in the container or in the field bin. Field bin volume may be checked and determined by weight on state certified scales. Workers are required to stay on their assigned row unless directed by a supervisor to change, or to help someone sporadically. Picking units will be kept free of limbs, leaves or mushy fruit. Workers will be required to pick up and return picking ladders to the ladder wagon provided by the grower at the end of each workday or as directed by the grower or designated supervisor.\n\n
Harvest Productivity Standards: Workers must maintain a 5% or better bruising rate. \n\nWorker must possess the physical strength and endurance (ability to continue or last) to repeat the harvest process though out the workday, working quickly and skillfully to perform activities assigned during that activity. Workers must work at a sustained (continuing for an extended period of time without interruption), vigorous pace (quick and steady) and make bona fide efforts (made in earnest intent) to work efficiently (performing or functions in the best possible manner with the least waste of time and effort) and consistently (same way for a long time) that are reasonable under the climatic and other working conditions, Workers may not leave trash, or other discarded items in work areas or vehicles but must dispose of such items in provided receptacles. Workers must wash hands with soap and water after all bathroom and meal breaks. Allergies to varieties of ragweed, goldenrod, insecticides, related agricultural chemicals, etc., may affect worker’s ability to perform the work described herein. \n\nSanitation Requirements: For food and general personal safety purposes, all workers will be required and expected to follow common sanitary practices at all times. This is particularly critical when hand harvesting crops for human consumption. Employees are required to cleanse their hands by washing them thoroughly with soap and water after using the bathroom and before entering the fields for harvest activities or the packing facility for packing operations.\n\nApples: Workers will perform various tasks involved in planting, cultivation (including pruning and thinning) and harvesting fruit according to supervisor’s instructions. Workers will till soil, plant stock, and do pruning activities using a variety of tools. Workers will aid in irrigation duties. Will aid in minor repair of wooden fruit containers. Workers will harvest fruit according to color, size, and degree of maturity as specified by supervisor and place into ¾ bushel baskets taking the extra time, care, and effort not to bruise or scar the fruit. \n\nThe following description of job activities applies to apples. \n\nHarvest: Workers will be assigned a row usually with a partner and is responsible for picking all the proper fruit from that row, or half row. Fruit is selected from the tree according to size and/or color standard set by the picking supervisor. In some instances, fruit harvest will be done from an 8 or 16-foot ladder weighing up to 30 lbs. All workers must be able to lift and carry ladder, as well as work from the top of the ladder. The entire tree must be checked to ensure removal of all fruit meeting-picking requirements. Fruit is placed gently in the picking container until container is full. The full picking container weighing up to 50 lbs. is then gently emptied into a field bin, taking care not to spill or bruise the fruit in the container or in the field bin. Field bin volume may be checked and determined by weight on state certified scales. Workers are required to stay on their assigned row unless directed by a supervisor to change, or to help someone sporadically. Picking units will be kept free of limbs, leaves or mushy fruit. Workers will be required to pick up and return picking ladders to the ladder wagon provided by the grower at the end of each workday or as directed by the grower or designated supervisor.\n\n
Under direction of supervisor, worker will perform any combination of tasks involved in the operation of tractors and farm equipment for the purpose of tilling soil, mowing grass, cutting brush, planting young trees and plants, spraying fruit trees and plants. Pick fruit such as apples, pears & peaches during harvest. Use tractors and trucks on farm property to move equipment and supplies such as irrigation pipes and pumps, smudging equipment, fertilizer, ladders, bins and other supplies for harvest workers. Move empty bins around orchard for use by pickers and transport full bins of fruit from orchard to packing shed or storage facility. Operate engines and pumps for irrigation and move, set up, and start fans or smudge pots for frost protection. Must be physically able to lift up to 75lbs on a consistent basis throughout the day. Wile working in the fields cell phones are limited to emergency use only. Due to health and safety concerns on a farm, worker must understand basic instructions in English. Workers referred as a result of this order must have a minimum of 6 months of verifiable experience in performing the tasks described in this order.
Workers will perform various tasks involved in planting, cultivating, pruning, thinning and harvesting apples and peaches according to supervisors instructions. Most of these duties will be performed on up to an 18 foot ladder. Duties include tilling soil & applying fertilizers; transplanting, weeding, thinning, and/or pruning crops & applying pesticides; cleaning, packing, and loading harvested products. Construct trellises, repair fences & farm buildings, and participate in irrigation activities. Inform farmers or farm managers of crop progress. Identify plants, pests, & weeds to determine the selection & application of pesticides & fertilizers. Clear and maintain irrigation ditches. Record information about crops, such as pesticides use, yields or costs. Employer will expect worker to pick a minimum of 120 bu boxes of apples per day with no more than 1% (WNY) bruising. Workers are expected to work at least the number of days and hours specified. Depending on weather, crop or other conditions, workers may be requested, but not required to work up to seven days per week and/or on the Sabbath and up to 12 hours per day. Employer will furnish to workers without cost all the tools and equipment required in the performance of the duties assigned. Workers should report for work with their own suitable clothes. Field temperatures may range from below 0 to 90+ degrees (F), with possible wet morning conditions. Must be physically able to lift up to 70lbs on a consistent basis throughout the day. While working in the field, phone usage is limited to emergency use only. Due to health & safety concerns on our farm workers must understand basic instruction in English or Spanish. Employer may conduct/require random drug or alcohol tests at employer’s expense after hiring, for the safety of themselves and others as they will be operating machinery. Failure to comply with request or testing positive will result in termination. Insubordination by the employee and not following rules or actions that put other employees at risk are cause for immediate termination. Workers referred as a result of this order must have a minimum of three months of verifiable experience in performing the tasks described in his order. Job specifications can change frequently during the season due to crop or market conditions, even on the same crop. Workers will be expected to conform to the specific instructions given by the supervisor for each days work. \nThe activities outlined in the job description will be conducted solely on the worksite which is owned and operated by the employer.\n
All applicants must be able, willing and qualified to perform the work described in this job description and must be available for the entire period of employment specified in box 3 & 4, page 1. This work order is for qualified people to perform a combination of tasks involved in the planting, cultivating, and harvesting of apples. Duties include: clearing fields; removing stones and brush by hand; tilling soil and applying fertilizers; transplanting, weeding thinning, and pruning apple trees; applying pesticides and herbicides; loading harvest products; constructing trellises; repairing fences and farm buildings; using hand tools such as shovels, hoes, saws, pruning hooks, shears, and knives; driving and operating tractors, tractor-drawn machinery, and self-propelled machinery to plow, harrow, and fertilize soil or to plant, cultivate, mow, spray, and harvest crops; repairing and maintaining farm vehicles, implements, and mechanical equipment; and harvest apples by hand. Apples injured by bruising during picking shall not exceed 4% for fresh as defined in the U.S. Standards for Grades. Productivity must be at least 68 bushel boxes of fresh market apples per 8 hour day worked. Employer will furnish to workers all tools and equipment required in the performance of the duties assigned without cost. Workers will be required to handle ladders up to 24' long and weighing about two pounds per foot. Workers should report for work with their own suitable work clothing. Workers must be able to lift and carry up to 75 pounds on a frequent basis. Beginning and ending times will vary depending on the conditions in the orchard. Workers must be able to speak and take directions in simple English. Workers referred as a result of this order must have a minimum of three (3) months of verifiable experience in performing the tasks described in this job description. Workers must be willing to worker in a variety of weather and temperatures. The employer will provide three days of training and/or allow three days of work for worker to reach production standards.
Manually plant, cultivate, & harvest fruits and vegetables such as apples, pumpkins & grapes. Use hand tools, such as shovels, trowels, hoes, tampers, pruning hooks, shears, & knives. Duties include tilling soil & applying fertilizers and pesticides to crops; transplanting, weeding, thinning, & pruning crops. Construct trellises, repair fences & farm buildings. Set up & operate irrigation equipment. Operate tractors, tractor-drawn machinery, and self-propelled machinery to plow, harrow & fertilize soil, or to plant, cultivate, spray, harvest & haul crops. Repair & maintain farm vehicles, implements & mechanical equipment. Harvest fruits & vegetables by hand. Pick apples for fresh marketing & or processing. Employer will provide 4 days of training. A minimum productivity standard applies; 90 bu boxes of fresh market apples per day. All fruit to be handled with care to avoid bruising. Fruit injured by bruising, not to exceed 4%. Worker must be physically able to pick tree fruit, most of which is done from ladders with lower branches being picked from the ground. Picked fruit is placed in a metal framed picking bucket with canvas straps that slip over the head and rest on the shoulders. Filled bucket weighing up to 40 lbs is emptied into bulk bins with a capacity equal to 20 bushels boxes. Workers required to handle ladders up to 24' long and weighing about 2 lbs per foot. Inform farmers or farm manager of crop progress. Clear and maintain irrigation ditches. Record information about crops, such as pesticides use, yields or costs. While working in the fields cell phones are limited to emergency use only. Employer may conduct/require random drug or alcohol tests at employer?s expense after hiring, for the safety of themselves and others as they will be operating machinery. Failure to comply with request or testing positive will result in termination. Must be physically able to lift up to 75 lbs on on a consistent basis throughout the day. Due to safety concerns on a farm, workers must understand basic instructions in English. Workers referred as a result of this order must have a minimum of three months of verifiable experience in performing the tasks described in his order.
Crops/Commodities: \nApples. \nMow, cut, and weed fields. Perform ditching, shoveling, hoeing, hauling, ground preparation, and other manual tasks. Bending, stooping and kneeling required. Use hand tools including but not limited to hoes, shovels, shears, clippers, loppers, and saws. Lift, carry, and load/unload products or supplies. Load hay/straw onto wagon; unload hay/straw into barn. Apply pesticides, herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protectants. Mix and apply fertilizers, plant growth chemicals, conditioners, and other plant related treatments at the correct times depending on plant type, growth, climate and crop conditions. Assist with farm building/field maintenance and repairs. Build/repair fences. \n\nPlanting: Propagate plants by placing buds/scions. Plant seedlings or 'liners' by hand or with mechanical planter. Clear cull stock, brush and debris. Dig holes and shovel dirt. Tree Training: hoeing, tree painting, weed mat application. Tie/position trees and limbs, together and to trellises, using string, tape, wire or other fasteners and supports. Thinning: Hand thin to control the size and quality of fruit. Remove fruit blossom, bud and/or identifiable fruit from within a cluster of other fruits. Must accurately identify and remove misshapen, damaged or otherwise unmarketable fruit. \n\nPruning: Hand pruning based on fruit variety. Use manual pruning tools and equipment. Identify and remove stubs or broken branches, downward-growing branches, branches rubbing against each other, shaded interior branches, dead wood and shoots-suckers.\n\nUse/handle ladders up to 15 ft. in length and weighing up to 30 lbs. or perform work on motorized platform. Harvest: Spot and/or strip pick fruit based on seasonal need. Snap fruit off tree with thumb and palm of hand to avoid stem pulls, punctures, bruising, or other damage. Pick culls and peelers. Fill fruit buckets and place fruit in bins. Follow supervisor/foreman's instructions on color/size requirements. Must be able to differentiate between colors and fruit varieties accurately. \n\nWork is done in the field for long periods of time. Workers may assist in handling product weighing up to 50 pounds and lifting to a height of 5 feet. Workers must work on their feet in bent positions for long periods of time. Work requires repetitive movements and extensive walking. Work required in fields when plants are wet with dew and rain, and may be required during light rain, snow, moderate winds, direct sun, high humidity and extreme temperatures. Temperatures in fields during working hours can range from 10 to over 100 degrees F. Workers may be required to work during occasional showers not severe enough to stop field operations. Allergies to ragweed, goldenrod, honey bees, insecticides, herbicides, fungicides, or related chemicals may affect a worker's ability to perform the job. Workers should be able to do the work required with or without reasonable accommodations. Saturday work required. Must be able to lift/carry 50 lbs.\n\nSupervisor(s) will provide instructions and directions to workers. Workers must be able to comprehend and follow instructions and communicate effectively to supervisors. Unusual, complex or non-routine activities will be supervised. Workers expected to perform basic duties in a timely and proficient manner without close supervision. Workers must obey all safety rules and basic instructions and be able to recognize, understand and comply with safety, pesticide warning/re-entry and other essential postings. \n\nNon-employees access to work sites or adjacent areas strictly prohibited. Non-working minors may not be present, adjacent to worksites, or left in vehicles during the day. \n\nTobacco use strictly prohibited. No smoking or tobacco use of any kind permitted in the fields, worker housing, or anywhere on company premises. This is necessary to protect against transmission of toxins and contamination from tobacco by-products.
Crops: Cabbage, Squash, Apples, Pumpkins, Cucumbers, Tomatoes, Peppers, Beets and Carrots\nWorkers will perform various duties associated with growing the vegetable crops listed above. Workers will plant cultivate and harvest vegetables. Workers will lay, fix, and pull plastic. Workers will hook up, unhook, and fix water. Workers will stake and tie pepper, Cucumber, and tomato plants. Workers will perform support duties such as making boxes, packing, cleaning buckets and work areas. Workers will assist with weed removal. \n\nWorker must possess the physical strength and endurance (ability to continue or last) to repeat the harvest process though out the workday, working quickly and skillfully to perform activities assigned during that activity. Workers may not leave trash, or other discarded items in work areas or vehicles but must dispose of such items in provided receptacles. Workers must wash hands with soap and water after all bathroom and meal breaks. Allergies to varieties of ragweed, goldenrod, insecticides, related agricultural chemicals, etc., may affect worker’s ability to perform the work described herein. Must display the ability to move, place, climb and work from orchard ladders up to 16 feet in height, making the necessary adjustments for various procedures while carrying up to 30 pounds.\n\nSanitation Requirements: For food and general personal safety purposes, all workers will be required and expected to follow common sanitary practices at all times. This is particularly critical when hand harvesting crops for human consumption. Employees are required to cleanse their hands by washing them thoroughly with soap and water after using the bathroom and before entering the fields for harvest activities or the packing facility for packing operations.\n\nHarvest Productivity Standards: Workers must maintain a 5% or better bruising rate. \nApples: Workers will perform various tasks involved in planting, cultivation (including pruning and thinning) and harvesting fruit according to supervisor’s instructions. Workers will till soil, plant stock, and do pruning activities using a variety of tools. Workers will aid in irrigation duties. Will aid in minor repair of wooden fruit containers. Workers will harvest fruit according to color, size, and degree of maturity as specified by supervisor and place into ¾ bushel baskets taking the extra time, care, and effort not to bruise or scar the fruit. \n\nThe following description of job activities applies to apples. \n\nHarvest: Workers will be assigned a row usually with a partner and is responsible for picking all the proper fruit from that row, or half row. Fruit is selected from the tree according to size and/or color standard set by the picking supervisor. In some instances, fruit harvest will be done from an 8 or 16-foot ladder weighing up to 30 lbs. All workers must be able to lift and carry ladder, as well as work from the top of the ladder. The entire tree must be checked to ensure removal of all fruit meeting-picking requirements. Fruit is placed gently in the picking container until container is full. The full picking container weighing up to 50 lbs. is then gently emptied into a field bin, taking care not to spill or bruise the fruit in the container or in the field bin. Field bin volume may be checked and determined by weight on state certified scales. Workers are required to stay on their assigned row unless directed by a supervisor to change, or to help someone sporadically. Picking units will be kept free of limbs, leaves or mushy fruit. Workers will be required to pick up and return picking ladders to the ladder wagon provided by the grower at the end of each workday or as directed by the grower or designated supervisor.\n\n
Plant, weed, water, fertilize, prune vegetables, fruit, and flower plants in a demonstration garden. Clean and maintain production area and small tools.
All applicants must be able, willing and qualified to perform the work described in this job description and must be available for the entire period of employment specified in Box 9 on Page 1. Workers are needed to harvest apples for fresh market and/or processing. Workers will pick bruise-free tree fruit, which is performed mostly from ladders with lower branches being picked from the ground. Workers will use hand tools such as shovels, trowels, hoes, tampers, running hooks, shears, hand saws, and knives. As the need arises, workers will perform other farm-related duties such as: operate tractors and farm equipment for the purpose of tilling soil, mowing grass, cutting brush, planting young trees and plants, moving bin fruit; climb in and around trees or work from ladders to do suckering work; grub around trees using hoes; and repair and maintain farm vehicles. The employer will provide 3 days of training and/or 3 days of work for the worker to reach productivity standards. Harvest productivity must be at least 80 1-1/8 bushel boxes per 8 hours worked of bruise-free fruit for fresh market and 100 1-1/8 bushel boxes per 8 hours worked of processing fruit with no more than 10% bruising. Workers will be directed to pick all fruit from tree or to selectively pick according to size, color, or crop conditions and state of maturity. Workers may be instructed to selectively pick mature fruit according to size, color, and other USDA grade standards. All fruit must be handled with care to avoid bruising. The orchard foremen will inspect each workers picked fruit according to instructions given daily. Workers will be required to record information about harvest yield. Workers must be able to handle and climb ladders up to 24 feet long and weighing approximately 2 pounds per foot. Picked fruit is placed in a metal-framed canvas-covered bucket with canvas straps that slip over the head and rest on the shoulders. Filled buckets, weighing up to 40 pounds, are emptied into bulk bins with a capacity of 20 1-1/8 bushel boxes. Workers must be willing to work in varied weather conditions with temperatures from below 0 to 90+ degrees (F) with possible wet mornings. Beginning and ending times will vary depending on the conditions in the orchard. Workers should report to work in their own suitable clothing. Workers must be able to lift and carry up to 80 pounds on a frequent basis. Employer will furnish to workers without cost all tools and equipment required to perform all duties assigned. Workers are required to have proficient English language comprehension in order to maintain Federal food safety regulations and safe operation of farm equipment.
summer pruning trees, orchard maintenance, climb ladders, pick apples from trees, bin repair, driving
orchard maintenance, climb ladders, pick apples from trees, driving, move from site to site, bin repair,
Summer prune trees, planting tree, orchard maintenance, harvest apples, climbing ladders, trimming trees, driving
Summer prune trees, planting tree, driving, orchard maintenance, climb ladders, trimming trees, pick apples from trees
Summer prune trees, planting tree, driving, orchard maintenance, climb ladders, trimming trees, harvest apples
Summer prune trees, planting tree, orchard maintenance, apple harvest, trimming trees, bin repair, climb ladders
summer pruning trees, planting trees, tractor driving, orchard & field maintenance, bin repair, hand thinning & tying apples & peaches, trimming, weeding onion & potatoes, packing onions & potatoes, harvest apples, potatoes & onions, washing potatoes\n\n
orchard maintenance, climb ladders, pick apples from trees, driving, move from site to site, bin repair,
Manually plant, cultivate, and harvest apples. Use hand tools, such as shovels, trowels, hoes, tampers, pruning hooks, shears, and knives. Duties include tilling soil and applying fertilizers; transplanting, weeding, thinning, or pruning crops; applying pesticides; cleaning, packing, and loading harvested products. Construct trellises, repair fences and farm buildings, or participate in irrigation activities. Set up and operate irrigation equipment. Operate tractors, tractor-drawn machinery, and self-propelled machinery to plow, harrow, and fertilize soil, or to plant, cultivate, spray and harvest crops. Repair and maintain farm vehicles, implements, and mechanical equipment. Harvest apples by hand. Apply pesticides, herbicides, or fertilizers to crops. Inform farmers or farm managers of crop progress. Identify plants, pests, and weeds to determine the selection and application of pesticides and fertilizers. Clear and maintain irrigation ditches. Record information about crops, such as pesticide use, yields, or costs. Apples injured by bruising during picking shall not exceed 1% (WNY) for fresh and 1% (WNY) for processing. Productivity must be at least 4 Bins (80 bushels) fresh market and/or 5 Bins (100 bushels) processing apples per day. Workers are expected to work at least the number of days and hours specified. Depending on weather, crop or other conditions, workers may be requested, but not required, to work up to seven days per week and/or on the Sabbath and up to 12 hours per day. Employer will furnish to workers, without cost, all tools, and equipment required in the performance of the duties assigned. Workers should report for work with their own suitable work clothing. Field temperatures may range from below 0 to 90+ degrees (F) with possible wet morning conditions. *Workers referred against this order must have a minimum of 3 months experience in performing tasks described in this order. The employer will provide 1 days of training and/or allow 1 days of work for worker to reach production standards if applicable. The employer assures that workers hired under this order who will be handling pesticides will be provided appropriate training. 42 pound lifting requirement.
Crops: Apples, Cherries, Peaches, Blackberries, Raspberries, Blueberries, Greenhouse Cucumbers. \nWorker must possess the physical strength and endurance (ability to continue or last) to repeat the harvest process though out the workday, working quickly and skillfully to perform activities assigned during that activity. Workers must work at a sustained (continuing for an extended period of time without interruption), vigorous pace (quick and steady) and make bona fide efforts (made in earnest intent) to work efficiently (performing or functions in the best possible manner with the least waste of time and effort) and consistently (same way for a long time) that are reasonable under the climatic and other working conditions, Workers may not leave trash, or other discarded items in work areas or vehicles but must dispose of such items in provided receptacles. Workers must wash hands with soap and water after all bathroom and meal breaks. Allergies to varieties of ragweed, goldenrod, insecticides, related agricultural chemicals, etc., may affect worker’s ability to perform the work described herein. Must display the ability to move, place, climb and work from orchard ladders up to 16 feet in height, making the necessary adjustments for various procedures while carrying up to 30 pounds.\n\nSanitation Requirements: For food and general personal safety purposes, all workers will be required and expected to follow common sanitary practices at all times. This is particularly critical when hand harvesting crops for human consumption. Employees are required to cleanse their hands by washing them thoroughly with soap and water after using the bathroom and before entering the fields for harvest activities or the packing facility for packing operations.\n\nHarvest Productivity Standards: Workers must maintain a 5% or better bruising rate.\n\nApples: Workers will perform various tasks involved in planting, cultivation (including pruning and thinning) and harvesting fruit according to supervisor’s instructions. Workers will till soil, plant stock, and do pruning activities using a variety of tools. May aid in irrigation duties. Will aid in minor repair of wooden fruit containers. Workers will harvest fruit according to color, size, and degree of maturity as specified by supervisor and place into ¾ bushel baskets taking the extra time, care and effort not to bruise or scar the fruit. \n\nThe following description of job activities applies to apples, cherries, and peaches. \n\nHarvest: Workers will be assigned a row usually with a partner and is responsible for picking all the proper fruit from that row, or half row. Fruit is selected from the tree according to size and/or color standard set by the picking supervisor. In some instances, fruit harvest will be done from an 8 or 16-foot ladder weighing up to 30 lbs. All workers must be able to lift and carry ladder, as well as work from the top of the ladder. The entire tree must be checked to ensure removal of all fruit meeting-picking requirements. Fruit is placed gently in the picking container until container is full. The full picking container weighing up to 50 lbs. is then gently emptied into a field bin, taking care not to spill or bruise the fruit in the container or in the field bin. Field bin volume may be checked and determined by weight on state certified scales. Workers are required to stay on their assigned row unless directed by a supervisor to change, or to help someone sporadically. Picking units will be kept free of limbs, leaves or mushy fruit. Workers will be required to pick up and return picking ladders to the ladder wagon provided by the grower at the end of each workday or as directed by the grower or designated supervisor.\n\n
Manually plant and cultivate fruit trees. Use hand tools, such as shovels, trowels, hoes, tampers, pruning hooks, shears, and knives. Duties include tilling soil and applying fertilizers: transplanting, weeding, \nthinning, or pruning crops; applying pesticides; cleaning, packing. Construct trellises, repair fences and farm building, or participate in irrigation activities. Set up and operate irrigation equipment. Operate tractors, tractor-drawn machinery, and self-propelled machinery to plow, harrow and fertilize soil, or to plant, cultivate, spray crops. Repair and maintain farm vehicles, implements and mechanical equipment. Apply pesticides, herbicides, or fertilizers to crops inform farmers or farm managers of crop progress. Identify plants, pests, and weeds to determine the selection and \napplication of pesticides and fertilizers. Clear and maintain irrigation ditches. Employer will furnish to workers, without cost, all tools and equipment required in the performance of the duties assigned. Workers should report for work with their own suitable work clothing. Field temperatures may range from below 0 to 90+ degreed (F) with possible wet \nmorning conditions. Workers referred against this order must have a minimum of 3 month experience in performing tasks described in this order.
Manually plant, cultivate, and harvest apples. Use hand tools, such as shovels, trowels, hoes, tampers, pruning hooks, shears, and knives. Duties include tilling soil and applying fertilizers; transplanting, weeding, thinning, or pruning crops; applying pesticides; cleaning, packing, and loading harvested products. Construct trellises, repair fences and farm buildings, or participate in irrigation activities. Set up and operate irrigation equipment. Operate tractors, tractor-drawn machinery, and self-propelled machinery to plow, harrow, and fertilize soil, or to plant, cultivate, spray and harvest crops. Repair and maintain farm vehicles, implements, and mechanical equipment. Harvest apples by hand. Apply pesticides, herbicides, or fertilizers to crops. Inform farmers or farm managers of crop progress. Identify plants, pests, and weeds to determine the selection and application of pesticides and fertilizers. Clear and maintain irrigation ditches. Record information about crops, such as pesticide use, yields, or costs. Apples injured by bruising during picking shall not exceed 1% (WNY) for fresh and 1% (WNY) for processing. Productivity must be at least 4 Bins (80 bushels) fresh market and/or 5 Bins (100 bushels) processing apples per day. Workers are expected to work at least the number of days and hours specified. Depending on weather, crop or other conditions, workers may be requested, but not required, to work up to seven days per week and/or on the Sabbath and up to 12 hours per day. Employer will furnish to workers, without cost, all tools, and equipment required in the performance of the duties assigned. Workers should report for work with their own suitable work clothing. Field temperatures may range from below 0 to 90+ degrees (F) with possible wet morning conditions. *Workers referred against this order must have a minimum of 3 months experience in performing tasks described in this order. The employer will provide 1 days of training and/or allow 1 days of work for worker to reach production standards if applicable. The employer assures that workers hired under this order who will be handling pesticides will be provided appropriate training. 42 pound lifting requirement.
Litter Management\nMaintain or remove litter (animal waste) from aisles in our organic barns on a daily basis during the fall/winter season. Maintain litter aisle shavings and keep calcium chip buckets filled as needed. This specific cleaning is done to a greater extent and different from the daily, routine cleaning that other employees perform due to the time of year.\n\nPullet Rearing\nSplit up baby chicks to different tiers within barn. Vaccinate pullets at thirteen weeks of age. Load pullets into carts to be transported to laying hen houses at the end of the rearing period. Workers will perform dry and wet cleaning and maintenance duties to prepare laying houses for pullets at the end of the rearing period and to clean empty pullet houses after pullets are moved out. Remove mortality and spent hens as needed. The dry-cleaning duties include using backpack blowers to blow down henhouses, sweep floors, clean lights and other miscellaneous cleaning and light repair duties. Wet cleaning includes pressure washing and spraying wet disinfectant to thoroughly clean henhouses. This job includes holding a pressure washing nozzle outstretched from your body for a number of hours in a very humid environment. This cleaning is to a greater extent and different from the daily, routine cleaning that other employees perform. Due to enhanced biosecurity protocol, workers will only be allowed to enter and work in areas approved by their supervisor.\n\nSeasonal Cleaning\nSweeping, cleaning and painting in and around farmstead, including buildings and grounds. The task is to a greater extent and does not replace the routine daily cleaning and maintenance performed by poultry care or general farm staff. Pick up refuse, clean and perform light maintenance in and around the exterior of the farm, including the packing room. This includes painting and light construction. \n\nDriving Workers\nDrive workers daily to and from the work site. Drive workers weekly to the grocery store and bank.\n\nBiosecurity Requirements - Any persons coming on to our farms and into our barns must not own birds, unless they are not located within a commutable distance from any of our farm locations. This is mandated by the following:\nAny persons coming on to our farms and into our barns must not own birds, unless they are not located within a commutable distance from any of our farm locations. This is mandated by the following:\n• United Egg Producers – Animal Welfare Certification\n• United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) – National Poultry Improvement Program – Biosecurity Indemnification Requirement\n• Eggland’s Best Standard Operating Procedures – Biosecurity Standard\n• Food & Drug Administration (FDA) – 21 CFR, Parts 16 and 118 – Prevention of Salmonella Enteritidis in Shell Eggs\n\n\n
Apple packing house helpers: stack boxes according to variety and size working gently and quickly. Clean packing equipment , floors and perform general sanitation. Construct boxes and load onto pallet or conveyer. Assit in packing apples.
Pack fresh apples into poly bags, clamshells and tray boxes. Workers must take care to avoid damage to fruit. General sanitation of food packaging area and/or common areas (ie. restrooms, breakroom). Ability to stand for extended period, lifting 45-pounds. Workers must comply with Food Safety Standards.
Sanitation Requirements: For food and general personal safety purposes, all workers will be required and expected to follow common sanitary practices at all times. This is particularly critical when hand harvesting crops for human consumption. Employees are required to cleanse their hands by washing them thoroughly with soap and water after using the bathroom and before entering the fields for harvest activities or the packing facility for packing operations.\n\nCabbage: Workers will prepare fields for planting cabbage. Worker will plant cabbage according to their supervisor’s instructions. Workers will cut mature cabbage heads using knife as specified by employer. Products will then be placed into sacks or boxes and placed on trailer for transport. Workers may grade products removing bad or damaged leaves and repack for shipment. \n\nHarvesting Winter Squash & Pumpkins: Workers will be required to remove weeds by hand or with a hoe. Workers will bend and stoop to pick vegetables according to size, color, shape and degree of maturity and place into field containers. Workers may carry full container weighing approximately fifty (50) lbs. and empty into field bin or load onto trailer. May be required to pull and discard culls as directed by supervisor. Pickers will take care not to bruise or scar produce. Pre-harvest activities may include staking, tying, transplanting pruning and windrowing. Workers will stand on feet for long periods of time. Workers are required to work in fields when plants are wet with dew or rain. Temperatures in fields during working hours can range from thirty-five (35) to over ninety-five (95) degrees. \n\nLoaders: Carefully feed sorted and graded winter squash and/or pumpkin into automated machine that peels and halves the squash. Workers may be required to peel and halve winter squash and/or pumpkin using a knife in the event of equipment failure. \n\nCutter: Workers using a hand-held knife, will remove the tops and tails from the winter squash and/or pumpkin halves and discard the tops and tails as disclosed by the supervisor. \n\nSeed Removers and cleaners: Workers using a hand-held spoon or other tools, will remove seeds from the center of winter squash and/or pumpkin and separate the seeds and other residual material as disclosed by supervisor. Worker will carefully load the peeled winter squash into an automated machine to be cubed. Seeds may be washed, dried and placed in bulk totes. \n\nFillers: Workers package the processed winter squash and/or pumpkin in appropriate container by attending automatic filler or by hand as necessary according to the packaging instructions disclosed by the supervisor. \n\nLevelers: Packed winter squash and/or pumpkin is carefully hand-leveled by worker to assure an even level of winter squash in each container. Excess winter squash and/or pumpkin removed from overfilled boxes and placed carefully in separate containers as disclosed by the supervisor. \n\nPackaging: Packaging machines are fed materials by worker to produce a finished package product. \n\nStackers: Workers pick up filled boxes weighing up to 60 lbs. from conveyor and stack carefully by prescribed pattern and height onto pallets by size and lot stamped on box as directed by supervisor. \n\nSupport jobs include bin and pallet repair and after hours clean up. \n\nFarm, Field, and Shed Sanitation: All workers will be responsible for picking up trash, cleaning bathrooms, sweeping floors and other farm and shed sanitation duties.\n\n
APPLES Hand Harvest: Worker hand harvests apples to quality standards. Worker attaches picking bag around shoulder, without using straps on waist, and picks fruit while standing on ground and on ladder up to 15-feet for higher branches. Workers may not pick up fruit that has been in contact with the ground. Employer must approve picking bag modifications.\nWorker picks according to grade, color and size by grasping fruit with hands and removing from tree in motion not to harm adjacent buds on tree branches. Worker carries harness, bucket or bag up to 50 lbs. and places fruit into 18-20 bushel wooden or plastic bins. Worker fills bin from all sides and does not allow fruit to roll in bin. Worker fills bin level with top on sides and crowns center.\n\nQuality is essential. Employer harvests different apple varieties according to established company procedures based on end use and market demands. Worker must differentiate and selectively pick between colors to meet varying standards. Employer explains and demonstrates picking requirements as needed to ensure quality standards. Worker must exercise care at all times to prevent fruit bruising, stem pulls, punctures or other damage\nor branch breaking. Bruising from harvest shall not exceed 1% (WNY) for fresh and 1% (WNY) for processing. Some workers may be required to examine harvested fruit in bins and sort out fruit not meeting grade, color and size specifications. Significant bruised, damaged or cull fruit may result in progressive disciplinary action as outlined in attached work rules. During special collection of drop apples and as an exception to the general application of GAP rules, workers may pick up by hand drop apples from the ground, place in 5 gallon buckets and dump the full buckets into the 18-20 bushel bins. Pay will be piece rate.\n\nRaises and/or bonuses may be offered to any foreign or domestic seasonal worker employed pursuant to this job order, at the company's sole discretion, based on individual factors including performance, tenure, leadership, and driving. This is not promised or guaranteed. \n\nsee Addendum C
Summer prune trees, planting tree, orchard maintenance, harvest apples, climbing ladders, trimming trees, driving
orchard maintenance, climb ladders, pick apples from trees, move from site to site, bin repair, driving
Manually plant, cultivate , and harvest apples & peaches . Use hand tools, Operate tractors , tractor drawn machinery , and self propelled machinery to plow, harvest crops. Harvest fruit by hand, yields ,or costs . Apples injured by bruising during picking shall not exceed 2%(WNY) for processing . Productivity must be least 5 bins (100 bushels) fresh market and/or 8 bins (160 bushels) processing fruit per day . Employer will furnish to workers , without cost , all tools, and equipment required in the performance of the duties assigned . Workers should report for work with their own suitable work clothing. Field temperatures may range below o to 90 + degrees (f) with possible wet experience in performing tasks described in this order.
APPLES Hand Harvest: Worker hand harvests apples to quality standards. Worker attaches picking bag around shoulder, without using straps on waist, and picks fruit while standing on ground and on ladder up to 15-feet for higher branches. Workers may not pick up fruit that has been in contact with the ground. Employer must approve picking bag modifications.\nWorker picks according to grade, color and size by grasping fruit with hands and removing from tree in motion not to harm adjacent buds on tree branches. Worker carries harness, bucket or bag up to 50 lbs. and places fruit into 18-20 bushel wooden or plastic bins. Worker fills bin from all sides and does not allow fruit to roll in bin. Worker fills bin level with top on sides and crowns center.\n\nQuality is essential. Employer harvests different apple varieties according to established company procedures based on end use and market demands. Worker must differentiate and selectively pick between colors to meet varying standards. Employer explains and demonstrates picking requirements as needed to ensure quality standards. Worker must exercise care at all times to prevent fruit bruising, stem pulls, punctures or other damage\nor branch breaking. Bruising from harvest shall not exceed 1% (WNY) for fresh and 1% (WNY) for processing. Some workers may be required to examine harvested fruit in bins and sort out fruit not meeting grade, color and size specifications. Significant bruised, damaged or cull fruit may result in progressive disciplinary action as outlined in attached work rules. During special collection of drop apples and as an exception to the general application of GAP rules, workers may pick up by hand drop apples from the ground, place in 5 gallon buckets and dump the full buckets into the 18-20 bushel bins. Pay will be piece rate.\n\nRaises and/or bonuses may be offered to any foreign or domestic seasonal worker employed pursuant to this job order, at the company's sole discretion, based on individual factors including performance, tenure, leadership, and driving. This is not promised or guaranteed. \n\nsee Addendum C
APPLES Hand Harvest: Worker hand harvests apples to quality standards. Worker attaches picking bag around shoulder, without using straps on waist, and picks fruit while standing on ground and on ladder up to 15-feet for higher branches. Workers may not pick up fruit that has been in contact with the ground. Employer must approve picking bag modifications.\nWorker picks according to grade, color and size by grasping fruit with hands and removing from tree in motion not to harm adjacent buds on tree branches. Worker carries harness, bucket or bag up to 50 lbs. and places fruit into 18-20 bushel wooden or plastic bins. Worker fills bin from all sides and does not allow fruit to roll in bin. Worker fills bin level with top on sides and crowns center.\n\nQuality is essential. Employer harvests different apple varieties according to established company procedures based on end use and market demands. Worker must differentiate and selectively pick between colors to meet varying standards. Employer explains and demonstrates picking requirements as needed to ensure quality standards. Worker must exercise care at all times to prevent fruit bruising, stem pulls, punctures or other damage\nor branch breaking. Bruising from harvest shall not exceed 1% (WNY) for fresh and 1% (WNY) for processing. Some workers may be required to examine harvested fruit in bins and sort out fruit not meeting grade, color and size specifications. Significant bruised, damaged or cull fruit may result in progressive disciplinary action as outlined in attached work rules. During special collection of drop apples and as an exception to the general application of GAP rules, workers may pick up by hand drop apples from the ground, place in 5 gallon buckets and dump the full buckets into the 18-20 bushel bins. Pay will be piece rate.\n\nRaises and/or bonuses may be offered to any foreign or domestic seasonal worker employed pursuant to this job order, at the company's sole discretion, based on individual factors including performance, tenure, leadership, and driving. This is not promised or guaranteed. \n\nsee Addendum C
Sanitation Requirements: For food and general personal safety purposes, all workers will be required and expected to follow common sanitary practices at all times. This is particularly critical when hand harvesting crops for human consumption. Employees are required to cleanse their hands by washing them thoroughly with soap and water after using the bathroom and before entering the fields for harvest activities or the packing facility for packing operations.\n\nThe following description of job activities applies to apples. Production Standard for harvest: 4% or less bruise rate. \n\nHarvest: Workers will be assigned a row usually with a partner and is responsible for picking all the proper fruit from that row, or half row. Fruit is selected from the tree according to size and/or color standard set by the picking supervisor. In some instances, fruit harvest will be done from an 8 or 16-foot ladder weighing up to 30 lbs. All workers must be able to lift and carry ladder, as well as work from the top of the ladder. The entire tree must be checked to ensure removal of all fruit meeting-picking requirements. Fruit is placed gently in the picking container until container is full. The full picking container weighing up to 50 lbs. is then gently emptied into a field bin, taking care not to spill or bruise the fruit in the container or in the field bin. Field bin volume may be checked and determined by weight on state certified scales. Workers are required to stay on their assigned row unless directed by a supervisor to change, or to help someone sporadically. Picking units will be kept free of limbs, leaves or mushy fruit. Workers will be required to pick up and return picking ladders to the ladder wagon provided by the grower at the end of each workday or as directed by the grower or designated supervisor.\n\nPruning: While pruning trees, workers will receive the proper tools for the particular job, i.e., saw, pruners and hand snips. The tools will be returned to the employer at the end of the task. The supervisor will set a standard or pattern for each orchard and will demonstrate and communicate this to workers. Workers will be assigned a row of trees and must prune each tree according to the predetermined standard. In some instances, pruning will be done from an 8 or 16-foot ladder weighing up to 30 lbs. All workers must be able to lift and carry ladder, as well as work from the top of the ladder. Workers must remove all resulting materials from the trees rendered from performing pruning tasks. When pruning is complete on each tree, each worker is required to rake and scatter the resulting brush in the center of the tractor/equipment middles. Workers will be required to pick up and return pruning ladders to the ladder wagon provided by the grower at the end of each day or as directed by the grower or designated supervisor. \n\nOrchard Maintenance: Workers involved in orchard maintenance may be required to hoe trees, girdle, spread fertilizer, pick up roots and limbs, strip suckers or unwanted growth trees, dig root suckers, remove vines lay irrigation pipe, repair and maintain irrigation system, and strap and tie fruit trees. Employer will provide all equipment. Instructions will be given for each task and standards of performance communicated to workers. The specific standards for a job will be disclosed and demonstrated by the supervisor before the worker begins. \n
Under the direction of supervisor, workers duties include: hand harvesting apples for fresh fruit market, drop and/or processing apples. Fresh market apples bruising shall not exceed 4% defined in the US standard grades. Manually cultivating, picking rocks, weeding, raking, hoeing, hand thinning apples from trees, pruning apple trees, repairing bins and spreading bins in orchard prior to harvest. Workers must be physically able to safely handle ladders up to 60 lbs. Due to health and safety concerns related to food safety, operation of equipment, workers are required to have proficient English skills. Field temperatures may range from 0-95 degrees (F) with possible wet conditions from either rain or snow. Workers are required to have suitable clothing and footwear for all weather conditions. Workers will use hand tools; shovels, hoes, rakes, saws, pruning shears, hooks, and knives. Workers required to operate tractors safely, repair and maintain farm vehicles, repair and maintain picking/ pruning equipment, repair and maintain all farm housing and farm buildings. The employer will provide 3 days of work for each worker to reach production standards. After completion of 3 days, employer will expect worker to hand pick 100 bushels daily, under normal conditions. All tools and equipment required to perform duties assigned will be furnished by the employer at no cost to the worker. Three months verifiable experience is required for performing the duties described above. \n\n
Under the direction of supervisor, workers duties include: hand harvesting apples for fresh fruit market, drop and/or processing apples. Fresh market apples bruising shall not exceed 4% defined in the US standard grades. Manually cultivating, picking rocks, weeding, raking, hoeing, hand thinning apples from trees, pruning apple trees, repairing bins and spreading bins in orchard prior to harvest. Workers must be physically able to safely handle ladders up to 60 lbs. Due to health and safety concerns related to food safety, operation of equipment, workers are required to have proficient English skills. Field temperatures may range from 0-95 degrees (F) with possible wet conditions from either rain or snow. Workers are required to have suitable clothing and footwear for all weather conditions. Workers will use hand tools; shovels, hoes, rakes, saws, pruning shears, hooks, and knives. Workers required to operate tractors safely, repair and maintain farm vehicles, repair and maintain picking/ pruning equipment, repair and maintain all farm housing and farm buildings. The employer will provide 3 days of work for each worker to reach production standards. After completion of 3 days, employer will expect worker to hand pick 100 bushels daily, under normal conditions. All tools and equipment required to perform duties assigned will be furnished by the employer at no cost to the worker. Three months verifiable experience is required for performing the duties described above. \n\n
All applicants must be able, willing and qualified to perform the work described in this job description and must be available for the entire period of employment specified in Box 3 & 4 on Page 1. This work order is for qualified people to perform any combination of task related to packing fresh market apples including, but not limited to, operating apple grading equipment, labelers and baggers; adjusting, maintaining and cleaning packing machines; folding cardboard containers; grade and sort by hand, or classify unprocessed apples by size, weight, color or condition, placing apples by hand into containers, tape, move and stack cartons on pallets. Repair bulk apple bins and pallets. Use hand tools such as: bag taper, stapler, air-hammer, broom and mop. Productivity must be at least 60 bushel boxes per 7 hours worked with no more than 1% bruising. The employer will provide 1 days of training and allow 2 days of work for the worker to satisfactorily perform all duties in this job description. Employer will furnish to workers without cost all tools and equipment required to perform duties assigned. Workers must be willing to work in varied weather conditions and should report for work with their own suitable work clothing. Workers must be able to lift and carry up to 75 pounds. Due to Federal food safety regulations, workers must speak and take directions in simple English. Beginning and ending times may vary due to weather and crop conditions. Workers referred as a result of this order must have a minimum of one (1) month of verifiable experience in performing the task described in this job description.\n
Manually seed, plant, transplant, cultivate, & harvest vegetables including but not limited to: tomatoes, peppers, squash & watermelon. Use hand tools, such as trowels. shovels, hoes, tampers, pruning hooks, shears, knives & post drivers. Duties include field preparations by tilling soil, applying fertilizers, mulching, plastic application & removal, transplanting, weeding, thinning, and pruning of crops on the field and/or in the greenhouse. Operation of tractors, tractor-drawn equipment & self-propelled machinery to plow, harrow & fertilize or to plant, cultivate, spray or harvest crops. Repair & maintain, including cleaning & sanitizing, of farm vehicles, farm equipment, and mechanical equipment used in harvesting, sorting, packing, washing, & storage of produce. Construct trellises, repair fences & farm buildings and maintenance of field drainage and irrigation systems. Set up & operate irrigation equipment and participate in irrigation activities. Harvest vegetables by hand and machine. Clean, grade, wash, & pack produce grown on the farm. Inform owners and farm managers of crop progress. Work requires standing, sitting, kneeling and lifting up to 75 lbs. on a consistent basis throughout the day. While working in the field, cell phone usage is limited to emergency use only. Employer may conduct/require random drug or alcohol tests at employers expense after hiring. Due to health & safety concerns on our farm workers must understand basic instruction in English. Workers referred as a result of this order must have a minimum of three months of verifiable experience in performing the tasks described in his order.
Harvest apples without bruising or cutting fruit. Move ladders, climb up and down, use picking bag, carefully transfer apples to bin.
Harvest apples without bruising or cutting fruit. Move ladders, climb up and down, use picking bag, carefully transfer apples to bin.
DURING THE ANTICIPATED WORK PERIOD OF EMPLOYMENT, THE PRIMARY ACTIVITY ON THE FARM WILL BE THE PLANTING, CULTIVATION, AND HARVEST OF TOMATOES, APPLES, PEACHES, AND CABBAGE, ALONG WITH THE PACKING OF TOMATOES. DUTIES MAY INCLUDE WEEDING AND FERTILIZING OF CROPS. ANY WORKER THAT HAS A VALID DRIVERS LICENSE MAY BE ASKED TO DRIVE A MOTORIZED VEHICLE TO AND FROM DIFFERENT FARM LOCATIONS. THIS IS NOT REQUIRED, IF THE WORKER DOES VOLUNTEER TO DRIVE HE WILL BE COMPENSATED FOR THE EXTRA TIME AT THE HOURLY RATE.
Harvest Apples, orchard maintenance, bin repair, climbing ladders, trim apples
orchard maintenance, climb ladders, harvest apples, driving, move site to site, bin repair
Harvest Apples, orchard maintenance, bin repair, tractor driving, placing tickets on bins.
See Addendum C
TO SORT & PACK APPLES BY SIZE & WEIGHT AND GRADE INTO BOXES, BAGS AND/OR CRATES. ASSEMBLY BOXES FOR PRODUCTION. STACK FULL BOXES ONTO PALLETS. MUST BE ABLE TO LIFT 50 LBS THROUGHOUT THE DAY. \nGENERAL CLEAN UP & MAINTENANCE DUTIES TO INCLUDE BUT NOT LIMITED TO: SWEEPING, MOPPING, SCRUBBING, DUSTING, WASHING & SANITIZING ALL SURFACES. FOLLOW FOOD SAFETY GUIDELINES PROVIDED DURING TRAINING.\n\nRAISES AND/OR BONUSES MAY BE OFFERED TO ANY SEASONAL WORKER EMPLOYED PURSUANT TO THIS JOB ORDER AT THE COMPANY'S SOLE DISCRETION BASED ON INDIVIDUAL FACTORS INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WORK PERFORMANCES AND EXPERIENCE.
harvesting pumpkins, washing and packing produce, lift 75lbs, picking rocks, weeding,
May perform any combination of tasks related to the planting, cultivating and processing of apples, fruit and\nvegetable crops including driving, operating, adjusts and maintains farm machines, preparing soil, planting,\npruning, weeding, thinning, irrigating, mowing, harvesting. May use hand tools such as shovel, pruning saw, hoe\nand ladder. Work is performed out of doors under conditions of heat, cold,and rain. 1 months experience in duties\nlisted required.
Manually plant, cultivate, and harvest apples. Use hand tools such as shovels, trowels, hoes, tampers, pruning hooks, shears and knives. Duties including tilling soil and applying fertilizers, transplanting, weeding,\nthinning or pruning crops, applying pesticides, cleaning, packing, and loading harvested products. Repair fences and farm buildings, or participate in irrigation activities. Set up and operate irrigation equipment. \nApples injured by bruising during picking shall not exceed 1% (WNY) for fresh and 1% (WNY) for processing as defined in the US standard for grades. Productivity must be at least 4-20 bushel bins fresh market and/or 6-20 bushel bins processing fruit per day. Workers must have experience at piece rate production and must have experience in working with farm sanitary and safety practices as required in Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) plans. Workers must be physically able to lift up to 80 pounds. Employer will furnish to workers, without cost, all tools and equipment required in the performance of the duties assigned. Workers should report for work with their own suitable work clothing. Field temperatures may range from 0 to 90+ degrees (F) with possible wet morning conditions. Due to health and safety concerns relating to pesticide application and the operation of equipment on our farm, workers are required to have the ability to comprehend simple instructions in English. After hiring, employer may conduct random drug tests at employer's expense. *Workers referred against this order must have a minimum 3 months verifiable experience in performing tasks described in this order.
Operate large, high horsepower farm equipment such as trucks, skid loaders and tractors for cultivating, tilling, fertilizing, planting, spraying, and harvesting potatoes; drive truck or tractor with trailer attached for hauling crops or equipment to designated locations during fall harvest; perform wash plant duties and make seed cutting preparations; operating potato storage conveyors and potato piler equipment. Candidate may work nights and weekends. Candidate must have or be willing to obtain a valid driver’s license within 45 days of employment. Employer may request but cannot require workers to work on their Sabbath. Rate of pay may be more depending on experience.
Under direction of supervisor, worker will perform any combination of tasks involved in the operation of tractors and farm machinery to plant, cultivate, spray and/or harvest fruit & vegetables such as; apples, peaches, tomatoes, corn, pumpkins, squash, cucumbers and peppers. Attach farm implements to tractors and drive tractors in fields to prepare soil, plant, fertilize, mow grass, cut brush, plant young trees, spraying fruit trees and plants and/or harvest crops. Drives tractor or truck to transport materials, supplies and products. Make adjustments and minor repairs to machinery. Mix chemical ingredients and spray fruit trees to control insects, fungus, weeds or diseases. Remove excess growth using pruning saws and clippers. Irrigate soil. Pick fruit & vegetables during harvest. Thin blossoms and immature fruit. Prop limbs to prevent breakage. Operate frost protection equipment. Must be physically able to lift up to 75lbs on a consistent basis throughout the day. While working in the field, all cell phone usage is limited to emergency use only. Due to health and safety concerns on a farm, worker must understand basic instructions in English. Workers referred as a result of this order must have a minimum of 6 months of verifiable experience in performing the tasks described in this order. \n
field work, orchard maintenance, driving, CDL driving, harvest apples, fix bins, climb ladders
Performing all tasks related to vineyard maintenance including\n. Hands-on involvement in every facet of the vineyard operation including, removing dead vines and roots, planting new vines, pruning, tying, sucker removal, trellis work, canopy management, de-leafing, placing protective mats and rocks around vines, picking grapes at harvest. Crushing, destemming of grapes.\n. Assist in recording data and observations to meet sustainable and environmentally safe practices.\n. Assist with spraying of organic herbicides and pesticides, disease prevention sprays, etc. . Survey vineyard conditions, monitor + record the presence of pests and disease.\n. Collect fruit samples for maturation analysis.\n.Perform basic cleanup, repair, and maintenance duties as related to the vineyard, such as removing weeds, trash etc. from the vineyard, clean up of vineyard equipment, tractor, UTV, etc., fence repair, trellis repairs, cleaning of storage areas, communicating with owners on any safety issues.
Vineyard and orchard management and establishment such as trellis installation, training, pruning, weeding, harvest, maintenance of irrigation system. Operate weed trimmer and hedger and be able to maintain small engines.
Worker must possess the physical strength and endurance (ability to continue or last) to repeat the harvest process though out the workday, working quickly and skillfully to perform activities assigned during that activity. Workers must work at a sustained (continuing for an extended period of time without interruption), vigorous pace (quick and steady) and make bona fide efforts (made in earnest intent) to work efficiently (performing or functions in the best possible manner with the least waste of time and effort) and consistently (same way for a long time) that are reasonable under the climatic and other working conditions, Workers may not leave trash, or other discarded items in work areas or vehicles but must dispose of such items in provided receptacles. Workers must wash hands with soap and water after all bathroom and meal breaks. Allergies to varieties of ragweed, goldenrod, insecticides, related agricultural chemicals, etc., may affect worker’s ability to perform the work described herein. Must display the ability to move, place, climb and work from orchard ladders up to 16 feet in height, making the necessary adjustments for various procedures while carrying up to 30 pounds.\n\nSanitation Requirements: For food and general personal safety purposes, all workers will be required and expected to follow common sanitary practices at all times. This is particularly critical when hand harvesting crops for human consumption. Employees are required to cleanse their hands by washing them thoroughly with soap and water after using the bathroom and before entering the fields for harvest activities or the packing facility for packing operations.\n\nHarvest Productivity Standards: Workers must maintain a 5% or better bruising rate.\n\nApples: Workers will perform various tasks involved in planting, cultivation (including pruning and thinning) and harvesting fruit according to supervisor’s instructions. Workers will till soil, plant stock, and do pruning activities using a variety of tools. May aid in irrigation duties. Will aid in minor repair of wooden fruit containers. Workers will harvest fruit according to color, size, and degree of maturity as specified by supervisor and place into ¾ bushel baskets taking the extra time, care and effort not to bruise or scar the fruit. \n\n
Manually prune, plant, cultivate, & harvest apples & pears. Use hand tools, such as shovels, trowels, hoes, tampers, pruning hooks, shears, & knives. Duties include tilling soil & applying fertilizers; transplanting, weeding, thinning, or pruning crops & applying pesticides. Construct trellises, repair fences & farm buildings. Set up & operate irrigation equipment. Clear & maintain irrigation ditches. Harvest fruits by hand. Pick apples for fresh marketing and/or processing. A minimum productivity standard applies; 116 bu boxes of fresh market apples per day. All fruit to be handled with care to avoid bruising. Fruit injured by bruising, not to exceed 4%. Workers be instructed to selectively pick mature fruit according to size, color & other USDA standards. Worker must be physically able to pick tree fruit, most of which is done from ladders with lower branches being picked from the ground. Picked fruit is placed in a metal-framed canvas covered picking bucket with canvas straps that slip over the head and rest on the shoulders. Filled bucket weighing up to 40 lbs. Must be physically able to lift up to 75lbs on a consistent basis throughout the day. Workers must have Apple Farm experience. Due to safety concerns on a farm, workers must understand basic instructions in English Workers referred as a result of this order must have a minimum of three months of verifiable experience in performing the tasks described in his order\nWhile working in the field, cellphone usage is limited to emergency use only.\n
Manually plant, cultivate, and harvest apples. Use hand tools, such as shovels, trowels, hoes, tampers, pruning hooks, shears, and knives. Duties may include tiling soil and applying fertilizers; transplanting, weeding, thinning, or pruning apples; applying pesticides; cleaning; packing, and loading harvested products. May construct trellises, repair fences and farm buildings, or participate in irrigation activities. Set up and operate irrigations equipment. Operate tractors, tractor drawn machinery, and self-propelled machinery to plow, harrow and fertilize soil, or to plant, cultivate, spray and harvest apples. Repair and maintain farm vehicles, implements, and mechanical equipment. Harvest apples by hand. Apply pesticides, herbicides or fertilizers to crops. Inform farmers or farm managers of crop progress. Identify plants, pests, and weeds to determine the selection and application of pesticides and fertilizers. Clear and maintain irrigation ditches. Record information about apples, such as pesticide use, yields or costs. Apples injured by bruising during picking shall not exceed 1% (WNY) for fresh and 1% (WNY) for processing. Productivity must be at least 5 bins (100 bushels) fresh market and/or 7 bins (140 bushels) processing fruit per day. Workers are expected to work at least the number of days and hours specified. Depending on weather, crop and other conditions, workers may be requested, but not required, to work up to seven days per week and/or on the Sabbath and up to 12 hours per day. Employer will furnish to workers, without cost, all tools and equipment required tin the performance of the duties assigned. Workers should report for work with their own suitable work clothing. Field temperatures may range from 0 to 90+ degrees (F) with possible wet morning conditions. Workers referred against this order must have a minimum of 1 month experience in performing tasks described in this order.
orchard maintenance, apple harvest, climb ladders, driving, pick apples from trees, move from site to site, repair bins
See attachments for full list of job duties. General Duties: Duties performed will include propagating plants from cuttings, grafting plants, preparing soil, planting, pruning, cutting, deadheading, pinching, trimming to shape, spacing plants, potting, fertilizing with granular or liquid fertilizer, cleaning work areas, transporting plant materials in the nursery and greenhouse areas, loading and unloading plants and all other duties associated with ornamental plant and tree production. Between harvesting, workers will be required to perform duties to prepare crops for marketing. Workers will unload and restock for storage. Duties include winter protection activities including moving, covering, and uncovering plants and applying or removing plastic from shelters. Clean and maintain equipment and facilities. \nWorkers will assist supervisors in communicating information regarding work duties and requirements and instructing other workers in planting, cultivating, harvesting techniques, grading, labeling, packing, and loading activities. Workers will serve as the lead worker in small crews. \nWorkers will work on their feet in bent, stooped and crouched positions and on ladders up to ten (10) feet in height for long periods of time. Employees must be able to lift and carry plant material or equipment ranging in weight from 50 to 80 pounds frequently throughout the work day. Work requires repetitive movements and extensive walking. Allergies to ragweed, goldenrod, insect spray, related chemicals, etc. may affect workers' ability to perform the job. Workers are expected to work outside in all weather conditions including cold, snow, rain, and heat. Temperatures may range from 10 to 100 F. Workers may be required to work during rain and snow conditions that are not severe enough to stop field operations. Workers should be physically able to do the work required with or without reasonable accommodations. Work on Saturdays is required. Workers are expected to be at work on time every day work is available and to work the full work day as specified in this job order. \nEmployer reserves the right after employment to ask any employee to take a blood or urine test to determine whether he/she is under the influence of controlled substances, illegal drugs or alcohol at the employers expense.\nEmployer will provide transportation between living quarters and the work site every day for workers who must be provided housing under the applicable regulations.\n
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Weed fields; harvest, sort, stack, potatoes and onions; harvest apples; pack apples, potatoes, and onions, move stock and clean warehouse.
Raises honey bees to produce honey and maintain colony health through feed/supplements; find and cage queens, install queen cells; assembles bee hives, inserts honeycomb of bees into hives; forces bees from hives; uncaps harvested honeycombs and extracts approx. 75 pounds of honey from honeycombs; must be able to lift 75 pound boxes for honey transport; moving bee boxes from hives to extracting facility; driving farm vehicle to obtain supplies, honey extracting equipment, and misc. tools used to work with honey bees; minor daily and incidental upkeep to equipment, worksite, and colony boxes.
Manually plant, cultivate & harvest fruits & vegetables including but not limited to sweetcorn, cucumbers, tomatoes, beans, eggplant, peppers, melons, pumpkins & squash. Use hand tools, such as trowels. shovels, hoes, tampers, pruning hooks, shears, knives & post drivers. Duties include field preparations by tilling soil, mulching, plastic application & removal, transplanting, weeding, thinning, and pruning of crops. Operate tractors, tractor-drawn machinery, & self-propelled machinery. Set up & operate irrigation equipment and participate with laying irrigation pipes and other activities. Repair & maintain, including cleaning & sanitizing, of farm vehicles, farm equipment, and mechanical equipment used in harvesting, sorting, packing, washing, & storage of produce. Construct trellises, repair fences & farm buildings. Rake lawns, shovel, sweep, and wash buildings. Harvest fruit and vegetables by hand and machine. All fruit & vegetables to be handled with care to avoid bruising. Assist with farm maintenance. Be able to work in variable adverse weather conditions. Work requires standing, sitting, kneeling and lifting up to 75 lbs on a consistent basis throughout the work day. Due to health & safety concerns on our farm, workers must understand basic instructions in English. Workers referred as a result of this order must have a minimum of three months verifiable experience in performing the tasks described in this order. While working in the field, all cell phone usage is limited to emergency use only.
Worker must possess the physical strength and endurance (ability to continue or last) to repeat the harvest process though out the workday, working quickly and skillfully to perform activities assigned during that activity. Workers must work at a sustained (continuing for an extended period of time without interruption), vigorous pace (quick and steady) and make bona fide efforts (made in earnest intent) to work efficiently (performing or functions in the best possible manner with the least waste of time and effort) and consistently (same way for a long time) that are reasonable under the climatic and other working conditions, Workers may not leave trash, or other discarded items in work areas or vehicles but must dispose of such items in provided receptacles. Workers must wash hands with soap and water after all bathroom and meal breaks. Allergies to varieties of ragweed, goldenrod, insecticides, related agricultural chemicals, etc, may affect worker’s ability to perform the work described herein. \n\nPersons seeking employment in this position must be available for the entire period requested by the employer. All workers will be subject to a trial period of up to five days during which the employer will evaluate workers performance of requested tasks. Employer reserves the right to terminate a worker if the employer reasonable finds the workers performance during the trial period to be unacceptable. After this training period workers are expected to have a 1% or less bruising rate. \n\nSanitation Requirements: For food and general personal safety purposes, all workers will be required and expected to follow common sanitary practices at all times. This is particularly critical when hand harvesting crops for human consumption. Employees are required to cleanse their hands by washing them thoroughly with soap and water after using the bathroom and before entering the fields for harvest activities or the packing facility for packing operations.\n\nCrops: Cabbage, Corn, Pumpkins, Brussel Sprouts, Spinach, Potatoes, Squash, Broccoli, Cauliflower \n\nWorkers will perform various tasks involved in planting, cultivation, harvesting and packing vegetables named in this job order according to supervisor’s instructions. Workers may till soil, plant stock, and do various activities using a variety of tools. Workers will remove weeds by hand or with a hoe. Workers may aid in irrigation duties. May aid in minor repair of wooden fruit containers. Workers will harvest fruit according to color, size, and degree of maturity as specified by supervisor and place into ¾ bushel baskets taking the extra time, care and effort not to bruise or scar the fruit. \n\nCabbage, Corn, Brussel Sprouts, Potatoes, Squash, Cauliflower: Workers will harvest & trim cabbage. Workers will be required to remove weeds by hand or with a hoe. Workers will remove rocks and other debris from the fields. Workers will bend and stoop to pick vegetables according to size, color, shape and degree of maturity and place into field containers. Workers may carry full container weighing approximately fifty (50) lbs. and empty into field bin or load onto trailer. May be required to pull and discard culls as directed by supervisor. Pickers will take care not to bruise or scar produce. \n\n
Crops/Commodities: Grape (winter pruning). Manage vineyard canopy to permit light and air circulation. Thin fruit and remove shoots, leaves and vines. Grape vines can only be pruned when they are barren of foliage. Performs vineyard maintenance: activities including but not limited to weed control and trellis installation and repair. Install and maintain bird netting. Assist/move previously harvested fruit from field to processing area. Must possess the requisite skills and knowledge of what, when, where and how much to prune on a grape vine. Identify and remove the proper canes and vines while retaining the fruiting wood and renewal spurs. Must demonstrate and consistently utilize pruning practices that assure vine balance and preserve vine health. Install/maintain irrigation systems and water lines. Move and install irrigation pipes and equipment. Dig and maintain ditches. Apply pesticides, herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protectants. Apply fertilizers, plant growth chemicals, conditioners, and other plant related treatments at the correct times depending on plant type, growth, climate and crop conditions. Workers must operate all equipment properly and in a manner that protects operator, others, the employers products and property. Bending, stooping and kneeling required. Use hand tools including but not limited to hoes, shovels, trowels, pick irons, hammers, wire tighteners, pruning shears, clippers, loppers, and saws. Lift, carry, and load/unload products or supplies. Assist with farm building/maintenance and repairs. Perform general Winter maintenance: . Perform general winter maintenance activities at various Schofield Farms LLC properties in Chautauqua County NY totaling 5500 acres of property. Perform snow removal from pathways, roadways, and roads owned and operated by the Schofield Farms, LLC vineyard operation. These would be private drives and roads on the vineyard worksite location provided in this order, and when necessary digging into or out of locations where equipment is located, which can be anywhere on the 5500 acres of farm property. De-ice and repair water pipes / heating systems as pertains to jobs related to vineyard operation. Repair and maintain vineyard equipment (snow equipment, skid steers, and trucks. Work is done outdoors for long periods of time and requires prolonged periods of standing and/or walking, repetitive movements, and frequent bending and/or stooping. Workers must be able to handle, lift, and carry heavy or bulky objects (product, containers) in accordance with the specified lifting requirements. Supervisor(s) will provide instructions and directions to workers. Workers must be able to comprehend and follow instructions and communicate effectively to supervisors. Unusual, complex or non-routine activities will be supervised. Workers expected to perform basic duties in a proficient manner without close supervision. Employer may request, but not require, workers to work more than the stated daily hours and/or on a workers Sabbath or federal holidays. Workers will have an unpaid lunch break. Worker must report to work at designated time and place each day. Daily or weekly work schedule may vary due to weather, sunlight, temperature, crop conditions, and other factors. Employer will notify workers of any change to start time. TERMINATION. All workers will be subject to a five-day trial period, during which the employer will evaluate workers' performance of required tasks. Employer with notify the NYS SWA prior to any termination decision is made. \n\n
orchard maintenance, apple harvest, climb ladders, driving, pick apples from trees, move from site to site, repair bins
All applicants must be able, willing and qualified to perform work described in this job description and must be available for the entire period of employment specified in this work order. This work order is for qualified people to perform a combination of tasks involved in the production and harvesting of apple, peach, plum and cherry trees. Duties include; clearing orchard alley-ways of brush by hand or with hand-held mechanical hedger, spring/summer pruning fruit trees by hand using a pruning sheer to promote optimum growth of tree and fruit and manual harvesting/picking of fruit from apple, peach and cherry trees. Pruning activities will require workers to use a manual hand-held sheer demanding repetitive clasping of the hand. Pruning may occur from a tractor pulled platform, on which workers will be required to prune while the tractor moves down alley-ways. Works must be willing and able to work from 10 ft high pruning platforms. Workers are expected to reach a pruning efficiency of 100 trees pruned per day by the third day of employment. Workers are required to thin the apple trees in the orchard by hand in order to manage the crop load of the trees. Thinning requires workers to pick individual young fruitlets off of the tree branch in order to reduce crop load. Picking apples requires worker to handle ladders up to 24' and pick into metal-framed canvas covered picking pockets strung around shoulders that weigh up to 50 pounds when filled. Filled buckets are emptied into bulk bins with a capacity of 20 bushes, maintaining the fruit quality as defined in the US standard for grades; fruit injure day bruising shall not exceed 2%. Productivity must be at least 100 bushel boxes per day of fresh market fruit. Workers must be physically able to lift and carry up to 70 lbs on a consistent basis for an 8 hour work day. Cherry harvest includes picking into 10 quart pails slung around shoulder and emptying into a 25 lb plastic lug. Workers are required to use ladders up to 24' to pick. Workers are required to work in the tree and rootstock nursery where young trees are propagated for the orchard. Nursery duties include; weeding between plants by hand, de-leafing young trees by hand and applying granular fertilizer by hand. Employer will furnish to workers all tools required in the performance of the duties assigned without cost. Workers must have experience driving tractor and be willing to operate tractors to fumigate, mow, mulch and harvest the orchard. Workers must be willing to mxi spray chemical tanks and apply pesticides to orchard. Skilled tractor worker is required to operate orchard equipment, especially during harvest when bin trailers each with five 20 bushel bins of fruit are transported from the orchard to the staging yard. Ability to operate forklifts to move 20 bu bins filled with fruit is preferred. Basic ability to service tractors is preferred. Ability to recognize and communicate issues with the orchard manager or supervisor is required. Workers must be willing to work in a variety of weather conditions and temperatures. Workers are not permitted to use cell phones for personal use during work times, but may use for emergency purposes. Workers referred as a result of this order must have a minimum of three months verifiable experience in performing the tasks in this order. The employer will allow three days of work for worker to reach production standards.
Pick fresh market/processing apples, 60 boxes fresh, 80 boxes processing per day. Pick from ladders and ground. Place fruit in canvas bucket w/straps that slip over head and rests on shoulders. Filled buckets weighs 40 lbs. empty into bin of 19 1/8 bu. Use ladders up to 24' weighing 2lbs.per foot. Perform orchard work pruning, removing suckers, climb in and around trees, use tools, hook saws, shears, operate tractors 35-50hp. Must speak and understand basic English for instructions and safety requirements. Workers referred against this order must have 3 months experience and lift 60lbs.
Harvesting cabbage and squash, Field work, Packing and trimming cabbage, washing squash
All applicants must be able, willing and qualified to perform work described in this job description and must be available for the entire period of employment specified in this work order. This work order is for qualified people to perform a combination of tasks involved in the production and harvesting of apple, peach, plum and cherry trees. Duties include; clearing orchard alley-ways of brush by hand or with hand-held mechanical hedger, spring/summer pruning fruit trees by hand using a pruning sheer to promote optimum growth of tree and fruit and manual harvesting/picking of fruit from apple, peach and cherry trees. Pruning activities will require workers to use a manual hand-held sheer demanding repetitive clasping of the hand. Pruning may occur from a tractor pulled platform, on which workers will be required to prune while the tractor moves down alley-ways. Works must be willing and able to work from 10 ft high pruning platforms. Workers are expected to reach a pruning efficiency of 100 trees pruned per day by the third day of employment. Workers are required to thin the apple trees in the orchard by hand in order to manage the crop load of the trees. Thinning requires workers to pick individual young fruitlets off of the tree branch in order to reduce crop load. Picking apples requires worker to handle ladders up to 24' and pick into metal-framed canvas covered picking pockets strung around shoulders that weigh up to 50 pounds when filled. Filled buckets are emptied into bulk bins with a capacity of 20 bushes, maintaining the fruit quality as defined in the US standard for grades; fruit injure day bruising shall not exceed 2%. Productivity must be at least 100 bushel boxes per day of fresh market fruit. Workers must be physically able to lift and carry up to 70 lbs on a consistent basis for an 8 hour work day. Cherry harvest includes picking into 10 quart pails slung around shoulder and emptying into a 25 lb plastic lug. Workers are required to use ladders up to 24' to pick. Workers are required to work in the tree and rootstock nursery where young trees are propagated for the orchard. Nursery duties include; weeding between plants by hand, de-leafing young trees by hand and applying granular fertilizer by hand. Employer will furnish to workers all tools required in the performance of the duties assigned without cost. Workers must have experience driving tractor and be willing to operate tractors to fumigate, mow, mulch and harvest the orchard. Workers must be willing to mxi spray chemical tanks and apply pesticides to orchard. Skilled tractor worker is required to operate orchard equipment, especially during harvest when bin trailers each with five 20 bushel bins of fruit are transported from the orchard to the staging yard. Ability to operate forklifts to move 20 bu bins filled with fruit is preferred. Basic ability to service tractors is preferred. Ability to recognize and communicate issues with the orchard manager or supervisor is required. Workers must be willing to work in a variety of weather conditions and temperatures. Workers are not permitted to use cell phones for personal use during work times, but may use for emergency purposes. Workers referred as a result of this order must have a minimum of three months verifiable experience in performing the tasks in this order. The employer will allow three days of work for worker to reach production standards.
Crop work; harvest tomatoes, clip vine off main stem, remove side shoots, cluster pruning, de leafing the bottom of the plant, lowering the plant, clipping and or twisting to keep plant upright. This is a seasonal job where we need workers during our peak season to prepare the grown plants and harvest them. Two weeks training provided.
Workers will pick, clean, grade, sort, pack and load fruits and vegetables they will also thin the apples and peaches by hand. May plant, graft, cut down, prune, and fertilize trees, work with tree and orchard irrigation and make repairs to irrigation. Fruit and vegetable packing is performed in a packing shed and is approximately 20% of the position. Workers will complete fence and trellis repairs and other orchard maintenance, including but not limited to mowing, trimming and picking up debris on grounds. Worker will operate a 55 HP or larger tractor in field for some row crops. Must be able to stand, bend, stoop and walk for long periods of time, use sharp instruments and be able to do ladder work. Worker must be able to lift 50lbs. 3 months experience required.
(Primary) Pullet Rearing - Count baby chicks into cages upon arrival. Split up baby chicks to different tiers within barn. Vaccinate pullets at twelve weeks of age. Load pullets into carts to be transported to laying hen houses at the end of the rearing period. Workers will perform dry and wet cleaning and maintenance duties to prepare laying houses for pullets at the end of the rearing period and to clean empty pullet houses after pullets are moved out. Remove mortality as needed. The dry-cleaning duties include using backpack blowers to blow down henhouses, sweep floors, clean lights and other miscellaneous cleaning and light repair duties. Wet cleaning includes pressure washing and spraying wet disinfectant to thoroughly clean henhouses. This job includes holding a pressure washing nozzle outstretched from your body for a number of hours in a very humid environment. Due to enhanced biosecurity protocol, workers will only be allowed to enter and work in areas approved by their supervisor.\n\nMaintenance & Packing - Packing/palletizing eggs, loading/unloading trucks, and cleaning packing room. Pick up refuse, clean and perform maintenance and in and around the exterior of the farm. This includes painting and light construction. \n\nDriving Workers - Drive workers daily to and from the work site. Drive workers weekly to the grocery store and bank.\n\nBiosecurity Requirements - Any persons coming on to our farms and into our barns must not own birds, unless they are not located within a commutable distance from any of our farm locations. This is mandated by the following:\n United Egg Producers Animal Welfare Certification\n United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Poultry Improvement Program \n Biosecurity Indemnification Requirement\n Egglands Best Standard Operating Procedures Biosecurity Standard\n Food & Drug Administration (FDA) 21 CFR, Parts 16 and 118 Prevention of Salmonella \n Enteritidis in Shell Eggs\n\nHours are: 7am to 3:00pm (Mon-Saturday), but vary due to weather and pullet schedule. Actual hours worked can vary throughout the season.
Crops/Commodities: \nGrapevines. \nPerform manual tasks associated with the production of grapevines. Load/unload trucks and product from conveyor belt. Install/remove plastic coverings. Clean/maintain work area.\n\nField planting of vines. Prune, trim, and perform other general plant maintenance. Water or irrigate plants, and apply fertilizer or other chemicals. Maintain irrigation systems. Tie/position plants by tying or wrapping as necessary. Wrap plants with burlap and other coverings as necessary. Count, inventory, and grade plants. Pack, label, tag, pull, sort, and store plants by variety. Prepare grapevines for shipment. \n\nInstall/maintain irrigation systems and water lines. Move and install irrigation pipes and equipment. \n\nWorkers must operate all equipment properly and in a manner that protects operator, others, the employer's products and property. Failure to comply with safety requirements and operating instructions may result in disciplinary action up to and including immediate termination.\n\nMow, cut, and weed fields. Perform ditching, shoveling, hoeing, hauling, ground preparation, and other manual tasks. Bending, stooping and kneeling required. Use hand tools including but not limited to hoes, shovels, shears, clippers, loppers, and saws. Lift, carry, and load/unload products or supplies. Assist with farm building/field maintenance and repairs. Build/repair fences.\n\nMust wear assigned personal protective equipment when required. Must report for work daily wearing work clothing and boots or other durable foot wear. Workers wearing clothing inappropriate for work will not be permitted to start work.\n\nOutdoor work required when plants are wet, or during light rain, snow, moderate winds, direct sun, high humidity and extreme temperatures. Temperatures in fields during working hours may vary. Workers may be required to work during occasional showers not severe enough to stop field operations. Allergies to ragweed, goldenrod, honey bees, insecticides, herbicides, fungicides, or related chemicals may affect a worker's ability to perform the job. Work is done outdoors for long periods of time and requires prolonged periods of standing and/or walking, repetitive movements, and frequent bending and/or stooping. Workers must be able to handle, lift, and carry heavy or bulky objects (product, containers) in accordance with the specified lifting requirements. \n\nSupervisor(s) will provide instructions and directions to workers. Workers must be able to comprehend and follow instructions and communicate effectively to supervisors. Unusual, complex or non-routine activities will be supervised. Workers expected to perform basic duties in a proficient manner without close supervision. \n \nEmployer may request, but not require, workers to work more than the stated daily hours and/or on a worker's Sabbath or federal holidays. Worker must report to work at designated time and place each day. Daily or weekly work schedule may vary due to weather, sunlight, temperature, crop conditions, and other factors. Employer will notify workers of any change to start time. Workers will have an unpaid lunch break. \n \n \nTERMINATION. All workers will be subject to a five-day trial period, during which the employer will evaluate workers' performance of required tasks. Employer reserves the right to terminate a worker at the conclusion of the trial period if the worker's performance fails to satisfy the employer's reasonable expectations, or is otherwise unacceptable.
Crops/Commodities: \ngrape vineyards and nursery stock. \nThis job requires a minimum of 3 months of verifiable agricultural experience working in a vineyard handling manual tasks. Workers must be able to perform manual tasks with accuracy and efficiency. Work in fields. Prune, plant, and hand-harvest nursery stock. Weed fields. Perform ditching, shoveling, hoeing, hauling, ground preparation, and other manual tasks. Bending, stooping and kneeling required. Use hand tools including but not limited to hoes, shovels, shears, clippers, loppers, and saws. Lift, carry, and load/unload products or supplies. \n\nGrapes: Plant and cultivate grapes. Manage vineyard canopy to permit light and air circulation. Thin fruit and remove shoots, leaves and vines. Performs vineyard maintenance activities including but not limited to weed control and trellis installation and repair. Plant, cultivate and maintain nursery stock and/or bedding plants in condition for shipping and sale to customers. Pot seedlings or ‘liners' by hand or mechanical planter. Propagate plants from cuttings. Dig plants. Products must be handled carefully to prevent damage. Performs tasks under supervision in vineyard/winery operation. Thin fruit and remove shoots and vines. Tie vines to trellises. Must possess the requisite skills and knowledge of what, when, where and how much to prune on a grape vine. Identify and remove the proper canes and vines while retaining the fruiting wood and renewal spurs. Must demonstrate and consistently utilize pruning practices that assure vine balance and preserve vine health. Perform manual cutting production.\n\nWork is done in the field for long periods of time. Workers may assist in handling product weighing up to 60 pounds and lifting to a height of 5 feet. Workers must work on their feet in bent positions for long periods of time. Work requires repetitive movements and extensive walking. \n\nWork required in fields when plants are wet with dew and rain, and may be required during light rain, snow, moderate winds, direct sun, high humidity and extreme temperatures. Temperatures in fields during working hours can range from 10 to over 100 degrees F. Workers may be required to work during occasional showers not severe enough to stop field operations. Saturday work required. Must be able to lift/carry 60 lbs. Allergies to ragweed, goldenrod, honey bees, insecticides, herbicides, fungicides, or related chemicals may affect a worker's ability to perform the job. Workers should be able to do the work required with or without reasonable accommodations. \n\nPersons seeking employment in this position must be available for the entire period requested by the employer. Applicants must be able to furnish verifiable job reference(s) or comparable third party documentation from recent employer(s) establishing acceptable prior experience. All workers will be subject to a trial period of up to five days during which the employer will evaluate workers' performance of required tasks. Employer reserves the right to terminate a worker if the employer reasonably finds worker's performance during the trial period to be unacceptable. \n\nEmployer reserves the right to discharge an obviously unqualified worker, malingerer or recalcitrant worker who is physically able but is unwilling to perform the work necessary for the employer to grow a premium quality product, or for any other lawful reason. \n\nThe employer may discipline the worker, including brief suspension of work activities/employment for a set period determined by the supervisor or termination of employment as described in the Work Rules. \n\nEmployer assures that workers will be provided, at no cost, transportation from living quarters to work site every day (for workers who must be provided housing under the applicable regulations).
All applicants must be able, willing and qualified to perform the work described in this job description and must be available for the entire period of employment specified in Box 3 & 4 on Page 1. This work order is for qualified people to perform any combination of task related to packing fresh market apples including, but not limited to, operating apple grading equipment, labelers and baggers; adjusting, maintaining and cleaning packing machines; folding cardboard containers; grade and sort by hand, or classify unprocessed apples by size, weight, color or condition, placing apples by hand into containers, tape, move and stack cartons on pallets. Repair bulk apple bins and pallets. Use hand tools such as: bag taper, stapler, air-hammer, broom and mop. Productivity must be at least 60 bushel boxes per 7 hours worked with no more than 1% bruising. The employer will provide 1 days of training and allow 2 days of work for the worker to satisfactorily perform all duties in this job description. Employer will furnish to workers without cost all tools and equipment required to perform duties assigned. Workers must be willing to work in varied weather conditions and should report for work with their own suitable work clothing. Workers must be able to lift and carry up to 75 pounds. Due to Federal food safety regulations, workers must speak and take directions in simple English. Beginning and ending times may vary due to weather and crop conditions. Workers referred as a result of this order must have a minimum of one (1) month of verifiable experience in performing the task described in this job description.\n
Crops/Commodities: \ngrapes, peaches. \nMow, cut, and weed fields. Perform ditching, shoveling, hoeing, hauling, ground preparation, and other manual tasks. Bending, stooping and kneeling required. Use hand tools including but not limited to hoes, shovels, shears, clippers, loppers, and saws. Lift, carry, and load/unload products or supplies. Use power equipment including but not limited to: tractors, planters, mowers, plows, sprayers, cultivators, power shears, chain saws, high lifts, fork lifts, skid loaders. Must operate agricultural equipment safely, with or without direction. Assist with farm building/field maintenance and repairs. Build/repair fences. Assist with cleaning power equipment, power washing shop and general maintenance of shop.\n\nThinning: Hand thin to control the size and quality of fruit. Remove fruit blossom, bud and/or identifiable fruit from within a cluster of other fruits. Must accurately identify and remove misshapen, damaged or otherwise unmarketable fruit. Pruning: Hand pruning based on fruit variety. Use manual and mechanized pruning tools and equipment. Identify and remove stubs or broken branches, downward-growing branches, branches rubbing against each other, shaded interior branches, dead wood and shoots-suckers.\n\nUse/handle ladders up to 12 ft. in length and weighing up to 40 lbs. or perform work on motorized platform. Supervisors will explain and demonstrate picking requirements to all workers at the start of the season and as needed thereafter to ensure quality standards. Bruised or damaged fruit will be noted by supervisor(s) in a post-inspection quality report. Supervisors may issue written disciplinary notice to workers with a significant number of culls, bruised, or damaged fruit. Repeated failure to follow quality control instructions may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination. Plant, cultivate, and harvest grapes. Performs tasks under supervision in vineyard/winery operation. Thin fruit and remove shoots and vines. Performs vineyard maintenance activities, including mowing and weeding. Install and maintain vine trellises. Tie vines to trellises. Must possess the requisite skills and knowledge of what, when, where and how much to prune on a grape vine. Identify and remove the proper canes and vines while retaining the fruiting wood and renewal spurs. Must demonstrate and consistently utilize pruning practices that assure vine balance and preserve vine health. Manage vineyard canopy management to permit light and air circulation. Install and maintain bird netting. May perform general tasks relative to vineyard and winery operation when work in vineyard is not available. May assist with planting vines.\n\nWork is done in the field for long periods of time. Workers may assist in handling product weighing up to 60 pounds and lifting to a height of 5 feet. Workers must work on their feet in bent positions for long periods of time. Work requires repetitive movements and extensive walking. Work required in fields when plants are wet with dew and rain, and may be required during light rain, snow, moderate winds, direct sun, high humidity and extreme temperatures. Temperatures in fields during working hours can range from 10 to over 100 degrees F. Workers may be required to work during occasional showers not severe enough to stop field operations. Allergies to ragweed, goldenrod, honey bees, insecticides, herbicides, fungicides, or related chemicals may affect a worker's ability to perform the job. Workers should be able to do the work required with or without reasonable accommodations. \n\nMust wear assigned personal protective equipment when required. Must report for work daily wearing work clothing and boots or other durable foot wear. Shorts, bathing suits or other casual clothing not permitted. Workers wearing clothing inappropriate for work will not be permitted to start work.
Performing duties related to harvesting maple sap; perform maintenance related to production; install tubing systems; pull taps; clean equipment.
Manually prune, plant, cultivate, & harvest apples & pears. Use hand tools, such as shovels, trowels, hoes, tampers, pruning hooks, shears, & knives. Duties include tilling soil & applying fertilizers; transplanting, weeding, thinning, or pruning crops & applying pesticides. Construct trellises, repair fences & farm buildings. Set up & operate irrigation equipment. Clear & maintain irrigation ditches. Harvest fruits by hand. Pick apples for fresh marketing and/or processing. A minimum productivity standard applies; 116 bu boxes of fresh market apples per day. All fruit to be handled with care to avoid bruising. Fruit injured by bruising, not to exceed 4%. Workers be instructed to selectively pick mature fruit according to size, color & other USDA standards. Worker must be physically able to pick tree fruit, most of which is done from ladders with lower branches being picked from the ground. Picked fruit is placed in a metal-framed canvas covered picking bucket with canvas straps that slip over the head and rest on the shoulders. Filled bucket weighing up to 40 lbs. Must be physically able to lift up to 75lbs on a consistent basis throughout the day. Workers must have Apple Farm experience. Due to safety concerns on a farm, workers must understand basic instructions in English Workers referred as a result of this order must have a minimum of three months of verifiable experience in performing the tasks described in his order\nWhile working in the field, cellphone usage is limited to emergency use only.\n
Vineyard and orchard management and establishment such as trellis installation, training, pruning, weeding, harvest, maintenance of irrigation system. Operate weed trimmer and hedger and be able to maintain small engines.
Sanitation Requirements: For food and general personal safety purposes, all workers will be required and expected to follow common sanitary practices at all times. This is particularly critical when hand harvesting crops for human consumption. Employees are required to cleanse their hands by washing them thoroughly with soap and water after using the bathroom and before entering the fields for harvest activities or the packing facility for packing operations.\n\nThe following description of job activities applies to apples. Production Standard for harvest: 4% or less bruise rate. \n\nHarvest: Workers will be assigned a row usually with a partner and is responsible for picking all the proper fruit from that row, or half row. Fruit is selected from the tree according to size and/or color standard set by the picking supervisor. In some instances, fruit harvest will be done from an 8 or 16-foot ladder weighing up to 30 lbs. All workers must be able to lift and carry ladder, as well as work from the top of the ladder. The entire tree must be checked to ensure removal of all fruit meeting-picking requirements. Fruit is placed gently in the picking container until container is full. The full picking container weighing up to 50 lbs. is then gently emptied into a field bin, taking care not to spill or bruise the fruit in the container or in the field bin. Field bin volume may be checked and determined by weight on state certified scales. Workers are required to stay on their assigned row unless directed by a supervisor to change, or to help someone sporadically. Picking units will be kept free of limbs, leaves or mushy fruit. Workers will be required to pick up and return picking ladders to the ladder wagon provided by the grower at the end of each workday or as directed by the grower or designated supervisor.\n\nPruning: While pruning trees, workers will receive the proper tools for the particular job, i.e., saw, pruners and hand snips. The tools will be returned to the employer at the end of the task. The supervisor will set a standard or pattern for each orchard and will demonstrate and communicate this to workers. Workers will be assigned a row of trees and must prune each tree according to the predetermined standard. In some instances, pruning will be done from an 8 or 16-foot ladder weighing up to 30 lbs. All workers must be able to lift and carry ladder, as well as work from the top of the ladder. Workers must remove all resulting materials from the trees rendered from performing pruning tasks. When pruning is complete on each tree, each worker is required to rake and scatter the resulting brush in the center of the tractor/equipment middles. Workers will be required to pick up and return pruning ladders to the ladder wagon provided by the grower at the end of each day or as directed by the grower or designated supervisor. \n\nOrchard Maintenance: Workers involved in orchard maintenance may be required to hoe trees, girdle, spread fertilizer, pick up roots and limbs, strip suckers or unwanted growth trees, dig root suckers, remove vines lay irrigation pipe, repair and maintain irrigation system, and strap and tie fruit trees. Employer will provide all equipment. Instructions will be given for each task and standards of performance communicated to workers. The specific standards for a job will be disclosed and demonstrated by the supervisor before the worker begins. \n
Worker must possess the physical strength and endurance (ability to continue or last) to repeat the harvest process though out the workday, working quickly and skillfully to perform activities assigned during that activity. Workers must work at a sustained (continuing for an extended period of time without interruption), vigorous pace (quick and steady) and make bona fide efforts (made in earnest intent) to work efficiently (performing or functions in the best possible manner with the least waste of time and effort) and consistently (same way for a long time) that are reasonable under the climatic and other working conditions, Workers may not leave trash, or other discarded items in work areas or vehicles but must dispose of such items in provided receptacles. Workers must wash hands with soap and water after all bathroom and meal breaks. Allergies to varieties of ragweed, goldenrod, insecticides, related agricultural chemicals, etc., may affect worker’s ability to perform the work described herein. Must display the ability to move, place, climb and work from orchard ladders up to 16 feet in height, making the necessary adjustments for various procedures while carrying up to 30 pounds.\n\nSanitation Requirements: For food and general personal safety purposes, all workers will be required and expected to follow common sanitary practices at all times. This is particularly critical when hand harvesting crops for human consumption. Employees are required to cleanse their hands by washing them thoroughly with soap and water after using the bathroom and before entering the fields for harvest activities or the packing facility for packing operations.\n\nHarvest Productivity Standards: Workers must maintain a 5% or better bruising rate.\n\nApples: Workers will perform various tasks involved in planting, cultivation (including pruning and thinning) and harvesting fruit according to supervisor’s instructions. Workers will till soil, plant stock, and do pruning activities using a variety of tools. May aid in irrigation duties. Will aid in minor repair of wooden fruit containers. Workers will harvest fruit according to color, size, and degree of maturity as specified by supervisor and place into ¾ bushel baskets taking the extra time, care and effort not to bruise or scar the fruit. \n\n
Litter Management\nMaintain or remove litter (animal waste) from aisles in our organic barns on a daily basis during the fall/winter season. Maintain litter aisle shavings and keep calcium chip buckets filled as needed. This specific cleaning is done to a greater extent and different from the daily, routine cleaning that other employees perform due to the time of year.\n\nPullet Rearing\nSplit up baby chicks to different tiers within barn. Vaccinate pullets at thirteen weeks of age. Load pullets into carts to be transported to laying hen houses at the end of the rearing period. Workers will perform dry and wet cleaning and maintenance duties to prepare laying houses for pullets at the end of the rearing period and to clean empty pullet houses after pullets are moved out. Remove mortality and spent hens as needed. The dry-cleaning duties include using backpack blowers to blow down henhouses, sweep floors, clean lights and other miscellaneous cleaning and light repair duties. Wet cleaning includes pressure washing and spraying wet disinfectant to thoroughly clean henhouses. This job includes holding a pressure washing nozzle outstretched from your body for a number of hours in a very humid environment. This cleaning is to a greater extent and different from the daily, routine cleaning that other employees perform. Due to enhanced biosecurity protocol, workers will only be allowed to enter and work in areas approved by their supervisor.\n\nSeasonal Cleaning\nSweeping, cleaning and painting in and around farmstead, including buildings and grounds. The task is to a greater extent and does not replace the routine daily cleaning and maintenance performed by poultry care or general farm staff. Pick up refuse, clean and perform light maintenance in and around the exterior of the farm, including the packing room. This includes painting and light construction. \n\nDriving Workers\nDrive workers daily to and from the work site. Drive workers weekly to the grocery store and bank.\n\nBiosecurity Requirements - Any persons coming on to our farms and into our barns must not own birds, unless they are not located within a commutable distance from any of our farm locations. This is mandated by the following:\nAny persons coming on to our farms and into our barns must not own birds, unless they are not located within a commutable distance from any of our farm locations. This is mandated by the following:\n• United Egg Producers – Animal Welfare Certification\n• United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) – National Poultry Improvement Program – Biosecurity Indemnification Requirement\n• Eggland’s Best Standard Operating Procedures – Biosecurity Standard\n• Food & Drug Administration (FDA) – 21 CFR, Parts 16 and 118 – Prevention of Salmonella Enteritidis in Shell Eggs\n\n\n
Harvest apples without bruising or cutting fruit. Move ladders, climb up and down, use picking bag, carefully transfer apples to bin.
Harvest apples without bruising or cutting fruit. Move ladders, climb up and down, use picking bag, carefully transfer apples to bin.
Operate large, high horsepower farm equipment such as trucks, skid loaders and tractors for cultivating, tilling, fertilizing, planting, spraying, and harvesting potatoes; drive truck or tractor with trailer attached for hauling crops or equipment to designated locations during fall harvest; perform wash plant duties and make seed cutting preparations; operating potato storage conveyors and potato piler equipment. Candidate may work nights and weekends. Candidate must have or be willing to obtain a valid driver’s license within 45 days of employment. Employer may request but cannot require workers to work on their Sabbath. Rate of pay may be more depending on experience.
Summer prune trees, planting tree, orchard maintenance, harvest apples, climbing ladders, trimming trees, driving
Performing all tasks related to vineyard maintenance including\n. Hands-on involvement in every facet of the vineyard operation including, removing dead vines and roots, planting new vines, pruning, tying, sucker removal, trellis work, canopy management, de-leafing, placing protective mats and rocks around vines, picking grapes at harvest. Crushing, destemming of grapes.\n. Assist in recording data and observations to meet sustainable and environmentally safe practices.\n. Assist with spraying of organic herbicides and pesticides, disease prevention sprays, etc. . Survey vineyard conditions, monitor + record the presence of pests and disease.\n. Collect fruit samples for maturation analysis.\n.Perform basic cleanup, repair, and maintenance duties as related to the vineyard, such as removing weeds, trash etc. from the vineyard, clean up of vineyard equipment, tractor, UTV, etc., fence repair, trellis repairs, cleaning of storage areas, communicating with owners on any safety issues.
Crops/Commodities: \nbeans, corn, potatoes, wheat. \nDrive semi tractor-trailer truck to/from delivery or pickup destinations. Regularly climb into and out of trucks and trailers. Check vehicles to ensure that mechanical, safety, and emergency equipment is in good working order. Inspect loads to ensure that cargo is secure. Secure cargo for transport using ropes, blocks, chains, binders, or covers. Check all load-related documentation for completeness and accuracy. Maneuver trucks into and out of loading and unloading positions. Load-unload trailers and cargo. Handle equipment and cargo carefully to prevent damage. Drive tucks to weigh stations before and after loading and along routes in compliance with state regulations. Interact with roadway officials. Complete pre-trip and post-trip inspection and paperwork on trucks and trailers. Clean/maintain lights, windows, and mirrors, and vehicle exterior. Add engine oil and fuel as needed. Perform preventative maintenance. Must be able to drive in rain, snow, and other hazardous conditions as needed. Drive in both on-road (paved) and off-road conditions. May drive other vehicle types. Use GPS and/or maps to navigate to destinations. Read/comprehend traffic signage and directions. \n\nPick up/deliver supplies to worksites including but not limited to: water, fertilizer, seeds, product. \n\nWorkers must operate all equipment properly and in a manner that protects operator, others, the employer's products and property. Failure to comply with safety requirements and operating instructions may result in disciplinary action up to and including immediate termination.\n\nEmployer-paid post-hire random and upon suspicion drug testing required. Clean driving record required. Must have or be able to obtain driver's license within 30 days following hire. Workers with appropriate licenses and a valid doctor's certificate may be asked to drive other workers. Must have and maintain a valid U.S. commercial driver's license (CDL) or Licencia Federal de Conductor with air brake and double/triple endorsements to permit driving of trucks. Must have clean driving record. Must comply with all applicable requirements of the USDOT regulations. Must have no disqualifying factors under applicable law or employer's motor vehicle insurance policy. Disqualifying factors include but are not limited to: conviction for driving under the influence, driving while impaired or the occurrence of a serious at-fault accident. A uniformly conducted motor vehicle records check will assess whether applicant has a clean driving record and is legally entitled to operate commercial motor vehicles in the United States.\n \nEmployer-paid pre-employment, as well as post-employment random, upon suspicion and post-accident drug testing required. Drug testing conducted uniformly for all employees, both foreign and domestic. Tests are conducted in accordance with USDOT standards after the initial employment offer has been extended and accepted. Drug test not required for prospective applicants prior to hiring decision. Any worker who fails a mandatory drug test and is unable to obtain the required licensing as a result will be terminated. \n\nApplicants must be able to furnish verifiable job reference(s) or comparable third party documentation from recent employer(s) establishing acceptable prior experience. Supervisor(s) will provide instructions and directions to workers. Workers must be able to comprehend and follow instructions and communicate effectively to supervisors. Unusual, complex or non-routine activities will be supervised. Workers expected to perform basic duties in a proficient manner without close supervision. \n \nEmployer may request, but not require, workers to work more than the stated daily hours and/or on a worker's Sabbath or federal holidays. Worker must report to work at designated time and place each day.
Crops: Cabbage, Squash, Apples, Pumpkins, Cucumbers, Tomatoes, Peppers, Beets and Carrots\nWorkers will perform various duties associated with growing the vegetable crops listed above. Workers will plant cultivate and harvest vegetables. Workers will lay, fix, and pull plastic. Workers will hook up, unhook, and fix water. Workers will stake and tie pepper, Cucumber, and tomato plants. Workers will perform support duties such as making boxes, packing, cleaning buckets and work areas. Workers will assist with weed removal. \n\nWorker must possess the physical strength and endurance (ability to continue or last) to repeat the harvest process though out the workday, working quickly and skillfully to perform activities assigned during that activity. Workers may not leave trash, or other discarded items in work areas or vehicles but must dispose of such items in provided receptacles. Workers must wash hands with soap and water after all bathroom and meal breaks. Allergies to varieties of ragweed, goldenrod, insecticides, related agricultural chemicals, etc., may affect worker’s ability to perform the work described herein. Must display the ability to move, place, climb and work from orchard ladders up to 16 feet in height, making the necessary adjustments for various procedures while carrying up to 30 pounds.\n\nSanitation Requirements: For food and general personal safety purposes, all workers will be required and expected to follow common sanitary practices at all times. This is particularly critical when hand harvesting crops for human consumption. Employees are required to cleanse their hands by washing them thoroughly with soap and water after using the bathroom and before entering the fields for harvest activities or the packing facility for packing operations.\n\nHarvest Productivity Standards: Workers must maintain a 5% or better bruising rate. \nApples: Workers will perform various tasks involved in planting, cultivation (including pruning and thinning) and harvesting fruit according to supervisor’s instructions. Workers will till soil, plant stock, and do pruning activities using a variety of tools. Workers will aid in irrigation duties. Will aid in minor repair of wooden fruit containers. Workers will harvest fruit according to color, size, and degree of maturity as specified by supervisor and place into ¾ bushel baskets taking the extra time, care, and effort not to bruise or scar the fruit. \n\nThe following description of job activities applies to apples. \n\nHarvest: Workers will be assigned a row usually with a partner and is responsible for picking all the proper fruit from that row, or half row. Fruit is selected from the tree according to size and/or color standard set by the picking supervisor. In some instances, fruit harvest will be done from an 8 or 16-foot ladder weighing up to 30 lbs. All workers must be able to lift and carry ladder, as well as work from the top of the ladder. The entire tree must be checked to ensure removal of all fruit meeting-picking requirements. Fruit is placed gently in the picking container until container is full. The full picking container weighing up to 50 lbs. is then gently emptied into a field bin, taking care not to spill or bruise the fruit in the container or in the field bin. Field bin volume may be checked and determined by weight on state certified scales. Workers are required to stay on their assigned row unless directed by a supervisor to change, or to help someone sporadically. Picking units will be kept free of limbs, leaves or mushy fruit. Workers will be required to pick up and return picking ladders to the ladder wagon provided by the grower at the end of each workday or as directed by the grower or designated supervisor.\n\n
Due to food safety regulations, workers must understand basic instructions in English.\nDuring the anticipated period of employment, the primary activity on this farm will be the hand harvest of apples. Also may thin immature fruit to obtain better quality fruit. Other harvesting fruit or other job duties, if required.\nWorkers must be physically able to pick fruit, most of which is done from ladders with lower branches being picked from the ground. Workers place ladder firmly against or within tree in a secure position so as not to break limbs or knock off fruit and to prevent slipping or falling. All fruit to be handled with care to avoid causing bruising. Picked fruit is placed in a metal-framed, canvas-covered picking bucket with canvas straps that slip over the head and rest on the shoulders. The bucket when filled weighs up to 45-lbs. and is emptied into bulk boxes known as tote boxes. Each tote box has a capacity of twenty (20) bushels. Workers are required to handle ladders up to 24-feet long and weighing about 2-lbs. per foot. In apple harvest work, workers may be instructed to selectively pick mature fruit according to size, color, and grade standards factors. Workers will be directed to strip all fruit from tree at one picking or to spot pick (selective picking) according to size and color depending on crop conditions and state of maturity. Fruit picked as drops is never mixed with tree fruit. Productivity must be at least 4.8 bins per day for fresh market apples and 6.75 bins per day for processing apples. Each workers picked fruit will be inspected according to instructions given each day by the orchard foreman.\nEmployer will furnish to workers, without cost, all tools and equipment required in the performance of the duties assigned. Workers should report for work with their own suitable work clothing. Field temperatures may range from 30 degrees to 85 degrees with possible wet morning conditions. Extensive walking and frequent stooping is expected. All applicants will be required to have three months experience in all duties outlined in this job order.
Crops/Commodities: \nApples. \nMow, cut, and weed fields. Perform ditching, shoveling, hoeing, hauling, ground preparation, and other manual tasks. Bending, stooping and kneeling required. Use hand tools including but not limited to hoes, shovels, shears, clippers, loppers, and saws. Lift, carry, and load/unload products or supplies. Load hay/straw onto wagon; unload hay/straw into barn. Apply pesticides, herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protectants. Mix and apply fertilizers, plant growth chemicals, conditioners, and other plant related treatments at the correct times depending on plant type, growth, climate and crop conditions. Assist with farm building/field maintenance and repairs. Build/repair fences. \n\nPlanting: Propagate plants by placing buds/scions. Plant seedlings or 'liners' by hand or with mechanical planter. Clear cull stock, brush and debris. Dig holes and shovel dirt. Tree Training: hoeing, tree painting, weed mat application. Tie/position trees and limbs, together and to trellises, using string, tape, wire or other fasteners and supports. Thinning: Hand thin to control the size and quality of fruit. Remove fruit blossom, bud and/or identifiable fruit from within a cluster of other fruits. Must accurately identify and remove misshapen, damaged or otherwise unmarketable fruit. \n\nPruning: Hand pruning based on fruit variety. Use manual pruning tools and equipment. Identify and remove stubs or broken branches, downward-growing branches, branches rubbing against each other, shaded interior branches, dead wood and shoots-suckers.\n\nUse/handle ladders up to 15 ft. in length and weighing up to 30 lbs. or perform work on motorized platform. Harvest: Spot and/or strip pick fruit based on seasonal need. Snap fruit off tree with thumb and palm of hand to avoid stem pulls, punctures, bruising, or other damage. Pick culls and peelers. Fill fruit buckets and place fruit in bins. Follow supervisor/foreman's instructions on color/size requirements. Must be able to differentiate between colors and fruit varieties accurately. \n\nWork is done in the field for long periods of time. Workers may assist in handling product weighing up to 50 pounds and lifting to a height of 5 feet. Workers must work on their feet in bent positions for long periods of time. Work requires repetitive movements and extensive walking. Work required in fields when plants are wet with dew and rain, and may be required during light rain, snow, moderate winds, direct sun, high humidity and extreme temperatures. Temperatures in fields during working hours can range from 10 to over 100 degrees F. Workers may be required to work during occasional showers not severe enough to stop field operations. Allergies to ragweed, goldenrod, honey bees, insecticides, herbicides, fungicides, or related chemicals may affect a worker's ability to perform the job. Workers should be able to do the work required with or without reasonable accommodations. Saturday work required. Must be able to lift/carry 50 lbs.\n\nSupervisor(s) will provide instructions and directions to workers. Workers must be able to comprehend and follow instructions and communicate effectively to supervisors. Unusual, complex or non-routine activities will be supervised. Workers expected to perform basic duties in a timely and proficient manner without close supervision. Workers must obey all safety rules and basic instructions and be able to recognize, understand and comply with safety, pesticide warning/re-entry and other essential postings. \n\nNon-employees access to work sites or adjacent areas strictly prohibited. Non-working minors may not be present, adjacent to worksites, or left in vehicles during the day. \n\nTobacco use strictly prohibited. No smoking or tobacco use of any kind permitted in the fields, worker housing, or anywhere on company premises. This is necessary to protect against transmission of toxins and contamination from tobacco by-products.
orchard maintenance, climb ladders, harvest apples, driving, move site to site, bin repair
DURING THE ANTICIPATED WORK PERIOD OF EMPLOYMENT, THE PRIMARY ACTIVITY ON THE FARM WILL BE THE PLANTING, CULTIVATION, AND HARVEST OF TOMATOES, APPLES, PEACHES, AND CABBAGE, ALONG WITH THE PACKING OF TOMATOES. DUTIES MAY INCLUDE WEEDING AND FERTILIZING OF CROPS. ANY WORKER THAT HAS A VALID DRIVERS LICENSE MAY BE ASKED TO DRIVE A MOTORIZED VEHICLE TO AND FROM DIFFERENT FARM LOCATIONS. THIS IS NOT REQUIRED, IF THE WORKER DOES VOLUNTEER TO DRIVE HE WILL BE COMPENSATED FOR THE EXTRA TIME AT THE HOURLY RATE.
Under the direction of supervisor, workers duties include: hand harvesting apples for fresh fruit market, drop and/or processing apples. Fresh market apples bruising shall not exceed 4% defined in the US standard grades. Manually cultivating, picking rocks, weeding, raking, hoeing, hand thinning apples from trees, pruning apple trees, repairing bins and spreading bins in orchard prior to harvest. Workers must be physically able to safely handle ladders up to 60 lbs. Due to health and safety concerns related to food safety, operation of equipment, workers are required to have proficient English skills. Field temperatures may range from 0-95 degrees (F) with possible wet conditions from either rain or snow. Workers are required to have suitable clothing and footwear for all weather conditions. Workers will use hand tools; shovels, hoes, rakes, saws, pruning shears, hooks, and knives. Workers required to operate tractors safely, repair and maintain farm vehicles, repair and maintain picking/ pruning equipment, repair and maintain all farm housing and farm buildings. The employer will provide 3 days of work for each worker to reach production standards. After completion of 3 days, employer will expect worker to hand pick 100 bushels daily, under normal conditions. All tools and equipment required to perform duties assigned will be furnished by the employer at no cost to the worker. Three months verifiable experience is required for performing the duties described above. \n\n
summer pruning trees, planting trees, tractor driving, orchard & field maintenance, bin repair, hand thinning & tying apples & peaches, trimming, weeding onion & potatoes, packing onions & potatoes, harvest apples, potatoes & onions, washing potatoes\n\n
Summer prune trees, planting tree, driving, orchard maintenance, climb ladders, trimming trees, pick apples from trees
Manually plant, cultivate, & harvest fruits and vegetables such as apples, pumpkins & grapes. Use hand tools, such as shovels, trowels, hoes, tampers, pruning hooks, shears, & knives. Duties include tilling soil & applying fertilizers and pesticides to crops; transplanting, weeding, thinning, & pruning crops. Construct trellises, repair fences & farm buildings. Set up & operate irrigation equipment. Operate tractors, tractor-drawn machinery, and self-propelled machinery to plow, harrow & fertilize soil, or to plant, cultivate, spray, harvest & haul crops. Repair & maintain farm vehicles, implements & mechanical equipment. Harvest fruits & vegetables by hand. Pick apples for fresh marketing & or processing. Employer will provide 4 days of training. A minimum productivity standard applies; 90 bu boxes of fresh market apples per day. All fruit to be handled with care to avoid bruising. Fruit injured by bruising, not to exceed 4%. Worker must be physically able to pick tree fruit, most of which is done from ladders with lower branches being picked from the ground. Picked fruit is placed in a metal framed picking bucket with canvas straps that slip over the head and rest on the shoulders. Filled bucket weighing up to 40 lbs is emptied into bulk bins with a capacity equal to 20 bushels boxes. Workers required to handle ladders up to 24' long and weighing about 2 lbs per foot. Inform farmers or farm manager of crop progress. Clear and maintain irrigation ditches. Record information about crops, such as pesticides use, yields or costs. While working in the fields cell phones are limited to emergency use only. Employer may conduct/require random drug or alcohol tests at employer?s expense after hiring, for the safety of themselves and others as they will be operating machinery. Failure to comply with request or testing positive will result in termination. Must be physically able to lift up to 75 lbs on on a consistent basis throughout the day. Due to safety concerns on a farm, workers must understand basic instructions in English. Workers referred as a result of this order must have a minimum of three months of verifiable experience in performing the tasks described in his order.
Crops: Apples, Cherries, Peaches, Blackberries, Raspberries, Blueberries, Greenhouse Cucumbers. \nWorker must possess the physical strength and endurance (ability to continue or last) to repeat the harvest process though out the workday, working quickly and skillfully to perform activities assigned during that activity. Workers must work at a sustained (continuing for an extended period of time without interruption), vigorous pace (quick and steady) and make bona fide efforts (made in earnest intent) to work efficiently (performing or functions in the best possible manner with the least waste of time and effort) and consistently (same way for a long time) that are reasonable under the climatic and other working conditions, Workers may not leave trash, or other discarded items in work areas or vehicles but must dispose of such items in provided receptacles. Workers must wash hands with soap and water after all bathroom and meal breaks. Allergies to varieties of ragweed, goldenrod, insecticides, related agricultural chemicals, etc., may affect worker’s ability to perform the work described herein. Must display the ability to move, place, climb and work from orchard ladders up to 16 feet in height, making the necessary adjustments for various procedures while carrying up to 30 pounds.\n\nSanitation Requirements: For food and general personal safety purposes, all workers will be required and expected to follow common sanitary practices at all times. This is particularly critical when hand harvesting crops for human consumption. Employees are required to cleanse their hands by washing them thoroughly with soap and water after using the bathroom and before entering the fields for harvest activities or the packing facility for packing operations.\n\nHarvest Productivity Standards: Workers must maintain a 5% or better bruising rate.\n\nApples: Workers will perform various tasks involved in planting, cultivation (including pruning and thinning) and harvesting fruit according to supervisor’s instructions. Workers will till soil, plant stock, and do pruning activities using a variety of tools. May aid in irrigation duties. Will aid in minor repair of wooden fruit containers. Workers will harvest fruit according to color, size, and degree of maturity as specified by supervisor and place into ¾ bushel baskets taking the extra time, care and effort not to bruise or scar the fruit. \n\nThe following description of job activities applies to apples, cherries, and peaches. \n\nHarvest: Workers will be assigned a row usually with a partner and is responsible for picking all the proper fruit from that row, or half row. Fruit is selected from the tree according to size and/or color standard set by the picking supervisor. In some instances, fruit harvest will be done from an 8 or 16-foot ladder weighing up to 30 lbs. All workers must be able to lift and carry ladder, as well as work from the top of the ladder. The entire tree must be checked to ensure removal of all fruit meeting-picking requirements. Fruit is placed gently in the picking container until container is full. The full picking container weighing up to 50 lbs. is then gently emptied into a field bin, taking care not to spill or bruise the fruit in the container or in the field bin. Field bin volume may be checked and determined by weight on state certified scales. Workers are required to stay on their assigned row unless directed by a supervisor to change, or to help someone sporadically. Picking units will be kept free of limbs, leaves or mushy fruit. Workers will be required to pick up and return picking ladders to the ladder wagon provided by the grower at the end of each workday or as directed by the grower or designated supervisor.\n\n
Harvest Productivity Standards: Workers must maintain a 5% or better bruising rate. \n\nWorker must possess the physical strength and endurance (ability to continue or last) to repeat the harvest process though out the workday, working quickly and skillfully to perform activities assigned during that activity. Workers must work at a sustained (continuing for an extended period of time without interruption), vigorous pace (quick and steady) and make bona fide efforts (made in earnest intent) to work efficiently (performing or functions in the best possible manner with the least waste of time and effort) and consistently (same way for a long time) that are reasonable under the climatic and other working conditions, Workers may not leave trash, or other discarded items in work areas or vehicles but must dispose of such items in provided receptacles. Workers must wash hands with soap and water after all bathroom and meal breaks. Allergies to varieties of ragweed, goldenrod, insecticides, related agricultural chemicals, etc., may affect worker’s ability to perform the work described herein. \n\nSanitation Requirements: For food and general personal safety purposes, all workers will be required and expected to follow common sanitary practices at all times. This is particularly critical when hand harvesting crops for human consumption. Employees are required to cleanse their hands by washing them thoroughly with soap and water after using the bathroom and before entering the fields for harvest activities or the packing facility for packing operations.\n\nApples: Workers will perform various tasks involved in planting, cultivation (including pruning and thinning) and harvesting fruit according to supervisor’s instructions. Workers will till soil, plant stock, and do pruning activities using a variety of tools. Workers will aid in irrigation duties. Will aid in minor repair of wooden fruit containers. Workers will harvest fruit according to color, size, and degree of maturity as specified by supervisor and place into ¾ bushel baskets taking the extra time, care, and effort not to bruise or scar the fruit. \n\nThe following description of job activities applies to apples. \n\nHarvest: Workers will be assigned a row usually with a partner and is responsible for picking all the proper fruit from that row, or half row. Fruit is selected from the tree according to size and/or color standard set by the picking supervisor. In some instances, fruit harvest will be done from an 8 or 16-foot ladder weighing up to 30 lbs. All workers must be able to lift and carry ladder, as well as work from the top of the ladder. The entire tree must be checked to ensure removal of all fruit meeting-picking requirements. Fruit is placed gently in the picking container until container is full. The full picking container weighing up to 50 lbs. is then gently emptied into a field bin, taking care not to spill or bruise the fruit in the container or in the field bin. Field bin volume may be checked and determined by weight on state certified scales. Workers are required to stay on their assigned row unless directed by a supervisor to change, or to help someone sporadically. Picking units will be kept free of limbs, leaves or mushy fruit. Workers will be required to pick up and return picking ladders to the ladder wagon provided by the grower at the end of each workday or as directed by the grower or designated supervisor.\n\n
Harvest Apples, orchard maintenance, bin repair, climbing ladders, trim apples
Harvest Apples, orchard maintenance, bin repair, tractor driving, placing tickets on bins.
All applicants must be able, willing and qualified to perform the work described in this job description and must be available for the entire period of employment specified in Box 3 & 4 on Page 1. This work order is for qualified people to perform any combination of task related to packing fresh market apples including, but not limited to, operating apple grading equipment, labelers and baggers; adjusting, maintaining and cleaning packing machines; folding cardboard containers; grade and sort by hand, or classify unprocessed apples by size, weight, color or condition, placing apples by hand into containers, tape, move and stack cartons on pallets. Repair bulk apple bins and pallets. Use hand tools such as: bag taper, stapler, air-hammer, broom and mop. Productivity must be at least 60 bushel boxes per 7 hours worked with no more than 1% bruising. The employer will provide 1 days of training and allow 2 days of work for the worker to satisfactorily perform all duties in this job description. Employer will furnish to workers without cost all tools and equipment required to perform duties assigned. Workers must be willing to work in varied weather conditions and should report for work with their own suitable work clothing. Workers must be able to lift and carry up to 75 pounds. Due to Federal food safety regulations, workers must speak and take directions in simple English. Beginning and ending times may vary due to weather and crop conditions. Workers referred as a result of this order must have a minimum of one (1) month of verifiable experience in performing the task described in this job description.\n
Once workers have completed 7 workdays, they will be required to obtain a 1% or less bruising rate.\n\nApples, Peaches, Sweet Cherries and Pears: Workers will perform various tasks involved in planting, cultivation (including pruning, training, and thinning) and harvesting fruit according to supervisor’s instructions. Workers will till soil, plant stock, and do pruning activities using a variety of tools. Workers will aid in irrigation duties. Will aid in minor repair of wooden fruit containers. Workers will harvest fruit according to color, size, and degree of maturity as specified by supervisor and place into ¾ bushel baskets taking the extra time, care and effort not to bruise or scar the fruit. \n\nSanitation Requirements: For food and general personal safety purposes, all workers will be required and expected to follow common sanitary practices at all times. This is particularly critical when hand harvesting crops for human consumption. Employees are required to cleanse their hands by washing them thoroughly with soap and water after using the bathroom and before entering the fields for harvest activities or the packing facility for packing operations.\n\nThe following description of job activities applies to apples, peaches, sweet cherries and pears. \n\nHarvest: Workers will be assigned a row usually with a partner and is responsible for picking all the proper fruit from that row, or half row. Fruit is selected from the tree according to size and/or color standard set by the picking supervisor. In some instances, fruit harvest will be done from an 8 or 16-foot ladder weighing up to 30 lbs. All workers must be able to lift and carry ladder, as well as work from the top of the ladder. The entire tree must be checked to ensure removal of all fruit meeting-picking requirements. Fruit is placed gently in the picking container until container is full. The full picking container weighing up to 50 lbs. is then gently emptied into a field bin, taking care not to spill or bruise the fruit in the container or in the field bin. Field bin volume may be checked and determined by weight on state certified scales. Workers are required to stay on their assigned row unless directed by a supervisor to change, or to help someone sporadically. Picking units will be kept free of limbs, leaves or mushy fruit. Workers will be required to pick up and return picking ladders to the ladder wagon provided by the grower at the end of each workday or as directed by the grower or designated supervisor.\n\nPruning: While pruning trees, workers will receive the proper tools for the particular job, i.e., saw, pruners and hand snips. The tools will be returned to the employer at the end of the task. The supervisor will set a standard or pattern for each orchard and will demonstrate and communicate this to workers. Workers will be assigned a row of trees and must prune each tree according to the predetermined standard. In some instances, pruning will be done from an 8 or 16-foot ladder weighing up to 30 lbs. All workers must be able to lift and carry ladder, as well as work from the top of the ladder. Workers must remove all resulting materials from the trees rendered from performing pruning tasks. When pruning is complete on each tree, each worker is required to rake and scatter the resulting brush in the center of the tractor/equipment middles. Workers will be required to pick up and return pruning ladders to the ladder wagon provided by the grower at the end of each day or as directed by the grower or designated supervisor. \n\n
field work, orchard maintenance, driving, CDL driving, harvest apples, fix bins, climb ladders
harvesting pumpkins, washing and packing produce, lift 75lbs, picking rocks, weeding,
Summer prune trees, planting tree, orchard maintenance, apple harvest, trimming trees, bin repair, climb ladders
Summer prune trees, planting tree, driving, orchard maintenance, climb ladders, trimming trees, harvest apples
summer pruning trees, orchard maintenance, climb ladders, pick apples from trees, bin repair, driving
All applicants must be able, willing and qualified to perform the work described in this job description and must be available for the entire period of employment specified in Box 9 on Page 1. Workers are needed to harvest apples for fresh market and/or processing. Workers will pick bruise-free tree fruit, which is performed mostly from ladders with lower branches being picked from the ground. Workers will use hand tools such as shovels, trowels, hoes, tampers, running hooks, shears, hand saws, and knives. As the need arises, workers will perform other farm-related duties such as: operate tractors and farm equipment for the purpose of tilling soil, mowing grass, cutting brush, planting young trees and plants, moving bin fruit; climb in and around trees or work from ladders to do suckering work; grub around trees using hoes; and repair and maintain farm vehicles. The employer will provide 3 days of training and/or 3 days of work for the worker to reach productivity standards. Harvest productivity must be at least 80 1-1/8 bushel boxes per 8 hours worked of bruise-free fruit for fresh market and 100 1-1/8 bushel boxes per 8 hours worked of processing fruit with no more than 10% bruising. Workers will be directed to pick all fruit from tree or to selectively pick according to size, color, or crop conditions and state of maturity. Workers may be instructed to selectively pick mature fruit according to size, color, and other USDA grade standards. All fruit must be handled with care to avoid bruising. The orchard foremen will inspect each workers picked fruit according to instructions given daily. Workers will be required to record information about harvest yield. Workers must be able to handle and climb ladders up to 24 feet long and weighing approximately 2 pounds per foot. Picked fruit is placed in a metal-framed canvas-covered bucket with canvas straps that slip over the head and rest on the shoulders. Filled buckets, weighing up to 40 pounds, are emptied into bulk bins with a capacity of 20 1-1/8 bushel boxes. Workers must be willing to work in varied weather conditions with temperatures from below 0 to 90+ degrees (F) with possible wet mornings. Beginning and ending times will vary depending on the conditions in the orchard. Workers should report to work in their own suitable clothing. Workers must be able to lift and carry up to 80 pounds on a frequent basis. Employer will furnish to workers without cost all tools and equipment required to perform all duties assigned. Workers are required to have proficient English language comprehension in order to maintain Federal food safety regulations and safe operation of farm equipment.
Summer prune trees, planting tree, orchard maintenance, harvest apples, climbing ladders, trimming trees, driving
orchard maintenance, apple harvest, bin repair, picking up roots & rocks, deer fence, wire, posts, bin repair, climbing ladders, move site to site
orchard maintenance, apple harvest ,bin repair, picking up roots & rocks, climbing ladders, moving site to site
See Addendum C
Sanitation Requirements: For food and general personal safety purposes, all workers will be required and expected to follow common sanitary practices at all times. This is particularly critical when hand harvesting crops for human consumption. Employees are required to cleanse their hands by washing them thoroughly with soap and water after using the bathroom and before entering the fields for harvest activities or the packing facility for packing operations.\n\nCabbage: Workers will prepare fields for planting cabbage. Worker will plant cabbage according to their supervisor’s instructions. Workers will cut mature cabbage heads using knife as specified by employer. Products will then be placed into sacks or boxes and placed on trailer for transport. Workers may grade products removing bad or damaged leaves and repack for shipment. \n\nHarvesting Winter Squash & Pumpkins: Workers will be required to remove weeds by hand or with a hoe. Workers will bend and stoop to pick vegetables according to size, color, shape and degree of maturity and place into field containers. Workers may carry full container weighing approximately fifty (50) lbs. and empty into field bin or load onto trailer. May be required to pull and discard culls as directed by supervisor. Pickers will take care not to bruise or scar produce. Pre-harvest activities may include staking, tying, transplanting pruning and windrowing. Workers will stand on feet for long periods of time. Workers are required to work in fields when plants are wet with dew or rain. Temperatures in fields during working hours can range from thirty-five (35) to over ninety-five (95) degrees. \n\nLoaders: Carefully feed sorted and graded winter squash and/or pumpkin into automated machine that peels and halves the squash. Workers may be required to peel and halve winter squash and/or pumpkin using a knife in the event of equipment failure. \n\nCutter: Workers using a hand-held knife, will remove the tops and tails from the winter squash and/or pumpkin halves and discard the tops and tails as disclosed by the supervisor. \n\nSeed Removers and cleaners: Workers using a hand-held spoon or other tools, will remove seeds from the center of winter squash and/or pumpkin and separate the seeds and other residual material as disclosed by supervisor. Worker will carefully load the peeled winter squash into an automated machine to be cubed. Seeds may be washed, dried and placed in bulk totes. \n\nFillers: Workers package the processed winter squash and/or pumpkin in appropriate container by attending automatic filler or by hand as necessary according to the packaging instructions disclosed by the supervisor. \n\nLevelers: Packed winter squash and/or pumpkin is carefully hand-leveled by worker to assure an even level of winter squash in each container. Excess winter squash and/or pumpkin removed from overfilled boxes and placed carefully in separate containers as disclosed by the supervisor. \n\nPackaging: Packaging machines are fed materials by worker to produce a finished package product. \n\nStackers: Workers pick up filled boxes weighing up to 60 lbs. from conveyor and stack carefully by prescribed pattern and height onto pallets by size and lot stamped on box as directed by supervisor. \n\nSupport jobs include bin and pallet repair and after hours clean up. \n\nFarm, Field, and Shed Sanitation: All workers will be responsible for picking up trash, cleaning bathrooms, sweeping floors and other farm and shed sanitation duties.\n\n
orchard maintenance, repairing and building bins, climb ladders, hand thinning, harvest apples, summer pruning,
Sanitation Requirements: For food and general personal safety purposes, all workers will be required and expected to follow common sanitary practices at all times. This is particularly critical when hand harvesting crops for human consumption. Employees are required to cleanse their hands by washing them thoroughly with soap and water after using the bathroom and before entering the fields for harvest activities or the packing facility for packing operations.\n\nCabbage: Workers will prepare fields for planting cabbage. Worker will plant cabbage according to their supervisor’s instructions. Workers will cut mature cabbage heads using knife as specified by employer. Products will then be placed into sacks or boxes and placed on trailer for transport. Workers may grade products removing bad or damaged leaves and repack for shipment. \n\nHarvesting Winter Squash & Pumpkins: Workers will be required to remove weeds by hand or with a hoe. Workers will bend and stoop to pick vegetables according to size, color, shape and degree of maturity and place into field containers. Workers may carry full container weighing approximately fifty (50) lbs. and empty into field bin or load onto trailer. May be required to pull and discard culls as directed by supervisor. Pickers will take care not to bruise or scar produce. Pre-harvest activities may include staking, tying, transplanting pruning and windrowing. Workers will stand on feet for long periods of time. Workers are required to work in fields when plants are wet with dew or rain. Temperatures in fields during working hours can range from thirty-five (35) to over ninety-five (95) degrees. \n\nLoaders: Carefully feed sorted and graded winter squash and/or pumpkin into automated machine that peels and halves the squash. Workers may be required to peel and halve winter squash and/or pumpkin using a knife in the event of equipment failure. \n\nCutter: Workers using a hand-held knife, will remove the tops and tails from the winter squash and/or pumpkin halves and discard the tops and tails as disclosed by the supervisor. \n\nSeed Removers and cleaners: Workers using a hand-held spoon or other tools, will remove seeds from the center of winter squash and/or pumpkin and separate the seeds and other residual material as disclosed by supervisor. Worker will carefully load the peeled winter squash into an automated machine to be cubed. Seeds may be washed, dried and placed in bulk totes. \n\nFillers: Workers package the processed winter squash and/or pumpkin in appropriate container by attending automatic filler or by hand as necessary according to the packaging instructions disclosed by the supervisor. \n\nLevelers: Packed winter squash and/or pumpkin is carefully hand-leveled by worker to assure an even level of winter squash in each container. Excess winter squash and/or pumpkin removed from overfilled boxes and placed carefully in separate containers as disclosed by the supervisor. \n\nPackaging: Packaging machines are fed materials by worker to produce a finished package product. \n\nStackers: Workers pick up filled boxes weighing up to 60 lbs. from conveyor and stack carefully by prescribed pattern and height onto pallets by size and lot stamped on box as directed by supervisor. \n\nSupport jobs include bin and pallet repair and after hours clean up. \n\nFarm, Field, and Shed Sanitation: All workers will be responsible for picking up trash, cleaning bathrooms, sweeping floors and other farm and shed sanitation duties.\n\n
orchard maintenance, climb ladders, pick apples from trees, move from site to site, bin repair, driving
APPLES Hand Harvest: Worker hand harvests apples to quality standards. Worker attaches picking bag around shoulder, without using straps on waist, and picks fruit while standing on ground and on ladder up to 15-feet for higher branches. Workers may not pick up fruit that has been in contact with the ground. Employer must approve picking bag modifications.\nWorker picks according to grade, color and size by grasping fruit with hands and removing from tree in motion not to harm adjacent buds on tree branches. Worker carries harness, bucket or bag up to 50 lbs. and places fruit into 18-20 bushel wooden or plastic bins. Worker fills bin from all sides and does not allow fruit to roll in bin. Worker fills bin level with top on sides and crowns center.\n\nQuality is essential. Employer harvests different apple varieties according to established company procedures based on end use and market demands. Worker must differentiate and selectively pick between colors to meet varying standards. Employer explains and demonstrates picking requirements as needed to ensure quality standards. Worker must exercise care at all times to prevent fruit bruising, stem pulls, punctures or other damage\nor branch breaking. Bruising from harvest shall not exceed 1% (WNY) for fresh and 1% (WNY) for processing. Some workers may be required to examine harvested fruit in bins and sort out fruit not meeting grade, color and size specifications. Significant bruised, damaged or cull fruit may result in progressive disciplinary action as outlined in attached work rules. During special collection of drop apples and as an exception to the general application of GAP rules, workers may pick up by hand drop apples from the ground, place in 5 gallon buckets and dump the full buckets into the 18-20 bushel bins. Pay will be piece rate.\n\nRaises and/or bonuses may be offered to any foreign or domestic seasonal worker employed pursuant to this job order, at the company's sole discretion, based on individual factors including performance, tenure, leadership, and driving. This is not promised or guaranteed. \n\nsee Addendum C
orchard maintenance, climb ladders, pick apples from trees, driving, move from site to site, bin repair,
orchard maintenance, climb ladders, pick apples from trees, driving, move from site to site, bin repair,
orchard maintenance, climb ladders, pick apples from trees, driving, move from site to site, bin repair,
Workers will perform various tasks involved in planting, cultivating, pruning, thinning and harvesting apples and peaches according to supervisors instructions. Most of these duties will be performed on up to an 18 foot ladder. Duties include tilling soil & applying fertilizers; transplanting, weeding, thinning, and/or pruning crops & applying pesticides; cleaning, packing, and loading harvested products. Construct trellises, repair fences & farm buildings, and participate in irrigation activities. Inform farmers or farm managers of crop progress. Identify plants, pests, & weeds to determine the selection & application of pesticides & fertilizers. Clear and maintain irrigation ditches. Record information about crops, such as pesticides use, yields or costs. Employer will expect worker to pick a minimum of 120 bu boxes of apples per day with no more than 1% (WNY) bruising. Workers are expected to work at least the number of days and hours specified. Depending on weather, crop or other conditions, workers may be requested, but not required to work up to seven days per week and/or on the Sabbath and up to 12 hours per day. Employer will furnish to workers without cost all the tools and equipment required in the performance of the duties assigned. Workers should report for work with their own suitable clothes. Field temperatures may range from below 0 to 90+ degrees (F), with possible wet morning conditions. Must be physically able to lift up to 70lbs on a consistent basis throughout the day. While working in the field, phone usage is limited to emergency use only. Due to health & safety concerns on our farm workers must understand basic instruction in English or Spanish. Employer may conduct/require random drug or alcohol tests at employer’s expense after hiring, for the safety of themselves and others as they will be operating machinery. Failure to comply with request or testing positive will result in termination. Insubordination by the employee and not following rules or actions that put other employees at risk are cause for immediate termination. Workers referred as a result of this order must have a minimum of three months of verifiable experience in performing the tasks described in his order. Job specifications can change frequently during the season due to crop or market conditions, even on the same crop. Workers will be expected to conform to the specific instructions given by the supervisor for each days work. \nThe activities outlined in the job description will be conducted solely on the worksite which is owned and operated by the employer.\n
planting trees, orchard maintenance, repairing and building bins, climb ladders, hand thinning, harvest apples, summer pruning, planting, weeding, tying, thinning and harvesting lettuce, peppers, onions and apples, driver tractor using UTV & farm equipment All workers are to be treated with respect and dignity; they are a critical part of this farm. The workers are also expected to treat the farm's facilities as if they are their own. The farm's housing should be kept clean. When the workers leave, the facilities should be returned to the condition in which they were upon arrival. Alcohol and drug abuse will not be tolerated. Workers must adhere to the food safety standards outlined in the Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) manual. During the harvest season, workers will be given a mandatory day of rest, and on the remaining days of the week, the will be expected to work weather permitting.
Grade, sort, or classify unprocessed food and other agricultural products by size, weight, color, or condition; perform manual, hand labor including sweeping, raking, and shoveling; direct unloading of potatoes; hand pick foreign material; sort foreign material such as rock and dirt that has gotten past the grader and hand pick any extra foreign material out; clean up crop pieces and foreign material from around the line to maintain appropriate food and worker safety; stack potatoes in a controlled fashion. Candidate may work nights and weekends. Employer may request but cannot require workers to work on their Sabbath. Rate of pay may be more depending on experience.
Grade, sort, or classify unprocessed food and other agricultural products by size, weight, color, or condition; perform manual, hand labor including sweeping, raking, and shoveling; direct unloading of potatoes; hand pick foreign material; sort foreign material such as rock and dirt that has gotten past the grader and hand pick any extra foreign material out; clean up crop pieces and foreign material from around the line to maintain appropriate food and worker safety; stack potatoes in a controlled fashion. Candidate may work nights and weekends. Employer may request but cannot require workers to work on their Sabbath. Rate of pay may be more depending on experience.
Crops/Commodities: \nApples. \nThis job requires a minimum of 3 months of prior agricultural experience, preferably working tree fruit orchards, handling both manual and machine tasks associated with commodity production and harvest activities. Applicants must be able to furnish verbal or written statement establishing relevant prior work experience. Workers must be able to perform manual as well as mechanized activities with accuracy and efficiency. Workers will manually plant, cultivate and harvest apples. Workers will manually plant and cultivate apple trees. Use hand tools, including but not limited to, shovels, trowels, hoes, tampers, pruning hooks, shears and knives. Duties include tilling soil and applying fertilizers, transplanting, weeding, thinning or pruning crops; applying pesticides or herbicides; cleaning and loading harvested products. There are no apple packing house duties involved. Construct trellises, repair fences and farm buildings or participate in irrigation activities. Repair and maintain bins, farm vehicles, implements and mechanical equipment. Must operate agricultural equipment safely, with or without direction. Clear and maintain irrigation ditches. Record information about crops, such as pesticide use, yields or costs. \n\nPlanting: Propagate plants by placing buds/scions. Plant seedlings or 'liners' by hand or with mechanical planter. Clear cull stock, brush and debris. Dig holes and shovel dirt. \n\nTree Training: hoeing, tree painting, weed mat application. Tie/position trees and limbs, together and to trellises, using string, tape, wire or other fasteners and supports. \n\nThinning: Hand thin to control the size and quality of fruit. Remove fruit blossom, bud and/or identifiable fruit from within a cluster of other fruits. Must accurately identify and remove misshapen, damaged or otherwise unmarketable fruit. \n\nPruning: Hand pruning based on fruit variety. Use manual and mechanized pruning tools and equipment. Identify and remove stubs or broken branches, downward-growing branches, branches rubbing against each other, shaded interior branches, dead wood and shoots-suckers. Prune trees seasonally to promote optimum growth of tree and fruit. Gather pruned branches from area for disposal. Perform summer pruning and suckering by cutting terminal growth and water sprouts from inside of tree using hand pruner. Thin trees from orchard to eliminate diseased or nonproductive trees using chain saw.\n\nHarvest: Spot and/or strip pick fruit based on seasonal need. Snap fruit off tree with thumb and palm of hand to avoid stem pulls, punctures, bruising, or other damage. Pick culls and peelers. Fill fruit buckets and place fruit in bins. Follow supervisor/foreman's instructions on color/size requirements. Must be able to differentiate between colors and fruit varieties accurately. Supervisors will explain and demonstrate picking requirements to all workers at the start of the season and as needed thereafter to ensure quality standards. Bruised or damaged fruit will be noted by supervisor(s) in a post-inspection quality report. Supervisors may issue written disciplinary notice to workers with a significant number of culls, bruised, or damaged fruit. Repeated failure to follow quality control instructions may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination. \n\nWork is done in the field for long periods of time. Workers may assist in handling product weighing up to 60 pounds and lifting to a height of 5 feet. Workers must work on their feet in bent positions for long periods of time. Work requires repetitive movements and extensive walking. Work required in fields when plants are wet with dew and rain, and may be required during light rain, snow, moderate winds, direct sun, high humidity and extreme temperatures. Temperatures in fields during working hours can range from 10 to over 95 degrees F.
field work, orchard maintenance, driving, harvest apples, fix bins, climb ladders
Sanitation Requirements: For food and general personal safety purposes, all workers will be required and expected to follow common sanitary practices at all times. This is particularly critical when hand harvesting crops for human consumption. Employees are required to cleanse their hands by washing them thoroughly with soap and water after using the bathroom and before entering the fields for harvest activities or the packing facility for packing operations.\n\nApples: Workers will perform various tasks involved in planting, cultivation (including pruning and thinning) and harvesting fruit according to supervisor’s instructions. Workers will till soil, plant stock, and do pruning activities using a variety of tools. Workers will aid in irrigation duties. Will aid in minor repair of wooden fruit containers. Workers will harvest fruit according to color, size, and degree of maturity as specified by supervisor and place into ¾ bushel baskets taking the extra time, care and effort not to bruise or scar the fruit. \n\nHarvest Productivity Standards: Workers must maintain a 5% or better bruising rate. \n\nThe following description of job activities applies to apples. \n\nHarvest: Workers will be assigned a row usually with a partner and is responsible for picking all the proper fruit from that row, or half row. Fruit is selected from the tree according to size and/or color standard set by the picking supervisor. In some instances, fruit harvest will be done from an 8 or 16-foot ladder weighing up to 30 lbs. All workers must be able to lift and carry ladder, as well as work from the top of the ladder. The entire tree must be checked to ensure removal of all fruit meeting-picking requirements. Fruit is placed gently in the picking container until container is full. The full picking container weighing up to 50 lbs. is then gently emptied into a field bin, taking care not to spill or bruise the fruit in the container or in the field bin. Field bin volume may be checked and determined by weight on state certified scales. Workers are required to stay on their assigned row unless directed by a supervisor to change, or to help someone sporadically. Picking units will be kept free of limbs, leaves or mushy fruit. Workers will be required to pick up and return picking ladders to the ladder wagon provided by the grower at the end of each workday or as directed by the grower or designated supervisor.\n\nPruning: While pruning trees, workers will receive the proper tools for the particular job, i.e., saw, pruners and hand snips. The tools will be returned to the employer at the end of the task. The supervisor will set a standard or pattern for each orchard and will demonstrate and communicate this to workers. Workers will be assigned a row of trees and must prune each tree according to the predetermined standard. In some instances, pruning will be done from an 8 or 16-foot ladder weighing up to 30 lbs. All workers must be able to lift and carry ladder, as well as work from the top of the ladder. Workers must remove all resulting materials from the trees rendered from performing pruning tasks. When pruning is complete on each tree, each worker is required to rake and scatter the resulting brush in the center of the tractor/equipment middles. Workers will be required to pick up and return pruning ladders to the ladder wagon provided by the grower at the end of each day or as directed by the grower or designated supervisor. \n
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 Box 3 & 4, Page 1. Workers will be required to: manually plant, cultivate, and harvest fruits and vegetables; use hand tools, such as shovels, hoes, pruning hooks, shears and knives; till soil; transplant, weed, thin, and prune crops; clean and pack harvested products; drive and operate tractors, tractor-drawn machinery, trucks, and forklifts; transport harvested fruits and vegetables from field to packing house; prune trees seasonally to promote optimum growth of tree and fruit; and apply pesticides, herbicides and fertilizers to crops following DEC guidelines. Workers will also be asked to assist in greenhouses where workers will: mix dirt; fill containers; plant, spray, weed, fertilize and water plants and flowers; and perform tasks using hands and gardening tools. Picking apples requires worker to handle ladders up to 22' and pick into buckets strung around shoulders that weigh up to 40 pounds when filled. Workers must be physically able to lift and carry up to 75 pounds on a consistent basis. Workers may not use cell phones for personal use during work times. Phone use must be limited to breaks and lunch. Field temperatures may range from 0 to 90+ degrees (F) with possible wet morning conditions. Once hired, employer may conduct random drug tests at employers expense. Employer will furnish to workers without cost all tools and equipment required to perform all duties assigned. Beginning and ending times will vary depending on the conditions in the orchard. Workers must be able to comprehend simple English and be available to work Monday through Saturday. Workers referred against this order must have a minimum of three months verifiable experience.
Worker must possess the physical strength and endurance (ability to continue or last) to repeat the harvest process though out the workday, working quickly and skillfully to perform activities assigned during that activity. Workers may not leave trash, or other discarded items in work areas or vehicles but must dispose of such items in provided receptacles. Workers must wash hands with soap and water after all bathroom and meal breaks. Allergies to varieties of ragweed, goldenrod, insecticides, related agricultural chemicals, etc., may affect worker’s ability to perform the work described herein. Must display the ability to move, place, climb and work from orchard ladders up to 16 feet in height, making the necessary adjustments for various procedures while carrying up to 30 pounds.\n\nHarvest Productivity Standards: Workers must maintain a 5% or better bruising rate. \n\nSanitation Requirements: For food and general personal safety purposes, all workers will be required and expected to follow common sanitary practices at all times. This is particularly critical when hand harvesting crops for human consumption. Employees are required to cleanse their hands by washing them thoroughly with soap and water after using the bathroom and before entering the fields for harvest activities or the packing facility for packing operations.\n\nApples: Workers will perform various tasks involved in planting, cultivation (including pruning and thinning) and harvesting fruit according to supervisor’s instructions. Workers will till soil, plant stock, and do pruning activities using a variety of tools. Workers will aid in irrigation duties. Will aid in minor repair of wooden fruit containers. Workers will harvest fruit according to color, size, and degree of maturity as specified by supervisor and place into ¾ bushel baskets taking the extra time, care, and effort not to bruise or scar the fruit. \n\nThe following description of job activities applies to apples. Instead of ladders workers may work from mobile platforms. The unit has a motor, and the workers work on a platform where they are harnessed. \n\nHarvest: Workers will be assigned a row usually with a partner and is responsible for picking all the proper fruit from that row, or half row. Fruit is selected from the tree according to size and/or color standard set by the picking supervisor. In some instances, fruit harvest will be done from an 8-foot ladder weighing up to 30 lbs. All workers must be able to lift and carry ladder, as well as work from the top of the ladder. The entire tree must be checked to ensure removal of all fruit meeting-picking requirements. Fruit is placed gently in the picking container until container is full. The full picking container weighing up to 50 lbs. is then gently emptied into a field bin, taking care not to spill or bruise the fruit in the container or in the field bin. Field bin volume may be checked and determined by weight on state certified scales. Workers are required to stay on their assigned row unless directed by a supervisor to change, or to help someone sporadically. Picking units will be kept free of limbs, leaves or mushy fruit. Workers will be required to pick up and return picking ladders to the ladder wagon provided by the grower at the end of each workday or as directed by the grower or designated supervisor.\n\n
orchard maintenance, apple harvest, climb ladders, driving, pick apples from trees, move from site to site, repair bins
Operate large, high horsepower farm equipment such as trucks, skid loaders and tractors for cultivating, tilling, fertilizing, planting, spraying, and harvesting potatoes; drive truck or tractor with trailer attached for hauling crops or equipment to designated locations during fall harvest; perform wash plant duties and make seed cutting preparations; operating potato storage conveyors and potato piler equipment. Candidate may work nights and weekends. Candidate must have or be willing to obtain a valid driver’s license within 45 days of employment. Employer may request but cannot require workers to work on their Sabbath. Rate of pay may be more depending on experience.
orchard maintenance, apple harvest, climb ladders, driving, pick apples from trees, move from site to site, repair bins
orchard maintenance, trimming trees, bin repair, harvest apples, climb ladders, driving
Summer prune trees, planting tree, orchard maintenance, apple harvest, trimming trees, driving, bin repair, tractor driving work
Under direction of supervisor, worker will perform any combination of tasks involved in the operation of farm equipment for the purpose of tilling soil, mowing grass, cutting brush and planting young trees & plants. Use tractors, trucks and farm equipment on farm property. Prune trees, remove suckers, remove blossoms and thin fruit to improve quality also train & secure fruit trees. Will engage in weeding and other activities to keep the orchard clean. Employers will provide tools and equipment at no cost for workers to perform the above tasks. Workers may be terminated for any willful damage to or loss of such tools and equipment. Workers will be required to work in inclement weather and in a range of temperatures. Trim fruit trees, hand thin weeding, hoeing, scoffing and summer thinning. Also repair boxes. Move empty bins around orchard for use by pickers. Pick apples for fresh market and/or processing. After 4 days of training employer expects productivity be at least 5 (20 bu) bins per day for fresh market apples and 7 (20 bu) bins per day for processing apples. All fruit to be handled with care to avoid bruising. Fruit injured by bruising shall not exceed 1% as defined in the US standard for grades. Workers must be physically able to pick tree fruit, most of which is done from ladders, with lower branches being picked from the ground. Picked fruit is placed in a metal-framed canvas covered picking bucket with canvas straps that slip over the head and rest on the shoulders. Filled bucket, weighing up to 60 lbs. is emptied into bulk bins. Workers required to handle ladders up to 24 long and weighing about 2 lbs per foot and being able to set the ladder using only side rails. Workers may be instructed to selectively pick mature fruit according to size, color, defects & other USDA grade standards. Must be physically able to lift up to 75lbs on a consistent basis throughout the day. While working in the field, all cell phone usage is limited to emergency use only. Due to safety concerns on a farm, workers must be able to communicate in English and understand basic instructions in English. Employer may conduct/require random drug or alcohol tests at employer?s expense after hiring, for the safety of themselves and others as they will be operating machinery. Failure to comply with request or testing positive will result in termination. Workers referred as a result of this order must have a minimum of three months verifiable experience in performing the tasks described in this order.
Summer prune trees, planting tree, orchard maintenance, apple harvest, trimming trees, driving, bin repair, harvest apples, climb ladders
harvesting pumpkins, gourds and squash, washing and packing produce, lift 60lbs, pruning, picking rocks, weeding, bin repair, driving, barn and field maintenance, power washing
All applicants must be able, willing and qualified to perform the work described in this job description and must be available for the entire period of employment specified in box 3&4 on page 1. Workers will perform a variety of tasks related to the pruning and training of apple trees and harvesting of apples. Workers must have the knowledge and ability to prune and train apple trees. Other orchard-related duties may include but are not limited to: driving tractor, picking up brush and roots from orchard floor, repairing broken bins, and planting and watering trees. It also will be necessary for workers to fill apple shelves as well as to drive truck to remove apple bins from the outlying orchards at harvest time. The employer will provide 1 day of training and/or allow 2 days of work for worker to reach production standards. During harvest, productivity must be at least 8.5 1-1/8 bushel boxes per hour worked with no more than 5% bruising for fresh market. Workers must be willing to work in varied weather conditions as low as 15 degrees and up to one foot of snow. Workers must be able to handle and climb a 20 foot ladder and know how to use a chain saw. Employer will furnish to workers without cost all tools and equipment required to perform all duties assigned. Workers will be given 30 minutes for lunch and a 15 minute break in the morning and the afternoon. Beginning and ending times will vary depending on the conditions in the orchard. Workers must be able to take direction in simple English and be available to work Monday through Saturday.
APPLES Hand Harvest: Worker hand harvests apples to quality standards. Worker attaches picking bag around shoulder, without using straps on waist, and picks fruit while standing on ground and on ladder up to 15-feet for higher branches. Workers may not pick up fruit that has been in contact with the ground. Employer must approve picking bag modifications.\nWorker picks according to grade, color and size by grasping fruit with hands and removing from tree in motion not to harm adjacent buds on tree branches. Worker carries harness, bucket or bag up to 50 lbs. and places fruit into 18-20 bushel wooden or plastic bins. Worker fills bin from all sides and does not allow fruit to roll in bin. Worker fills bin level with top on sides and crowns center.\n\nQuality is essential. Employer harvests different apple varieties according to established company procedures based on end use and market demands. Worker must differentiate and selectively pick between colors to meet varying standards. Employer explains and demonstrates picking requirements as needed to ensure quality standards. Worker must exercise care at all times to prevent fruit bruising, stem pulls, punctures or other damage\nor branch breaking. Bruising from harvest shall not exceed 1% (WNY) for fresh and 1% (WNY) for processing. Some workers may be required to examine harvested fruit in bins and sort out fruit not meeting grade, color and size specifications. Significant bruised, damaged or cull fruit may result in progressive disciplinary action as outlined in attached work rules. During special collection of drop apples and as an exception to the general application of GAP rules, workers may pick up by hand drop apples from the ground, place in 5 gallon buckets and dump the full buckets into the 18-20 bushel bins. Pay will be piece rate.\n\nRaises and/or bonuses may be offered to any foreign or domestic seasonal worker employed pursuant to this job order, at the company's sole discretion, based on individual factors including performance, tenure, leadership, and driving. This is not promised or guaranteed. \n\nsee Addendum C
Crops/Commodities: \napples, peaches, cherries, strawberries, raspberries, grapes. \nThis job requires a minimum of 3 months of prior verifiable experience working in an orchard, handling both manual and machine tasks associated with commodity production and harvest activities. Workers must be able to perform manual as well as mechanized activities with accuracy and efficiency. Pick apples and peaches from trees for fresh market and/or processing. Productivity must be at least 60 boxes per day of fresh market fruit and 80 boxes per day of processing fruit. Workers must be physically able to pick tree fruit, most of which is done from ladders, with lower branches being picked from ground. Picked fruit is placed in a metal-framed canvas covered picking bucket with canvas straps that slip over the head and rest on the shoulders. Filled bucket, weighing up to 40 lbs., is emptied into bulk bins. When necessary, workers are required to handle and pick from ladders up to 24 ft. in length and weighing 35 to 50 pounds. Worker places ladder firmly against or within tree in a secure position so as not to break limbs or knock off fruit and to prevent slipping or falling. All fruit must be handled with care to avoid bruising. Each tree will be picked according to instructions given each day by the orchard foreman. Primary duty will be to harvest fruit; however other duties will be offered including hand thinning apples, picking roots, rocks and other debris, mulching, pruning, cutting shoots and suckers, raking cuttings and debris, inserting/removing tree spreaders, pulling or cutting thorny plants, weeds and vines from around trees (some weeds may be noxious), hand placement of rodent baits around trees, operation and maintenance of tractors and other equipment, cleaning and clearing fence rows and farm building. Employer expects workers to work with or without supervision at such tasks.\n\nMust be able to safely maneuver ladders up to 24 feet in length on steep and uneven terrain. Must be experienced in distinguishing between apple varieties and be able to spot pick trees for acceptable color. Field supervision monitors workers to ensure fruit is not bruised in picking. Workers must be willing to pick up ‘dropped fruit' from the ground as needed and directed. Must be able to sort out fruit with defects. \n\nTo provide a safe and healthy crop, workers must have or will be trained in USDA Good Agricultural Practices( GAP) certification standards and must abide by those standards. Failure to do so will be grounds for dismissal.\n\nWork will also include heavy mechanized orchard work using power equipment. By way of example and not limitation power equipment may include tractors, sprayer, chainsaws and weedeaters. Workers will be expected to be able to operate agricultural equipment with or without direction. Workers must be able to perform all duties as well as perform additional mechanized activities with accuracy and efficiency.\n\nPlant and cultivate grape vines, and harvest grapes. Manage vineyard canopy to permit light and air circulation. Install and maintain bird netting. Thin fruit and remove shoots, leaves and vines. Perform vineyard maintenance activities including but not limited to mowing, weed control, and trellis installation, maintenance, and repair. Perform tasks under supervision in vineyard operation. Tie vines to trellises. The primary reason for pruning is to improve fruit quality and thus increase crop marketability and value. Dormant pruning is critical to grape production. Must possess the requisite skills and knowledge of what, when, where and how much to prune on a grape vine. Identify and remove the proper canes and vines while retaining the fruiting wood and renewal spurs. Must demonstrate and consistently utilize pruning practices that assure vine balance and preserve vine health. Assist/move harvested fruit from field to processing area.
Workers will sort apples according to size, color and grade before packing; line boxes, cartons or crates with treated paper or cardboard; place apples in containers for storage or shipment; weigh, stamp, brand and date of packing on container, and pack apples according to the quality and method of the employer. Workers will also perform general orchard tasks such as setting and removing hail netting, including apple tree pruning and apple bin repair. Work requires long periods of standing and bending and kneeling. Workers must be able to lift and carry up to 80 pounds and be available to work Monday through Saturday. Workers must also be willing to work in varied weather conditions. Productivity must be at least 60 bushel boxes per 7 hours worked with no more than 1% bruising. The employer will provide 1 day of training and allow 2 days of work for the worker to satisfactorily perform all duties in this job order. Employer will furnish to workers without cost all tools and equipment required to perform duties assigned. Worker will be given 30 minutes for lunch. Beginning and ending times will vary depending on the conditions in the orchard. Workers must be able to take direction in simple English due to federal safety regulations. All applicants must be able, willing, and qualified to perform the work described in this job description and must be available for the entire period of employment specified on this order. This work order is for qualified people to perform a combination of tasks involved in the packing of apples. The percentage of apples which are produced and packed by Chazy Orchards is 100% and ZERO percent of apples are grown by other producers.
Crops/Commodities: \napples, hops. \nWorkers will manually plant, cultivate and harvest apples; use hand tools, such as shovels, trowels, hoes, tampers, pruning hooks, shears and knives. Duties include tilling soil, transplanting, weeding, thinning or pruning; applying fertilizers, pesticides and herbicides. Construct trellises, repair fences and farm buildings or participate in irrigation activities. Operate tractors, tractor-drawn machinery and self-propelled machinery to plow, harrow and fertilize soil, or to plant, cultivate, spray and harvest crops. Repair and maintain farm vehicles, implements and mechanical equipment. Identify plants, pests and weeds to determine the selection and application of pesticides, herbicides and fertilizers. Inform farm managers of crop progress. Clear and maintain irrigation ditches. Record information about crops, such as pesticide use, yields or costs. \nPrune trees seasonally to promote optimum growth of tree and fruit. Gather pruned branches from area for disposal. Perform pruning and suckering by cutting terminal growth and water sprouts from inside of tree using hand pruner. Thins trees from orchard to eliminate diseased or nonproductive trees using chain saw. \nWorkers will hand-pick apples for fresh market and/or processing. Productivity must be at least 4 bins (80 bushels) per day of fresh market apples and 5 bins (100 bushels) per day of processing fruit. Workers will make sure bins are clean and free of debris before placing harvested apples into the bins. Workers will load the bins onto the rail using a tractor.\nWorker places ladder firmly against or within tree in a secure position so as not to break limbs or knock off fruit and to prevent slipping or falling. All fruit is to be handled with care to avoid bruising. Fruit injured by bruising during picking shall not exceed 1% (WNY) for fresh and 1% (WNY) for processing. Each worker's picked fruit will be inspected according to instructions given each day by the orchard foreman. Workers will be directed to strip all fruit from tree at one picking or to spot pick (selective picking) according to size and color depending on crop conditions and state of maturity. Fruit picked as drops is never mixed with tree fruit.\nMachine Operation: Drive/operate utility vehicles and row crop tractors. Mow/rake hop bines. Operate pickers and/or dryers. Dig and prepare ground. Plant roots or pots. Pick up pots after planting. Cut roots off hill with hop knife. Wash and separate roots. Cut roots to length and bundle roots. Load roots/plants onto trailers or trucks. Stack, stage, and haul roots/pots. Remove broken or damaged poles and install a new pole. Ensure all hop poles are vertically straight and tamped into place. Manually remove weeds by hand or with digging tools. Weeding baby hop yards requires special care to detour damaging bines. Manually remove drip tubing from hop plants and place at center of the hill to avoid damage. Roll, tie, and install tube with utility vehicle and tubing roller. Re-tie broken tubes to nearest string. Excess or repeated damage to drip tubes may result in suspension or discharge. Load string bundles onto string cart. Top tie string to trellis. "Pogo" hop strings into hop hills with hop clips. Fix loose/missing strings. Fix non-compliant acreage immediately. Hills found without clips may result in suspension or discharge. No unused string may be discarded in the field. Manually train (wrap) hop bines on string. Training hops will require special care not to damage bine. Pick up bines and hop clusters from ground behind combine and put into truck. Cut bale cloth with hot knife. Bale and sew hop bales. Stencil hop bales. Clean and sweep baler floor. Mix hops with pitchfork and push hops to pit. Track harvest information on sheet. Sort plants and separate hop plants by untangling vine. Take care not to damage hop vine. Till soil and prepare field for planting. Plant pots in field.
Manually plant, cultivate, & harvest fruits and vegetables such as apples, pumpkins & grapes. Use hand tools, such as shovels, trowels, hoes, tampers, pruning hooks, shears, & knives. Duties include tilling soil & applying fertilizers and pesticides to crops; transplanting, weeding, thinning, & pruning crops. Construct trellises, repair fences & farm buildings. Set up & operate irrigation equipment. Operate tractors, tractor-drawn machinery, and self-propelled machinery to plow, harrow & fertilize soil, or to plant, cultivate, spray, harvest & haul crops. Repair & maintain farm vehicles, implements & mechanical equipment. Harvest fruits & vegetables by hand. Pick apples for fresh marketing & or processing. Employer will provide 4 days of training. A minimum productivity standard applies; 90 bu boxes of fresh market apples per day. All fruit to be handled with care to avoid bruising. Fruit injured by bruising, not to exceed 4%. Worker must be physically able to pick tree fruit, most of which is done from ladders with lower branches being picked from the ground. Picked fruit is placed in a metal framed picking bucket with canvas straps that slip over the head and rest on the shoulders. Filled bucket weighing up to 40 lbs is emptied into bulk bins with a capacity equal to 20 bushels boxes. Workers required to handle ladders up to 24' long and weighing about 2 lbs per foot. Inform farmers or farm manager of crop progress. Clear and maintain irrigation ditches. Record information about crops, such as pesticides use, yields or costs. While working in the fields cell phones are limited to emergency use only. Employer may conduct/require random drug or alcohol tests at employer?s expense after hiring, for the safety of themselves and others as they will be operating machinery. Failure to comply with request or testing positive will result in termination. Must be physically able to lift up to 75 lbs on on a consistent basis throughout the day. Due to safety concerns on a farm, workers must understand basic instructions in English. Workers referred as a result of this order must have a minimum of three months of verifiable experience in performing the tasks described in his order.
Workers must have a minimum 3 months previous and verifiable experience performing all maintenance, harvesting , pruning and planting functions on an apple and grape farm. Order is a joint order where all workers will work for four separate farms.
All applicants must be able, willing and qualified to perform the work described in this job description and must be available for the entire period of employment specified in box 3 & 4, page 1. This work order is for qualified people to perform a combination of tasks involved in the planting, cultivating, and harvesting of apples. Duties include: clearing fields; removing stones and brush by hand; tilling soil and applying fertilizers; transplanting, weeding thinning, and pruning apple trees; applying pesticides and herbicides; loading harvest products; constructing trellises; repairing fences and farm buildings; using hand tools such as shovels, hoes, saws, pruning hooks, shears, and knives; driving and operating tractors, tractor-drawn machinery, and self-propelled machinery to plow, harrow, and fertilize soil or to plant, cultivate, mow, spray, and harvest crops; repairing and maintaining farm vehicles, implements, and mechanical equipment; and harvest apples by hand. Apples injured by bruising during picking shall not exceed 4% for fresh as defined in the U.S. Standards for Grades. Productivity must be at least 68 bushel boxes of fresh market apples per 8 hour day worked. Employer will furnish to workers all tools and equipment required in the performance of the duties assigned without cost. Workers will be required to handle ladders up to 24' long and weighing about two pounds per foot. Workers should report for work with their own suitable work clothing. Workers must be able to lift and carry up to 75 pounds on a frequent basis. Beginning and ending times will vary depending on the conditions in the orchard. Workers must be able to speak and take directions in simple English. Workers referred as a result of this order must have a minimum of three (3) months of verifiable experience in performing the tasks described in this job description. Workers must be willing to worker in a variety of weather and temperatures. The employer will provide three days of training and/or allow three days of work for worker to reach production standards.
May perform any combination of tasks related to the planting, cultivating and processing of apples, fruit and\nvegetable crops including driving, operating, adjusts and maintains farm machines, preparing soil, planting,\npruning, weeding, thinning, irrigating, mowing, harvesting. May use hand tools such as shovel, pruning saw, hoe\nand ladder. Work is performed out of doors under conditions of heat, cold,and rain. 1 months experience in duties\nlisted required.
Manually plant, cultivate , and harvest apples & peaches . Use hand tools, Operate tractors , tractor drawn machinery , and self propelled machinery to plow, harvest crops. Harvest fruit by hand, yields ,or costs . Apples injured by bruising during picking shall not exceed 2%(WNY) for processing . Productivity must be least 5 bins (100 bushels) fresh market and/or 8 bins (160 bushels) processing fruit per day . Employer will furnish to workers , without cost , all tools, and equipment required in the performance of the duties assigned . Workers should report for work with their own suitable work clothing. Field temperatures may range below o to 90 + degrees (f) with possible wet experience in performing tasks described in this order.
Crops/Commodities: \napples. \nThis job requires a minimum of 3 months of prior experience working in tree fruit orchards, handling both manual and machine tasks associated with commodity production and harvest activities. Workers must be able to perform manual as well as mechanized activities with accuracy and efficiency. \n\nWorkers will manually plant root stock, cultivate and harvest apples. Use hand tools, including but not limited to, shovels, trowels, hoes, tampers, pruning hooks, shears and knives. Duties include tilling soil and applying fertilizers, transplanting, weeding, thinning or pruning crops; applying pesticides or herbicides; cleaning and loading harvested products. There are no packing duties involved. Construct trellises, repair fences and farm buildings or participate in irrigation activities. Repair and maintain farm vehicles, implements and mechanical equipment. Clear and maintain irrigation ditches. Record information about crops, such as pesticide use, yields or costs. \n \nPrune trees seasonally to promote optimum growth of tree and fruit. Gathers pruned branches from area for disposal. Performs summer pruning and suckering by cutting terminal growth and water sprouts from inside of tree using hand pruner. Thins trees from orchard to eliminate diseased or nonproductive trees using chain saw.\n \nTo provide a safe and healthy crop, workers will be trained in USDA Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) certification standards. Failure to abide by GAP standards will be grounds for dismissal. Workers required to follow common sanitary practices at all times, particularly when hand harvesting crops for human consumption. Workers required to wash hands thoroughly with soap and water after using the bathroom and before entering fields for harvest activities.\n\nSupervisor(s) will provide instructions and directions to workers. Workers must be able to comprehend and follow instructions and communicate effectively to supervisors. Unusual, complex or non-routine activities will be supervised. Workers expected to perform basic duties in a timely and proficient manner without close supervision. Workers must obey all safety rules and basic instructions and be able to recognize, understand and comply with safety, pesticide warning/re-entry and other essential postings. \n\nPick apples for fresh market and/or processing. Worker places ladder firmly against or within tree in a secure position so as not to break limbs or knock off fruit and to prevent slipping or falling. All fruit to be handled with care to avoid causing bruising. Apples injured by bruising during picking shall not exceed 0% (WNY) for fresh and 1% (WNY) for processing. Each worker's picked fruit will be inspected according to instructions given each day by the orchard foreman. Workers will be directed to strip all fruit from tree at one picking or to spot pick (selective picking) according to size and color depending on crop conditions and state of maturity. Fruit picked as drops is never mixed with tree fruit. Productivity must be at least 4 bins (80 bushels) fresh market and/or 6 bins (120 bushels) processing fruit per day. \n\nWorkers failing to produce a sufficient number of piece rate units to earn the Adverse Effect Wage Rate (AEWR) for all hours worked during a pay period will be paid on an hourly basis at the AEWR for that pay period. Workers paid on an hourly basis who fail to perform their duties in a timely and proficient manner will be provided up to three warnings, and will be coached/instructed on working faster and more efficiently. Worker may be terminated upon issuance of third warning.\n\nWorkers drive/operate tractors. Workers will be instructed in safety and operation of the tractor before driving/operating. Tractors should be driven in a manner to protect operator, other workers, trees, crops and equipment. Repeated failure to obey safety requirements and operating instructions may result in termination.\n
Must have a minimum of 3 months verifiable experience in performing the tasks described in this order. Manually prune, plant, cultivate & harvest tree fruit & field crops, including apples, peaches, berries, cantaloupes & tomatoes. Use hand tools, such as shovels, hoes, tampers, pruning hooks, shears, & knives. Mixing/transporting chemicals, fertilize, tilling soil, transplanting, weeding, thinning, and pruning crops. Set up irrigation equipment and participate in irrigation activities. Construct trellises and repair fences. Operate tractors, tractor-drawn machinery, for plowing, fertilizing and spraying crops. Harvest fruits & vegetables by hand, being able to use ladders up to 16, and weighing about 2 lbs per foot and buckets in excess of 75 lbs. A minimum productivity standard applies; 80 bu boxes of fresh market apples per day. Fruit to be handled with care to avoid bruising. Bruising, not to exceed 4%. Employer will allow 4 days for training for workers to reach production standards. While working in the field, all cell phone usage is limited to emergency use only. Due to the health & safety concerns, workers must understand basic instructions in English. Workers referred as a result of this order must have a minimum of three months verifiable experience in performing the tasks described in this order.
Workers will pick, clean, grade, sort, pack and load apples, cherries, plums, prunes, apricots, and peaches, do fence and trellis repair and other orchard maintenance. Cut down, prune, plant and fertilize trees, work with tree and orchard irrigation and make repairs. Must be able to stand and walk long periods of time, use sharp instruments, able to do ladder work and lift 50 lbs. Workers must have 3 months verifiable agricultural field work experience.
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 box 9, page 1. This work order is for qualified people to perform the duties related to harvesting produce in an apple orchard. Workers will also be responsible for picking pumpkins, may also be required to pack apples. Workers must be able and willing to work in varied weather conditions including hot, humid summer days during harvest 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 workers shoulders. Workers must be able to lift and carry 80 pounds on a frequent basis. In addition, workers will be asked to drive tractor, pick up brush from orchard floor, repair broken bins, plant and water trees, and drive truck to remove apple bins from the outlying orchards at harvest time. The employer will provide 1 day of training and allow 2 days of work for the worker to reach production standards. 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. Employer will furnish to workers without cost all tools and equipment required to perform duties assigned. Worker will be given 30 minutes for lunch. Beginning and ending times will vary depending on the conditions in the orchard. Workers must be able to take directions in simple English.
Workers will sort apples according to size, color and grade before packing; line boxes, cartons or crates with treated paper or cardboard; place apples in containers for storage or shipment; weigh, stamp, brand and date of packing on container, and pack apples according to the quality and method of the employer. Workers will also perform general orchard tasks such as setting and removing hail netting, including apple tree pruning and apple bin repair. Work requires long periods of standing and bending and kneeling. Workers must be able to lift and carry up to 80 pounds and be available to work Monday through Saturday. Workers must also be willing to work in varied weather conditions. Productivity must be at least 60 bushel boxes per 7 hours worked with no more than 1% bruising. The employer will provide 1 day of training and allow 2 days of work for the worker to satisfactorily perform all duties in this job order. Employer will furnish to workers without cost all tools and equipment required to perform duties assigned. Worker will be given 30 minutes for lunch. Beginning and ending times will vary depending on the conditions in the orchard. Workers must be able to take direction in simple English due to federal safety regulations. All applicants must be able, willing, and qualified to perform the work described in this job description and must be available for the entire period of employment specified on this order. This work order is for qualified people to perform a combination of tasks involved in the packing of apples. The percentage of apples which are produced and packed by Chazy Orchards is 100% and ZERO percent of apples are grown by other producers.
Manually plant, cultivate, & harvest fruits such as; apples & pears. Use hand tools, such as shovels, trowels, hoes, tampers, pruning hooks, shears, & knives. Duties include tilling soil & applying fertilizers; transplanting, weeding, thinning, or pruning crops. Construct trellises, repair fences & farm buildings. Set up & operate irrigation equipment. Operate tractors, tractor-drawn machinery, and self-propelled machinery to plow, harrow & fertilize soil or to plant, cultivate spray & harvest crops. Pick apples for fresh marketing and/or processing. After 4 days of training/break in period employer will expect worker to pick at least 80 bu boxes per day of fresh market fruit. All fruit to be handled with care to avoid bruising. Fruit injured by bruising shall not exceed 4% as defined in the US standard for grades. Workers must be physically able to pick tree fruit, most of which is done from ladders, with lower branches being picked from the ground. Picked fruit is placed in a metal-framed canvas covered picking bucket with canvas straps that slip over the head and rest on the shoulders. Filled bucket, weighing up to 60 lbs. is emptied into bulk bins with a capacity equal to 20 1 bushel boxes. Worker required to handle ladders up to 24 long and weighing about 2 lbs per foot. Inform farmers or farm manager of crop progress. Clear and maintain irrigation ditches. Must be physically able to lift up to 75lbs on a consistent basis throughout the day. While working in the field, all cell phone usage is limited to emergency use only. Due to safety concerns on a farm, workers must understand basic instructions in English. Workers referred as a result of this order must have a minimum of three months verifiable experience in performing the tasks described in this order.
All applicants must be able, willing and qualified to perform the work described in this job description and must be available for the entire period of employment specified in box 3 & 4, page 1. This work order is for qualified people to perform a combination of tasks involved in the packing, pruning and picking of apples. The percentage of apples which are produced and packed by Forrence Orchards, Inc. is 100% and ZERO percentage of apples are grown by other producers. While packing, workers will: sort the apples according to size, color and grade before packing; line boxes, cartons or crates with treated paper or cardboard; place apples in containers for storage or shipment; weigh and be responsible for stamping grade, brand and date of packing on container; and pack apples according to the quality and method of the employer. Workers will perform maintenance of the buildings and general orchard tasks including but not limited to pruning and hand-thinning apples trees, harvesting apples and repair of field bins used to store apples. Additionally, workers may be asked to drive tractor for spraying and mowing, pick up brush and stones on orchard floor, and plant and water trees. Workers may drive trucks to remove apple bins from the outlying orchards at harvest time. Workers must have the knowledge and ability to prune and train apple trees. Productivity must be at least 60 1-1/8 bushel boxes per 7 hours worked with no more than 4% bruising for fresh market. Workers must be willing to work in varied weather conditions – as low as 5 degrees and work on snow-covered ground up to two foot deep and during harvest as high as 90 degrees with damp mornings. Workers must be able to handle and climb a 16 foot ladder. Work requires long periods of standing, bending and kneeling. Workers must be able to lift and carry up to 80 pounds and be available to work Monday through Saturday. Employer will furnish to workers without cost all tools and equipment required to perform duties assigned. Workers may be required to perform other farm related duties when the need arises. Workers must come to work with proper clothing to perform required tasks. Worker will be given 30 minutes for lunch. Beginning and ending times will vary depending on the conditions in the orchard. Workers must be able to speak and read in simple English due to Federal food safety regulations. After hiring the employer may conduct random drug testing at the employer’s expense.
orchard maintenance, fixing bins, harvesting apples, driving, climbing ladders, moving site to site
orchard maintenance, apple harvest, climb ladders, pick apples from trees, move from site to site, repair bins
orchard maintenance, apple harvest, climb ladders, move from site to site, pick apples from trees, bin repair, driving
orchard maintenance, apple harvest, climb ladders, pick apples from trees, move from site to site, repair bins, driving
planting trees, harvest apples, trimming, driving, field maintenance
All applicants must be able, willing and qualified to perform the work described in this job description and must be available for the entire period of employment specified in box 3 & 4, page 1 This work order is for qualified people to perform a combination of tasks involved in the operation of the farm. Drive and operate specific farm machines to grow tree fruits to include pears and apples. Will drive and/or operate harvesting machines. Will attach implements and drive tractors with attached instruments to fields for cultivating, discing, and planting apple or pear trees. Will operate equipment in farm fields and drive on farm roads Will prune, thin trees such as apple, peach & pear. Performs light summer pruning and suckering by cutting terminal growth and water sprouts from inside of tree using hand pruner. Thins trees from orchard to eliminate diseased /non-productive trees using chain saw. There will be work that involves excessive bending and/or stooping. Will harvest fruits, apples and pears. Apples injured by bruising during picking shall not exceed 1% (WNY) for fresh and 1% (WNY) for processing. Productivity must be at least 6 Bins (120 bushels) fresh market and/or 8 Bins (160 bushels) processing fruit per day. Workers are expected to work at least the number of days and hours specified. Must be able to physically lift up to 80 pounds. Workers should report for work with their own suitable work clothing. Field temperatures may range from 0 to 90+ degrees (F) with possible wet morning conditions. Due to health and safety concerns relating to the operation of equipment on our farm, workers are required to have the ability to comprehend simple instructions in English. After hiring, employer may conduct random drug tests at employer’s expense. Workers referred against this order must have a minimum of 3 months experience. Worker will be given 30 minutes for lunch. Beginning and ending times will vary depending on the conditions in the orchard. Workers must be able to speak and read in simple English due to Federal food safety regulations. After hiring the employer may conduct random drug testing at the employer’s expense.
APPLES Hand Harvest: Worker hand harvests apples to quality standards. Worker attaches picking bag around shoulder, without using straps on waist, and picks fruit while standing on ground and on ladder up to 15-feet for higher branches. Workers may not pick up fruit that has been in contact with the ground. Employer must approve picking bag modifications.\nWorker picks according to grade, color and size by grasping fruit with hands and removing from tree in motion not to harm adjacent buds on tree branches. Worker carries harness, bucket or bag up to 50 lbs. and places fruit into 18-20 bushel wooden or plastic bins. Worker fills bin from all sides and does not allow fruit to roll in bin. Worker fills bin level with top on sides and crowns center.\n\nQuality is essential. Employer harvests different apple varieties according to established company procedures based on end use and market demands. Worker must differentiate and selectively pick between colors to meet varying standards. Employer explains and demonstrates picking requirements as needed to ensure quality standards. Worker must exercise care at all times to prevent fruit bruising, stem pulls, punctures or other damage\nor branch breaking. Bruising from harvest shall not exceed 1% (WNY) for fresh and 1% (WNY) for processing. Some workers may be required to examine harvested fruit in bins and sort out fruit not meeting grade, color and size specifications. Significant bruised, damaged or cull fruit may result in progressive disciplinary action as outlined in attached work rules. During special collection of drop apples and as an exception to the general application of GAP rules, workers may pick up by hand drop apples from the ground, place in 5 gallon buckets and dump the full buckets into the 18-20 bushel bins. Pay will be piece rate.\n\nRaises and/or bonuses may be offered to any foreign or domestic seasonal worker employed pursuant to this job order, at the company's sole discretion, based on individual factors including performance, tenure, leadership, and driving. This is not promised or guaranteed. \n\nsee Addendum C
orchard maintenance, apple harvest, climb ladders, driving, pick apples from trees, move from site to site, repair bins
Worker must possess the physical strength and endurance (ability to continue or last) to repeat the harvest process though out the workday, working quickly and skillfully to perform activities assigned during that activity. Workers may not leave trash, or other discarded items in work areas or vehicles but must dispose of such items in provided receptacles. Workers must wash hands with soap and water after all bathroom and meal breaks. Allergies to varieties of ragweed, goldenrod, insecticides, related agricultural chemicals, etc., may affect worker’s ability to perform the work described herein. Must display the ability to move, place, climb and work from orchard ladders up to 16 feet in height, making the necessary adjustments for various procedures while carrying up to 30 pounds.\n\nHarvest Productivity Standards: Workers must maintain a 5% or better bruising rate. \n\nSanitation Requirements: For food and general personal safety purposes, all workers will be required and expected to follow common sanitary practices at all times. This is particularly critical when hand harvesting crops for human consumption. Employees are required to cleanse their hands by washing them thoroughly with soap and water after using the bathroom and before entering the fields for harvest activities or the packing facility for packing operations.\n\nApples: Workers will perform various tasks involved in planting, cultivation (including pruning and thinning) and harvesting fruit according to supervisor’s instructions. Workers will till soil, plant stock, and do pruning activities using a variety of tools. Workers will aid in irrigation duties. Will aid in minor repair of wooden fruit containers. Workers will harvest fruit according to color, size, and degree of maturity as specified by supervisor and place into ¾ bushel baskets taking the extra time, care, and effort not to bruise or scar the fruit. \n\nThe following description of job activities applies to apples. \n\nHarvest: Workers will be assigned a row usually with a partner and is responsible for picking all the proper fruit from that row, or half row. Fruit is selected from the tree according to size and/or color standard set by the picking supervisor. In some instances, fruit harvest will be done from an 8 or 16-foot ladder weighing up to 30 lbs. All workers must be able to lift and carry ladder, as well as work from the top of the ladder. The entire tree must be checked to ensure removal of all fruit meeting-picking requirements. Fruit is placed gently in the picking container until container is full. The full picking container weighing up to 50 lbs. is then gently emptied into a field bin, taking care not to spill or bruise the fruit in the container or in the field bin. Field bin volume may be checked and determined by weight on state certified scales. Workers are required to stay on their assigned row unless directed by a supervisor to change, or to help someone sporadically. Picking units will be kept free of limbs, leaves or mushy fruit. Workers will be required to pick up and return picking ladders to the ladder wagon provided by the grower at the end of each workday or as directed by the grower or designated supervisor.\n\n
Manually plant and cultivate fruit trees. Use hand tools, such as shovels, trowels, hoes, tampers, pruning hooks, shears, and knives. Duties include tilling soil and applying fertilizers: transplanting, weeding, \nthinning, or pruning crops; applying pesticides; cleaning, packing. Construct trellises, repair fences and farm building, or participate in irrigation activities. Set up and operate irrigation equipment. Operate tractors, tractor-drawn machinery, and self-propelled machinery to plow, harrow and fertilize soil, or to plant, cultivate, spray crops. Repair and maintain farm vehicles, implements and mechanical equipment. Apply pesticides, herbicides, or fertilizers to crops inform farmers or farm managers of crop progress. Identify plants, pests, and weeds to determine the selection and \napplication of pesticides and fertilizers. Clear and maintain irrigation ditches. Employer will furnish to workers, without cost, all tools and equipment required in the performance of the duties assigned. Workers should report for work with their own suitable work clothing. Field temperatures may range from below 0 to 90+ degreed (F) with possible wet \nmorning conditions. Workers referred against this order must have a minimum of 3 month experience in performing tasks described in this order.
Under direction of supervisor, worker will perform any combination of tasks involved in the operation of tractors and farm equipment for the purpose of tilling soil, mowing grass, cutting brush, planting young trees and plants, spraying fruit trees and plants. Pick fruit such as apples, pears & peaches during harvest. Use tractors and trucks on farm property to move equipment and supplies such as irrigation pipes and pumps, smudging equipment, fertilizer, ladders, bins and other supplies for harvest workers. Move empty bins around orchard for use by pickers and transport full bins of fruit from orchard to packing shed or storage facility. Operate engines and pumps for irrigation and move, set up, and start fans or smudge pots for frost protection. Must be physically able to lift up to 75lbs on a consistent basis throughout the day. Wile working in the fields cell phones are limited to emergency use only. Due to health and safety concerns on a farm, worker must understand basic instructions in English. Workers referred as a result of this order must have a minimum of 6 months of verifiable experience in performing the tasks described in this order.
Harvest Productivity Standards: Workers must be able to harvest at least 5 bins (20 bu Equivalent) per day of fresh market apples and 7 bins (20 bu Equivalent) per day of process apples while not to exceed 2% bruising rate. \n\nSanitation Requirements: For food and general personal safety purposes, all workers will be required and expected to follow common sanitary practices at all times. This is particularly critical when hand harvesting crops for human consumption. Employees are required to cleanse their hands by washing them thoroughly with soap and water after using the bathroom and before entering the fields for harvest activities or the packing facility for packing operations.\n\nApples: Workers will perform various tasks involved in planting, cultivation (including pruning and thinning) and harvesting fruit according to supervisor’s instructions. Workers will till soil, plant stock, and do pruning activities using a variety of tools. Workers will aid in irrigation duties. Will aid in minor repair of wooden fruit containers. Workers will harvest fruit according to color, size, and degree of maturity as specified by supervisor and place into ¾ bushel baskets taking the extra time, care and effort not to bruise or scar the fruit. \n\nThe following description of job activities applies to apples. \n\nHarvest: Workers will be assigned a row usually with a partner and is responsible for picking all the proper fruit from that row, or half row. Fruit is selected from the tree according to size and/or color standard set by the picking supervisor. In some instances, fruit harvest will be done from an 8 or 16-foot ladder weighing up to 30 lbs. All workers must be able to lift and carry ladder, as well as work from the top of the ladder. The entire tree must be checked to ensure removal of all fruit meeting-picking requirements. Fruit is placed gently in the picking container until container is full. The full picking container weighing up to 50 lbs. is then gently emptied into a field bin, taking care not to spill or bruise the fruit in the container or in the field bin. Field bin volume may be checked and determined by weight on state certified scales. Workers are required to stay on their assigned row unless directed by a supervisor to change, or to help someone sporadically. Picking units will be kept free of limbs, leaves or mushy fruit. Workers will be required to pick up and return picking ladders to the ladder wagon provided by the grower at the end of each workday or as directed by the grower or designated supervisor.\n\nPruning: While pruning trees, workers will receive the proper tools for the particular job, i.e., saw, pruners and hand snips. The tools will be returned to the employer at the end of the task. The supervisor will set a standard or pattern for each orchard and will demonstrate and communicate this to workers. Workers will be assigned a row of trees and must prune each tree according to the predetermined standard. In some instances, pruning will be done from an 8 or 16-foot ladder weighing up to 30 lbs. All workers must be able to lift and carry ladder, as well as work from the top of the ladder. Workers must remove all resulting materials from the trees rendered from performing pruning tasks. When pruning is complete on each tree, each worker is required to rake and scatter the resulting brush in the center of the tractor/equipment middles. Workers will be required to pick up and return pruning ladders to the ladder wagon provided by the grower at the end of each day or as directed by the grower or designated supervisor. \n\n
summer pruning trees, planting trees, orchard maintenance, climb ladders, pick apples from trees, move from site to site, bin repair, hand thinning, driving tractors
Under the direction of supervisor, workers duties include: hand harvesting apples for fresh fruit market, drop and/or processing apples. Fresh market apples bruising shall not exceed 4% defined in the US standard grades. Manually cultivating, picking rocks, weeding, raking, hoeing, hand thinning apples from trees, pruning apple trees, repairing bins and spreading bins in orchard prior to harvest. Workers must be physically able to safely handle ladders up to 60 lbs. Due to health and safety concerns related to food safety, operation of equipment, workers are required to have proficient English skills. Field temperatures may range from 0-95 degrees (F) with possible wet conditions from either rain or snow. Workers are required to have suitable clothing and footwear for all weather conditions. Workers will use hand tools; shovels, hoes, rakes, saws, pruning shears, hooks, and knives. Workers required to operate tractors safely, repair and maintain farm vehicles, repair and maintain picking/ pruning equipment, repair and maintain all farm housing and farm buildings. The employer will provide 3 days of work for each worker to reach production standards. After completion of 3 days, employer will expect worker to hand pick 100 bushels daily, under normal conditions. All tools and equipment required to perform duties assigned will be furnished by the employer at no cost to the worker. Three months verifiable experience is required for performing the duties described above. \n\n
field work, orchard maintenance, driving, harvest apples, weeding, climb ladders, move from site to site
orchard maintenance, apple harvest, climb ladders, pick apples from trees, move from site to site, repair bins, cutting root and tree suckers and maintaining boundary line of the orchard, pick up debris under trees
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 Box 3 & 4, Page 1. \n \nPrimary job duties include performing any combination of tasks related to planting, cultivating, harvesting and processing fruits and vegetables, greenhouse crops and flowers including but not limited to driving, operating, and maintenance of farm machines, preparing soil, transplanting, pruning, weeding, spraying, seeding, moving, harvesting, grading, packing, and cider making. Use hand tools such as shovel, pruning saw, power pole, hoe and ladder. One month experience required in duties listed.\n \nThe employer will provide 1 day of training and allow 2 days of work for the worker to satisfactorily perform the duties described in the job description. Workers should report to work with their own suitable work clothing. Workers must be willing to work in extreme weather temperatures and conditions, (including temperatures as low as 25 degrees with snow up to one foot deep and as high as 90 degrees with damp mornings.) Work requires long periods of standing, bending and kneeling, as well as climbing ladders for long periods of time. Workers will work six days a week with one rest day. Employer will furnish to workers without cost of tools and equipment required to perform duties assigned. Worker will be given 30 minutes for lunch. Beginning and ending times as well as days will vary depending on the conditions in the orchard. Workers must be able to take directions in simple English.
Under direction of supervisor, worker will perform any combination of tasks involved in the operation of tractors and farm equipment. Workers must be able to drive tractor and operate sprayer to spray orchards. Under the supervision of a licensed sprayer workers must be able to mix chemicals given the proper provided PPE and instructions. Workers must be able to read directions for mixing and write proper records for each spray. Workers will perform any combination of duties consistent with harvesting quality fruit and vegetables. Manually plant, cultivate, & harvest fruit & vegetables such as: apples, strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, squash, peppers, beans, & tomatoes. Workers will have to conduct general orchard work including but not limited to field work, pruning and maintenance of fields, trees and farm equipment. Use hand tools, such as shovels, trowels, hoes, tampers, pruning hooks, shears, & knives. Duties include tilling soil & applying fertilizers; transplanting, weeding, thinning, or pruning crops. Construct trellises, repair fences & farm buildings. Set up & operate irrigation equipment. After completion of 3 days of training, the employer will expect workers to pick a minimum of 100 bu of fresh market apples per day with no more than 2% bruising. Pick apples for fresh marketing and or processing. Inform farmers or farm manager of crop progress. Workers may be instructed to selectively pick mature fruit & vegetables, according to size, color & other USDA standards. The workers will be expected to hand harvest fruit and vegetables. Workers will have to work in cold and wet conditions and must have proper clothing for such conditions. Must be physically able to lift up to 75lbs on a consistent basis throughout the day. While working in the field cell phone usage is limited to emergency use only. Due to safety concerns on a farm, workers must understand basic instructions in English. Workers referred as a result of this order must have a minimum of three months verifiable experience in performing the tasks described in this order.
Manually plant, cultivate, and harvest apples. Use hand tools, such as shovels, trowels, hoes, tampers, pruning\nhooks, shears, and knives. Duties include tilling soil and applying fertilizers: transplanting, weeding, Thinning, or\npruning crops; applying pesticides; cleaning, packing, and loading harvested products. Construct trellises, repair\nfences and farm building, or participate in irrigation activities. Set up and operate irrigation equipment. Operate\ntractors, tractor-drawn machinery, and self-propelled machinery to plow, harrow and fertilize soil, or to plant,\ncultivate, spray and harvest crops. Repair and maintain farm vehicles, implements and mechanical equipment.\nHarvest fruits by hand. Apply pesticides, herbicides, or fertilizers to crops inform farmers or farm managers of crop\nprogress. Identify plants, pests, and weeds to determine the selection and application of pesticides and fertilizers.\nClear and maintain irrigation ditches. Record information about crops, such as pesticide use, yields, or costs.\nApples injured by bruising during picking shall not exceed 1%(WNY) for fresh and 2%(WNY) for processing.\nProductivity must be at least 3 Bins (60bushels) fresh market and/or 4 bins (80 bushels) processing fruit per day.\nEmployer will furnish to workers, without cost, all tools and equipment required in the performance of the duties\nassigned. Workers should report for work with their own suitable work clothing. Field temperatures may range from\nbelow 0 to 90+ degreed (F) with possible wet morning conditions. Workers referred against this order must have a\nminimum of 1 month experience in performing tasks described in this order.
Manually prune, plant, cultivate, & harvest apples. Use hand tools, such as shovels, trowels, hoes, tampers, pruning hooks, shears, & knives. Duties include tilling soil & applying fertilizers; transplanting, weeding, thinning, or pruning crops. Construct trellises, repair fences & farm buildings and participate in irrigation activities. Set up & operate irrigation equipment. Operate tractors, tractor-drawn machinery, and self-propelled machinery to plow, harrow & fertilize soil or to plant, cultivate spray & harvest crops. Work will include but is not limited to picking apples for fresh market during harvest. Harvest fruits by hand. A minimum productivity standard applies; 95 1 1/8 bu boxes of fresh market apples per day. All fruit to be handled with care to avoid bruising. Fruit injured by bruising, not to exceed 4%. Workers may be instructed to selectively pick mature fruit according to size, color & other USDA standards. Worker must be physically able to pick tree fruit, most of which is done from ladders with lower branches being picked from the ground. Picked fruit is placed in a metal-framed canvas covered picking bucket with canvas straps that slip over the head and rest on the shoulders. Filled bucket weighing up to 40 lbs. Workers required to handle ladders up to 24 long and weighing about 2 lbs per foot. Must be physically able to lift up to 75lbs on a consistent basis throughout the day. While working in the field, all cell phone usage is limited to emergency use only. Due to safety concerns on a farm, workers must understand basic instructions in English. Workers referred as a result of this order must have a minimum of three months of verifiable experience in performing the tasks described in his order
Manually plant, cultivate, & harvest fruit & vegetables including; apples, pears, pumpkins, raspberries, strawberries & tomatoes. Use hand tools, such as shovels, trowels, hoes, tampers, pruning hooks, shears, & knives. Duties include tilling soil & applying fertilizers; transplanting, weeding, thinning, or pruning crops. Construct trellises, repair fences & farm buildings. Set up & operate irrigation equipment. Operate tractors, tractor-drawn machinery, and self-propelled machinery to plow, harrow & fertilize soil or to plant, cultivate spray & harvest crops. Pick, pack & sort fruit & vegetables. Pick apples for fresh marketing and/or processing. Productivity must be at least 100 bu boxes per day of fresh market fruit. All fruit to be handled with care to avoid bruising. Fruit injured by bruising shall not exceed 2% as defined in the US standard for grades. Workers must be physically able to pick tree fruit, most of which is done from ladders, with lower branches being picked from the ground. Picked fruit is placed in a metal-framed canvas covered picking bucket with canvas straps that slip over the head and rest on the shoulders. Filled bucket, weighing up to 60 lbs. is emptied into bulk bins with a capacity equal to 20 bushel boxes. Worker required to handle ladders up to 24 long and weighing about 2 lbs per foot. Inform farmers or farm manager of crop progress. Clear and maintain irrigation ditches. Must be physically able to lift up to 75lbs on a consistent basis throughout the day. While working in the field, cell phone usage is limited to emergency use only. Employer may conduct random drug tests at employers expense after hiring, for the safety of themselves and others as they will be operating machinery. Due to safety concerns on a farm, workers must understand basic instructions in English. Workers referred as a result of this order must have a minimum of three months verifiable experience in performing the tasks described in this order. \nThe activities outlined in the job description will be conducted solely on the worksite which is owned and operated by the employer.\nCOVID-19 Booster vaccine will be required either prior to coming (with proof) or after arrival.\n
Harvest Productivity Standards: Workers must maintain a 5% or better bruising rate. \n\nWorker must possess the physical strength and endurance (ability to continue or last) to repeat the harvest process though out the workday, working quickly and skillfully to perform activities assigned during that activity. Workers must work at a sustained (continuing for an extended period of time without interruption), vigorous pace (quick and steady) and make bona fide efforts (made in earnest intent) to work efficiently (performing or functions in the best possible manner with the least waste of time and effort) and consistently (same way for a long time) that are reasonable under the climatic and other working conditions, Workers may not leave trash, or other discarded items in work areas or vehicles but must dispose of such items in provided receptacles. Workers must wash hands with soap and water after all bathroom and meal breaks. Allergies to varieties of ragweed, goldenrod, insecticides, related agricultural chemicals, etc., may affect worker’s ability to perform the work described herein. \n\nSanitation Requirements: For food and general personal safety purposes, all workers will be required and expected to follow common sanitary practices at all times. This is particularly critical when hand harvesting crops for human consumption. Employees are required to cleanse their hands by washing them thoroughly with soap and water after using the bathroom and before entering the fields for harvest activities. \n\nApples and Grapes: Workers will perform various tasks involved in planting, cultivation (including pruning and thinning) and harvesting fruit according to supervisor’s instructions. Workers will till soil, plant stock, and do pruning activities using a variety of tools. Workers will aid in irrigation duties. Will aid in minor repair of wooden fruit containers. Workers will harvest fruit according to color, size, and degree of maturity as specified by supervisor and place into ¾ bushel baskets taking the extra time, care, and effort not to bruise or scar the fruit. \n\nThe following description of job activities applies to apples and grapes. \n\nHarvest: Workers will be assigned a row usually with a partner and is responsible for picking all the proper fruit from that row, or half row. Fruit is selected from the tree according to size and/or color standard set by the picking supervisor. In some instances, fruit harvest will be done from an 8 or 16-foot ladder weighing up to 30 lbs. All workers must be able to lift and carry ladder, as well as work from the top of the ladder. The entire tree must be checked to ensure removal of all fruit meeting-picking requirements. Fruit is placed gently in the picking container until container is full. The full picking container weighing up to 40 lbs. is then gently emptied into a field bin, taking care not to spill or bruise the fruit in the container or in the field bin. Field bin volume may be checked and determined by weight on state certified scales. Workers are required to stay on their assigned row unless directed by a supervisor to change, or to help someone sporadically. Picking units will be kept free of limbs, leaves or mushy fruit. Workers will be required to pick up and return picking ladders to the ladder wagon provided by the grower at the end of each workday or as directed by the grower or designated supervisor.\n\n
Crops: Apple, Winter Squash.\nSanitation Requirements: For food and general personal safety purposes, all workers will be required and expected to follow common sanitary practices at all times. This is particularly critical when hand harvesting crops for human consumption. Employees are required to cleanse their hands by washing them thoroughly with soap and water after using the bathroom and before entering the fields for harvest activities or the packing facility for packing operations.\n\nSquash: Workers will harvest winter squash. Workers will bend and stoop to pick vegetables according to size, color, shape, and degree of maturity. Removing squash from the vine will be done by hand so the vegetable is not bruised or scarred. Squash must be gently placed in field container. Worker must be careful that vines, trash, and field debris are not put in field containers. Workers will carry full container weighing approximately sixty (60) lbs. and gently place contents into large produce bins. Produce bins should be filled level full unless directed otherwise by the driver or supervisor. Workers are required to work in fields when plants are wet with dew or rain. Temperatures in fields during work hours can range from 32 to over 100 degrees. \n\nApple Harvest: Workers will be assigned a row usually with a partner and is responsible for picking all the proper fruit from that row, or half row. Fruit is selected from the tree according to size and/or color standard set by the picking supervisor. In some instances, fruit harvest will be done from an 8 or 16-foot ladder weighing up to 30 lbs. All workers must be able to lift and carry ladder, as well as work from the top of the ladder. The entire tree must be checked to ensure removal of all fruit meeting-picking requirements. Fruit is placed gently in the picking container until container is full. The full picking container weighing up to 50 lbs. is then gently emptied into a field bin, taking care not to spill or bruise the fruit in the container or in the field bin. Field bin volume may be checked and determined by weight on state certified scales. Workers are required to stay on their assigned row unless directed by a supervisor to change, or to help someone sporadically. Picking units will be kept free of limbs, leaves or mushy fruit. Workers will be required to pick up and return picking ladders to the ladder wagon provided by the grower at the end of each workday or as directed by the grower or designated supervisor. (Harvest duties are complete when all trees have been picked by the above standards, all drops (juice) apples have been picked up sorting out any decay and gently placed in a juice field container and all equipment (picking bags, ladders, clippers, files) have been turned in to the field supervisor.)\n \nApple Pruning: While pruning trees, workers will receive the proper tools for the particular job, i.e., saw, pruners and hand snips. The tools will be returned to the employer at the end of the task. The supervisor will set a standard or pattern for each orchard and will demonstrate and communicate this to workers. Workers will be assigned a row of trees and must prune each tree according to the predetermined standard. In some instances, pruning will be done from an 8 or 16-foot ladder weighing up to 30 lbs. All workers must be able to lift and carry ladder, as well as work from the top of the ladder. Workers must remove all resulting materials from the trees rendered from performing pruning tasks. When pruning is complete on each tree, each worker is required to rake and scatter the resulting brush in the center of the tractor/equipment middles. Workers will be required to pick up and return pruning ladders to the ladder wagon provided by the grower at the end of each day or as directed by the grower or designated supervisor. \n
Manually plant, cultivate, & harvest vegetables; tomatoes, eggplant, peppers, greens, cucumbers, lettuce, hemp, squash & herbs. Use hand tools, such as shovels, trowels, hoes, tampers, pruning hooks, shears, & knives. Duties include tilling soil & applying fertilizers; transplanting, weeding, thinning, or pruning crops. Construct trellises, repair fences & farm buildings. Set up & operate irrigation equipment. Operate tractors, tractor-drawn machinery, and self-propelled machinery to plow, harrow & fertilize soil or to plant, cultivate spray & harvest crops. Repair & maintain farm vehicles, implements & mechanical equipment. Harvest vegetables by hand. Apply pesticides or fertilizers to crops. Inform farmers or farm manager of crop progress. Identify plants, pests, & weeds to determine the selection & application of pesticides & fertilizers. Clear and maintain irrigation ditches. Record information about crops, such as pesticides use, yields or costs. Must be physically able to lift up to 75lbs on a consistent basis throughout the day. Must have three months verifiable experience in above.
Apples: Workers will perform various tasks involved in planting, cultivation (including pruning and thinning) and harvesting fruit according to supervisor’s instructions. Workers will till soil, plant stock, and do pruning activities using a variety of tools. Workers will aid in irrigation duties. Will aid in minor repair of wooden fruit containers. Workers will harvest fruit according to color, size, and degree of maturity as specified by supervisor and place into ¾ bushel baskets taking the extra time, care, and effort not to bruise or scar the fruit. \n\nThe following description of job activities applies to apples. \n\nHarvest: Workers will be assigned a row usually with a partner and is responsible for picking all the proper fruit from that row, or half row. Fruit is selected from the tree according to size and/or color standard set by the picking supervisor. In some instances, fruit harvest will be done from an 8 or 16-foot ladder weighing up to 30 lbs. All workers must be able to lift and carry ladder, as well as work from the top of the ladder. The entire tree must be checked to ensure removal of all fruit meeting-picking requirements. Fruit is placed gently in the picking container until container is full. The full picking container weighing up to 50 lbs. is then gently emptied into a field bin, taking care not to spill or bruise the fruit in the container or in the field bin. Field bin volume may be checked and determined by weight on state certified scales. Workers are required to stay on their assigned row unless directed by a supervisor to change, or to help someone sporadically. Picking units will be kept free of limbs, leaves or mushy fruit. Workers will be required to pick up and return picking ladders to the ladder wagon provided by the grower at the end of each workday or as directed by the grower or designated supervisor.\n\nPruning: While pruning trees, workers will receive the proper tools for the particular job, i.e., saw, pruners and hand snips. The tools will be returned to the employer at the end of the task. The supervisor will set a standard or pattern for each orchard and will demonstrate and communicate this to workers. Workers will be assigned a row of trees and must prune each tree according to the predetermined standard. In some instances, pruning will be done from an 8 or 16-foot ladder weighing up to 30 lbs. All workers must be able to lift and carry ladder, as well as work from the top of the ladder. Workers must remove all resulting materials from the trees rendered from performing pruning tasks. When pruning is complete on each tree, each worker is required to rake and scatter the resulting brush in the center of the tractor/equipment middles. Workers will be required to pick up and return pruning ladders to the ladder wagon provided by the grower at the end of each day or as directed by the grower or designated supervisor. \n\n
Climb ladders and pluck apples and pears from trees (75%), move from site to site (10%), leave apples and pears in bins (10%)., orchard maintenance (5%)
Crops/Commodities: \napples, blueberries, strawberries. \nThis job requires a minimum of 3 months of verifiable agricultural experience working in a fruit farm handling both manual and mechanized tasks including agricultural field work associated with production of apples, blueberries and strawberries. Applicants must be able to furnish verifiable job reference(s) or comparable third party documentation from recent employer(s) establishing acceptable prior experience. Workers must be able to perform manual and mechanized tasks with accuracy and efficiency. \n\nPlant, cultivate and harvest fruits. Use hand tools including, but not limited to: shovels, hoes and knives. Plant roots, seeds and bulbs. Spread plastic or other groundcovering. Clean plastic by hand from ground upon removal. Till soil. Weed and thin plants. Transplant plants by hand. Stake/tie plants, trellis/prune plants, and set poles and wires for vine plants. Pick, cut, lift, or pull crops. Grade, size and field pack product. Take care to prevent damaging produce and plants. Work in fields. Prune, plant, cultivate and hand-harvest berries. Spread and remove ground covers. Place and monitor bug traps. Trellis berry plants. Train berry canes. Monitor growth for tipping/pruning. Pick/harvest berries according to quality standards. Load/transport harvested berries. Mow, cut, and weed fields. Perform ditching, shoveling, hoeing, hauling, ground preparation, and other manual tasks. Bending, stooping and kneeling required. Use hand tools including but not limited to hoes, shovels, shears, clippers, loppers, and saws. Lift, carry, and load/unload products or supplies. Use power equipment including but not limited to: tractors, planters, mowers, plows, sprayers, cultivators, power shears, chain saws, high lifts, fork lifts, skid loaders. Must operate agricultural equipment safely, with or without direction. Install/maintain irrigation systems and water lines. Move and install irrigation pipes and equipment. Dig and maintain ditches. Install and remove levee gates. Assist with farm building/field maintenance and repairs. Build/repair fences. \n\nPlanting: Propagate plants by placing buds/scions. Plant seedlings or 'liners' by hand or with mechanical planter. Clear cull stock, brush and debris. Dig holes and shovel dirt. \n\nPruning: Hand pruning based on fruit variety. Use manual and mechanized pruning tools and equipment. Identify and remove stubs or broken branches, downward-growing branches, branches rubbing against each other, shaded interior branches, dead wood and shoots-suckers.\n\nUse/handle ladders up to 24 ft. in length and weighing up to 50 lbs. or perform work on motorized platform. \n\nHarvest: Spot and/or strip pick fruit based on seasonal need. Snap fruit off tree with thumb and palm of hand to avoid stem pulls, punctures, bruising, or other damage. Pick culls and peelers. Fill fruit buckets and place fruit in bins. Follow supervisor/foreman's instructions on color/size requirements. Must be able to differentiate between colors and fruit varieties accurately. \n\nWork is done in the field for long periods of time. Workers may assist in handling product weighing up to 65 pounds and lifting to a height of 5 feet. Workers must work on their feet in bent positions for long periods of time. Work requires repetitive movements and extensive walking. Work required in fields when plants are wet with dew and rain, and may be required during light rain, snow, moderate winds, direct sun, high humidity and extreme temperatures. Temperatures in fields during working hours can range from 10 to over 100 degrees F. Workers may be required to work during occasional showers not severe enough to stop field operations. Allergies to ragweed, goldenrod, honey bees, insecticides, herbicides, fungicides, or related chemicals may affect a worker's ability to perform the job. Workers should be able to do the work required with or without reasonable accommodations.
summer pruning trees, planting trees, tractor driving, orchard & field maintenance, bin repair, hand thinning & tying apples & peaches, trimming, weeding onion & potatoes, packing onions & potatoes, harvest apples, potatoes & onions, washing potatoes\n\n
Perform duties like: Drive and operate farm machinery to plant and cultivate plants. Transport product/plants to storage area inside and outside of employer owned greenhouse facilities as well as different farms belonging to the nursery. Load and unload carts of product/plants on trucks and transport to stores and market facilities. Harvesting, cleaning, watering, preparing and lifting potted plants in greenhouse setting. Equipment: Tractor \nCrops: Annuals, Bulbs, Perennials
Crops: Corn, Snap Beans, Soybeans, Rye, Wheat, and Apples.\n\nSanitation Requirements: For food and general personal safety purposes, all workers will be required and expected to follow common sanitary practices at all times. This is particularly critical when hand harvesting crops for human consumption. Employees are required to cleanse their hands by washing them thoroughly with soap and water after using the bathroom and before entering the fields for harvest activities or the packing facility for packing operations.\n\nWorkers will harvest Apples. Workers will perform field maintenance such as picking stones, pulling weeds and cleaning fence lines, splitting, and stacking wood. Workers will not operate equipment.\n\nThe following description of job activities applies to apples. \n\nHarvest: Workers will be assigned a row usually with a partner and is responsible for picking all the proper fruit from that row, or half row. Fruit is selected from the tree according to size and/or color standard set by the picking supervisor. In some instances, fruit harvest will be done from an 8 or 16-foot ladder weighing up to 30 lbs. All workers must be able to lift and carry ladder, as well as work from the top of the ladder. The entire tree must be checked to ensure removal of all fruit meeting-picking requirements. Fruit is placed gently in the picking container until container is full. The full picking container weighing up to 50 lbs. is then gently emptied into a field bin, taking care not to spill or bruise the fruit in the container or in the field bin. Field bin volume may be checked and determined by weight on state certified scales. Workers are required to stay on their assigned row unless directed by a supervisor to change, or to help someone sporadically. Picking units will be kept free of limbs, leaves or mushy fruit. Workers will be required to pick up and return picking ladders to the ladder wagon provided by the grower at the end of each workday or as directed by the grower or designated supervisor.\n\nSummer Pruning: While pruning trees, workers will receive the proper tools for the particular job, i.e., saw, pruners and hand snips. The tools will be returned to the employer at the end of the task. The supervisor will set a standard or pattern for each orchard and will demonstrate and communicate this to workers. Workers will be assigned a row of trees and must prune each tree according to the predetermined standard. In some instances, pruning will be done from an 8 or 16-foot ladder weighing up to 30 lbs. All workers must be able to lift and carry ladder, as well as work from the top of the ladder. Workers must remove all resulting materials from the trees rendered from performing pruning tasks. When pruning is complete on each tree, each worker is required to rake and scatter the resulting brush in the center of the tractor/equipment middles. Workers will be required to pick up and return pruning ladders to the ladder wagon provided by the grower at the end of each day or as directed by the grower or designated supervisor. \n\nOrchard Maintenance: Workers involved in orchard maintenance may be required to hoe trees, girdle, spread fertilizer, pick up rocks, roots and limbs, strip suckers or unwanted growth trees, dig root suckers, remove vines, and strap and tie fruit trees. Employer will provide all equipment. Instructions will be given for each task and standards of performance communicated to workers. The specific standards for a job will be disclosed and demonstrated by the supervisor before the worker begins. Install poles, trellis and fencing in the orchard. \n\nPacking operation: Workers will perform various activities associated with packing produce harvested in the orchards. Workers may be required to grade, fill, level, make boxes, and stack produce. Workers may perform support jobs that include bin and pallet repair and after hours clean up. \n
picking apples for fresh market andlor processing. for productivity must be 5 bins per day for fresh market\napples 6 bins per day processing apples with no more than 5% bruising . workers must be physically able\nto pick apples most of which is done on ladders with lower branches picked from ground. picked apples are\nplaced in metal framed canvas covered picking buckets with canvas straps that slip over the head and\nshoulders. the bucket when full weighs up to 40 pounds and is emptied in to 20 bushel bins- workers are\nrequired to handle ladders up to 24' long and weighting about 2 lbs per foot. workers will be instructed to\nselectively pick mature apples according to size, color, and other usda grade standards. trim apple trees,\nhand thin apples, weeding, hoeing, suckering. 3 month experience in work listed \npick vegetables and trimming suckering apple trees
Manually plant, cultivate, & harvest vegetables, fruits such as: apples, pears, corn, pumpkins, squash, tomatoes, greens & berries. Work will include but is not limited to using hand tools, such as shovels, trowels, hoes, tampers, pruning hooks, shears, & knives. Duties include tilling soil & applying non restricted pesticides, herbicides or fertilizers; transplanting, weeding, thinning, or pruning crops. Operate tractors, to mow, plow, cultivate, spray, fertilize, plant, harvest and load harvested crops. Set up & operate irrigation equipment. Harvest fruits & vegetables by hand. Pick apples for fresh marketing and or processing; sorting, packing, loading, and filling of shelves with harvested products. Inform farmer or farm manager of crop progress. Workers may be instructed to selectively pick mature fruit according to size, color & other USDA standards. When not selectively picking, the minimum productivity for standard apples is 70 bu boxes of fresh market apples per day. All fruit to be handled with care to avoid bruising. Fruit injured by bruising, not to exceed 2%. Worker must be physically able to pick tree fruit, most of which is done from ladders with lower branches being picked from the ground. Picked fruit is placed in a metal-framed canvas picking bucket with canvas straps that slip over the head and rest on the shoulders. Filled bucket weighing up to 60 lbs. is emptied into bulk bins with a capacity equal to 20-bushel boxes. Workers required to handle ladders up to 24 long and weighing about 2 lbs per foot. Must be physically able to lift up to 80 lbs on a consistent basis throughout the day. Construct trellis and repair fences. Clean work area maintain grounds and buildings. Help with the making and bottling of cider. Help set up, clean and take down cider equipment. While working in the fields cell phones are limited to emergency use only. Employer may conduct/require random drug or alcohol tests at employer’s expense after hiring, for the safety of themselves and others as they will be operating machinery. Failure to comply with request or testing positive will result in termination. Due to safety concerns on a farm, workers must understand basic instructions in English. Workers referred as a result of this order must have a minimum of three months verifiable experience in performing the tasks described in this order. \nThe activities outlined in the job description will be conducted solely on the worksite which is owned and operated by the employer.\n
Workers will perform tasks involving but not limited to planting, trimming, thinning, weeding, hoeing, succoring, spraying and harvesting apples and pears according to supervisors instructions. Apples and pears will be picked for both fresh market and processing according to color, size, and maturity as specified by the supervisor. Productivity must be at least 5 (20 1 1/8 bu) bins per day for fresh market apples, 6 (20 1 1/8 bu) bins per day for processing apples, and 5 (20 1 1/8 bu) bins per day for processing pears. A minimum production standard applies: 8 bushels per hour with no more than 1% bruising. Workers must be physically able to pick tree fruit, most of which is done from ladders, with lower branches being picked from the ground. Picked fruit is placed in a metal-framed canvas covered picking bucket which is equivalent to bushel. The bucket will have canvas straps that slip over the head and rest on the shoulders. The filled bucket, weighing up to 40 lbs. is emptied into bulk bins with capacity equal to 20 1 1/8 bu. Workers are required to handle ladders up to 24 long and weighing about 2 lbs. per foot. Workers will be instructed to selectively pick mature fruit according to size, color, defects & other USDA grade standards. Must be able to lift 75 lbs. on a consistent basis throughout the day. Workers will also repair boxes when instructed. Workers will till soil, plant stock, perform pruning activities, and aid in irrigation duties using a variety of tools. The tools must be returned to the employer at the end of the day. When performing thinning and pruning, workers will be instructed as to the desirable result. The supervisor will set a standard or pattern and clearly communicate it to the workers. Workers will operate trucks, tractors, forklifts, or other self-propelled machinery for loading, land preparation, cultivation, fertilizing, harvesting, or spraying. Workers will perform maintenance or repairs on machinery. Workers may not leave trash in work areas or vehicles. Workers must wash hands with soap and water after all bathroom and meal breaks. Will also repair boxes. While working on the field, all cell phone usage is limited to emergency use only. Due to safety concerns on our farm, workers must be able to communicate in English and understand basic instructions in English. All workers referred as a result of this order must have a minimum of three months verifiable experience in performing the tasks described in this order.
Manually plant, cultivate and harvest apples. Use hand tools such as shovels, trowels, hoes, tampers, pruning tools, shears, and knives. Duties include tiling soil and applying fertilizers, transplanting, weeding, thinning or pruning crops, applying chemicals, cleaning, packing and loading harvested products. Construct trellises, repair fence, general equipment maintenance, and or farm buildings or participate in irrigation activities. Operate tractors, tractor drawn machinery, and self- propelled machinery to plow, harrow and fertilize soil, or to plant, cultivate, spray, prune, train and harvest crops. Inform farmer or farm manager or crop progress. Identify plants, pests and weeds to determine the selection and application of pesticides and fertilizers. Record information about crops, such as pesticide use, yields, or costs. Pick apples apples injured by bruising during picking shall not exceed 0 percent (WNY) for fresh and 0 percent (WNY) for processing. Productivity must be at least 6 bins (120 bushels) fresh market and or 8 bins(160 bushels) processing fruit per day. Workers will be working in groups of up to 8 workers per self- propelled machine. Workers are expected to work at least the number of days and hours specified. Depending on weather, crop or other conditions, workers may be requested, not required, to work up to seven days per week and or on the Sabbath and up to 12 hours per day. Lunch is taken at the job site for when requested by employer. Employer will furnish to workers, without cost, all tools and equipment required in the performance of the duties assigned. Workers should report for work with their own clothing, which includes rain coat, boots, gloves, eye protection. Field temperatures may range from 0 to 90+ degrees (with possible wet morning conditions and possible snow and or rain). Workers referred against this order must have a minimum of 1 month experience in performing tasks described in the order.
Plant, weed, irrigate, fertilize, prune, sucker, harvest, pack apples. Operate tractor and implements and apple sorting machine.
General orchard work requires trimming and pruning, cutting away dead or excess branches from apple trees to maintain the health and value of the tree, using hand saws and pruners, power pruners, step ladders, trimming clippers and pruning hooks. Workers ability to keep hands and arms steady while moving and trimming, ability to bend, stretch, twist or reach with your body, arms and/or legs. Must be able to lift 50 pounds. Prepare fields and plant new trees. Harvest apples from tree and deposit them in a bushel picking bucket to a bin. Manually harvest fruit using hand tools such as picking buckets, step ladders and boxes (bins). Apples injured by bruising during picking shall not exceed 1% (WNY) for fresh and 1% (WNY) for processing. Productivity must be at least 7 bins per day of fresh (20 bushel bin) or 8 bins per day of processing (20 bushel bin). Repair of apple bins, replace broken and damaged boards with new boards using a hammer and nails. Employer will furnish to workers, without cost, all tools and equipment required in the performance of the duties assigned. Workers should report to work with their own suitable work clothing. Field temperatures may range from below 0 to 90+ degrees (F) with possible wet morning conditions. \nPursuant to regualtions at 20 CFR 655.122(o), if, before the expiration date specified in the work contract, the services of the worker are no longer required for reasons beyond the control of the employer due to fire, weather, or other Act of God that makes the fulfillment of the contract impossible, the employer may terminate the work contract. Whether such an event constitutes a contract impossibility will be determined by the CO. In the event of such a termination of a contract, the employer must fulfill a three-fourths guarentee for the time that has elasped from the start of the work contract to the time of its termination, as comparable employment aceptable to the worker, consistent with existing immigration law, as applicable. If such transfer is not affected, the employer must: (1) Return the worker, at the employers expense, to the place from which the worker (disregarding intervening employment) came to work for the employer, or transport the worker to the workers next certified H-2A employer, whichever the worker perfers; (2) Reimburse the worker the full amount of any deductions made from the workers pay by the employer for transportation and subsistence expenses to the place of employment; and (3) Pay the worker for any costs incurred by the worker for transportation and daily subsistence to the employers place of employment. Daily subsistence must be computed as set forth in Item 19. The amount of the transportation payment must (and is not required to be more) than the most economical and reasonable common carrier transportation charges for the distances involved.\n
General orchard work requires trimming and pruning, cutting away dead or excess branches from apple trees to maintain the health and value of the tree, using hand saws and pruners, power pruners, step ladders, trimming clippers and pruning hooks. Workers ability to keep hands and arms steady while moving and trimming, ability to bend, stretch, twist or reach with your body, arms and/or legs. Must be able to lift 50 pounds. Prepare fields and plant new trees. Install trellis systems for new plantings. Harvest apples from tree and deposit them in a bushel picking bucket to a bin. Manually harvest fruit using hand tools such as picking buckets, step ladders and boxes (bins). Apples injured by bruising during picking shall not exceed 1% (WNY) for fresh and 1% (WNY) for processing. Productivity must be at least 7 bins per day of fresh (20 bushel bin) or 8 bins per day of processing (20 bushel bin). Repair of apple bins, replace broken and damaged boards with new boards using a hammer and nails. Employer will furnish to workers, without cost, all tools and equipment required in the performance of the duties assigned. Workers should report to work with their own suitable work clothing. Field temperatures may range from below 0 to 90+ degrees (F) with possible wet morning conditions. \n
See Addendum C
orchard maintenance, apple harvest, climb ladders, pick apples from trees, move from site to site, repair bins
All applicants must be able, willing and qualified to perform the work described in this job description and must be available for the entire period of employment specified in box 3 & 4, page 1. Workers will perform a variety of manual tasks related to the planting, cultivating, and harvesting of apples, peaches, berries, pumpkins, and squash. Duties include tilling soil, picking stones, transplanting, weeding, hand thinning, tree training and pruning. Workers will clean, sort, pack, and load harvested products in the field and level and load products to be transported. Workers will use hand tools such as shovels, trowels, hoes, tampers, pruning hooks, shears, hand saws, and knives. As the need arises, workers will perform other farm-related duties such as: mend fences; repair and paint farm buildings; operate tractors and farm equipment for the purpose of tilling soil, mowing grass, cutting brush, planting young trees and plants, moving bin fruit and spraying; apply pesticides, herbicides, and fertilizers to crops; participate in irrigation activities; and repair and maintain farm vehicles. Workers must be willing to work in varied weather conditions with temperatures from below 0 to 90+ degrees (F) with possible wet mornings. Workers must be able to lift and carry up to 80 pounds with assistance. Beginning and ending times will vary depending on the conditions in the orchard. Workers should report to work in their own suitable clothing. Workers must be able to handle and climb ladders to harvest apples. Employer will furnish to workers without cost all tools and equipment required to perform all duties assigned. After hiring, the employer may conduct random drug testing at the employer’s expense. Workers are required to have proficient English language comprehension in order to maintain Federal food safety regulations, pesticide application safety, and safe operation of farm equipment.
Crops/Commodities: \napples, hops. \nWorkers will manually plant, cultivate and harvest apples; use hand tools, such as shovels, trowels, hoes, tampers, pruning hooks, shears and knives. Duties include tilling soil, transplanting, weeding, thinning or pruning; applying fertilizers, pesticides and herbicides. Construct trellises, repair fences and farm buildings or participate in irrigation activities. Operate tractors, tractor-drawn machinery and self-propelled machinery to plow, harrow and fertilize soil, or to plant, cultivate, spray and harvest crops. Repair and maintain farm vehicles, implements and mechanical equipment. Identify plants, pests and weeds to determine the selection and application of pesticides, herbicides and fertilizers. Inform farm managers of crop progress. Clear and maintain irrigation ditches. Record information about crops, such as pesticide use, yields or costs. \nPrune trees seasonally to promote optimum growth of tree and fruit. Gather pruned branches from area for disposal. Perform pruning and suckering by cutting terminal growth and water sprouts from inside of tree using hand pruner. Thins trees from orchard to eliminate diseased or nonproductive trees using chain saw. Workers will hand-pick apples for fresh market and/or processing. Productivity must be at least 4 bins (80 bushels) per day of fresh market apples and 5 bins (100 bushels) per day of processing fruit. Workers will make sure bins are clean and free of debris before placing harvested apples into the bins. Workers will load the bins onto the rail using a tractor. Worker places ladder firmly against or within tree in a secure position so as not to break limbs or knock off fruit and to prevent slipping or falling. All fruit is to be handled with care to avoid bruising. Fruit injured by bruising during picking shall not exceed 1% (WNY) for fresh and 1% (WNY) for processing. Each worker's picked fruit will be inspected according to instructions given each day by the orchard foreman. Workers will be directed to strip all fruit from tree at one picking or to spot pick (selective picking) according to size and color depending on crop conditions and state of maturity. Fruit picked as drops is never mixed with tree fruit.\nMachine Operation: Drive/operate utility vehicles and row crop tractors. Mow/rake hop bines. Operate pickers and/or dryers. Dig and prepare ground. Plant roots or pots. Pick up pots after planting. Cut roots off hill with hop knife. Wash and separate roots. Cut roots to length and bundle roots. Load roots/plants onto trailers or trucks. Stack, stage, and haul roots/pots. \nRemove broken or damaged poles and install a new pole. Ensure all hop poles are vertically straight and tamped into place. Manually remove weeds by hand or with digging tools. Weeding baby hop yards requires special care to detour damaging bines. Manually remove drip tubing from hop plants and place at center of the hill to avoid damage. Roll, tie, and install tube with utility vehicle and tubing roller. Re-tie broken tubes to nearest string. Excess or repeated damage to drip tubes may result in suspension or discharge. Load string bundles onto string cart. Top tie string to trellis. "Pogo" hop strings into hop hills with hop clips. Fix loose/missing strings. Fix non-compliant acreage immediately. Hills found without clips may result in suspension or discharge. No unused string may be discarded in the field. Manually train (wrap) hop bines on string. Training hops will require special care not to damage bine. Pick up bines and hop clusters from ground behind combine and put into truck. Cut bale cloth with hot knife. Bale and sew hop bales. Stencil hop bales. Clean and sweep baler floor. Mix hops with pitchfork and push hops to pit. Track harvest information on sheet. Sort plants and separate hop plants by untangling vine. Take care not to damage hop vine. Till soil and prepare field for planting. Plant pots in field.
Sorting , grading Potatoes and preparing them for shipment to the Chip Plants, driving, harvesting potatoes & grain, wash equipment, shop work, painting, farm landscaping.
Manually plant, cultivate, and harvest plants, nursery trees, and apple tree fruits.\nUse hand tools, such as step ladders, straight ladders (up to 16 feet), shovels, hoes, tampers, pole saws, chain saws, pruning shears, stem clippers, and knives.\nDuties include: by hand/manually tilling soil, weeding, transplanting, thinning, pruning tree fruits, harvesting fruits and crops, applying pesticides, herbicides or fertilizers to crops, cleaning, packing and loading harvested products. Construct trellis systems, repair fences and farm buildings, setting up and operating irrigation lines and equipment, installing drainage tile in ditches. \nOperate tractors, forklifts, tractor drawn machinery and self-propelled machinery to plow, harrow and fertilize soil, or to plant, cultivate, prune/trim fruit trees, spray and harvest crops. Some maintenance of farm vehicles, implements, and mechanical equipment. Perform other various farm tasks/duties, such as using a wood splitter, repair wooden bins using an air nail tool, or any other necessary tasks.\nRecord information about crops, such as pesticide, herbicide and fungicide use. Inform farm owner or farm manager of crop progress.\nApples injured by bruising during picking/harvesting shall not exceed 1% (WNY) for fresh and 1% (WNY) for processing. \nProductivity must be at least 4 bins stem clipped (80 bushels) fresh market and/or 5 bins fresh market and 6 bins processing fruit per day. Workers must meet the productivity standards on a daily basis. Workers who do not meet productivity standards on a daily basis will be provided with additional training. Employer may terminate worker, with appropriate notice, if worker fails to meet listed productivity standards after appropriate training or break-in period.\n\nEmployer will furnish to workers, without cost all tools and equipment required in the performance of the duties assigned. Workers should report for work with their own suitable work clothing and foot wear. Field temperature may range from below 0 to 90+ F, with possible wet morning conditions.\nDue to both worker safety and food safety concerns, workers must be able to speak and understand basic English to follow directions and communicate safety threats to the farm owner, other workers and supervisors.\n\n*Employer will provide 1 days orientation training specific to their farm and/or allow 1 days work to reach production standards. Workers must be able to demonstrate that they have the skills described and are physically able to perform said work. Employer may conduct random drug test, post hire, at the employer's expense.\n\n**To be considered, you will need to have a minimum of 3 months verifiable experience from former employer(s) in performing tasks described in this job order.\n
Workers will perform general tasks associated with orchard production to include but not limited to: plant, cultivate and harvest fruits, cleaning and maintenance of fields and equipment, prune trees. Use hand tools including, but not limited to: pruners, shovels, hoes and knives. Pick, cut, lift, or pull crops. Grade, size and field pack product. Take care to prevent damaging produce and trees. Use/handle ladders up to 20ft in length and weighing up to 60 lbs. Must be able to maneuver ladders on steep and uneven terrain.\nTree Training: hoeing, tree painting. Tie/position trees and limbs, together and to trellises, using string, tape, wire or other fasteners and supports. Thinning: hand thin to control size and quality of fruit. Remove fruit blossom, bud and/or identifiable fruit from within a cluster of other fruits. Must accurately identify and remove misshapen, damaged or otherwise unmarketable fruit. Pruning: Hand pruning based on fruit variety. Use manual and mechanized pruning tools and equipment. Identify and remove stubs or broken branches, downward-growing branches, branches rubbing against each other, shaded interior branches, dead wood and shoots-suckers.\nUse/handle ladders up to 20 ft in length and weighing up to 60 lbs. Harvest: spot and/or strip pick fruit based on seasonal need. Snap fruit off trees with thumb and palm of hand to avoid stem pulls, punctures, bruising, or other damage. Pick culls and peelers. Fill fruit buckets and place fruit in bins. Work will include bin patching and tagging. Follow supervisor/foreman's instructions on color/size requirements. Must be able to differentiate between colors and fruit varieties accurately. Load/unload product. Keep material and product records accurately. Supervisors will explain and demonstrate picking requirements to all workers at the start of the season and as needed thereafter to ensure quality standards. Bruised or damaged fruit will be noted by supervisor(s) in a post-inspection quality report. Supervisors may issue written disciplinary notice to workers with a significant number of culls, bruised, or damaged fruit. Repeated failure to follow quality control instructions may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination.\nWork is done in the field for long periods of time. Workers may assist in handling product weighing up to 60 lbs and lifting to a height of 5 feet. Workers must work on their feet in bent positions for long periods of time. Work requires repetitive movements and extensive walking. Work required in fields when plants are wet with dew and rain, and may be required during light rain, snow, moderate winds, direct sun, high humidity and extreme temperatures. Temperatures from fields during work hours can range from 10 to over 100 degrees F. Workers may be required to work during occasional showers not severe enough to stop field operations. Assist with orchard maintenance and repairs. Root and rock pick-up. Allergies to ragweed, goldenrod, honey bees, insecticides, herbicides, fungicides, or related chemicals may affect a worker's ability to perform the job.\nWorkers must operate agricultural equipment safely, with or without direction. Workers should be able to do the work required with or without reasonable accommodations.
Harvest Productivity Standards: Fresh Market: 3 bins per day: Processing: 4 bins per day. \n\nSanitation Requirements: For food and general personal safety purposes, all workers will be required and expected to follow common sanitary practices at all times. This is particularly critical when hand harvesting crops for human consumption. Employees are required to cleanse their hands by washing them thoroughly with soap and water after using the bathroom and before entering the fields for harvest activities or the packing facility for packing operations.\n\nThe following description of job activities applies to apples. \n\nWorkers will plant cultivate and harvest apples. \n\nHarvest: Workers will be assigned a row usually with a partner and is responsible for picking all the proper fruit from that row, or half row. Fruit is selected from the tree according to size and/or color standard set by the picking supervisor. In some instances, fruit harvest will be done from an 8 or 16-foot ladder weighing up to 30 lbs. All workers must be able to lift and carry ladder, as well as work from the top of the ladder. The entire tree must be checked to ensure removal of all fruit meeting-picking requirements. Fruit is placed gently in the picking container until container is full. The full picking container weighing up to 50 lbs. is then gently emptied into a field bin, taking care not to spill or bruise the fruit in the container or in the field bin. Field bin volume may be checked and determined by weight on state certified scales. Workers are required to stay on their assigned row unless directed by a supervisor to change, or to help someone sporadically. Picking units will be kept free of limbs, leaves or mushy fruit. Workers will be required to pick up and return picking ladders to the ladder wagon provided by the grower at the end of each workday or as directed by the grower or designated supervisor.\n\nPruning: While pruning trees, workers will receive the proper tools for the particular job, i.e., saw, pruners and hand snips. The tools will be returned to the employer at the end of the task. The supervisor will set a standard or pattern for each orchard and will demonstrate and communicate this to workers. Workers will be assigned a row of trees and must prune each tree according to the predetermined standard. In some instances, pruning will be done from an 8- or 16-foot ladder weighing up to 30 lbs. All workers must be able to lift and carry ladder, as well as work from the top of the ladder. Workers must remove all resulting materials from the trees rendered from performing pruning tasks. When pruning is complete on each tree, each worker is required to rake and scatter the resulting brush in the center of the tractor/equipment middles. Workers will be required to pick up and return pruning ladders to the ladder wagon provided by the grower at the end of each day or as directed by the grower or designated supervisor. \n\nOrchard Maintenance: Workers involved in orchard maintenance will be required to hoe trees, girdle, spread fertilizer, pick up roots and limbs, strip suckers or unwanted growth trees, dig root suckers, remove vines lay irrigation pipe, repair and maintain irrigation system, and strap and tie fruit trees. Employer will provide all equipment. Instructions will be given for each task and standards of performance communicated to workers. The specific standards for a job will be disclosed and demonstrated by the supervisor before the worker begins. \n\nPacking operation: Workers will perform various activities associated with packing produce harvested in the orchards. Workers may be required to grade, fill, level, make boxes, and stack produce. Workers may perform support jobs that include bin and pallet repair and after hours clean up. \n\n\n
Worker must possess the physical strength and endurance (ability to continue or last) to repeat the harvest process though out the workday, working quickly and skillfully to perform activities assigned during that activity. Workers may not leave trash, or other discarded items in work areas or vehicles but must dispose of such items in provided receptacles. Workers must wash hands with soap and water after all bathroom and meal breaks. Allergies to varieties of ragweed, goldenrod, insecticides, related agricultural chemicals, etc., may affect worker’s ability to perform the work described herein. Must display the ability to move, place, climb and work from orchard ladders up to 16 feet in height, making the necessary adjustments for various procedures while carrying up to 30 pounds.\n\nHarvest Productivity Standards: Workers must maintain a 5% or better bruising rate. \n\nSanitation Requirements: For food and general personal safety purposes, all workers will be required and expected to follow common sanitary practices at all times. This is particularly critical when hand harvesting crops for human consumption. Employees are required to cleanse their hands by washing them thoroughly with soap and water after using the bathroom and before entering the fields for harvest activities or the packing facility for packing operations.\n\nApples: Workers will perform various tasks involved in planting, cultivation (including pruning and thinning) and harvesting fruit according to supervisor’s instructions. Workers will till soil, plant stock, and do pruning activities using a variety of tools. Workers will aid in irrigation duties. Will aid in minor repair of wooden fruit containers. Workers will harvest fruit according to color, size, and degree of maturity as specified by supervisor and place into ¾ bushel baskets taking the extra time, care, and effort not to bruise or scar the fruit. \n\nThe following description of job activities applies to apples. Instead of ladders workers may work from mobile platforms. The unit has a motor, and the workers work on a platform where they are harnessed. \n\nHarvest: Workers will be assigned a row usually with a partner and is responsible for picking all the proper fruit from that row, or half row. Fruit is selected from the tree according to size and/or color standard set by the picking supervisor. In some instances, fruit harvest will be done from an 8-foot ladder weighing up to 30 lbs. All workers must be able to lift and carry ladder, as well as work from the top of the ladder. The entire tree must be checked to ensure removal of all fruit meeting-picking requirements. Fruit is placed gently in the picking container until container is full. The full picking container weighing up to 50 lbs. is then gently emptied into a field bin, taking care not to spill or bruise the fruit in the container or in the field bin. Field bin volume may be checked and determined by weight on state certified scales. Workers are required to stay on their assigned row unless directed by a supervisor to change, or to help someone sporadically. Picking units will be kept free of limbs, leaves or mushy fruit. Workers will be required to pick up and return picking ladders to the ladder wagon provided by the grower at the end of each workday or as directed by the grower or designated supervisor.\n\n
Summer prune trees, planting tree, orchard maintenance, apple harvest, trimming trees, hand thinning, picking apples, climbing ladders, driving
Manually plant, cultivate, & harvest fruits and vegetables such as apples, pumpkins & grapes. Use hand tools, such as shovels, trowels, hoes, tampers, pruning hooks, shears, & knives. Duties include tilling soil & applying fertilizers and pesticides to crops; transplanting, weeding, thinning, & pruning crops. Construct trellises, repair fences & farm buildings. Set up & operate irrigation equipment. Operate tractors, tractor-drawn machinery, and self-propelled machinery to plow, harrow & fertilize soil, or to plant, cultivate, spray, harvest & haul crops. Repair & maintain farm vehicles, implements & mechanical equipment. Harvest fruits & vegetables by hand. Pick apples for fresh marketing & or processing. Employer will provide 4 days of training. A minimum productivity standard applies; 90 bu boxes of fresh market apples per day. All fruit to be handled with care to avoid bruising. Fruit injured by bruising, not to exceed 4%. Worker must be physically able to pick tree fruit, most of which is done from ladders with lower branches being picked from the ground. Picked fruit is placed in a metal framed picking bucket with canvas straps that slip over the head and rest on the shoulders. Filled bucket weighing up to 40 lbs is emptied into bulk bins with a capacity equal to 20 bushels boxes. Workers required to handle ladders up to 24' long and weighing about 2 lbs per foot. Inform farmers or farm manager of crop progress. Clear and maintain irrigation ditches. Record information about crops, such as pesticides use, yields or costs. While working in the fields cell phones are limited to emergency use only. Employer may conduct/require random drug or alcohol tests at employer’s expense after hiring, for the safety of themselves and others as they will be operating machinery. Failure to comply with request or testing positive will result in termination. Must be physically able to lift up to 75 lbs on on a consistent basis throughout the day. Due to safety concerns on a farm, workers must understand basic instructions in English. Workers referred as a result of this order must have a minimum of three months of verifiable experience in performing the tasks described in his order.
Workers will plant, cultivate, and harvest Fruit: Apples, Peaches, Strawberries, Raspberries, Cherries, Plums, Nectarines, Apricots\nWorker must possess the physical strength and endurance (ability to continue or last) to repeat the harvest process though out the workday, working quickly and skillfully to perform activities assigned during that activity. Workers must work at a sustained (continuing for an extended period of time without interruption), vigorous pace (quick and steady) and make bona fide efforts (made in earnest intent) to work efficiently (performing or functions in the best possible manner with the least waste of time and effort) and consistently (same way for a long time) that are reasonable under the climatic and other working conditions, Workers may not leave trash, or other discarded items in work areas or vehicles but must dispose of such items in provided receptacles. Workers must wash hands with soap and water after all bathroom and meal breaks. Allergies to varieties of ragweed, goldenrod, insecticides, related agricultural chemicals, etc., may affect worker’s ability to perform the work described herein. \n\nProductions Standard: Workers must strive for 5% or less bruising rate.\n\nSanitation Requirements: For food and general personal safety purposes, all workers will be required and expected to follow common sanitary practices at all times. This is particularly critical when hand harvesting crops for human consumption. Employees are required to cleanse their hands by washing them thoroughly with soap and water after using the bathroom and before entering the fields for harvest activities or the packing facility for packing operations.\n\nApples: Workers will perform various tasks involved in planting, cultivation (including pruning and thinning) and harvesting fruit according to supervisor’s instructions. Workers may till soil, plant stock, and do pruning activities using a variety of tools. May aid in irrigation duties. May aid in minor repair of wooden fruit containers. Workers will harvest fruit according to color, size, and degree of maturity as specified by supervisor and place into ¾ bushel baskets taking the extra time, care and effort not to bruise or scar the fruit. \n\nThe following description of job activities applies to apples and peaches. \n\nHarvest: Workers will be assigned a row usually with a partner and is responsible for picking all the proper fruit from that row, or half row. Fruit is selected from the tree according to size and/or color standard set by the picking supervisor. In some instances, fruit harvest will be done from an 8 or 16-foot ladder weighing up to 30 lbs. All workers must be able to lift and carry ladder, as well as work from the top of the ladder. The entire tree must be checked to ensure removal of all fruit meeting-picking requirements. Fruit is placed gently in the picking container until container is full. The full picking container weighing up to 50 lbs. is then gently emptied into a field bin, taking care not to spill or bruise the fruit in the container or in the field bin. Field bin volume may be checked and determined by weight on state certified scales. Workers are required to stay on their assigned row unless directed by a supervisor to change, or to help someone sporadically. Picking units will be kept free of limbs, leaves or mushy fruit. Workers will be required to pick up and return picking ladders to the ladder wagon provided by the grower at the end of each workday or as directed by the grower or designated supervisor.\n\n
Climb ladders and pluck apples from trees (75%), move from site to site (10%), leave apples in bins (10%)., orchard maintenance (5%)
Duties include summer pruning, hand thinning, weeding, apple trees. Tilling soil and applying fertilizers, transplanting, applying pesticides, cleaning and loading harvested fruit. Constructing trellises, repairing fences and farm buildings, operate tractors to plow, harrow, fertilize, plant and cultivate, spray and harvest crops. Repair and maintain bins, farm vehicles, clean and maintain irrigation ditches, harvest fruit by hand.
Manually prune, plant, cultivate, & harvest fruits & vegetables such as; apples, peaches, plums, berries, grapes, cherries & pumpkins. Use hand tools, such as shovels, trowels, hoes, tampers, pruning hooks, shears, & knives. Duties include tilling soil & applying fertilizers; transplanting, weeding, thinning, or pruning crops. Identify plants, pests & weeds to determine the selection & application of pesticides & fertilizers. Apply non-restricted pesticides, herbicides or fertilizers to crops. Repair & maintain farm vehicles, implements & mechanical equipment. Construct trellises, repair fences & farm buildings. Harvest fruit & vegetables by hand. Pick apples for fresh marketing and/or processing. After 3 days of training employer will expect worker to pick at least 100 bu boxes per day of fresh market fruit. All fruit to be handled with care to avoid bruising. Fruit injured by bruising shall not exceed 4% as defined in the US standard for grades. Inform farmers or farm manager of crop progress. Record information about crops, such as pesticides use, yields & cost. Workers instructed to selectively pick mature fruit and vegetables according to size, color & other USDA standards. Workers must be physically able to pick tree fruit, most of which is done from ladders, with lower branches being picked from the ground. Picked fruit is placed in a metal-framed canvas covered picking bucket with canvas straps that slip over the head and rest on the shoulders. Filled bucket, weighing up to 60 lbs. is emptied into bulk bins with a capacity equal to 20 bushel boxes. Worker required to handle ladders up to 24 long and weighing about 2 lbs per foot. Must be physically able to lift up to 75lbs on a consistent basis throughout the day. While working on the field, all cell phone usage is limited to emergency use only. Due to safety concerns on a farm, workers must understand basic instructions in English. Workers referred as a result of this order must have a minimum of three months verifiable experience in performing the tasks described in this order.
Weeding and harvesting onions, general field work and maintenance, driving, hauling onions off the fields to storage, sorting picking blueberries, trimming
Manually prune plant, cultivate, & harvest vegetables & fruits. Pick fruit & vegetables during harvest such as apples, pears, peaches, plums, tomatoes, squash, and eggplant. Miscellaneous orchard work and upkeep including weeding and fertilization of crops, and suckering apple trees. Operate tractors, tractor-drawn machinery, & self-propelled machinery to plow, harrow & fertilize soil or to plant, cultivate, & harvest crops. Construct trellises; repair fences & farm buildings. Set up & operate irrigation equipment. Clear and maintain irrigation ditches. Must be physically able to lift up to 75lbs on a consistent basis throughout the day. While working in the field, all cell phone usage is limited to emergency use only. Due to health and safety concerns on a farm, worker must understand basic instructions in English. Workers referred as a result of this order must have a minimum of 3 months of verifiable experience in performing the tasks described in this order.
Pruning and harvest fruits such as apples & pears by hand. Pick apples for fresh marketing and/or processing. A minimum productivity standard applies: 100 bushel boxes of fresh market apples per day. All fruit to be handled with care to avoid bruising. Fruit injured by bruising, not to exceed 2 %. Workers may be instructed to selectively pick mature fruit according to size, color & other USDA standards, or to cut stems during harvest. Worker must be physically able to pick tree fruit, most of which is done from ladders with lower branches being picked from the ground. Picked fruit is placed in a metal-framed canvas covered picking bucket with canvas straps that slip over the head and rest on the shoulders. Filled bucket weighing up to 45 lbs. are emptied into bulk bins. Workers required to handle ladders up to 24' long and weighing up to 2 lbs. per foot. While working in the field, all cell phone usage is limited to emergency use only. Due to safety concerns on a farm, workers must understand basic instructions in English. Workers referred as a result of this order must have a minimum of three months of verifiable experience in performing the tasks described in this order.
During the anticipated period of employment, the primary activity on this farm will be the hand harvest of apples. Other harvesting fruit or vegetables(prunes and sweet corn). Apple harvest productivity is measured in 1& 1/8 bushel boxes and must be at least 80 per day for fresh market apples and 100 per day for juice. Workers must be physically able to pick fruit, most of which is done from ladders with lower branches being picked from the ground. Picked fruit is placed in a metal-framed canvas covered picking bucket with canvas straps that slip over the head and rest on the shoulders. The bucket when filled weighs up to 40 pounds and is emptied into bulk boxes known as "tote boxes". Each tote box has a capacity of 20, 1&1/8 bushel boxes. Workers are required to handle ladders up to 10 feet long and weigh about 2 pounds per foot. In apple harvest work, workers may be instructed to selectively pick mature fruit according to size, color and grade standards factors. All applicants must have 3 months experience in the jobs description in this job order. Other jobs are summer prunning and hoeing of trees.
Manually plant, cultivate, and harvest apples. Use hand tools, such as shovels, trowels, hoes, tampers, pruning hooks, shears, and knives. Duties include tilling soil and applying fertilizers; transplanting, weeding, thinning, or pruning crops; applying pesticides; cleaning, packing, and loading harvested products. Construct trellises, repair fences and farm buildings, or participate in irrigation activities. Set up and operate irrigation equipment. Operate tractors, tractor-drawn machinery, and self-propelled machinery to plow, harrow, and fertilize soil, or to plant, cultivate, spray and harvest crops. Repair and maintain farm vehicles, implements, and mechanical equipment. Harvest apples by hand. Apply pesticides, herbicides, or fertilizers to crops. Inform farmers or farm managers of crop progress. Identify plants, pests, and weeds to determine the selection and application of pesticides and fertilizers. Clear and maintain irrigation ditches. Record information about crops, such as pesticide use, yields, or costs. Apples injured by bruising during picking shall not exceed 1% (WNY) for fresh and 1% (WNY) for processing. Productivity must be at least 4 Bins (80 bushels) fresh market and/or 5 Bins (100 bushels) processing apples per day. Workers are expected to work at least the number of days and hours specified. Depending on weather, crop or other conditions, workers may be requested, but not required, to work up to seven days per week and/or on the Sabbath and up to 12 hours per day. Employer will furnish to workers, without cost, all tools, and equipment required in the performance of the duties assigned. Workers should report for work with their own suitable work clothing. Field temperatures may range from below 0 to 90+ degrees (F) with possible wet morning conditions. *Workers referred against this order must have a minimum of 3 months experience in performing tasks described in this order. The employer will provide 1 days of training and/or allow 1 days of work for worker to reach production standards if applicable. The employer assures that workers hired under this order who will be handling pesticides will be provided appropriate training. 42 pound lifting requirement.
Manually plant, cultivate, and harvest apples. Use hand tools, such as shovels, trowels, hoes, tampers, pruning hooks, shears, and knives. Duties include tilling soil and applying fertilizers; transplanting, weeding, thinning, or pruning crops; applying pesticides; cleaning, packing, and loading harvested products. Construct trellises, repair fences and farm buildings, or participate in irrigation activities. Set up and operate irrigation equipment. Operate tractors, tractor-drawn machinery, and self-propelled machinery to plow, harrow, and fertilize soil, or to plant, cultivate, spray and harvest crops. Repair and maintain farm vehicles, implements, and mechanical equipment. Harvest apples by hand. Apply pesticides, herbicides, or fertilizers to crops. Inform farmers or farm managers of crop progress. Identify plants, pests, and weeds to determine the selection and application of pesticides and fertilizers. Clear and maintain irrigation ditches. Record information about crops, such as pesticide use, yields, or costs. Apples injured by bruising during picking shall not exceed 1% (WNY) for fresh and 1% (WNY) for processing. Productivity must be at least 4 Bins (80 bushels) fresh market and/or 5 Bins (100 bushels) processing apples per day. Workers are expected to work at least the number of days and hours specified. Depending on weather, crop or other conditions, workers may be requested, but not required, to work up to seven days per week and/or on the Sabbath and up to 12 hours per day. Employer will furnish to workers, without cost, all tools, and equipment required in the performance of the duties assigned. Workers should report for work with their own suitable work clothing. Field temperatures may range from below 0 to 90+ degrees (F) with possible wet morning conditions. *Workers referred against this order must have a minimum of 3 months experience in performing tasks described in this order. The employer will provide 1 days of training and/or allow 1 days of work for worker to reach production standards if applicable. The employer assures that workers hired under this order who will be handling pesticides will be provided appropriate training. 42 pound lifting requirement.
All applicants must be able, willing and qualified to perform the work described in this job description and must be available for the entire period of employment specified in box 3 & 4, page 1. This work order is for qualified people to perform a combination of tasks involved in the planting, cultivating, and harvesting of apples. Duties include: clearing fields; removing stones and brush by hand; tilling soil and applying fertilizers; transplanting, weeding thinning, and pruning apple trees; applying pesticides and herbicides; loading harvest products; constructing trellises; repairing fences and farm buildings; using hand tools such as shovels, hoes, saws, pruning hooks, shears, and knives; driving and operating tractors, tractor-drawn machinery, and self-propelled machinery to plow, harrow, and fertilize soil or to plant, cultivate, mow, spray, and harvest crops; repairing and maintaining farm vehicles, implements, and mechanical equipment; and harvest apples by hand. Apples injured by bruising during picking shall not exceed 4% for fresh as defined in the U.S. Standards for Grades. Productivity must be at least 68 bushel boxes of fresh market apples per 8 hour day worked. Employer will furnish to workers all tools and equipment required in the performance of the duties assigned without cost. Workers will be required to handle ladders up to 24' long and weighing about two pounds per foot. Workers should report for work with their own suitable work clothing. Workers must be able to lift and carry up to 75 pounds on a frequent basis. Beginning and ending times will vary depending on the conditions in the orchard. Workers must be able to speak and take directions in simple English. Workers referred as a result of this order must have a minimum of three (3) months of verifiable experience in performing the tasks described in this job description. Workers must be willing to worker in a variety of weather and temperatures. The employer will provide three days of training and/or allow three days of work for worker to reach production standards.
Operate 75hp tractors, tractor-drawn machinery, field trucks and/or forklifts to harvest and sort onions. Manually harvest onions. Use hand tools, such as shovels, trowels, hoes, tampers, shears, and knives/machetes. Pre harvest work will include pulling & moving onions in containers to clear paths for harvest machines. Will move bins as required. Much work will require extensive bending, stooping and ground work. Will pack onions as directed. Repair and maintain farm vehicles, implements, and mechanical equipment. Tractors and equipment will be operated on farm roads or in farm fields. Inform farmers or farm managers of crop progress. Will monitor fields for plant infestations and use treatments appropriate for use in both a preventative or infestation situation. Clear and maintain irrigation ditches. Record information about crops, such as yields, or costs. Workers must have experience in working with farm sanitary and safety practices as required in Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) plans. Due to health and safety concerns relating to pesticide application and the operation of equipment on our farm, workers are required to have the ability to comprehend simple oral and written instructions in English. Workers should report for work with own suitable work clothing. Field temperatures can range from 30 to 100+ degrees (F). Workers may be required to work in damp or wet working conditions. After hiring, employer may conduct random drug tests at employer’s expense. Must be physically able to lift up to 80 pounds *Workers referred against this order must have a minimum of 3 months experience in performing tasks described in this order within an onion farming environment.
Under direction of supervisor, worker will perform any combination of tasks involved in the operation of tractors and farm machinery to plant, cultivate, spray and/or harvest fruit & vegetables such as; apples, peaches, tomatoes, corn, pumpkins, squash, cucumbers and peppers. Attach farm implements to tractors and drive tractors in fields to prepare soil, plant, fertilize, mow grass, cut brush, plant young trees, spraying fruit trees and plants and/or harvest crops. Drives tractor or truck to transport materials, supplies and products. Make adjustments and minor repairs to machinery. Mix chemical ingredients and spray fruit trees to control insects, fungus, weeds or diseases. Remove excess growth using pruning saws and clippers. Irrigate soil. Pick fruit & vegetables during harvest. Thin blossoms and immature fruit. Prop limbs to prevent breakage. Operate frost protection equipment. Must be physically able to lift up to 75lbs on a consistent basis throughout the day. While working in the field, all cell phone usage is limited to emergency use only. Due to health and safety concerns on a farm, worker must understand basic instructions in English. Workers referred as a result of this order must have a minimum of 6 months of verifiable experience in performing the tasks described in this order. \n
Farm equipment operator to run 100 HP tractors, tractor-drawn machinery for the harvest of pumpkins. Use hand tools such as pruning hooks, shears, and knives. Will drive/ operate farm vehicles including trucks and forklifts. Load pumpkins in to bins and load onto trailers. Repair and maintain farm vehicles, implements, and mechanical equipment. Workers should report for work with their own suitable work clothing. Field temperatures may range from 0 to 90+ degrees (F) with possible wet morning conditions Due to health and safety concerns relating to pesticide application and the operation of equipment on our farm, workers are required to have the ability to comprehend simple oral and written instructions in English. After hiring, employer may conduct random drug tests at employers expense.. Must be physically able to lift up to 80 pounds *Workers referred against this order must have a minimum of 3 months experience in performing tasks described in this order in an agricultural setting. Workers must be able to obtain a drivers license.
Operate 100hp tractors, tractor-drawn machinery and/or forklifts to cultivate, weed and harvest and sort onions. Manually cultivate, and harvest onions. Use hand tools, such as shovels, trowels, hoes, tampers, shears, and knives/machetes. Pre harvest work will include pulling & moving onions in containers to clear paths for harvest machines. Will move bins as required. Much work will require extensive bending, stooping and ground work. Duties include weeding and thinning crops. Will repair onion bins as directed. Will sort and pack onions as directed. Will palletize and wrap 50# bags of onions. Repair and maintain farm vehicles, implements, and mechanical equipment. Tractors and equipment will be operated on farm roads or in farm fields. Inform farmers or farm managers of crop progress. Will monitor fields for plant infestations and use treatments appropriate for use in both a preventative or infestation situation. Clear and maintain irrigation ditches. Record information about crops, such as yields, or costs. Workers must have experience in working with farm sanitary and safety practices as required in Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) plans. Due to health and safety concerns relating to pesticide application and the operation of equipment on our farm, workers are required to have the ability to comprehend simple oral and written instructions in English. Workers should report for work with own suitable work clothing. When working in packing facility will be required to wear face coverage. Field temperatures can range from 30 to 100+ degrees (F). Workers may be required to work in damp or wet working conditions. After hiring, employer may conduct random drug tests at employers expense. Must be physically able to lift up to 80 pounds *Workers referred against this order must have a minimum of 3 months experience in performing tasks described in this order within an onion farming environment.\n
Manually plant, cultivate and harvest apples. Use hand tools such as shovels, trowels, hoes, tampers, pruning hooks, shears, knives and saws. Till soil and apply fertilizers; transplant, weed, thin or prune crops (may require the use of chainsaws); apply pesticides; clean, pack and load harvested products. Construct trellis, assemble bins, repair bins, fences and farm buildings, participate in irrigation or drainage activities. Set up and operate irrigation equipment. Operate tractors, tractor-drawn machinery, and self-propelled machinery to plow, harrow and fertilize soil, or to plant, cultivate, prune, thin, train trees, spray, protect with hail netting, enhance crop light exposure and harvest crops. Use equipment, sanitizers and hand tools to sanitize bins, machinery and equipment to meet food safety regulations. Repair and maintain farm vehicles, implements, and mechanical equipment. Harvest apples by hand. Apply hail netting, reflective orchard floor covering, pesticides, herbicides or fertilizers to crops. Remove or move hail netting or reflective orchard floor covering from block to block or to storage building. Inform supervisor of crop progress. Identify plants, pests, and weeds to determine the selection and application of pesticides and fertilizers. Clear and maintain drainage ditches. Participate in employer provided and other training for pesticide use & application, food safety practices, equipment operation and safety and general work safety. Follow all food and other safety procedures. Record information about crops such as pesticide use, food safety threats or practices, yields or costs. Apples injured by bruising during picking shall not exceed 0% (WNY) for fresh and 0% (WNY) for processing. Productivity must be at least 3 bins (67.5 bushels) fresh market and/or 6 bins (120 bushels) processing fruit per day. A few fresh varieties require stem clipping of each apple before placing the apple in the picking bag. Workers are expected to work at least the number of days and hours specified. Depending on weather, crop or other conditions, workers may be requested, but not required, to work up to seven days per week and/or on the Sabbath and up to 12 hours per day. Workers should report to work with their own suitable work clothing and footwear. Field temperatures may range from below O (F) to 90+ degrees (F) with possible wet morning conditions. Due to both worker safety and food safety concerns, workers must be able to speak and understand enough English to follow directions and communicate safety threats to the farmer, other workers and supervisors.\nOrchard Development and Maintenance: Workers will be required to plant, adjust planting depth by the tree graft union, stomp soil around newly planted trees, spread fertilizer, pick up roots, stones, and limbs, hoe trees, strip suckers or unwanted growth from trees, dig root suckers, rub out buds, remove vines, lay irrigation pipe or tube, repair and maintain irrigation system, strap, paint tree trunks and tie or thin out the crop load on fruit trees. Instruction will be given for each task and standards of performance communicated to workers. The specific standards for a job will be disclosed and demonstrated by the supervisor before the work begins.\nSummer Pruning: While pruning trees, workers will receive proper tools for the particular job (i.e., saw, pruners, loppers and hand snips). These tools will be returned to the employer at the end of the task. The supervisor will set a standard or pattern for each orchard and will demonstrate and communicate to his workers. Workers will be assigned rows of trees and must prune each tree according to the predetermined standard. In some instances, pruning will be done from an 8 or 18 foot ladder weighing up to 40 pounds. All workers must be able to lift and carry a ladder, as well as work from the top of a ladder. Wood cut from the tree must be removed without damaging apples.
Farm equipment operator to run 100 hp. tractors, tractor-drawn machinery, and self-propelled machinery to cultivate, spray, wash and harvest pumpkins and squash. Manually cultivate, and harvest produce. Use hand tools, such as shovels, trowels, hoes, tampers, pruning hooks, shears, and knives. Will operate equipment in farm fields and drive on farm roads. Much work will require extensive bending, stooping and ground work. Operate & maintain irrigation system. Repair and maintain farm vehicles, implements, and mechanical equipment. Apply fertilizers to crops. Inform farmers or farm managers of crop progress. Will monitor fields for plant infestations and use treatments appropriate for use in both a preventative or infestation situation. Clear and maintain irrigation ditches. Record information about crop, such as yields, or costs. Workers must have experience working with farm sanitary and safety practices as required in Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) plans. Due to health and safety concerns relating to pesticide application and the operation of equipment on our farm, workers are required to have the ability to comprehend simple oral and written instructions in English. After hiring, employer may conduct random drug tests at employer’s expense. Must be physically able to lift up to 80 pounds *Workers referred against this order must have a minimum of 3 months experience in performing tasks described in this order in an agricultural setting.
Use manual and powered equipment to plant (20%), maintain (20%) , harvest (30%), and pack (20%) fruit (cherries, peaches, apples, pears, grapes, raspberries, strawberries, blackberries) and vegetable crops (corn, pumpkins,gourds, Winter and summer squash, melons, vine crops, cucumbers, cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, brussels sprouts, peppers, tomatoes, eggplant, asparagus, rhubarb).) . Maintain fences, equipment, and irrigation. (10%).\n\nEquipment operated: Farm tractor, forklift, mowers, rototiller, trucks.\n\nWorkers will comply with procedures for power equipment safety as instructed and follow other instructions of supervisor. Workers will follow rules that assure site safety as instructed. Tools paid for by employer.\n
Manually prune, plant, cultivate, & harvest apples. Use hand tools, such as shovels, trowels, hoes, tampers, pruning hooks, shears, & knives. Duties include tilling soil & applying fertilizers; transplanting, weeding, thinning, or pruning crops. Identify plants, pests & weeds to determine the selection & application of pesticides & fertilizers. Apply non-restricted pesticides, herbicides or fertilizers to crops. Repair & maintain farm vehicles, implements & mechanical equipment. Construct trellises, repair fences & farm buildings. Harvest fruit by hand. Pick apples for fresh marketing and/or processing. After 3 days of training employer will expect worker to pick at least 100 bu boxes per day of fresh market fruit. All fruit to be handled with care to avoid bruising. Fruit injured by bruising shall not exceed 4% as defined in the US standard for grades. Inform farmers or farm manager of crop progress. Record information about crops, such as pesticides use, yields & cost. Workers instructed to selectively pick mature fruit and vegetables according to size, color & other USDA standards. Workers must be physically able to pick tree fruit, most of which is done from ladders, with lower branches being picked from the ground. Picked fruit is placed in a metal-framed canvas covered picking bucket with canvas straps that slip over the head and rest on the shoulders. Filled bucket, weighing up to 60 lbs. is emptied into bulk bins with a capacity equal to 20 bushel boxes. Worker required to handle ladders up to 24 long and weighing about 2 lbs per foot. Must be physically able to lift up to 75lbs on a consistent basis throughout the day. While working in the field cell phone usage is limited to emergency use only. Due to safety concerns on a farm, workers must understand basic instructions in English. Workers referred as a result of this order must have a minimum of three months verifiable experience in performing the tasks described in this order.
Manually plant, cultivate, and harvest apples. Use hand tools, such as shovels, trowels, hoes, tampers, pruning hooks, shears, and knives. Duties may include tiling soil and applying fertilizers; transplanting, weeding, thinning, or pruning apples; applying pesticides; cleaning; packing, and loading harvested products. May construct trellises, repair fences and farm buildings, or participate in irrigation activities. Set up and operate irrigations equipment. Operate tractors, tractor drawn machinery, and self-propelled machinery to plow, harrow and fertilize soil, or to plant, cultivate, spray and harvest apples. Repair and maintain farm vehicles, implements, and mechanical equipment. Harvest apples by hand. Apply pesticides, herbicides or fertilizers to crops. Inform farmers or farm managers of crop progress. Identify plants, pests, and weeds to determine the selection and application of pesticides and fertilizers. Clear and maintain irrigation ditches. Record information about apples, such as pesticide use, yields or costs. Apples injured by bruising during picking shall not exceed 1% (WNY) for fresh and 1% (WNY) for processing. Productivity must be at least 5 bins (100 bushels) fresh market and/or 7 bins (140 bushels) processing fruit per day. Workers are expected to work at least the number of days and hours specified. Depending on weather, crop and other conditions, workers may be requested, but not required, to work up to seven days per week and/or on the Sabbath and up to 12 hours per day. Employer will furnish to workers, without cost, all tools and equipment required tin the performance of the duties assigned. Workers should report for work with their own suitable work clothing. Field temperatures may range from 0 to 90+ degrees (F) with possible wet morning conditions. Workers referred against this order must have a minimum of 1 month experience in performing tasks described in this order.
Pick apples by hand on a piece rate basis for the fresh market at $1.10 per 1 1/8 bu. Pick apples by hand for skim or clean-up picking on a piece rate basis for the fresh market at $1.50 per 1 1/8 bu. Pick fresh market apples by hand and clip the stem of each apple at $2.00 per 1 1/8 bu. Pick apples by hand on an hourly basis for miscellaneous picking. All fruit to be handled with care to avoid bruising. Fruit injured by bruising not to exceed 3%. Use of tools such as stem clippers. All fruit to be handled with care to avoid puncture or other damage by stem clippers. Workers trained and instructed to selectively pick mature fruit according to size, color, and other USDA and market standards. Pick apples by hand for the process markets at $0.90 per 1 1/8 bu box. A minimum productivity standard applies of 113 1 1/8 bu boxes of fresh apples per day or 83 1 1/8 bu boxes of skim or clean-up picking per day or 62 1 1/8 bu boxes of fresh apples with stem clipping per day or 139 1 1/8 bu boxes of process apples per day. Workers must be able to pick tree fruit, much of which is done from ladders or a moving mechanical picking platform with lower branches being picked from the ground. Picked fruit is placed in a metal framed canvas covered picking bucket with canvas straps that slip over the head and rest on the shoulders. Filled buckets weighing up to 50 lbs are emptied into bulk bins with a capacity equal to 20 1 1/8 bushel boxes. Workers required to handle ladders up to 24 feet long and weighing about 2 lbs per foot. Must be able to consistently handle 75 lbs throughout the day.\n\nOther orchard work including pruning, grafting, wood removal, planting, transplanting, weeding, sickling, hand thinning, trellis construction, training of branches or trunk including tying, taping, bending and general maintenance of apple trees. Use hand tools such as pruners, chainsaws, pole saws, hydraulic or pneumatic pruners, pruning hooks, shears, sickles and shovels. Prepare field for planting including tilling soils, applying fertilizers, picking rocks and roots from tilled fields. Miscellaneous activities may include fence or bin or building or equipment repair. Many orchard jobs will also be performed from ladders or a moving mechanical platform in the upper half of the tree with lower parts of the tree tended from the ground. Workers may ride or drive platforms for harvest and/or orchard work. \n\nOperate tractors, tractor-drawn machinery, forklifts and self-propelled machinery to spray, chop, mow, plant or harvest. Drive pickup trucks or vans on the public roads and farm roads only with a valid United States drivers license and employer approval. This may include transportation of coworkers or tools and supplies. Driving and equipment operation are not a requirement of this job order. \n\nWorkers must follow all food safety rules including but not limited to hygiene and clothing/jewelry requirements, awareness of external factors impacting the product such as but not limited to blood, broken glass, grease, animal excrement and many other items to be discussed at hire. Workers must also follow all government and employer rules related to COVID-19.
Pack and sort apples for the fresh and process markets on an hourly basis. The majority of apples to be packed will be grown by Crist Bros. Orchards, Inc. There may be a small percentage of commercial packing. All fruit to be handled with care to avoid damage such as bruising or cuts. Apples are sorted and packed into many different kinds of packages including bags, totes, returnable plastic containers and boxes. Customer quality standards must be met and may vary by customer. Employee will need to learn and follow changing directions for customer specifications by customer, variety and package. Specifications include color, size and the presence of defects such as a blemish or crack. The type of defect will determine the grade of fruit. This will require close communication with supervisors and continual acceptance of their directions. Some work will be at sorting belts sorting apples, other jobs will be placing apples in packages while doing a final quality check or doing an incoming or finished product fruit quality assessment. Workers will need to stack pallets of 42 lb boxes up to 7 feet high. Packing apples will require the use of many kinds of automated machinery including baggers, tray fillers and sorting belts. Worker must be attentive to human safety and food safety requirements. Worker must be willing to adjust to changing fruit flow or condition and move around the packing house to where the work is located. Must be able to consistently handle 75 lbs throughout the day. Operate forklift, box maker, automated bagging machine or other equipment as instructed. Equipment operation is not a requirement of the job order and will be on an individual basis based on employees skill set and interest. As able and instructed employees may assist in repairs of equipment. Cleaning on a daily and weekly basis to maintain a clean workplace and sanitary packing line. This includes the entire facility such as coolers, restrooms and break areas as well as the packing equipment itself. Workers must follow all food safety rules including but not limited to hygiene and clothing/jewelry requirements, awareness of external factors impacting the product such as but not limited to blood, broken glass, grease, animal excrement and many other items to be discussed at hire. Work will be predominately in the packing house. However, as needed workers will assist in outdoor work. Pick apples by hand on a piece rate basis for the fresh market at $1.10 per 1 1/8 bu. Pick apples by hand for skim or clean-up picking on a piece rate basis for the fresh market at $1.50 per 1 1/8 bu. Pick fresh market apples by hand and clip the stem of each apple at $2.00 per 1 1/8 bu. Pick apples by hand on an hourly basis for miscellaneous picking. All fruit to be handled with care to avoid bruising. Fruit injured by bruising not to exceed 3%. Use of tools such as stem clippers. All fruit to be handled with care to avoid puncture or other damage by stem clippers. Workers trained and instructed to selectively pick mature fruit according to size, color, and other USDA and market standards. Pick apples by hand for the process markets at $0.90 per 1 1/8 bu box. A minimum productivity standard applies of 113 1 1/8 bu boxes of fresh apples per day or 83 1 1/8 bu boxes of skim or clean-up picking per day or 62 1 1/8 bu boxes of fresh apples with stem clipping per day or 139 1 1/8 bu boxes of process apples per day. Workers must be able to pick tree fruit, much of which is done from ladders or a moving mechanical picking platform with lower branches being picked from the ground. Picked fruit is placed in a metal framed canvas covered picking bucket with canvas straps that slip over the head and rest on the shoulders. Filled buckets weighing up to 50 lbs are emptied into bulk bins with a capacity equal to 20 1 1/8 bushel boxes. Workers required to handle ladders up to 24 feet long and weighing about 2 lbs per foot. Must be able to consistently handle 75 lbs throughout the day
summer pruning trees, planting trees, orchard maintenance, climb ladders, pick apples from trees, move from site to site, bin repair, hand thinning, driving, mowing using tractor, forklift driving, apple harvest, build and maintenance
Manually prune, plant, cultivate, & harvest fruits, apples. Use hand tools, such as shovels, trowels, hoes, tampers, pruning hooks, shears, & knives. Duties include tilling soil & applying fertilizers; transplanting, weeding, thinning, or pruning crops. Construct trellises, repair fences & farm buildings. Picking stones by hand. Set up & operate irrigation equipment. Clear & maintain irrigation ditches. Harvest fruit by hand. Pick apples for fresh marketing. A minimum productivity standard applies; 100 bu boxes of fresh market apples per day. All fruit to be handled with care to avoid bruising. Fruit injured by bruising, not to exceed 4% also no more than 4% spurs left on the stem of the apple. Workers be instructed to selectively pick mature fruit according to size, color & other USDA standards. Worker must be physically able to pick tree fruit, most of which is done from ladders with lower branches being picked from the ground. Picked fruit is placed in a metal-framed canvas covered picking bucket with canvas straps that slip over the head and rest on the shoulders. Filled bucket weighing up to 40 lbs. Must be physically able to lift up to 75lbs on a consistent basis throughout the day. While working in the field, all cell phone usage is limited to emergency use only. Due to health & safety concerns on our farm workers must understand basic instruction in English. Workers referred as a result of this order must have a minimum of three months of verifiable experience in performing the tasks described in his order. \nThe activities outlined in the job description will be conducted solely on the worksite which is owned and operated by the employer.\n
Crops/Commodities: \npome fruits, stone fruits, grapes, berries, and rhubarb. \nThis job requires a minimum of three months of prior experience working in a diversified orchard, handling manual and machine tasks associated with commodity production and harvest activities. Workers must be able to perform manual as well as mechanized activities with accuracy and efficiency. Cultivate and harvest fruits. Use hand tools including, but not limited to: shovels, hoes and knives. Spread plastic or other groundcovering. Clean plastic by hand from ground upon removal. Weed and thin plants. Stake/tie plants, trellis/prune plants, and set poles and wires for vine plants. Pick, cut, lift, or pull crops. Grade, size and pack product in field. Take care to prevent damaging produce and plants. Work in fields. Prune, cultivate and hand-harvest pome fruits, stone fruits, grapes, berries and rhubarb. Spread and remove ground covers. Pick/harvest according to quality standards. Load/transport harvested fruits. \n\nWeed fields. Perform hoeing, hauling, and other manual tasks. Bending, stooping and kneeling required. Use hand tools including but not limited to hoes, shovels, shears, clippers, loppers, and saws. Lift, carry, and load/unload products or supplies. Use retriever/roller wagons. Use power equipment including but not limited to: tractors, power shears and chain saws. Must operate agricultural equipment safely, with or without direction. \n\nClear cull stock, brush and debris from field and clean/maintain all work areas. Workers will also perform general orchard work including but not limited to preparing land for planting, planting trees, trimming suckers, building trellises, mulching trees, inserting/removing tree spreaders, hoeing, cleaning and clearing fence rows and farm buildings, operation and maintenance of tractors and other equipment under supervision. Apply pesticides, herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protectants. Mix and apply fertilizers, plant growth chemicals, conditioners, and other plant related treatments at the correct times depending on plant type, growth, climate and crop conditions. Employee may assist and/or participate in Bin construction and/or repair. This task requires the use of various tools including but not limited to tape measures, hammers, staple guns, nail guns, hack saws, power saws, and air compressors.\n\nTree Training: hoeing, tree painting. Tie/position trees and limbs, together and to trellises, using string, tape, wire or other fasteners and supports. \n\nThinning: Hand thin to control the size and quality of fruit. Remove fruit blossom, bud and/or identifiable fruit from within a cluster of other fruits. Must accurately identify and remove misshapen, damaged or otherwise unmarketable fruit. \n\nPruning: Hand pruning based on fruit variety. Use manual and mechanized pruning tools and equipment. Identify and remove stubs or broken branches, downward-growing branches, branches rubbing against each other, shaded interior branches, dead wood and shoots-suckers. Weeding, grafting, and budding.\n\nUse/handle ladders up to 15 ft. in length and weighing up to 50 lbs. or perform work on motorized platform. Harvest: Spot and/or strip pick fruit based on seasonal need. Snap fruit off tree with thumb and palm of hand to avoid stem pulls, punctures, bruising, or other damage. Pick culls and peelers. Fill fruit buckets and bags and place fruit in bins. Follow supervisor/foreman's instructions on color/size requirements. Must be able to differentiate between colors and fruit varieties accurately. \n\nCherries: Hand pick fruit leaving stems attached. Place harvested fruit at bottom of basket/bucket. Avoid stem pulls, punctures, bruising, or other damage. Identify defects (bird pecks, limb rubs, splits, sunburn) and other damage. Follow supervisor/foreman's instructions on fruit quality. Must be able to differentiate between colors and sizes accurately. \n\nGrapes: Harvest grapes.
Due to food safety regulations, workers must understand basic instructions in English.\nDuring the anticipated period of employment, the primary activity on this farm will be the hand harvest of apples. Also may thin immature fruit to obtain better quality fruit. Other harvesting fruit or other job duties, if required.\nWorkers must be physically able to pick fruit, most of which is done from ladders with lower branches being picked from the ground. Workers place ladder firmly against or within tree in a secure position so as not to break limbs or knock off fruit and to prevent slipping or falling. All fruit to be handled with care to avoid causing bruising. Picked fruit is placed in a metal-framed, canvas-covered picking bucket with canvas straps that slip over the head and rest on the shoulders. The bucket when filled weighs up to 45-lbs. and is emptied into bulk boxes known as tote boxes. Each tote box has a capacity of twenty (20) bushels. Workers are required to handle ladders up to 24-feet long and weighing about 2-lbs. per foot. In apple harvest work, workers may be instructed to selectively pick mature fruit according to size, color, and grade standards factors. Workers will be directed to strip all fruit from tree at one picking or to spot pick (selective picking) according to size and color depending on crop conditions and state of maturity. Fruit picked as drops is never mixed with tree fruit. Productivity must be at least 4.8 bins per day for fresh market apples and 6.75 bins per day for processing apples. Each workers picked fruit will be inspected according to instructions given each day by the orchard foreman.\nEmployer will furnish to workers, without cost, all tools and equipment required in the performance of the duties assigned. Workers should report for work with their own suitable work clothing. Field temperatures may range from 30 degrees to 85 degrees with possible wet morning conditions. Extensive walking and frequent stooping is expected. All applicants will be required to have three months experience in all duties outlined in this job order.
Manually prune, cultivate, & harvest apples. Use hand tools, such as shovels, trowels, hoes, tampers, pruning hooks, shears, & knives. Duties include tilling soil & applying fertilizers, herbicides & pesticides; transplanting, weeding, thinning, or pruning crops. Construct trellises, repair fences & farm buildings, or participate in irrigation activities. Set up & operate irrigation equipment. Operate tractors, tractor-drawn machinery, and self-propelled machinery to plow, harrow & fertilize soil or to plant, cultivate, spray & haul harvest crops. Repair & maintain farm vehicles, implements & mechanical equipment. Will repair, paint, sanitize, and mark bins, picking baskets and ladders. Harvest fruit by hand. Inform farmers or farm manager of crop progress. Identify plants, pests, & weeds to determine the selection & application of pesticides & fertilizers. Clear and maintain irrigation ditches. Record information about crops, such as pesticides use, yields or costs. Pick apples for fresh marketing and/or processing. A minimum productivity standard applies; 70 bu boxes of fresh market apples per day. All fruit to be handled with care to avoid bruising. Fruit injured by bruising, not to exceed 4%. Must be physically able to lift up. Worker places ladder firmly against or within tree in a secure position so as not to break limbs or knock off fruit and to prevent slipping or falling. All fruit to be handled with care to avoid causing bruising. Fruit injured by bruising during picking shall not exceed 4% as defined in the U.S. standard for grades. Each worker's picked fruit will be inspected according to instructions given each day by the orchard foreman. Workers will be directed to strip all fruit from tree at one picking or to spot pick (selective picking) according to size and color depending on crop conditions and state of maturity. Fruit picked as drops is never mixed with tree fruit. May also perform any combination of tasks involved in planting, cultivating, and harvesting of crops such as tilling soil, planting stock, pruning , removing suckers and runners from trees, vines, and plants. Other duties may include laying out irrigation pipe and installing sprinklers, assisting in repairing fences, loading and unloading trucks, clearing fields, burning brush, hand thinning fruit and smudging. Will repair, paint, sanitize, marking of bins, picking buckets & ladders. Will use appropriate tools such as shovels, hoes, tampers, pruning hooks and shears. Employer will furnish to workers, without cost, all tools and equipment required in the performance of the duties assigned. Workers should report for work with their own suitable work clothing. Field temperatures may range from 30 degrees to 85 degrees with possible wet morning conditions. May press cider from harvested fruit and bag or box harvested fruit for roadside stand. May clean, lubricate and adjust farm machinery. Workers referred as a result of this order must have a minimum of three months verifiable experience in performing the tasks described in this order.\n
Manually plant, cultivate, and harvest apples. Use hand tools such as shovels, trowels, hoes, tampers, pruning hooks, shears and knives. Duties including tilling soil and applying fertilizers, transplanting, weeding,\nthinning or pruning crops, applying pesticides, cleaning, packing, and loading harvested products. Repair fences and farm buildings, or participate in irrigation activities. Set up and operate irrigation equipment. \nApples injured by bruising during picking shall not exceed 1% (WNY) for fresh and 1% (WNY) for processing as defined in the US standard for grades. Productivity must be at least 4-20 bushel bins fresh market and/or 6-20 bushel bins processing fruit per day. Workers must have experience at piece rate production and must have experience in working with farm sanitary and safety practices as required in Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) plans. Workers must be physically able to lift up to 80 pounds. Employer will furnish to workers, without cost, all tools and equipment required in the performance of the duties assigned. Workers should report for work with their own suitable work clothing. Field temperatures may range from 0 to 90+ degrees (F) with possible wet morning conditions. Due to health and safety concerns relating to pesticide application and the operation of equipment on our farm, workers are required to have the ability to comprehend simple instructions in English. After hiring, employer may conduct random drug tests at employer's expense. *Workers referred against this order must have a minimum 3 months verifiable experience in performing tasks described in this order.
Manually harvest apples. Use hand tools such as shovels, trowels, hoes, tampers, pruning hooks, shears and knives. Duties including \nthinning or pruning crops, cleaning, packing, and loading harvested products. Repair fences and farm buildings, or participate in irrigation activities. Operate tractors and tractor-drawn machinery, \nApples injured by bruising during picking shall not exceed 1% (WNY) for fresh and 1% (WNY) for processing as defined in the US standard for grades. Productivity must be at least 4-20 bushel bins fresh market and/or 6-20 bushel bins processing fruit per day. Workers must have experience at piece rate production and must have experience in working with farm sanitary and safety practices as required in Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) plans. Workers must be physically able to lift up to 80 pounds. Employer will furnish to workers, without cost, all tools and equipment required in the performance of the duties assigned. Workers should report for work with their own suitable work clothing. Field temperatures may range from 0 to 90+ degrees (F) with possible wet morning conditions. Due to health and safety concerns relating to pesticide application and the operation of equipment on our farm, workers are required to have the ability to comprehend simple instructions in English. After hiring, employer may conduct random drug tests at employer's expense. *Workers referred against this order must have a minimum 3 months verifiable experience in performing tasks described in this order.
Manually plant small fruit trees. Use hand tools such as pruning hooks, shears and knives. Transplant, thin and prune fruit crops. Construct trellises and repair fences. Harvest fruits such as apples, peaches, pears, plums, apricots & nectarines. Pick apples for fresh market and/or processing. Productivity must be at least 100 boxes per day of fresh market apples. All fruit to be handled with care to avoid bruising. Apples injured by bruising during picking shall not exceed 4% bruise rate as defined in the US standard for grades. Each workers picked fruit shall be inspected daily. Workers will be directed to strip all tree fruit at one picking or to spot pick (selective picking) according to size and color depending on crop conditions and state of maturity. Fruit picked as drops is never mixed with tree fruit. Workers must be physically able to pick tree fruit, most of which is done from ladders, with lower branches being picked from the ground. Picked fruit is placed in a metal framed canvas picking bucket with canvas straps that slip over the head and rest on the shoulders. Filled bucket, weighing up to 40 lbs, is emptied into bulk bins with a capacity equal to 20 1 1/8 bushel boxes. Workers required to handle ladders up to 24` long and weighing about 2 lbs per foot. Must be physically able to lift up to 75lbs on a consistent basis throughout the day. While working in the field, all cell phone usage is limited to emergency use only. Due to health & safety concerns on our farm workers must understand basic instruction in English. Workers referred as a result of this order must have a minimum of three months of verifiable experience in performing the tasks described in his order.
Manually plant, cultivate, & harvest apples. Use hand tools, such as shovels, trowels, hoes, tampers, pruning hooks, shears, & knives. Duties include tilling soil & applying fertilizers; transplanting, weeding, thinning, or pruning crops. Construct trellises, repair fences & farm buildings. Set up & operate irrigation equipment. Operate tractors, tractor-drawn machinery, and self-propelled machinery to plow, harrow & fertilize soil or to plant, cultivate spray & harvest crops. Pick apples for fresh marketing and/or processing. Productivity must be at least 100 bu boxes per day of fresh market fruit. All fruit to be handled with care to avoid bruising. Fruit injured by bruising shall not exceed 2% as defined in the US standard for grades. Workers must be physically able to pick tree fruit, most of which is done from ladders, with lower branches being picked from the ground. Picked fruit is placed in a metal-framed canvas covered picking bucket with canvas straps that slip over the head and rest on the shoulders. Filled bucket, weighing up to 60 lbs. is emptied into bulk bins with a capacity equal to 20 1 bushel boxes. Worker required to handle ladders up to 24 long and weighing about 2 lbs per foot. Inform farmers or farm manager of crop progress. Clear and maintain irrigation ditches. Must be physically able to lift up to 75lbs on a consistent basis throughout the day. While working in the field, cell phone usage is limited to emergency use only. Due to safety concerns on a farm, workers must understand basic instructions in English. Workers referred as a result of this order must have a minimum of three months verifiable experience in performing the tasks described in this order.
Harvest Productivity Standards: Workers must be able to harvest at least 5 bins (20 bu Equivalent) per day of fresh market apples and 7 bins (20 bu Equivalent) per day of process apples while not to exceed 2% bruising rate. \n\nSanitation Requirements: For food and general personal safety purposes, all workers will be required and expected to follow common sanitary practices at all times. This is particularly critical when hand harvesting crops for human consumption. Employees are required to cleanse their hands by washing them thoroughly with soap and water after using the bathroom and before entering the fields for harvest activities or the packing facility for packing operations.\n\nWorkers will perform various tasks involved in planting, cultivation (including pruning and thinning) and harvesting fruit according to supervisor’s instructions. Workers may till soil, plant stock, and do pruning activities using a variety of tools. May aid in irrigation duties. May aid in minor repair of wooden fruit containers. Workers will harvest fruit according to color, size, and degree of maturity as specified by supervisor and place into ¾ bushel baskets taking the extra time, care and effort not to bruise or scar the fruit. \n\nSpot Harvest: These apples are picked for immediate use. It is extremely important for this fruit not to be damaged. Workers must take care to prevent scratching and bruising fruit. Worker will be assigned a row usually with a partner and is responsible for picking the fruit that is the reddest and biggest. Fruit is selected from the tree according to size and/or color standard set by the picking supervisor. In some instances, fruit harvest will be done from a 16-foot ladder weighing up to 30 lbs. All workers must be able to lift and carry ladder, as well as work from the top of the ladder. The entire tree must be checked to ensure removal of all fruit meeting-picking requirements. Fruit is placed gently in the picking container until container is full. The full picking container weighing up to 50 lbs. is then gently emptied into a field bin, taking care not to spill or bruise the fruit in the container or in the field bin. Field bin volume may be checked and determined by weight on state certified scales. Workers are required to stay on their assigned row unless directed by a supervisor to change, or to help someone sporadically. Picking units will be kept free of limbs, leaves or mushy fruit. Workers will be required to pick up and return picking ladders to the ladder wagon provided by the grower at the end of each workday or as directed by the grower or designated supervisor.\n\nThe following description of job activities applies to apples and sweet cherries.\n\nHarvest: Workers will be assigned a row usually with a partner and is responsible for picking all the proper fruit from that row, or half row. Fruit is selected from the tree according to size and/or color standard set by the picking supervisor. In some instances, fruit harvest will be done from a 16-foot ladder weighing up to 30 lbs. All workers must be able to lift and carry ladder, as well as work from the top of the ladder. The entire tree must be checked to ensure removal of all fruit meeting-picking requirements. Fruit is placed gently in the picking container until container is full. The full picking container weighing up to 50 lbs. is then gently emptied into a field bin, taking care not to spill or bruise the fruit in the container or in the field bin. Field bin volume may be checked and determined by weight on state certified scales. Workers are required to stay on their assigned row unless directed by a supervisor to change, or to help someone sporadically. Picking units will be kept free of limbs, leaves or mushy fruit. Workers will be required to pick up and return picking ladders to the ladder wagon provided by the grower at the end of each workday or as directed by the grower or designated supervisor.\n
Drive and operate specific farm machines to grow tree fruits to include pears and apples. Will drive and/or operate harvesting machines. Will attach implements and drive 100 hp tractors with attached instruments to fields for cultivating, discing, and planting apple or pear trees. Will operate equipment in farm fields and drive on farm roads Will prune, thin or spray trees such as apple, or pear. Apply pesticides, herbicides or fertilizers to crops. Performs light summer pruning and suckering by cutting terminal growth and water sprouts from inside of tree using hand pruner. Thins trees from orchard to eliminate diseased /non-productive trees using chain saw. Adjust and maintain farm machines. There will be work that involves excessive bending and/or stooping. Will harvest pears and apples. Apples injured by bruising during picking shall not exceed 1% (WNY) for fresh and 1% (WNY) for processing. Productivity must be at least 6 Bins (120 bushels) fresh market and/or 8 Bins (160 bushels) processing fruit per day. Workers must have experience working at piece rate production and must have experience in working with farm sanitary and safety practices as required in Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) plans. Workers are expected to work at least the number of days and hours specified. Must be able to physically lift up to 80 pounds. Workers should report for work with their own suitable work clothing. Field temperatures may range from 0 to 90+ degrees (F) with possible wet morning conditions. Due to health and safety concerns relating to pesticide application and the operation of equipment on our farm, workers are required to have the ability to comprehend simple instructions in English. After hiring, employer may conduct random drug tests at employers expense. Workers referred against this order must have a minimum of 3 months experience in the aforementioned.
Trimming trees, summer prune, field work, orchard maintenance, driving, harvest apples, fix bins, climb ladders
Crops: Strawberries, Cherries, Raspberries, Blueberries, Peaches, Prunes, Plums, Apricots, Summer Squash, Winter Squash, Tomatoes, Peppers, Pumpkins, Evergreens, Apples, Asparagus\n\nWorker must possess the physical strength and endurance (ability to continue or last) to repeat the harvest process though out the workday, working quickly and skillfully to perform activities assigned during that activity. Workers must work at a sustained (continuing for an extended period of time without interruption), vigorous pace (quick and steady) and make bona fide efforts (made in earnest intent) to work efficiently (performing or functions in the best possible manner with the least waste of time and effort) and consistently (same way for a long time) that are reasonable under the climatic and other working conditions, Workers may not leave trash, or other discarded items in work areas or vehicles but must dispose of such items in provided receptacles. Workers must wash hands with soap and water after all bathroom and meal breaks. Allergies to varieties of ragweed, goldenrod, insecticides, related agricultural chemicals, etc., may affect worker’s ability to perform the work described herein. Must display the ability to move, place, climb and work from orchard ladders up to 16 feet in height, making the necessary adjustments for various procedures while carrying up to 30 pounds.\n\nSanitation Requirements: For food and general personal safety purposes, all workers will be required and expected to follow common sanitary practices at all times. This is particularly critical when hand harvesting crops for human consumption. Employees are required to cleanse their hands by washing them thoroughly with soap and water after using the bathroom and before entering the fields for harvest activities or the packing facility for packing operations.\n\nApples, prunes, and apricots: Workers will perform various tasks involved in planting, cultivation (including pruning and thinning) and harvesting fruit according to supervisor’s instructions. Workers may till soil, plant stock, and do pruning activities using a variety of tools. May aid in irrigation duties. May aid in minor repair of wooden fruit containers. Workers will harvest fruit according to color, size, and degree of maturity as specified by supervisor and place into ¾ bushel baskets taking the extra time, care and effort not to bruise or scar the fruit. \n\nWorkers will load and unload produce/product from trucks. \n\nProductions Standard: Workers must strive for 5% or less bruising rate.\n\nThe following description of job activities applies to apples, prunes, apricots, and peaches. \n\nHarvest: Workers will be assigned a row usually with a partner and is responsible for picking all the proper fruit from that row, or half row. Fruit is selected from the tree according to size and/or color standard set by the picking supervisor. In some instances, fruit harvest will be done from an 8- or 16-foot ladder weighing up to 30 lbs. All workers must be able to lift and carry ladder, as well as work from the top of the ladder. The entire tree must be checked to ensure removal of all fruit meeting-picking requirements. Fruit is placed gently in the picking container until container is full. The full picking container weighing up to 50 lbs. is then gently emptied into a field bin, taking care not to spill or bruise the fruit in the container or in the field bin. Field bin volume may be checked and determined by weight on state certified scales. Workers are required to stay on their assigned row unless directed by a supervisor to change, or to help someone sporadically. Picking units will be kept free of limbs, leaves or mushy fruit. Workers will be required to pick up and return picking ladders to the ladder wagon provided by the grower at the end of each workday or as directed by the grower or designated supervisor.\n
Drive and operate specific farm machines to grow a variety of apples and pears. Will drive and/or operate harvesting machines. Will attach implements and drive 75 hp tractors with attached instruments to fields for cultivating, discing, and planting for fruit trees. Will operate equipment in farm fields and drive on farm roads Will prune, thin or spray trees such as apple or pear. Apply pesticides, herbicides or fertilizers to crops. Performs light summer pruning and suckering by cutting terminal growth and water sprouts from inside of tree using hand pruner. Thins trees from orchard to eliminate diseased /non-productive trees using chain saw. Adjust and maintain farm machines. Will harvest pumpkins. There will be work that involves excessive bending and/or stooping. Will harvest apples and pears. Apples injured by bruising during picking shall not exceed 1% (WNY) for fresh and 1% (WNY) for processing. Productivity must be at least 6 Bins (120 bushels) fresh market and/or 8 Bins (160 bushels) processing fruit per day. Workers must have experience working at piece rate production and must have experience in working with farm sanitary and safety practices as required in Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) plans. Workers are expected to work at least the number of days and hours specified. Must be able to physically lift up to 80 pounds. Workers should report for work with their own suitable work clothing. Field temperatures may range from 0 to 90+ degrees (F) with possible wet morning conditions. Due to health and safety concerns relating to pesticide application and the operation of equipment on our farm, workers are required to have the ability to comprehend simple instructions in English. After hiring, employer may conduct random drug tests at employer’s expense. Workers referred against this order must have a minimum of 3 months experience in the aforementioned
Manually plant, cultivate, and harvest apples and peaches. Use hand tools, such as shovels, trowels, hoes, tampers, pruning hooks, shears, and knives. Duties include tilling soil and applying fertilizers; transplanting, weeding, thinning, or pruning crops; applying pesticides; cleaning, packing, and loading harvested products. Repair fences and farm buildings, or participate in irrigation activities. Set up and operate irrigation equipment. Operate tractors, tractor-drawn machinery, and self-propelled machinery to plow, harrow and fertilize soil, or to plant, cultivate, spray and harvest crops. Repair and maintain farm vehicles, implements, and mechanical equipment. Harvest fruits by hand. Apply pesticides, herbicides or fertilizers to crops. Inform farmers or farm managers of crop progress. Identify plants, pests, and weeds to determine the selection and application of pesticides and fertilizers. Record information about crops, such as pesticide use, yields, or costs. Apples injured by bruising during picking shall not exceed 1% (WNY) for fresh and 1% (WNY) for processing as defined in the U.S. standard for grades. Productivity must be at least 4- 20 bushel bins fresh market and/or 6- 20 bushel bins processing fruit per day. Workers must have experience working with production standards and must have experience in working with farm sanitary and safety practices as required in Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) plans. Workers must be physically able to lift up to 80 pounds. Employer will furnish to workers, without cost, all tools and equipment required in the performance of the duties assigned. Workers should report for work with their own suitable work clothing. Field temperatures may range from 0 to 90+ degrees (F) with possible wet morning conditions. Due to health and safety concerns relating to pesticide application and the operation of equipment on our farm, workers are required to have the ability to comprehend simple instructions in English. After hiring, employer may conduct random drug tests at employer?s expense. *Workers referred against this order must have a minimum of 3 month?s verifiable experience in performing tasks described in this order.
Manually cultivate and harvest apples. Use hand tools, such as shovels, trowels, hoes, tampers, pruning hooks, shears, and knives. Duties may include tilling soil and applying fertilizers; transplanting, weeding, thinning, or pruning crops; applying pesticides; cleaning, packing, and loading harvested products. May construct trellises, repair fences and farm buildings, or participate in irrigation activities. Workers will plant new trees as directed by supervisor. Will engage in summer pruning to encourage and foster fruit growth. Will mow lanes between tree rows using tractor mowers. Will operate chain saws to prune trees and remove dead and/or diseased trees and also hand thinning of apples. Set up and operate irrigation equipment. Operate tractors, tractor-drawn machinery, and self-propelled machinery to plow, harrow and fertilize soil, or to cultivate, spray and harvest crops. Repair and maintain farm vehicles, implements, and mechanical equipment. Harvest apples by hand. Apply pesticides, herbicides or fertilizers to crops. Inform farmers or farm managers of crop progress. Identify plants, pests, and weeds to determine the selection and application of pesticides and fertilizers. Clear and maintain irrigation ditches. Record information about crops, such as pesticide use, yields, or costs. Apples injured by bruising during picking shall not exceed 0% (WNY) for fresh and 0% (WNY) for processing. Productivity must be at least 6 Bins (120 Bushels) fresh market and/or 7 Bins (140 bushels) processing fruit per day. Workers are expected to work at least the number of days and hours specified. Workers must have experience working at piece rate production and must have experience in working with farm sanitary and safety practices as required in Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) plans. Workers must be physically able to lift up to 80 pounds. Employer will furnish to workers, without cost, all tools and equipment required in the performance of the duties assigned. Workers should report for work with their own suitable work clothing. Field temperatures may range from below 0 to 90+ degrees (F) with possible wet morning conditions. *Workers referred against this order must have a minimum of 3 months experience in performing tasks described in this order.\n
Farm equipment operator to run 100 HP tractors, tractor-drawn machinery, and self-propelled machinery to fertilize soil, or to plant, cultivate and spray apple trees. Use hand tools, such as shovels, trowels, hoes, tampers, pruning hooks, shears, and knives. Duties include tilling soil and applying fertilizers; transplanting, weeding, thinning, or pruning crops. Will mow lanes between tree rows using tractor mowers. Will operate chain saws to prune trees and remove dead and/or diseased trees. Set up, operate, monitor & maintain irrigation system. Repair and maintain farm vehicles, implements, and mechanical equipment. Apply fertilizers to crops. Inform farmers or farm managers of crop progress. Will monitor fields for plant infestations and use treatments appropriate for use in both a preventative or infestation situations. Clear and maintain irrigation ditches. Harvest apples. Apples injured by bruising during picking shall not exceed 1% (WNY) for fresh and 1% (WNY) for processing as defined in the U.S. standard for grades. Productivity must be at least 4- 20 bushel bins fresh market and/or 6- 20 bushel bins processing fruit per day. Workers must have experience working at piece rate production and must have experience in working with farm sanitary and safety practices as required in Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) plans. Workers should report for work with their own suitable work clothing. Field temperatures may range from 0 to 90+ degrees (F) with possible wet morning conditions Due to health and safety concerns relating to pesticide application and the operation of equipment on our farm, workers are required to have the ability to comprehend simple oral and written instructions in English. After hiring, employer may conduct random drug tests at employer?s expense.. Must be physically able to lift up to 80 pounds *Workers referred against this order must have a minimum of 3 months experience in performing tasks described in this order.
Farm equipment operator to run 100 HP tractors, tractor-drawn machinery, and self-propelled machinery to fertilize soil, or to plant, cultivate and spray apple trees. Use hand tools, such as shovels, trowels, hoes, tampers, pruning hooks, shears, and knives. Duties include tilling soil and applying fertilizers; transplanting, weeding, thinning, or pruning crops. Will mow lanes between tree rows using tractor mowers. Will operate chain saws to prune trees and remove dead and/or diseased trees. Set up, operate, monitor & maintain irrigation system. Repair and maintain farm vehicles, implements, and mechanical equipment. Apply fertilizers to crops. Inform farmers or farm managers of crop progress. Will monitor fields for plant infestations and use treatments appropriate for use in both a preventative or infestation situations. Clear and maintain irrigation ditches. Harvest apples. Apples injured by bruising during picking shall not exceed 1% (WNY) for fresh and 1% (WNY) for processing as defined in the U.S. standard for grades. Productivity must be at least 4-20 bushel bins fresh market and/or 6-20 bushel bins processing fruit per day. Workers must have experience working at piece rate production and must have experience in working with farm sanitary and safety practices as required in Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) plans. Workers should report for work with their own suitable work clothing. Field temperatures may range from 0 to 90+ degrees (F) with possible wet morning conditions Due to health and safety concerns relating to pesticide application and the operation of equipment on our farm, workers are required to have the ability to comprehend simple oral and written instructions in English. After hiring, employer may conduct random drug tests at employers expense.. Must be physically able to lift up to 80 pounds *Workers referred against this order must have a minimum of 3 months experience in performing tasks described in this order.
Manually plant, cultivate, and harvest apples. Use hand tools, such as shovels, trowels, hoes, tampers, pruning hooks, shears, and knives. Duties include tilling soil and applying fertilizers; transplanting, weeding, thinning, or pruning crops; applying pesticides; cleaning, packing, and loading harvested products. Repair fences and farm buildings, or participate in irrigation activities. Set up and operate irrigation equipment. Operate tractors, tractor-drawn machinery, and self-propelled machinery to plow, harrow and fertilize soil, or to plant, cultivate, spray and harvest crops. Repair and maintain farm vehicles, implements, and mechanical equipment. Harvest apples by hand. Apply pesticides, herbicides or fertilizers to crops. Inform farmers or farm managers of crop progress. Identify plants, pests, and weeds to determine the selection and application of pesticides and fertilizers. Record information about crops, such as pesticide use, yields, or costs. Apples injured by bruising during picking shall not exceed 1% (WNY) for fresh and 1% (WNY) for processing as defined in the U.S. standard for grades. Productivity must be at least 4-20 bushel bins fresh market and/or 6- 20 bushel bins processing fruit per day. Workers must have experience working at piece rate production and must have experience in working with farm sanitary and safety practices as required in Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) plans. Workers must be physically able to lift up to 80 pounds. Employer will furnish to workers, without cost, all tools and equipment required in the performance of the duties assigned. Workers should report for work with their own suitable work clothing. Field temperatures may range from 0 to 90+ degrees (F) with possible wet morning conditions. Due to health and safety concerns relating to pesticide application and the operation of equipment on our farm, workers are required to have the ability to comprehend simple instructions in English. After hiring, employer may conduct random drug tests at employers expense. *Workers referred against this order must have a minimum of 3 months verifiable experience in performing tasks described in this order.
harvest apples, pears, peaches, Packing & Sorting Apples, grafting, budding, tree pruning, bin repair, tractor operating, grounds maintenance and hand thinning. Repair & maintain farm vehicles, implements & mechanical equipment. Use & operate fruit juice pressing equipment and sorting apples. Harvest fruits by hand, General Farm work. After 4 days of training employer will expect worker to pick a minimum of 5 bins (100 bushels boxes) of fresh market apples per day with no more than 0% (WNY) bruising and/or 7 Bins (140 bushels boxes) of processing apples per day. Workers are expected to work at least the number of days and hours specified. Depending on weather, crop or other conditions, workers may be requested, but not required to work up to seven days per week and/or on the Sabbath and up to 12 hours per day. Employer will furnish to workers without cost all the tools and equipment required in the performance of the duties assigned. Workers should report for work with their own suitable clothes. Field temperatures may range from below 0 to 90+ degrees (F), with possible wet morning conditions. Workers must be physically able to lift up to 75 lbs on a consistent basis throughout the day.\nCell phone usage is limited to emergency use only while working in the field. Due to health & safety concerns on our farm workers must understand basic instruction in English. Workers referred as a result of this order must have a minimum of three months of verifiable experience in performing the tasks described in his order. Employer may conduct random drug tests at employers expense after hiring. Workers will drive. Not all workers will be requested to drive. Those that are requested will be required to possess appropriate drivers license. No one will be rejected for a position that does not have a license. The activities outlined in the job description will be conducted solely on the worksite which is owned and operated by the employer.\n
Manually plant, cultivate, and harvest apples. Use hand tools, such as shovels, trowels, hoes, tampers, pruning hooks, shears, and knives. Duties include tilling soil and applying fertilizers; transplanting, weeding, thinning, or pruning crops; applying pesticides; cleaning, packing, and loading harvested products. Repair fences and farm buildings, or participate in irrigation activities. Set up and operate irrigation equipment. Operate tractors, tractor-drawn machinery, and self-propelled machinery to plow, harrow and fertilize soil, or to plant, cultivate, spray and harvest crops. Repair and maintain farm vehicles, implements, and mechanical equipment. Harvest fruits by hand. Apply pesticides, herbicides or fertilizers to crops. Inform farmers or farm managers of crop progress. Identify plants, pests, and weeds to determine the selection and application of pesticides and fertilizers. Record information about crops, such as pesticide use, yields, or costs. Apples injured by bruising during picking shall not exceed 1% (WNY) for fresh and 1% (WNY) for processing as defined in the U.S. standard for grades. Productivity must be at least 4- 20 bushel bins fresh market and/or 6- 20 bushel bins processing fruit per day. Workers must have experience working at production rates and must have experience in working with farm sanitary and safety practices as required in Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) plans. Workers must be physically able to lift up to 80 pounds. Employer will furnish to workers, without cost, all tools and equipment required in the performance of the duties assigned. Workers should report for work with their own suitable work clothing. Field temperatures may range from 0 to 90+ degrees (F) with possible wet morning conditions. Due to health and safety concerns relating to pesticide application and the operation of equipment on our farm, workers are required to have the ability to comprehend simple instructions in English. After hiring, employer may conduct random drug tests at employers expense. *Workers referred against this order must have a minimum of 3 months verifiable experience in performing tasks described in this order.
Manually plant, cultivate, and harvest apples. Use hand tools, such as shovels, trowels, hoes, tampers, pruning hooks, shears, and knives. Duties include tilling soil and applying fertilizers; transplanting, weeding, thinning, or pruning crops; applying pesticides; cleaning, packing, and loading harvested products. Repair fences and farm buildings, or participate in irrigation activities. Set up and operate irrigation equipment. Operate tractors, tractor-drawn machinery, and self-propelled machinery to plow, harrow and fertilize soil, or to plant, cultivate, spray and harvest crops. Repair and maintain farm vehicles, implements, and mechanical equipment. Harvest fruits by hand. Apply pesticides, herbicides or fertilizers to crops. Inform farmers or farm managers of crop progress. Identify plants, pests, and weeds to determine the selection and application of pesticides and fertilizers. Record information about crops, such as pesticide use, yields, or costs. Apples injured by bruising during picking shall not exceed 1% (WNY) for fresh and 1% (WNY) for processing as defined in the U.S. standard for grades. Productivity must be at least 4- 20 bushel bins fresh market and/or 6- 20 bushel bins processing fruit per day. Workers must have experience working at piece rate production and must have experience in working with farm sanitary and safety practices as required in Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) plans. Workers must be physically able to lift up to 80 pounds. Employer will furnish to workers, without cost, all tools and equipment required in the performance of the duties assigned. Workers should report for work with their own suitable work clothing. Field temperatures may range from 0 to 90+ degrees (F) with possible wet morning conditions. Due to health and safety concerns relating to pesticide application and the operation of equipment on our farm, workers are required to have the ability to comprehend simple instructions in English. After hiring, employer may conduct random drug tests at employers expense. *Workers referred against this order must have a minimum of 3 months verifiable experience in performing tasks described in this order\n\n
Operate 100 hp tractors, other machinery and equipment, hand tools, chain saws and gardening tools to plant, fertilize, weed, cultivate, prune, spray, water, and harvest, fields, plants, hops and trees. Will operate equipment in farm fields and drive on farm roads. Dig, cut, sort, bundle and transplant seedlings, cuttings, trees and root balls. Will cut conifer boughs from trees. Will construct conifer wreaths of various sizes and shapes. Harvest pumpkins, apples, blueberries, hops or other small fruit. During harvest, apples injured by bruising during picking shall not exceed 1% (WNY) for fresh and 1% (WNY) for processing as defined in the U.S. standard for grades. Productivity must be at least 4-20 bushel bins fresh market and/or 6-20 bushel bins processing fruit per day. Workers must have experience working with production standards and must have experience in working with farm sanitary and safety practices as required in Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) plans. Will do pressing and processing of cider. Clean work areas, and maintain grounds and buildings. Much work will require extensive bending, stooping or stretching. Must be able to physically lift up to 80 pounds. Employer will furnish to workers, without cost, all tools and equipment required in the performance of the duties assigned. Workers should report for work with their own suitable work clothing. Field temperatures may range from 0 degrees to 90+ degrees F and work may be done in the rain, snow, mud, wind and sun. Due to health and safety concerns relating to pesticide application and the operation of equipment on our farm, workers are required to have the ability to comprehend simple instructions in English. After hiring, employer may conduct random drug tests at employer?s expense. Workers referred against this order must have a minimum of 3 months experience in performing the duties listed above.
Manually plant, cultivate, and harvest fruits including apples, peaches and cherries. Use hand tools, such as shovels, trowels, hoes, tampers, pruning hooks, shears, and knives. Duties include tilling soil and applying fertilizers; transplanting, weeding, thinning, or pruning crops; applying pesticides; cleaning, packing, and loading harvested products. Repair fences and farm buildings, or participate in irrigation activities. Set up and operate irrigation equipment. Operate tractors, tractor-drawn machinery, and self-propelled machinery to plow, harrow and fertilize soil, or to plant, cultivate, spray and harvest crops. Repair and maintain farm vehicles, implements, and mechanical equipment. Harvest apples and/or cherries by hand. Apply pesticides, herbicides or fertilizers to crops. Inform farmers or farm managers of crop progress. Identify plants, pests, and weeds to determine the selection and application of pesticides and fertilizers. Record information about crops, such as pesticide use, yields, or costs. Apples injured by bruising during picking shall not exceed 1% (WNY) for fresh and 1% (WNY) for processing as defined in the U.S. standard for grades. Productivity must be at least 4-20 bushel bins fresh market and/or 6-20 bushel bins processing fruit per day. Workers are expected to work at least the number of days and hours specified. Workers must have experience working at piece rate production and must have experience in working with farm sanitary and safety practices as required in Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) plans. Workers must be physically able to lift up to 80 pounds. Employer will furnish to workers, without cost, all tools and equipment required in the performance of the duties assigned. Workers should report for work with their own suitable work clothing. Field temperatures may range from 0 to 90+ degrees (F) with possible wet morning conditions. Due to health and safety concerns relating to pesticide application and the operation of equipment on our farm, workers are required to have the ability to comprehend simple instructions in English. After hiring, employer may conduct random drug tests at employers expense. *Workers referred against this order must have a minimum of 3 months verifiable experience in performing tasks described in this order.\n
Crops/Commodities: \nApples. \nMow, cut, and weed fields. Perform ditching, shoveling, hoeing, hauling, ground preparation, and other manual tasks. Bending, stooping and kneeling required. Use hand tools including but not limited to hoes, shovels, shears, clippers, loppers, and saws. Lift, carry, and load/unload products or supplies. Load hay/straw onto wagon; unload hay/straw into barn. Apply pesticides, herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protectants. Mix and apply fertilizers, plant growth chemicals, conditioners, and other plant related treatments at the correct times depending on plant type, growth, climate and crop conditions. Assist with farm building/field maintenance and repairs. Build/repair fences. \n\nPlanting: Propagate plants by placing buds/scions. Plant seedlings or 'liners' by hand or with mechanical planter. Clear cull stock, brush and debris. Dig holes and shovel dirt. Tree Training: hoeing, tree painting, weed mat application. Tie/position trees and limbs, together and to trellises, using string, tape, wire or other fasteners and supports. Thinning: Hand thin to control the size and quality of fruit. Remove fruit blossom, bud and/or identifiable fruit from within a cluster of other fruits. Must accurately identify and remove misshapen, damaged or otherwise unmarketable fruit. \n\nPruning: Hand pruning based on fruit variety. Use manual pruning tools and equipment. Identify and remove stubs or broken branches, downward-growing branches, branches rubbing against each other, shaded interior branches, dead wood and shoots-suckers.\n\nUse/handle ladders up to 15 ft. in length and weighing up to 30 lbs. or perform work on motorized platform. Harvest: Spot and/or strip pick fruit based on seasonal need. Snap fruit off tree with thumb and palm of hand to avoid stem pulls, punctures, bruising, or other damage. Pick culls and peelers. Fill fruit buckets and place fruit in bins. Follow supervisor/foreman's instructions on color/size requirements. Must be able to differentiate between colors and fruit varieties accurately. \n\nWork is done in the field for long periods of time. Workers may assist in handling product weighing up to 50 pounds and lifting to a height of 5 feet. Workers must work on their feet in bent positions for long periods of time. Work requires repetitive movements and extensive walking. Work required in fields when plants are wet with dew and rain, and may be required during light rain, snow, moderate winds, direct sun, high humidity and extreme temperatures. Temperatures in fields during working hours can range from 10 to over 100 degrees F. Workers may be required to work during occasional showers not severe enough to stop field operations. Allergies to ragweed, goldenrod, honey bees, insecticides, herbicides, fungicides, or related chemicals may affect a worker’s ability to perform the job. Workers should be able to do the work required with or without reasonable accommodations. Saturday work required. Must be able to lift/carry 50 lbs.\n\nSupervisor(s) will provide instructions and directions to workers. Workers must be able to comprehend and follow instructions and communicate effectively to supervisors. Unusual, complex or non-routine activities will be supervised. Workers expected to perform basic duties in a timely and proficient manner without close supervision. Workers must obey all safety rules and basic instructions and be able to recognize, understand and comply with safety, pesticide warning/re-entry and other essential postings. \n\nNon-employees access to work sites or adjacent areas strictly prohibited. Non-working minors may not be present, adjacent to worksites, or left in vehicles during the day. \n\nTobacco use strictly prohibited. No smoking or tobacco use of any kind permitted in the fields, worker housing, or anywhere on company premises. This is necessary to protect against transmission of toxins and contamination from tobacco by-products.
Summer prune trees, Harvest Apples, orchard maintenance, apple harvest trimming trees, bin repair, planting trees, picking up roots & rocks, tractor driving, hand thinning, deer fence, wire, posts, bin repair
Summer prune trees, planting tree, orchard maintenance, apple harvest, trimming trees, bin repair, harvest apples, climb ladders
Manually prune, plant, cultivate, & harvest fruit & vegetables such as; apples, pears, plums, prunes, berries, tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, squash, beans & corn. Use hand tools, such as shovels, trowels, hoes, tampers, pruning hooks, shears, & knives. Duties include tilling soil, weeding, thinning, or pruning crops. Construct trellises. Pick apples for fresh marketing and/or processing. After 4 days of training/break in period employer will expect worker to pick at least 100 bu boxes per day of fresh market fruit. All fruit to be handled with care to avoid bruising. Fruit injured by bruising shall not exceed 1% as defined in the US standard for grades. Workers instructed to selectively pick mature fruit according to size, color & other USDA standards. Workers must be physically able to pick tree fruit, most of which is done from ladders, with lower branches being picked from the ground. Picked fruit is placed in a metal-framed canvas covered picking bucket with canvas straps that slip over the head and rest on the shoulders. Filled bucket, weighing up to 60 lbs. is emptied into bulk bins with a capacity equal to 20 bushel boxes. Worker required to handle ladders up to 24 long and weighing about 2 lbs per foot. Must be physically able to lift up to 60 lbs on a consistent basis throughout the day. While working in the field, cell phone usage is limited to emergency use only. Due to safety concerns on a farm, workers must understand basic instructions in English. Workers referred as a result of this order must have a minimum of three months verifiable experience in performing the tasks described in this order.
Operating large farm equipment and machinery, including CDL-A trucks and trailers, for cultivating, tilling, fertilizing, planting, moving, storing, and harvesting grain and oilseed crops such as corn silage; moving hay from field to storage using CDL-A trucks and trailers; moving hay and straw bales from field to storage using a truck and wagon and stacking bales in storage; drive farm vehicles including truck with trailer; maintenance and repairs to water structures, feed bunks, headlocks, stalls, fences, and corrals; assisting with the operation and maintenance of irrigation systems; pick stones; push/spread manure, direct injection of manure, moving hoses, running pumps, and maintaining manure system; moving liquid manure from storage to fields with CDL-A trucks and tankers; move snow; cover feed bunks, put down plastic and put tires on it; mow and trim lawns with string trimmer, clear brush, and trim bushes and trees; will perform a variety of crop raising duties at various properties in Wayne County; driving farm vehicle; minor daily and incidental upkeep to equipment and worksite.
Operating large farm equipment and machinery equipped such as tractors, trucks for cultivating, tilling, fertilizing, planting, moving, storing, harvesting grain and oilseed crops such as corn silage, haylage; driving 10 wheel truck or tractor with trailer attached to move crops or equipment to designated locations; move and spread manure on fields as fertilizer; perform basic maintenance and safety inspections on trucks; driving farm vehicle; minor daily and incidental upkeep to equipment and worksite.
Manually plant, weed, harvest and prune plants. Maintain weed-free rows, applying fertilizer and mound rows.\nIdentify flower's state of bloom. Harvest flowers with precision and speed of 200 per hour, sorting, conditioning &\npacking cut flowers, loading on trucks for delivery. Dig up tubers, wash, dry, cut, separate, label for storage and\npack for next season. Land clearing, tiling soil, brush clearing, mowing and rock removal. Driving is required to \nmove supplies and flowers as needed between worksites and warehouses. Must be a focused and\ndetail-oriented person. Must be physically able to lift 50 lbs. consistently throughout the day. Workers referred as\na result of this order must have a minimum of 3 months verifiable experience working in commercial flower\nproduction. Due to health, plant sanitary, & safety concerns on our farm, workers must understand, read and write\nbasic English and not smoke.
DURING THE ANTICIPATED WORK PERIOD OF EMPLOYMENT, THE PRIMARY ACTIVITY ON THE FARM WILL BE THE PLANTING, CULTIVATION, AND HARVEST OF TOMATOES, APPLES, PEACHES, AND CABBAGE, ALONG WITH THE PACKING OF TOMATOES. DUTIES MAY INCLUDE WEEDING AND FERTILIZING OF CROPS. ANY WORKER THAT HAS A VALID DRIVERS LICENSE MAY BE ASKED TO DRIVE A MOTORIZED VEHICLE TO AND FROM DIFFERENT FARM LOCATIONS. THIS IS NOT REQUIRED, IF THE WORKER DOES VOLUNTEER TO DRIVE HE WILL BE COMPENSATED FOR THE EXTRA TIME AT THE HOURLY RATE.
Manually prune, plant, cultivate, & harvest apples. Use hand tools, such as shovels, trowels, hoes, tampers, pruning hooks, shears, & knives. Duties include tilling soil & applying fertilizers; transplanting, weeding, thinning, or pruning crops. Construct trellises, repair fences & farm buildings. Set up & operate irrigation equipment. Clear & maintain irrigation ditches. Harvest fruit by hand. Pick apples for fresh marketing and/or processing. A minimum productivity standard applies; 120 bu boxes of fresh market apples per day. All fruit to be handled with care to avoid bruising. Fruit injured by bruising, not to exceed 4%. Workers may be instructed to selectively pick mature fruit according to size, color & other USDA standards. Worker must be physically able to pick tree fruit, most of which is done from ladders with lower branches being picked from the ground. Picked fruit is placed in a metal-framed canvas covered picking bucket with canvas straps that slip over the head and rest on the shoulders. Filled bucket weighing up to 40 lbs. Must be physically able to lift up to 75lbs on a consistent basis throughout the day. Due to health & safety concerns on our farm workers must understand basic instruction in English. Workers referred as a result of this order must have a minimum of three months of verifiable experience in performing the tasks described in his order. While working in the field, all cell phone usage is limited to emergency use only.
Manually pick/lift/carry stones from fields to truck/loader/woods to clear fields. Cut, chop, and/or pull weeds or vines, pick up wood, sticks, and/or stones from fields or hedgerows. Farmyard work including raking, picking up sticks and/or leaves from yards. May harvest beets, carrots, and potatoes. Hand weed/hoe weeds from cabbage, beets, beans, carrots, and/or potatoes. Will ride on carrot/beet harvester to manually remove tops and/or dirt. Will clean and maintain vegetable harvesting equipment. Assist in the repair and cleaning of potato harvesting equipment and potato barn equipment. Will ride potato harvester and pick stone clods and bad potatoes. Manually grade, cut defective potatoes including green potatoes. Workers may grade the potatoes as they are unloaded from trucks that come from the fields into the storage (located on farm) or into customers trucks. Potatoes are graded outside before they are washed and graded inside after they are washed. Workers may also grade potatoes inside the storage area as they come out of storage to be loaded onto customers trucks. Will hand cut/harvest cabbage or assist in cabbage harvest that is harvested mechanically. Load, unload, carry, hookup, and/or monitor irrigation pipe or systems. Assisting in the unloading of grains from trucks to grain drying system and from the bins to trucks. Raises and bonuses may be offered to any seasonal worker, at the employer’s discretion, based on individual factors including but not limited to performance, experience, number of hours worked in the season, number of seasons worked with the company, adherence to work rules & ability to follow supervisor instructions.
Workers will perform various duties associated with planting, cultivating, and harvesting the employer’s crops: Asparagus, Apples, Peaches, Cherries, Apricots, Plums, Strawberries, Raspberries, Blueberries, Beans, Peas, Beets, Broccoli, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Corn, Cucumber, Cantaloupe, Peppers, Pumpkins, Squash, Tomato, Watermelon, Wheat, Soybeans, Hay and Straw. \nWorker must possess the physical strength and endurance (ability to continue or last) to repeat the harvest process though out the workday, working quickly and skillfully to perform activities assigned during that activity. Workers may not leave trash, or other discarded items in work areas or vehicles but must dispose of such items in provided receptacles. Workers must wash hands with soap and water after all bathroom and meal breaks. Allergies to varieties of ragweed, goldenrod, insecticides, related agricultural chemicals, etc., may affect worker’s ability to perform the work described herein. Must display the ability to move, place, climb and work from orchard ladders up to 16 feet in height, making the necessary adjustments for various procedures while carrying up to 30 pounds.\n\nProductions Standard: Workers must strive for 5% or less bruising rate. \n\nSanitation Requirements: For food and general personal safety purposes, all workers will be required and expected to follow common sanitary practices at all times. This is particularly critical when hand harvesting crops for human consumption. Employees are required to cleanse their hands by washing them thoroughly with soap and water after using the bathroom and before entering the fields for harvest activities or the packing facility for packing operations.\n\nApples: Workers will perform various tasks involved in planting, cultivation (including pruning and thinning) and harvesting fruit according to supervisor’s instructions. Workers may till soil, plant stock, and do pruning activities using a variety of tools. Will aid in irrigation duties. May aid in minor repair of wooden fruit containers. Workers will harvest fruit according to color, size, and degree of maturity as specified by supervisor and place into ¾ bushel baskets taking the extra time, care and effort not to bruise or scar the fruit. \n\nThe following description of job activities applies to Apples, Peaches, Cherries, Apricots, and Plums: \n\nHarvest: Workers will be assigned a row usually with a partner and is responsible for picking all the proper fruit from that row, or half row. Fruit is selected from the tree according to size and/or color standard set by the picking supervisor. In some instances, fruit harvest will be done from an 8 or 16-foot ladder weighing up to 30 lbs. All workers must be able to lift and carry ladder, as well as work from the top of the ladder. The entire tree must be checked to ensure removal of all fruit meeting-picking requirements. Fruit is placed gently in the picking container until container is full. The full picking container weighing up to 50 lbs. is then gently emptied into a field bin, taking care not to spill or bruise the fruit in the container or in the field bin. Field bin volume may be checked and determined by weight on state certified scales. Workers are required to stay on their assigned row unless directed by a supervisor to change, or to help someone sporadically. Picking units will be kept free of limbs, leaves or mushy fruit. Workers will be required to pick up and return picking ladders to the ladder wagon provided by the grower at the end of each workday or as directed by the grower or designated supervisor. Workers may be required to pick up apples for juice. \n\n
Summer prune trees, Harvest Apples, orchard maintenance, apple harvest trimming trees, bin repair, hand thinning, planting trees, trimming, driving
Summer prune trees, planting tree, orchard maintenance, apple harvest, trimming trees, hand thinning, picking apples, climbing ladders, driving
Crops: Apple, Winter Squash.\nSanitation Requirements: For food and general personal safety purposes, all workers will be required and expected to follow common sanitary practices at all times. This is particularly critical when hand harvesting crops for human consumption. Employees are required to cleanse their hands by washing them thoroughly with soap and water after using the bathroom and before entering the fields for harvest activities or the packing facility for packing operations.\n\nSquash: Workers will harvest winter squash. Workers will bend and stoop to pick vegetables according to size, color, shape, and degree of maturity. Removing squash from the vine will be done by hand so the vegetable is not bruised or scarred. Squash must be gently placed in field container. Worker must be careful that vines, trash, and field debris are not put in field containers. Workers will carry full container weighing approximately sixty (60) lbs. and gently place contents into large produce bins. Produce bins should be filled level full unless directed otherwise by the driver or supervisor. Workers are required to work in fields when plants are wet with dew or rain. Temperatures in fields during work hours can range from 32 to over 100 degrees. \n\nApple Harvest: Workers will be assigned a row usually with a partner and is responsible for picking all the proper fruit from that row, or half row. Fruit is selected from the tree according to size and/or color standard set by the picking supervisor. In some instances, fruit harvest will be done from an 8 or 16-foot ladder weighing up to 30 lbs. All workers must be able to lift and carry ladder, as well as work from the top of the ladder. The entire tree must be checked to ensure removal of all fruit meeting-picking requirements. Fruit is placed gently in the picking container until container is full. The full picking container weighing up to 50 lbs. is then gently emptied into a field bin, taking care not to spill or bruise the fruit in the container or in the field bin. Field bin volume may be checked and determined by weight on state certified scales. Workers are required to stay on their assigned row unless directed by a supervisor to change, or to help someone sporadically. Picking units will be kept free of limbs, leaves or mushy fruit. Workers will be required to pick up and return picking ladders to the ladder wagon provided by the grower at the end of each workday or as directed by the grower or designated supervisor. (Harvest duties are complete when all trees have been picked by the above standards, all drops (juice) apples have been picked up sorting out any decay and gently placed in a juice field container and all equipment (picking bags, ladders, clippers, files) have been turned in to the field supervisor.)\n\nApple Pruning: While pruning trees, workers will receive the proper tools for the particular job, i.e., saw, pruners and hand snips. The tools will be returned to the employer at the end of the task. The supervisor will set a standard or pattern for each orchard and will demonstrate and communicate this to workers. Workers will be assigned a row of trees and must prune each tree according to the predetermined standard. In some instances, pruning will be done from an 8 or 16-foot ladder weighing up to 30 lbs. All workers must be able to lift and carry ladder, as well as work from the top of the ladder. Workers must remove all resulting materials from the trees rendered from performing pruning tasks. When pruning is complete on each tree, each worker is required to rake and scatter the resulting brush in the center of the tractor/equipment middles. Workers will be required to pick up and return pruning ladders to the ladder wagon provided by the grower at the end of each day or as directed by the grower or designated supervisor. \n \n
Operate 50 hp tractors, forklifts and other machinery and equipment to fertilize, cultivate, and spray a variety of fall mums. Move 1 ton bales of soil into hopper for filling planters. Maintain and repair irrigation, climate control systems as well as bale busters. Inspect plants and bud counts to assess quality. Spray plants/flowers with prescribed herbicides, fungicides and pesticides to control diseases and insects. Monitor and maintain plant inventory using hand held electronic device. Will fertilize and maintain fall mum plants based on their individual variety requirements. Will prepare tags and orders for shipping. Will use forklifts to move planting equipment to storage spaces. Workers will disinfect and sterilize equipment and growing platforms prior to storage. Workers will inventory materials such as plant material, containers, growing medium and plant tags. Employer will furnish to workers, without cost, all tools and equipment required in the performance of the duties assigned. Workers should report for work with their own suitable work clothing. Work temperatures may range from 40 degrees to 90+ degrees F and some work may be done in the rain, wind and sun. Due to health and safety concerns relating to pesticide application and the operation of equipment on our farm, workers are required to have the ability to comprehend simple oral and written instructions in English. After hiring, employer may conduct random drug tests at employers expense. Workers referred against this order must have a minimum of 3 months experience in performing tasks described in this order
Manually prune, plant, cultivate, & harvest apples. Use hand tools, such as shovels, trowels, hoes, tampers, pruning hooks, shears, & knives. Duties include tilling soil & applying fertilizers; transplanting, weeding, thinning, or pruning crops. Apply non restricted pesticides, herbicides or fertilizers to crops. Operate tractors, tractor-drawn machinery, and self-propelled machinery to plow, harrow & fertilize soil or to plant, cultivate spray & harvest crops. Construct trellises, repair fences & farm buildings. Set up & operate irrigation equipment. Clear and maintain irrigation ditches. Pick apples for fresh marketing and/or processing. After 4 days of training/break in period employer will expect worker to pick at least 80 bu boxes per day of fresh market fruit. All fruit to be handled with care to avoid bruising. Fruit injured by bruising shall not exceed 4% as defined in the US standard for grades. Workers instructed to selectively pick mature fruit and vegetables according to size, color & other USDA standards. Workers must be physically able to pick tree fruit, most of which is done from ladders, with lower branches being picked from the ground. Picked fruit is placed in a metal-framed canvas covered picking bucket with canvas straps that slip over the head and rest on the shoulders. Filled bucket, weighing up to 60 lbs. is emptied into bulk bins with a capacity equal to 20 bushel boxes. Worker required to handle ladders up to 24 long and weighing about 2 lbs per foot. Must be physically able to lift up to 75lbs on a consistent basis throughout the day. While working in the field, all cell phone usage is limited to emergency use only. Due to safety concerns on a farm, workers must understand basic instructions in English. Workers referred as a result of this order must have a minimum of three months verifiable experience in performing the tasks described in this order.
Manually prune, plant, cultivate, & harvest fruits & vegetables such as apples, peaches, pears, plums, tomatoes, eggplant, peppers & pumpkins. Use hand tools, such as shovels, hoes, pruning hooks, shears, & knives. Duties include tilling soil, weeding, thinning, &/or pruning crops. Set up & operate irrigation equipment. Use tractors and trucks on farm property to move equipment and supplies. Harvest fruits by hand. Pick apples for fresh marketing &/or processing. A minimum productivity standard applies; 80 bu boxes of fresh market apples per day. All fruit to be handled with care to avoid bruising. Fruit injured by bruising, not to exceed 4%. Workers are instructed to selectively pick mature fruit according to size, color & other USDA standards. Worker must be physically able to pick tree fruit, most of which is done from ladders with lower branches being picked from the ground. Picked fruit is placed in a metal-framed canvas covered picking bucket with canvas straps that slip over the head and rest on the shoulders. Filled bucket weighing up to 40 lbs. Workers required to handle ladders up to 24 long and weighing about 2 lbs per foot. Must be physically able to lift up to 75lbs on a consistent basis throughout the day. While working in the field cell phone usage is limited to emergency use only. Due to safety concerns on a farm, workers must understand basic instructions in English. Workers referred as a result of this order must have a minimum of three months of verifiable experience in performing the tasks described in his order.\n
Pick apples by hand on a piece rate basis for the fresh market at $1.10 per 1 1/8 bu. Pick apples by hand for skim or clean-up picking on a piece rate basis for the fresh market at $1.50 per 1 1/8 bu. Pick fresh market apples by hand and clip the stem of each apple at $2.00 per 1 1/8 bu. Pick apples by hand on an hourly basis for miscellaneous picking. All fruit to be handled with care to avoid bruising. Fruit injured by bruising not to exceed 3%. Use of tools such as stem clippers. All fruit to be handled with care to avoid puncture or other damage by stem clippers. Workers trained and instructed to selectively pick mature fruit according to size, color, and other USDA and market standards. Pick apples by hand for the process markets at $0.90 per 1 1/8 bu box. A minimum productivity standard applies of 113 1 1/8 bu boxes of fresh apples per day or 83 1 1/8 bu boxes of skim or clean-up picking per day or 62 1 1/8 bu boxes of fresh apples with stem clipping per day or 139 1 1/8 bu boxes of process apples per day. Workers must be able to pick tree fruit, much of which is done from ladders or a moving mechanical picking platform with lower branches being picked from the ground. Picked fruit is placed in a metal framed canvas covered picking bucket with canvas straps that slip over the head and rest on the shoulders. Filled buckets weighing up to 50 lbs are emptied into bulk bins with a capacity equal to 20 1 1/8 bushel boxes. Workers required to handle ladders up to 24 feet long and weighing about 2 lbs per foot. Must be able to consistently handle 75 lbs throughout the day.\n\nOther orchard work including pruning, grafting, wood removal, planting, transplanting, weeding, sickling, hand thinning, trellis construction, training of branches or trunk including tying, taping, bending and general maintenance of apple trees. Use hand tools such as pruners, chainsaws, pole saws, hydraulic or pneumatic pruners, pruning hooks, shears, sickles and shovels. Prepare field for planting including tilling soils, applying fertilizers, picking rocks and roots from tilled fields. Miscellaneous activities may include fence or bin or building or equipment repair. Many orchard jobs will also be performed from ladders or a moving mechanical platform in the upper half of the tree with lower parts of the tree tended from the ground. Workers may ride or drive platforms for harvest and/or orchard work. \n\nOperate tractors, tractor-drawn machinery, forklifts and self-propelled machinery to spray, chop, mow, plant or harvest. Drive pickup trucks or vans on the public roads and farm roads only with a valid United States drivers license and employer approval. This may include transportation of coworkers or tools and supplies. Driving and equipment operation are not a requirement of this job order. \n\nWorkers must follow all food safety rules including but not limited to hygiene and clothing/jewelry requirements, awareness of external factors impacting the product such as but not limited to blood, broken glass, grease, animal excrement and many other items to be discussed at hire. Workers must also follow all government and employer rules related to COVID-19.
Manually prune, plant, cultivate, & harvest fruits including apples. Use hand tools, such as shovels, trowels, hoes, tampers, pruning hooks, shears, & knives. Duties include tilling soil & applying fertilizers; transplanting, weeding, thinning, or pruning crops. Construct trellises, repair fences & farm buildings. Set up & operate irrigation equipment. Work will include but is not limited to picking apples for fresh market during harvest and/or processing and cleaning, packing and loading harvested products. Harvest fruits by hand. A minimum productivity standard applies; 116 bu boxes of fresh market apples per day. All fruit to be handled with care to avoid bruising. Fruit injured by bruising, not to exceed 4%. Workers will be instructed to selectively pick mature fruit according to size, color & other USDA standards. Worker must be physically able to pick tree fruit, most of which is done from ladders with lower branches being picked from the ground. Picked fruit is placed in a metal-framed canvas picking bucket with canvas straps that slip over the head and rest on the shoulders. Filled bucket weighing up to 40 lbs. Workers required to handle ladders up to 24 long and weighing about 2 lbs per foot. Must be physically able to lift up to 75lbs on a consistent basis throughout the day. While working in the field, cell phone usage is limited to emergency use only. Due to safety concerns on a farm, workers must understand basic instructions in English. Workers referred as a result of this order must have a minimum of three months verifiable experience in performing the tasks described in this order.
Job requires operating sizing/grading system for incoming beet harvest; driving trucks to haul product to storage area; operating fork trucks; and having mechanical skills to repair, maintain, and service equipment. Employees must have telehandler and skid steer experience. Job may require the use of telehandler or skid steer with bucket and fork attachments to move produce bins and/or move bulk materials. Employees also must have working knowledge and experience with welding, electrical, basic mechanic skills. Workers will be required to use hand tools in the fields; grease the machines used for intake from the fields; pressure washing equipment; use high pressure air to blow dirt, weeds, mud, and other matter from parts of the intake machine; climbing up and down ladders; and lift chains, tools, and empty pallets. Employees are required to have functional knowledge of Microsoft Office suite and experience with and proficiency in the use of Excel and Word. The use of Word and Excel is used for logging data that is related to the intake of crops and is used for allocating bin weights and truck weights with box numbers and field codes in order to maintain an inventory, but also to maintain product traceability. There are few typical days and workers may be required to change duties and/or locations often, and engage in various general functions. Daily duties may vary depending on crop, weather, and field conditions. Pay increase or bonus may be possible to employees depending on experience or merit and are at the sole discretion of the employer.\n\nPer the Farm Laborer Fair Labor Protections Act, effective January 1, 2020, all farmworkers , including H-2A foreign guest workers, will earn one and a half times the regular rate for all hours worked over 60, and for any hours voluntarily worked on a workers day of rest. \n\nNYS Labor Law section 201g requires that employers adopt a sexual harassment prevention policy. Interactive training and a copy of the written policy must be provided to all workers. The policy must be provided in the language spoken by the workers.\n\nIn accordance with NY State Law, the employer will provide employees with up to 40 hours of unpaid sick leave per year.
Manually plant, cultivate and harvest apples. Use hand tools such as shovels, trowels, hoes, tampers, pruning tools, shears, and knives. Duties include tiling soil and applying fertilizers, transplanting, weeding, thinning or pruning crops, applying chemicals, cleaning, packing and loading harvested products. Construct trellises, repair fence, general equipment maintenance, and or farm buildings or participate in irrigation activities. Operate tractors, tractor drawn machinery, and self- propelled machinery to plow, harrow and fertilize soil, or to plant, cultivate, spray, prune, train and harvest crops. Inform farmer or farm manager or crop progress. Identify plants, pests and weeds to determine the selection and application of pesticides and fertilizers. Record information about crops, such as pesticide use, yields, or costs. Pick apples apples injured by bruising during picking shall not exceed 0 percent (WNY) for fresh and 0 percent (WNY) for processing. Productivity must be at least 6 bins (120 bushels) fresh market and or 8 bins(160 bushels) processing fruit per day. Workers will be working in groups of up to 8 workers per self- propelled machine. Workers are expected to work at least the number of days and hours specified. Depending on weather, crop or other conditions, workers may be requested, not required, to work up to seven days per week and or on the Sabbath and up to 12 hours per day. Lunch is taken at the job site for when requested by employer. Employer will furnish to workers, without cost, all tools and equipment required in the performance of the duties assigned. Workers should report for work with their own clothing, which includes rain coat, boots, gloves, eye protection. Field temperatures may range from 0 to 90+ degrees (with possible wet morning conditions and possible snow and or rain). Workers referred against this order must have a minimum of 1 month experience in performing tasks described in the order.
Manually plant, cultivate & harvest fruits & vegetables including but not limited to sweetcorn, cucumbers, tomatoes, beans, eggplant, peppers, melons, pumpkins & squash. Use hand tools, such as trowels. shovels, hoes, tampers, pruning hooks, shears, knives & post drivers. Duties include field preparations by tilling soil, mulching, plastic application & removal, transplanting, weeding, thinning, and pruning of crops. Operate tractors, tractor-drawn machinery, & self-propelled machinery. Set up & operate irrigation equipment and participate with laying irrigation pipes and other activities. Repair & maintain, including cleaning & sanitizing, of farm vehicles, farm equipment, and mechanical equipment used in harvesting, sorting, packing, washing, & storage of produce. Construct trellises, repair fences & farm buildings. Rake lawns, shovel, sweep, and wash buildings. Harvest fruit and vegetables by hand and machine. All fruit & vegetables to be handled with care to avoid bruising. Assist with farm maintenance. Be able to work in variable adverse weather conditions. Work requires standing, sitting, kneeling and lifting up to 75 lbs on a consistent basis throughout the work day. Due to health & safety concerns on our farm, workers must understand basic instructions in English. Workers referred as a result of this order must have a minimum of three months verifiable experience in performing the tasks described in this order. While working in the field, all cell phone usage is limited to emergency use only.
Crops/Commodities: \nVegetables including, but not limited to, green beans, brussels sprouts, cabbage, sweet corn, pumpkins, squash.. \nPlant, cultivate and harvest vegetables. Use hand tools including, but not limited to: shovels, hoes, tampers, machetes, and knives. Plant roots, and seeds. Till soil. Weed and thin plants. Transplant plants by hand. Pick, cut, lift, or pull crops to harvest them. Tie vegetables in bunches. Select harvestable produce based on correct size, maturity, and quality. Grade, size and field pack product. Take care to prevent damaging produce and plants. Will not leave any appropriate product on plant during harvest. Mow, cut, and weed fields. Perform ditching, shoveling, hoeing, hauling, ground preparation, and other manual tasks. Bending, stooping and kneeling required. Lift, carry, and load/unload products or supplies. Use power equipment including but not limited to: tractors, planters, mowers, plows, sprayers, cultivators, power shears, chain saws, high lifts, fork lifts, skid loaders. Must operate agricultural equipment safely, with or without direction. Install/maintain irrigation systems and water lines. Move and install irrigation pipes and equipment. Dig and maintain ditches. Clear debris from field and clean/maintain farm buildings, structures, equipment, and work areas. Assist with farm building/field maintenance and repairs. Build/repair fences. Work on production line. Grade, size, sort, wash, and pack product. Bunch/bundle product pursuant to supervisor instructions. Assemble cartons, crates, and containers. Fill bins/trays and other containers with product, level bins, and prepare product for shipment to market or storage. Perform quality control on inbound/outbound loads. Follow quality control standards and production procedures. Handle product carefully to prevent damage. Lift, carry, and load/unload products or supplies. Palletize and stack boxes/containers. Use power equipment including, but not limited, to: fork lifts, conveyor belts, and cooling equipment/refrigeration units. Operate equipment safely, with or without direction. Assist with regular maintenance on equipment. Clean/sanitize work station and equipment. \n\nCorn harvesting will be performed by hand with a moving tractor system in crews of approximately 16 pullers. Workers will pull sweet corn off the stalk and toss ears into wagons. Workers will walk behind, in front of, ride or drive tractor and wagon system. Assemble boxes/ crates. Packers will pick corn out of wagon and place 48 ears into pre-made crates. Packed crates are then moved to workers who will fold and close the lid of the crate and push them down the conveyor belt system. Loaders will then lift and stack the full crates of corn on a truck. Count and check crates as they are loaded onto truck. Maintain daily log of hours and number of harvested boxes. Sweet corn must be harvested by pulling down while bending and reaching to select mature plants. Workers must carefully select ears of corn of the correct size, maturity, and quality. Workers will not harvest ears of corn with discolored husks, unacceptable shanks (longer than 6 inches), or visible worm damage. Workers with a clean driving record and a valid CDL may be required to operate trucks to transport corn. Corn is harvested in the early morning hours starting before daylight while temperatures are cooler to assure sugar content is higher to produce a better quality product.\n\nWork is done in the field for long periods of time. Workers may assist in handling product weighing up to 70 pounds and lifting to a height of 5 feet. Workers must work on their feet in bent positions for long periods of time. Work requires repetitive movements and extensive walking. Work required in fields when plants are wet with dew and rain, and may be required during light rain, snow, moderate winds, direct sun, high humidity and extreme temperatures.
Under direction of supervisor, worker will perform any combination of tasks involved in the operation of tractors and farm equipment for the purpose of tilling soil, mowing grass, cutting brush, planting young trees and plants, spraying fruit trees and plants. Pick fruit & vegetables during harvest such as apples, peaches, tomatoes, zucchini and greens. Use tractors and trucks on farm property to move equipment and supplies such as irrigation pipes and pumps, smudging equipment, fertilizer, ladders, bins and other supplies for harvest workers. Move empty bins around orchard for use by pickers, transport full bins of fruit from orchard to packing shed or storage facility. Operate engines and pumps for irrigation and move, set up, and start fans or smudge pots for frost protection. Must be physically able to lift up to 75lbs on a consistent basis throughout the day. While working in the field, all cell phone usage is limited to emergency use only. Due to health and safety concerns on a farm, worker must understand basic instructions in English. Workers referred as a result of this order must have a minimum of 6 months of verifiable experience in performing the tasks described in this order.
Prune Trees and Pick Apples for Fresh Market and/or processing and juice. Productivity must be at least 3 Bins per day of Fresh Market and 4 Bins a day of processing fruit. Workers Must be physically able to pick tree fruit, most of which is done on ladders, with lower branches being picked from ground. Picked fruit is placed in a metal frame canvas covered picking bucket with canvas straps that slip over the head and rest on shoulders, weighing 40 lbs. Pruning trees require handling of chain saws with weather conditions being below 20 degrees. Workers maybe instructed to selectively pick mature fruit according to size and color and other USDA standards. Employees are required to have proper hygiene and follow GAP requirements. 3 months experience required in the aforementioned.
DURING THE ANTICIPATED WORK PERIOD OF EMPLOYMENT, THE PRIMARY ACTIVITY ON THE FARM WILL BE THE PLANTING, CULTIVATION, AND HARVEST OF TOMATOES, APPLES, PEACHES, AND CABBAGE, ALONG WITH THE PACKING OF TOMATOES. DUTIES MAY INCLUDE WEEDING AND FERTILIZING OF CROPS. ANY WORKER THAT HAS A VALID DRIVERS LICENSE MAY BE ASKED TO DRIVE A MOTORIZED VEHICLE TO AND FROM DIFFERENT FARM LOCATIONS. THIS IS NOT REQUIRED, IF THE WORKER DOES VOLUNTEER TO DRIVE HE WILL BE COMPENSATED FOR THE EXTRA TIME AT THE HOURLY RATE.
picking cucumbers in 5/8 bushel buckets walking over to wagon and pouring into bins. employee must be able to bend over and pick cukes, lift and carry 50 lbs all day long. cutting summer squash or zucchini on mule train, cut and clean pumpkins and put in cardboard bins. employee must be able to cut and lift pumpkins that weigh up to 50lbs. Cut cabbage with stainless steel knife and set in one ton crate, pulling cabbage plants, hand pack and pick sweet corn, pick and pack brussel sprouts. planting cabbage, brussel sprouts, tomatoes and peppers. picking and packing tomatoes and peppers in hampers and boxes. 3 months experience.
Workers will perform duties relating to the planting, harvesting, and field maintenance tasks including weeding, staking, and tying, and field clean-up tasks of all vegetable crops (corn, peppers, specialty peppers, squash, cucumbers, tomatoes, eggplant, broccoli, lettuce, beans, brussels sprouts, and cabbage) as instructed by their supervisor. Perform duties relating to the washing and packing of vegetables harvested on the farm, as instructed by their supervisor. Perform duties including planting, maintaining, packing, and shipping of greenhouse \nproducts. Duties may vary from time to time. This work requires harvesting produce while making important decisions based on product size, shape, coloring and ripeness according to prescribed standards. Workers may be required to use hand tools such as knives and shears. Workers will also participate in the cleaning and packing of harvested produce, and the cleaning of packing lines, packinghouse, coolers, and any equipment or tools used for the harvesting, packing, storage, or handling of vegetables & flower deliveries. Workers will also plant, maintain, harvest, pack, ship, and load greenhouse floral or vegetable products in a greenhouse environment. All work requires adherence to important food safety and quality standards, operating procedures and the ability to work quickly and consistently alongside fellow workers with a positive, professional, team-based attitude. This work can require standing, walking, stooping, bending and lifting up to 60 pounds above the head for long periods of time outdoors in all weather, including adverse weather conditions. For food safety and general personal safety practices, all workers will be required and expected to follow common sanitary practices at all times. Employees are required to cleanse their hands by washing them thoroughly with soap and water after using the provided bathroom accommodations and before entering the fields or packinghouse, and after smoking or eating. May drive bus or van to transport workers to work location. Not all workers requested to drive. Those that are requested to drive will be required to possess an appropriate license. No one will be rejected for the position that does not possess a drivers license. Three months verifiable experience in commercial conventional fruit or vegetable farming is required. Workers referred against this order must have a minimum of three months verifiable experience in performing the tasks posted in this job order. Employees unable to maintain minimum performance standards will be ineligible for further employment. \nAll employees are expected to abide by Amos Zittel and Sons Work Rules.\n
Climb ladders and pluck apples from trees (75%), move from site to site (10%), leave apples in bins (10%)., orchard maintenance (5%)
Manually plant, cultivate, & harvest fruits such as; apples & pears. Use hand tools, such as shovels, trowels, hoes, tampers, pruning hooks, shears, & knives. Duties include tilling soil & applying fertilizers; transplanting, weeding, thinning, or pruning crops. Construct trellises, repair fences & farm buildings. Set up & operate irrigation equipment. Operate tractors, tractor-drawn machinery, and self-propelled machinery to plow, harrow & fertilize soil or to plant, cultivate spray & harvest crops. Pick apples for fresh marketing and/or processing. After 4 days of training/break in period employer will expect worker to pick at least 80 bu boxes per day of fresh market fruit. All fruit to be handled with care to avoid bruising. Fruit injured by bruising shall not exceed 4% as defined in the US standard for grades. Workers must be physically able to pick tree fruit, most of which is done from ladders, with lower branches being picked from the ground. Picked fruit is placed in a metal-framed canvas covered picking bucket with canvas straps that slip over the head and rest on the shoulders. Filled bucket, weighing up to 60 lbs. is emptied into bulk bins with a capacity equal to 20 1 bushel boxes. Worker required to handle ladders up to 24 long and weighing about 2 lbs per foot. Inform farmers or farm manager of crop progress. Clear and maintain irrigation ditches. Must be physically able to lift up to 75lbs on a consistent basis throughout the day. While working in the field, all cell phone usage is limited to emergency use only. Due to safety concerns on a farm, workers must understand basic instructions in English. Workers referred as a result of this order must have a minimum of three months verifiable experience in performing the tasks described in this order.
Manually plant, cultivate, & harvest vegetables & fruits such as; apples, tomatoes, peppers, eggplant, sweet corn & squash. Use hand tools, such as shovels, trowels, hoes, tampers, pruning hooks, shears, & knives. May operate farm machinery. Duties include tilling soil & applying fertilizers; transplanting, weeding, thinning, or pruning crops. Construct trellises, repair fences & farm buildings. Harvest fruits & vegetables by hand. A minimum productivity standard applies; 100 bu boxes of fresh market apples per day. All fruit to be handled with care to avoid bruising. Fruit injured by bruising, not to exceed 4%. Must be physically able to lift up to 75lbs on a consistent basis throughout the day. Due to safety concerns on a farm, workers must understand basic instructions in English. Workers referred as a result of this order must have a minimum of three months verifiable experience in performing the tasks described in this order.
Manually harvest vegetables. Use hand tools such as shears and knives. Duties include sorting, packing and loading harvested products In the fields. Will hand harvest cucumbers, summer squash, miniature pumpkins, winter squash, performing any combination of the following duties by hand harvesting Into harvest crates and buckets and loading onto or In harvest bins and trailers. Will unload, grade, pack and stack beans In warehouse. Will hand cut Individual heads of cabbage placing individually Into bins or wagons using a knife. Weigh beans and add or remove from container to obtain specified weight. thin plants by hand or hoe as directed by supervisor. Work requires standing. walking, bending repetitively. lifting up to 60 pounds and kneeling. drive bus to transport workers to and from field. Not all workers will be requested to drive. Those that are requested to drive will be required to possess appropriate license. No one will be rejected for the position that does not possess a driver's license. Three months experience In commercial, conventional farming In the jobs listed is required. Workers referred against this order must have a minimum of 3 months verifiable experience In performing the tasks posted In this job order. Random drug end alcohol testing may be done If required by a government regulation, post-hire at employer's expense. Cell phone and other electronic devices can not be used during working hours. Failure to abide by this policy may result in disciplinary action including termination. workers will be provided a designated day of rest each week. Day of rest may very with notice to the employee. Workers may be requested but not required to work on their sabbath.
Job requires the operation of farm equipment to plant, cultivate, irrigate, and harvest crops at the employer's worksite. Workers will also perform light landscaping around the farmstead and weeding around the farmstead when needed at the employer’s own worksite. Duties also include some manual labor such as performing maintenance and repair on farm equipment, regularly cleaning and servicing equipment, painting farm structures, operating chainsaws, and welding at the employer’s shop location when required. \n\nJob will also require workers to perform custom harvesting duties which include operating bean harvester, articulate tractor, and pick-up truck when harvesting. Workers will be required to perform repair and maintenance as well as clean and service the custom harvesting equipment as required. Custom combining duties will only be performed at the locations listed in Addendum B. \n\nDaily duties may vary depending on crop, weather, and field conditions. Increase or bonus may be possible depending on merit and experience. \n\nPer the Farm Laborer Fair Labor Protections Act, effective January 1, 2020, all farmworkers , including H-2A foreign guest workers, will earn one and a half times the regular rate for all hours worked over 60, and for any hours voluntarily worked on a workers day of rest. \n\nNYS Labor Law section 201g requires that employers adopt a sexual harassment prevention policy. Interactive training and a copy of the written policy must be provided to all workers. The policy must be provided in the language spoken by the workers.\n\nIn accordance with NY State Law, the employer will provide employees with up to 40 hours of unpaid sick leave per year. \n
During the anticipated period of employment, the primary activity on the farm is planting, cultivating, harvesting and packing cabbage and sweet corn. Workers will be required to pull and transplant seedlings from cabbage beds, hoe weeds from planted fields, hand cut mature cabbage heads in the field and load into cabbage field bins and/or wagons. Workers will also be required to hand pick, pack and ice sweet corn. Care must be taken to avoid damage to the cabbage and sweet corn. Workers must be physically able to cut cabbage which requires extended periods of bending. Working conditions are often cold, wet and muddy or hot and dry. Workers will pick-up rocks and tree roots from fields; as well as set and move irrigation pipe. Packing line requires up to 55-pounds of repetitive lifting. Workers may also drive pickup trucks, tractors or vans to transport workers to work location. Not all workers are requested to drive. Those that are requested to drive will be required to possess an appropriate license. No one will be rejected for the position that does not possess a drivers license. All workers are required to have 3 months experience in commercial, conventional farming in the jobs listed and the ability to comprehend English. All workers will be required to keep the work area neat and clean. Workers must comply with Federal and NY State Food Safety regulations.
Will hand weed onions as directed by supervisor. Will place weeds and debris In 5 gallon bucket and take to the end of the field to dump out. Will bend repetitively and continuously during work day while walking. Will walk behind harvester to pick up onions or potatoes that are left behind. Will unload onions or potatoes from truck and dump Into boxes. Will pick out any stones or debris while filling bins on unloading machine and will level off boxes so they are able to be stacked. Workers will need to help onions or potatoes to flow on the conveyor. Will also pick up any loose onions that are on the ground. Will place covers on full bins and secure with rubber cords. Will drive bus to transport workers to work location. Not all workers. requested to drive. Those that are requested to drive will be required to possess appropriate license. No one will be rejected for the position that does not possess a driver's license. Three months experience In commercial, conventional farming in the jobs listed Is required. Workers referred against this order must have a minimum of 3 months verifiable experience In performing the tasks posted In this job order. Random drug and alcohol testing may be done if required by a government regulation, post-hire at employers expense. Cell phones or other electronic devices cannot be used during working hours. failure to abide by this policy may result in disciplinary action including termination. All workers will be provided a designated day of rest each week. Day of rest may vary with notice to the employee. Workers may be requested but not required to work on their Sabbath.
PICK APPLES FOR FRESH MARKET AND OR PROCESSING. PRODUCTIVITY MUSBE AT LEAST 5 BINS PER DAY FOR FRESH MARKET APPLES AND 6 BINS PER DAY FOR PROCESS APPLES WORKERS MUST BE PHYSICALLY ABLE TO PICK FRUIT, MOST OF WHICH iS DONE FROM LADDERS WITH LOWER BRANCHES BEING PICKED FROM GROUND. PICKED FRUIT IS PLACED IN A PLASTIC FRAMED CANVAS COVERED PICKING BUCKET WITH CANVAS STRAPS THAT GOES OVER HEAD AND RESTS ON SHOULDERS. WHEN FILLED BUCKET WEIGHTS UP TO 40 LBS, AND IS EMPTIED INTO BULK BINS WITH A CAPACITY EQUAL TO 20 1 and 1/8 BUSHELS, WORKERS ARE REQUIRED TO HANDLE LADDERS UP TO 24 FEET LONG WEIGHTING ABOUT TWO LBS PER\nFOOT. WORKERS MAY BE INSTRUCTED TO SELECTIVELY PICK MATURE FRUIT ACCORDING TO SIZE, COLOR AND OTHER USDA GRADE STANDARDS, TRIM FRUIT TREES, AND/OR FIX BOXES, 3 MONTHS EXPERIENCE REQUIRED IN WORK LISTED.
Sanitation Requirements: For food and general personal safety purposes, all workers will be required and expected to follow common sanitary practices at all times. This is particularly critical when hand harvesting crops for human consumption. Employees are required to cleanse their hands by washing them thoroughly with soap and water after using the bathroom and before entering the fields for harvest activities or the packing facility for packing operations.\n \nCabbage: Workers will prepare fields for planting cabbage. Worker will plant cabbage according to their supervisor’s instructions. Workers will cut mature cabbage heads using knife as specified by employer. Products will then be placed into sacks or boxes and placed on trailer for transport. Workers may grade products removing bad or damaged leaves and repack for shipment. \n\nPackaging: Packaging machines are fed materials by worker to produce a finished package product. \n\nStackers: Workers pick up filled boxes weighing up to 60 lbs. from conveyor and stack carefully by prescribed pattern and height onto pallets by size and lot stamped on box as directed by supervisor. \n\nSupport jobs include bin and pallet repair and after-hours cleanup.\n\nWorkers will not drive combine nor will work in the following crops: Corn, Soybeans, Wheat, Oats.\n\nFarm, Field, and Shed Sanitation: All workers will be responsible for picking up trash, cleaning bathrooms, sweeping floors and other farm, and shed sanitation duties.\n\nFarm Equipment Operation: Worker may be required to operate tractors, forklifts, and other farm equipment during farming operations as an incidental activity in the production of the crops. Before any worker is required to operate any farm equipment, the worker will be instructed in the proper and safe operation of tractor. Worker will be required to operate tractors according to instructions and in a manner, that protects the operator, other workers, crops, and equipment. Repeated failure to obey operating and safety instructions may result in termination. Properly licensed workers may transport workers. \n\nGENERAL CONDITIONS APPLICABLE TO ALL CROPS: Fieldwork begins at assigned time shortly after daylight. Work is performed during light rain and in high humidity and in temperatures ranging from thirty-five (35) to over ninety-five (95) degrees. Workers will work on their feet in bent position for long periods of time. Workers can/will lift 60 lbs. during the workday. Workers will supply their own work clothes. All the tasks in this Job Description constitute one (1) job; the employer may assign workers to different tasks on any day or to multiple tasks during the same day in the sole judgment of the employer. Workers may be required to perform work, on the farm, that is incidental to farming the crops listed in the application, such as performing hand cultivation tasks, weeding, or hoeing, cleaning, and repairing farm buildings, seed beds, racks, grounds, operate tractor/farm equipment incidental crop set up and move irrigation pipes and equipment, gardening, weeding and shrubbing, etc. This is very demanding and competitive business in which quality specifications must be rigorously adhered to. Sloppy work cannot and will not be tolerated. \n\nThe employer retains the right to discharge an obviously unqualified worker, malingerer or recalcitrant worker who is physically able to but does not demonstrate the willingness to perform the work necessary for the employer to grow a premium quality product.\n\nDuring certain duties, workers may be required to work in teams to accomplish a certain task. When engaged in teamwork activities workers must coordinate with other members of the team to accomplish the task.
Crops: Cabbage, Squash, Apples, Pumpkins, Cucumbers, Tomatoes, Peppers, Beets and Carrots\nWorkers will perform various duties associated with growing the vegetable crops listed above. Workers will plant cultivate and harvest vegetables. Workers will lay, fix, and pull plastic. Workers will hook up, unhook, and fix water. Workers will stake and tie pepper, Cucumber, and tomato plants. Workers will perform support duties such as making boxes, packing, cleaning buckets and work areas. Workers will assist with weed removal. \n\nWorker must possess the physical strength and endurance (ability to continue or last) to repeat the harvest process though out the workday, working quickly and skillfully to perform activities assigned during that activity. Workers may not leave trash, or other discarded items in work areas or vehicles but must dispose of such items in provided receptacles. Workers must wash hands with soap and water after all bathroom and meal breaks. Allergies to varieties of ragweed, goldenrod, insecticides, related agricultural chemicals, etc., may affect worker’s ability to perform the work described herein. Must display the ability to move, place, climb and work from orchard ladders up to 16 feet in height, making the necessary adjustments for various procedures while carrying up to 30 pounds.\n\nSanitation Requirements: For food and general personal safety purposes, all workers will be required and expected to follow common sanitary practices at all times. This is particularly critical when hand harvesting crops for human consumption. Employees are required to cleanse their hands by washing them thoroughly with soap and water after using the bathroom and before entering the fields for harvest activities or the packing facility for packing operations.\n\nHarvest Productivity Standards: Workers must maintain a 5% or better bruising rate. \nApples: Workers will perform various tasks involved in planting, cultivation (including pruning and thinning) and harvesting fruit according to supervisor’s instructions. Workers will till soil, plant stock, and do pruning activities using a variety of tools. Workers will aid in irrigation duties. Will aid in minor repair of wooden fruit containers. Workers will harvest fruit according to color, size, and degree of maturity as specified by supervisor and place into ¾ bushel baskets taking the extra time, care and effort not to bruise or scar the fruit. \n\nThe following description of job activities applies to apples. \n\nHarvest: Workers will be assigned a row usually with a partner and is responsible for picking all the proper fruit from that row, or half row. Fruit is selected from the tree according to size and/or color standard set by the picking supervisor. In some instances, fruit harvest will be done from an 8 or 16-foot ladder weighing up to 30 lbs. All workers must be able to lift and carry ladder, as well as work from the top of the ladder. The entire tree must be checked to ensure removal of all fruit meeting-picking requirements. Fruit is placed gently in the picking container until container is full. The full picking container weighing up to 50 lbs. is then gently emptied into a field bin, taking care not to spill or bruise the fruit in the container or in the field bin. Field bin volume may be checked and determined by weight on state certified scales. Workers are required to stay on their assigned row unless directed by a supervisor to change, or to help someone sporadically. Picking units will be kept free of limbs, leaves or mushy fruit. Workers will be required to pick up and return picking ladders to the ladder wagon provided by the grower at the end of each workday or as directed by the grower or designated supervisor.\n\n
Manually prune, plant, cultivate, & harvest apples. Use hand tools, such as shovels, trowels, hoes, tampers, pruning hooks, shears, & knives. Duties include tilling soil & applying fertilizers; transplanting, weeding, thinning, or pruning crops. Construct trellises, repair fences & farm buildings. Set up & operate irrigation equipment. Clear & maintain irrigation ditches. Harvest fruit by hand. Pick apples for fresh marketing and/or processing. A minimum productivity standard applies; 120 bu boxes of fresh market apples per day. All fruit to be handled with care to avoid bruising. Fruit injured by bruising, not to exceed 4%. Workers may be instructed to selectively pick mature fruit according to size, color & other USDA standards. Worker must be physically able to pick tree fruit, most of which is done from ladders with lower branches being picked from the ground. Picked fruit is placed in a metal-framed canvas covered picking bucket with canvas straps that slip over the head and rest on the shoulders. Filled bucket weighing up to 40 lbs. Must be physically able to lift up to 75lbs on a consistent basis throughout the day. Due to health & safety concerns on our farm workers must understand basic instruction in English. Workers referred as a result of this order must have a minimum of three months of verifiable experience in performing the tasks described in his order. While working in the field, all cell phone usage is limited to emergency use only.
Crops/Commodities: \nvegetables, including, but not limited to, cabbage, green beans, summer squash, winter squash, pumpkins, peas, broccoli, cauliflower, brussel sprouts, sweet corn, soybeans, field corn and sunflowers. \nManually plant, cultivate, harvest and pack vegetables. Use hand tools, such as trowels, hoes and knives. Work on planter, planting roots,and seeds. Cultivate, weed and thin plants. Transplant plants by hand. Pick, cut, lift, or pull crops to harvest them. Will tie vegetables in bunches or top them. Grade, size and package product. Apply pesticides, fertilizer and crop protectants. Place irrigation pipe and fittings. Considerable stooping and kneeling is required. Care must be taken to prevent damaging produce and plants. Will assist with general maintenance of buildings,–grounds, and equipment. \n\nWorkers are expected to perform duties including boxing, weighing and loading of product. Workers will assist in loading trucks with packaged product weighing up to and including 70 pounds and lifting to a height of 5 feet for long periods of time. Workers will perform tasks associated with packing vegetables, inspect vegetables, remove segregated vegetables from sorting stations, hand pack in boxes or bags. Stack packed vegetables, load/unload as needed. Workers will operate agricultural machinery/equipment essential to packing vegetables, including regular forklifts. Fork lift operator responsibilities will include delivering pallets of finished product to cold storage, loading/unloading as needed. Workers will be responsible for cleaning all machinery, electronic equipment and the facility work areas at end of shift. Workers must adhere to all Food Safety Protocols. \n \nWorkers will be required to harvest crops by hand and work in the fields for long periods of time. Workers must be able to work on their feet in bent positions, and must be able to bend and stoop for long periods of time. Work requires repetitive movements and extensive walking.. Allergies to ragweed, goldenrod, honey bees, insecticides, herbicides, fungicides, or related chemicals may affect a worker’s ability to perform the job. Work required in fields when plants are wet with dew and rain, and may be required during light rain, snow, moderate winds, direct sun, high humidity and extreme temperatures. Temperatures in fields may range from 0 to 90+ degrees F. Workers will be required to work during occasional showers not severe enough to stop field operations. To be qualified for this position, a worker must be willing to perform the considerable manual labor required on such a farm. Saturday work required. Must be able to lift/carry 70 lbs. \n\nIn addition, workers will be required to perform variable tasks such as the following: ditching, shoveling, hoeing, hauling, ground preparation, and other tasks related to general farming. \n\nWork will also include mechanized field work using power equipment. By way of example and not limitation power equipment include tractors, planters, sprayers, cultivators, weed eaters and other equipment. Workers will be expected to be able to operate agricultural equipment with or without direction. Maintain/repair farm implements, equipment and vehicles. \n\nEmployer-paid post-hire random, upon suspicion, and post-accident drug testing required. \n\nWorkers with a clean driving record (no major moving violations such as but not limited to Driving While Intoxicated or Reckless Driving) and able to obtain an insurable license may be required to drive company vehicles.\n\nTobacco use strictly prohibited. No smoking or tobacco use of any kind permitted in the fields, worker housing, or anywhere on company premises. This is necessary to protect against transmission of toxins and contamination from tobacco by-products.
Manually prune, plant, cultivate, & harvest apples. Use hand tools, such as shovels, trowels, hoes, tampers, pruning hooks, shears, & knives. Duties include tilling soil & applying fertilizers; transplanting, weeding, thinning, or pruning crops. Identify plants, pests & weeds to determine the selection & application of pesticides & fertilizers. Apply non-restricted pesticides, herbicides or fertilizers to crops. Repair & maintain farm vehicles, implements & mechanical equipment. Construct trellises, repair fences & farm buildings. Harvest fruit by hand. Pick apples for fresh marketing and/or processing. After 3 days of training employer will expect worker to pick at least 100 bu boxes per day of fresh market fruit. All fruit to be handled with care to avoid bruising. Fruit injured by bruising shall not exceed 4% as defined in the US standard for grades. Inform farmers or farm manager of crop progress. Record information about crops, such as pesticides use, yields & cost. Workers instructed to selectively pick mature fruit and vegetables according to size, color & other USDA standards. Workers must be physically able to pick tree fruit, most of which is done from ladders, with lower branches being picked from the ground. Picked fruit is placed in a metal-framed canvas covered picking bucket with canvas straps that slip over the head and rest on the shoulders. Filled bucket, weighing up to 60 lbs. is emptied into bulk bins with a capacity equal to 20 bushel boxes. Worker required to handle ladders up to 24 long and weighing about 2 lbs per foot. Must be physically able to lift up to 75lbs on a consistent basis throughout the day. While working in the field cell phone usage is limited to emergency use only. Due to safety concerns on a farm, workers must understand basic instructions in English. Workers referred as a result of this order must have a minimum of three months verifiable experience in performing the tasks described in this order.
Manually seed, transplant, cultivate, grow and harvest fruits & vegetables by hand and machine including but not limited to: sweetcorn, tomatoes, peppers, squash, cabbage, eggplant, cucumbers, lettuce, spinach, hemp, beets, onions, potatoes, melons, beans, broccoli & pumpkins. Use hand tools, such as shovels, hoes, tampers, pruning shears, & knives. Greenhouse work in a temperature-controlled environment including but not limited to cleaning, filling, and seeding trays, watering transplants and transporting plants to field for planting. Duties include trellising and repair fences & farm buildings. Weeding, thinning, and pruning vegetables without damage to plants and roots. Drive and operate trucks, forklifts, tractors, tractor drawn machinery, self-propelled farm machinery. Operate chain saw to cut fire wood. Set up and operate irrigation during growing and harvesting of vegetables & fruits. Grading, sorting, cleaning, making boxes, packing and loading trucks with fruits & vegetables in the field or farm buildings. Mix and apply pesticides and fertilizers to crops. Maintain, repair, clean and sanitize farm equipment. Must be physically able to lift 75lbs on a consistent basis throughout the day. Must be able to bend, stoop, and stand on feet for long periods of time planting, weeding & harvesting fruits & vegetables. While working in the field, all cell phone usage is limited to emergency use only. Workers must have three months of verifiable experience in above.
Summer prune trees, planting tree, tractor driving work, driving, orchard maintenance, apple harvest, trimming trees, spraying & mowing using a tractor
Worker must possess the physical strength and endurance (ability to continue or last) to repeat the harvest process though out the workday, working quickly and skillfully to perform activities assigned during that activity. Workers may not leave trash, or other discarded items in work areas or vehicles but must dispose of such items in provided receptacles. Workers must wash hands with soap and water after all bathroom and meal breaks. Allergies to varieties of ragweed, goldenrod, insecticides, related agricultural chemicals, etc., may affect worker’s ability to perform the work described herein. Must display the ability to move, place, climb and work from orchard ladders up to 16 feet in height, making the necessary adjustments for various procedures while carrying up to 30 pounds.\n\nHarvest Productivity Standards: Workers must maintain a 5% or better bruising rate. \n\nSanitation Requirements: For food and general personal safety purposes, all workers will be required and expected to follow common sanitary practices at all times. This is particularly critical when hand harvesting crops for human consumption. Employees are required to cleanse their hands by washing them thoroughly with soap and water after using the bathroom and before entering the fields for harvest activities or the packing facility for packing operations.\n\nApples: Workers will perform various tasks involved in planting, cultivation (including pruning and thinning) and harvesting fruit according to supervisor’s instructions. Workers will till soil, plant stock, and do pruning activities using a variety of tools. Workers will aid in irrigation duties. Will aid in minor repair of wooden fruit containers. Workers will harvest fruit according to color, size, and degree of maturity as specified by supervisor and place into ¾ bushel baskets taking the extra time, care, and effort not to bruise or scar the fruit. \n\nThe following description of job activities applies to apples. \n\nHarvest: Workers will be assigned a row usually with a partner and is responsible for picking all the proper fruit from that row, or half row. Fruit is selected from the tree according to size and/or color standard set by the picking supervisor. In some instances, fruit harvest will be done from an 8 or 16-foot ladder weighing up to 30 lbs. All workers must be able to lift and carry ladder, as well as work from the top of the ladder. The entire tree must be checked to ensure removal of all fruit meeting-picking requirements. Fruit is placed gently in the picking container until container is full. The full picking container weighing up to 50 lbs. is then gently emptied into a field bin, taking care not to spill or bruise the fruit in the container or in the field bin. Field bin volume may be checked and determined by weight on state certified scales. Workers are required to stay on their assigned row unless directed by a supervisor to change, or to help someone sporadically. Picking units will be kept free of limbs, leaves or mushy fruit. Workers will be required to pick up and return picking ladders to the ladder wagon provided by the grower at the end of each workday or as directed by the grower or designated supervisor.\n
Manually plant, cultivate, & harvest vegetables; tomatoes, eggplant, peppers, greens, cucumbers, lettuce, hemp, squash & herbs. Use hand tools, such as shovels, trowels, hoes, tampers, pruning hooks, shears, & knives. Duties include tilling soil & applying fertilizers; transplanting, weeding, thinning, or pruning crops. Construct trellises, repair fences & farm buildings. Set up & operate irrigation equipment. Operate tractors, tractor-drawn machinery, and self-propelled machinery to plow, harrow & fertilize soil or to plant, cultivate spray & harvest crops. Repair & maintain farm vehicles, implements & mechanical equipment. Harvest vegetables by hand. Apply pesticides or fertilizers to crops. Inform farmers or farm manager of crop progress. Identify plants, pests, & weeds to determine the selection & application of pesticides & fertilizers. Clear and maintain irrigation ditches. Record information about crops, such as pesticides use, yields or costs. Must be physically able to lift up to 75lbs on a consistent basis throughout the day. Must have three months verifiable experience in above.
All applicants must be able, willing and qualified to perform the work described in this job description and must be available for the entire period of employment specified in Box 9 on Page 1. Workers are needed to harvest apples for fresh market and/or processing. Workers will pick bruise-free tree fruit, which is performed mostly from ladders with lower branches being picked from the ground. Workers will use hand tools such as shovels, trowels, hoes, tampers, running hooks, shears, hand saws, and knives. As the need arises, workers will perform other farm-related duties such as: operate tractors and farm equipment for the purpose of tilling soil, mowing grass, cutting brush, planting young trees and plants, moving bin fruit; climb in and around trees or work from ladders to do suckering work; grub around trees using hoes; and repair and maintain farm vehicles. The employer will provide 3 days of training and/or 3 days of work for the worker to reach productivity standards. Harvest productivity must be at least 80 1-1/8 bushel boxes per 8 hours worked of bruise-free fruit for fresh market and 100 1-1/8 bushel boxes per 8 hours worked of processing fruit with no more than 10% bruising. Workers will be directed to pick all fruit from tree or to selectively pick according to size, color, or crop conditions and state of maturity. Workers may be instructed to selectively pick mature fruit according to size, color, and other USDA grade standards. All fruit must be handled with care to avoid bruising. The orchard foremen will inspect each workers picked fruit according to instructions given daily. Workers will be required to record information about harvest yield. Workers must be able to handle and climb ladders up to 24 feet long and weighing approximately 2 pounds per foot. Picked fruit is placed in a metal-framed canvas-covered bucket with canvas straps that slip over the head and rest on the shoulders. Filled buckets, weighing up to 40 pounds, are emptied into bulk bins with a capacity of 20 1-1/8 bushel boxes. Workers must be willing to work in varied weather conditions with temperatures from below 0 to 90+ degrees (F) with possible wet mornings. Beginning and ending times will vary depending on the conditions in the orchard. Workers should report to work in their own suitable clothing. Workers must be able to lift and carry up to 80 pounds on a frequent basis. Employer will furnish to workers without cost all tools and equipment required to perform all duties assigned. Workers are required to have proficient English language comprehension in order to maintain Federal food safety regulations and safe operation of farm equipment.
Manually prune, plant, cultivate, & harvest fruits, apples. Use hand tools, such as shovels, trowels, hoes, tampers, pruning hooks, shears, & knives. Duties include tilling soil & applying fertilizers; transplanting, weeding, thinning, or pruning crops. Construct trellises, repair fences & farm buildings. Picking stones by hand. Set up & operate irrigation equipment. Clear & maintain irrigation ditches. Harvest fruit by hand. Pick apples for fresh marketing. A minimum productivity standard applies; 100 bu boxes of fresh market apples per day. All fruit to be handled with care to avoid bruising. Fruit injured by bruising, not to exceed 4% also no more than 4% spurs left on the stem of the apple. Workers be instructed to selectively pick mature fruit according to size, color & other USDA standards. Worker must be physically able to pick tree fruit, most of which is done from ladders with lower branches being picked from the ground. Picked fruit is placed in a metal-framed canvas covered picking bucket with canvas straps that slip over the head and rest on the shoulders. Filled bucket weighing up to 40 lbs. Must be physically able to lift up to 75lbs on a consistent basis throughout the day. While working in the field, all cell phone usage is limited to emergency use only. Due to health & safety concerns on our farm workers must understand basic instruction in English. Workers referred as a result of this order must have a minimum of three months of verifiable experience in performing the tasks described in his order. \nThe activities outlined in the job description will be conducted solely on the worksite which is owned and operated by the employer.\n
Crops/Commodities: \nhoney. \nPrimary job duty is to harvest/extract honey. Operate extracting machinery to remove wax cappings and extract honey from comb. Fill drums with extracted honey. Weigh and record drums.\n\nWorkers required to follow common sanitary practices at all times to preserve quality and maintain food safety standards. Workers required to wash hands thoroughly with soap and water after using the bathroom and before begining harvest activities.\n\nRebox and prepare combs for next harvest. Make, repair, paint and clean boxes and equipment as required. Use hammers, hive tools and other hand tools to perform manual tasks. General maintenance and servicing of equipment and facility.\n\nMay work in other aspects of commercial bee keeping, including accessing a colony to determine if it needs food or medicine, feeding and medicating bees, maintaining hives in a healthy state. Must respond correctly to bees to harmonize with their natural cycle and keep them in the healthiest state possible for survival and profitability. \n\nWork is to be done for long periods of time. Workers are expected to perform duties including boxing, weighing and loading of product. Workers may assist in loading trucks with product weighing up to 60 pounds and lifting to a height of 5 feet. Workers should be able to work on their feet in bent positions for long periods of time. Work requires repetitive movements and extensive walking. Allergies to ragweed, goldenrod, insect spray, related chemicals, etc. may affect workers’ ability to perform the job. Workers must have no fear of bees and be non-allergic to bee stings, pollen, honey or other products of the hive. Workers are exposed to wet weather early in the morning through the heat of the day. Temperatures may range from 10 to 100 F. Workers may be required to work during occasional showers not severe enough to stop operations. \n\nWorkers may not report for work while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. The possession or use of illegal drugs or alcohol on Company property is prohibited and will be cause for immediate termination.\n\nPersons seeking employment as experienced honey harvester/processor must be available for the entire period requested by the employer. \n \nEmployer may request, but not require, workers to work more than the stated daily hours and/or on a worker’s Sabbath or federal holidays. Workers will have an unpaid lunch break. Worker must report to work at designated time and place each day. Daily or weekly work schedule may vary due to weather, sunlight, temperature, crop conditions, and other factors. Employer will notify workers of any change to start time. \n \n \nTERMINATION. All workers will be subject to a five-day trial period, during which the employer will evaluate workers' performance of required tasks. Employer reserves the right to terminate a worker at the conclusion of the trial period if the worker’s performance fails to satisfy the employer’s reasonable expectations, or is otherwise unacceptable. Employer may terminate a worker for lawful job-related reasons, including but not limited to situations in which the worker: (1) Is repeatedly absent or tardy; (2) malingers or otherwise refuses, without cause, to perform the work as directed; (3) commits act(s) of misconduct or repeatedly violates the Work Rules; and/or (4) fails, after completing the five day trial period, to perform work in a competent and skillful manner, consistent with the employer's reasonable expectations. Non-U.S. workers may be displaced as a result of one or more U.S. workers becoming available for the job during the employer’s recruitment period. Job abandonment will be deemed to occur after five consecutive workdays of unexcused absences. Workers may not report for work under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Possession or use of illegal drugs or alcohol on company premises is prohibited and will be cause for immediate termination.
Will hand weed onions as directed by supervisor. Will place weeds and debris In 5 gallon bucket and take to the end of the field to dump out. Will bend repetitively and continuously during work day while walking. Will walk behind harvester to pick up onions or potatoes that are left behind. Will unload onions or potatoes from truck and dump Into boxes. Will pick out any stones or debris while filling bins on unloading machine and will level off boxes so they are able to be stacked. Workers will need to help onions or potatoes to flow on the conveyor. Will also pick up any loose onions that are on the ground. Will place covers on full bins and secure with rubber cords. Will drive bus to transport workers to work location. Not all workers. requested to drive. Those that are requested to drive will be required to possess appropriate license. No one will be rejected for the position that does not possess a driver's license. Three months experience In commercial, conventional farming in the jobs listed Is required. Workers referred against this order must have a minimum of 3 months verifiable experience In performing the tasks posted In this job order. Random drug and alcohol testing may be done if required by a government regulation, post-hire at employers expense. Cell phones or other electronic devices cannot be used during working hours. failure to abide by this policy may result in disciplinary action including termination. All workers will be provided a designated day of rest each week. Day of rest may vary with notice to the employee. Workers may be requested but not required to work on their Sabbath.
Worker must possess the physical strength and endurance (ability to continue or last) to repeat the harvest process though out the workday, working quickly and skillfully to perform activities assigned during that activity. Workers must work at a sustained (continuing for an extended period of time without interruption), vigorous pace (quick and steady) and make bona fide efforts (made in earnest intent) to work efficiently (performing or functions in the best possible manner with the least waste of time and effort) and consistently (same way for a long time) that are reasonable under the climatic and other working conditions, Workers may not leave trash, or other discarded items in work areas or vehicles but must dispose of such items in provided receptacles. Workers must wash hands with soap and water after all bathroom and meal breaks. Allergies to varieties of ragweed, goldenrod, insecticides, related agricultural chemicals, etc., may affect worker’s ability to perform the work described herein. Must display the ability to move, place, climb and work from orchard ladders up to 16 feet in height, making the necessary adjustments for various procedures while carrying up to 30 pounds.\n\nSanitation Requirements: For food and general personal safety purposes, all workers will be required and expected to follow common sanitary practices at all times. This is particularly critical when hand harvesting crops for human consumption. Employees are required to cleanse their hands by washing them thoroughly with soap and water after using the bathroom and before entering the fields for harvest activities or the packing facility for packing operations.\n\nHarvest Productivity Standards: Workers must maintain a 5% or better bruising rate.\n\nApples: Workers will perform various tasks involved in planting, cultivation (including pruning and thinning) and harvesting fruit according to supervisor’s instructions. Workers will till soil, plant stock, and do pruning activities using a variety of tools. May aid in irrigation duties. Will aid in minor repair of wooden fruit containers. Workers will harvest fruit according to color, size, and degree of maturity as specified by supervisor and place into ¾ bushel baskets taking the extra time, care and effort not to bruise or scar the fruit. \n\nThe following description of job activities applies to apples, sweet cherries, and peaches. \n\nHarvest: Workers will be assigned a row usually with a partner and is responsible for picking all the proper fruit from that row, or half row. Fruit is selected from the tree according to size and/or color standard set by the picking supervisor. In some instances, fruit harvest will be done from an 8 or 16-foot ladder weighing up to 30 lbs. All workers must be able to lift and carry ladder, as well as work from the top of the ladder. The entire tree must be checked to ensure removal of all fruit meeting-picking requirements. Fruit is placed gently in the picking container until container is full. The full picking container weighing up to 50 lbs. is then gently emptied into a field bin, taking care not to spill or bruise the fruit in the container or in the field bin. Field bin volume may be checked and determined by weight on state certified scales. Workers are required to stay on their assigned row unless directed by a supervisor to change, or to help someone sporadically. Picking units will be kept free of limbs, leaves or mushy fruit. Workers will be required to pick up and return picking ladders to the ladder wagon provided by the grower at the end of each workday or as directed by the grower or designated supervisor.\n\n
Summer prune trees, Harvest Apples, orchard maintenance, apple harvest trimming trees, bin repair, hand thinning, planting trees, picking up roots & rocks
summer pruning trees, planting trees, orchard maintenance, climb ladders, pick apples from trees, move from site to site, bin repair, hand thinning, driving
will plant, hoe ,weed and package cabbage, cucumbers, summer squash and snap Beans. performing duties and combination of the following duties: box, carton, crate, card board, bulk, bags. washed and trims produce, preparatory to packing , working in warehouse sort produce according to size color, or grade before\npacking. May weigh produce and add or remove produce from container, bag or bin to Specified weight. Floors will be swept and barn clean before packing. worker Those that are requested to drive will be required to possess appropriate license. No one will be rejected for the position that does not posses a driver's license. requires Standing , sitting, lifting up to 60 lbS and kneeling. No Smoking allowed no cell phone use. All food Safety policies must be followed while working. 3 months experience required in work listed.
will plant, hoe ,weed and package cabbage, cucumbers, summer squash and snap Beans. performing duties and combination of the following duties: box, carton, crate, card board, bulk, bags. washed and trims produce, preparatory to packing , working in warehouse sort produce according to size color, or grade before\npacking. May weigh produce and add or remove produce from container, bag or bin to Specified weight. Floors will be swept and barn clean before packing. worker Those that are requested to drive will be required to possess appropriate license. No one will be rejected for the position that does not posses a driver's license. requires Standing , sitting, lifting up to 60 lbS and kneeling. No Smoking allowed no cell phone use. All food Safety policies must be followed while working. 3 months experience required in work listed.
Manually harvest vegetables. Use hand tools such as shears and knives. Duties include sorting, packing and loading harvested products In the fields. Will hand harvest cucumbers, summer squash, miniature pumpkins, winter squash, performing any combination of the following duties by hand harvesting Into harvest crates and buckets and loading onto or In harvest bins and trailers. Will unload, grade, pack and stack beans In warehouse. Will hand cut Individual heads of cabbage placing individually Into bins or wagons using a knife. Weigh beans and add or remove from container to obtain specified weight. thin plants by hand or hoe as directed by supervisor. Work requires standing. walking, bending repetitively. lifting up to 60 pounds and kneeling. drive bus to transport workers to and from field. Not all workers will be requested to drive. Those that are requested to drive will be required to possess appropriate license. No one will be rejected for the position that does not possess a driver's license. Three months experience In commercial, conventional farming In the jobs listed is required. Workers referred against this order must have a minimum of 3 months verifiable experience In performing the tasks posted In this job order. Random drug end alcohol testing may be done If required by a government regulation, post-hire at employer's expense. Workers may not use cell phones for personal calls, emails or texts during working times. Phone use must be limited to break times and lunch break. workers will be provided a designated day of rest each week. Day of rest may vary with notice to the employee. Workers may be requested but not required to work on their sabbath.
Dump, clean, grade, sort, pack, stack cucumbers, squash, cabbage, and miniature pumpkins to customer standards and as directed by management. Will Include trimming, weighing, palletizing, and lifting 60 pounds up to a height of 5 feet. Long hours on feet. Care must be taken to prevent damage to product. Will fold, assemble, and move containers. Will clean product waste from packing areas and lines. WII hand harvest squash and cucumbers. Will cover commodity sheds with film and secure with weights. Weed, thin plants by hand or hoe as directed by supervisor. No smoking allowed, and food safety policies must be followed while working. Will drive bus to transport workers to and from work location. Not all workers requested to drive. Those that are requested to drive will be required to possess appropriate license. No one will be rejected for the position that does not possess a driver's license. Three months experience In commercial. conventional farming in the jobs listed is required. Workers referred against this order must have a minimum of 3 months verifiable experience in performing the tasks posted in this job order. Random drug and alcohol testing may be done if required by a government regulation, post-hire at employer's expense. Workers may not use cell phones for personal calls, emails or texts during working times. Phone use must be limited to break times and lunch break. Workers will be provided a designated day of rest each week. Day of rest may vary with notice to the employee. Workers may be requested but not required to work on their sabbath.
Manually harvest vegetables. Use hand tools such as shears and knives. Duties include sorting, packing and loading harvested products In the fields. Will hand harvest cucumbers, summer squash, miniature pumpkins, winter squash, performing any combination of the following duties by hand harvesting Into harvest crates and buckets and loading onto or In harvest bins and trailers. Will unload, grade, pack and stack beans In warehouse. Will hand cut Individual heads of cabbage placing individually Into bins or wagons using a knife. Weigh beans and add or remove from container to obtain specified weight. thin plants by hand or hoe as directed by supervisor. Work requires standing. walking, bending repetitively. lifting up to 60 pounds and kneeling. drive bus to transport workers to and from field. Not all workers will be requested to drive. Those that are requested to drive will be required to possess appropriate license. No one will be rejected for the position that does not possess a driver's license. Three months experience In commercial, conventional farming In the jobs listed is required. Workers referred against this order must have a minimum of 3 months verifiable experience In performing the tasks posted In this job order. Random drug end alcohol testing may be done If required by a government regulation, post-hire at employer's expense. Cell phone and other electronic devices can not be used during working hours. Failure to abide by this policy may result in disciplinary action including termination. workers will be provided a designated day of rest each week. Day of rest may very with notice to the employee. Workers may be requested but not required to work on their sabbath.
Field maintenance, planting, hoeing, staking and tying, harvesting and packing of cabbage, vegetable farm, driving. Work with following crops: Corn, tomatoes, peppers, squash, cauliflower, cabbage, and potatoes. \n
summer pruning trees, planting trees, orchard & field maintenance, bin repair, hand thinning, trimming, bin repair, weeding, harvesting apples, climb ladders, trellis training, young tree care, driving\n\n
summer pruning trees, planting trees, orchard & field maintenance, bin repair, hand thinning, trimming, apple harvest, climb ladders, driving \n
Transport and deliver in-season produce grown on our farm. Utilize tractors, agricultural equipment, and trucks. The produce will be transported between both farm sites and to storage facilities. Crops transported include apples, cabbage, onions, and potatoes.
Operate 75-100 hp tractors, tractor-drawn machinery, and self-propelled machinery to cultivate, spray and harvest crops including salad/leaf greens such as kale and Swiss chard, onions, carrots, root vegetables, cabbage, tomatoes, peppers eggplant, and squash depending on farm location. Will harvest and process hemp. Manually plant, cultivate, and harvest produce in an organic environment. Use hand tools, such as shovels, trowels, hoes, tampers, pruning hooks, shears, and knives. Much work will require extensive bending, stooping, kneeling and ground work. Duties include tilling soil and applying fertilizers; transplanting, weeding, thinning, or pruning crops. Operate, monitor & maintain irrigation system. Repair and maintain farm vehicles, implements, and mechanical equipment. Apply organic fertilizers to crops. Inform farmers or farm managers of crop progress. Will monitor fields & greenhouses for plant infestations and use treatments appropriate for organic use in both a preventative or infestation situation. Clear and maintain irrigation ditches. Drive tractors on the farm, drive tractors and other motorized equipment between fields. Drive trucks and other self propelled machinery between fields and packing shed transporting harvested produce. Record information about crops, such as yields, or costs. Workers must have experience in working with farm sanitary and safety practices as required in Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) plans. Must also have experience working with and meeting production standards. Due to health and safety concerns relating to pesticide application and the operation of equipment on our farm, workers are required to have the ability to comprehend simple oral and written instructions in English. After hiring, employer may conduct random drug tests at employer?s expense.. Must be physically able to lift up to 80 pounds *Workers referred against this order must have a minimum of 3 months experience in performing tasks described in this order within an organic farming environment.
All applicants must be able, willing and qualified to perform the work described in this job description and must be available for the entire period of employment specified in box 3 & 4, page 1 This work order is for qualified people to perform a combination of tasks involved in the operation of the farm. Drive and operate specific farm machines to grow tree fruits to include pears and apples. Will drive and/or operate harvesting machines. Will attach implements and drive tractors with attached instruments to fields for cultivating, discing, and planting apple or pear trees. Will operate equipment in farm fields and drive on farm roads Will prune, thin trees such as apple, peach & pear. Performs light summer pruning and suckering by cutting terminal growth and water sprouts from inside of tree using hand pruner. Thins trees from orchard to eliminate diseased /non-productive trees using chain saw. There will be work that involves excessive bending and/or stooping. Will harvest fruits, apples and pears. Apples injured by bruising during picking shall not exceed 1% (WNY) for fresh and 1% (WNY) for processing. Productivity must be at least 6 Bins (120 bushels) fresh market and/or 8 Bins (160 bushels) processing fruit per day. Workers are expected to work at least the number of days and hours specified. Must be able to physically lift up to 80 pounds. Workers should report for work with their own suitable work clothing. Field temperatures may range from 0 to 90+ degrees (F) with possible wet morning conditions. Due to health and safety concerns relating to the operation of equipment on our farm, workers are required to have the ability to comprehend simple instructions in English. After hiring, employer may conduct random drug tests at employers expense. Workers referred against this order must have a minimum of 3 months experience. Worker will be given 30 minutes for lunch. Beginning and ending times will vary depending on the conditions in the orchard. Workers must be able to speak and read in simple English due to Federal food safety regulations. After hiring the employer may conduct random drug testing at the employers expense.
Sanitation Requirements: For food and general personal safety purposes, all workers will be required and expected to follow common sanitary practices at all times. This is particularly critical when hand harvesting crops for human consumption. Employees are required to cleanse their hands by washing them thoroughly with soap and water after using the bathroom and before entering the fields for harvest activities or the packing facility for packing operations.\n\nCabbage: Workers will prepare fields for planting cabbage. Worker will plant cabbage according to their supervisor’s instructions. Workers will cut mature cabbage heads using knife as specified by employer. Products will then be placed into sacks or boxes and placed on trailer for transport. Workers may grade products removing bad or damaged leaves and repack for shipment. \n\nHarvesting Winter Squash & Pumpkins: Workers will be required to remove weeds by hand or with a hoe. Workers will bend and stoop to pick vegetables according to size, color, shape and degree of maturity and place into field containers. Workers may carry full container weighing approximately fifty (50) lbs. and empty into field bin or load onto trailer. May be required to pull and discard culls as directed by supervisor. Pickers will take care not to bruise or scar produce. Pre-harvest activities may include staking, tying, transplanting pruning and windrowing. Workers will stand on feet for long periods of time. Workers are required to work in fields when plants are wet with dew or rain. Temperatures in fields during working hours can range from thirty-five (35) to over ninety-five (95) degrees. \n\nLoaders: Carefully feed sorted and graded winter squash and/or pumpkin into automated machine that peels and halves the squash. Workers may be required to peel and halve winter squash and/or pumpkin using a knife in the event of equipment failure. \n\nCutter: Workers using a hand-held knife, will remove the tops and tails from the winter squash and/or pumpkin halves and discard the tops and tails as disclosed by the supervisor. \n\nSeed Removers and cleaners: Workers using a hand-held spoon or other tools, will remove seeds from the center of winter squash and/or pumpkin and separate the seeds and other residual material as disclosed by supervisor. Worker will carefully load the peeled winter squash into an automated machine to be cubed. Seeds may be washed, dried and placed in bulk totes. \n\nFillers: Workers package the processed winter squash and/or pumpkin in appropriate container by attending automatic filler or by hand as necessary according to the packaging instructions disclosed by the supervisor. \n\nLevelers: Packed winter squash and/or pumpkin is carefully hand-leveled by worker to assure an even level of winter squash in each container. Excess winter squash and/or pumpkin removed from overfilled boxes and placed carefully in separate containers as disclosed by the supervisor. \n\nPackaging: Packaging machines are fed materials by worker to produce a finished package product. \n\nStackers: Workers pick up filled boxes weighing up to 60 lbs. from conveyor and stack carefully by prescribed pattern and height onto pallets by size and lot stamped on box as directed by supervisor. \n\nSupport jobs include bin and pallet repair and after hours clean up. \n\nFarm, Field, and Shed Sanitation: All workers will be responsible for picking up trash, cleaning bathrooms, sweeping floors and other farm and shed sanitation duties.\n\n
Manually prune, plant, cultivate, & harvest apples & pears. Use hand tools, such as shovels, trowels, hoes, tampers, pruning hooks, shears, & knives. Duties include tilling soil & applying fertilizers; transplanting, weeding, thinning, or pruning crops & applying pesticides. Construct trellises, repair fences & farm buildings. Set up & operate irrigation equipment. Clear & maintain irrigation ditches. Harvest fruits by hand. Pick apples for fresh marketing and/or processing. A minimum productivity standard applies; 116 bu boxes of fresh market apples per day. All fruit to be handled with care to avoid bruising. Fruit injured by bruising, not to exceed 4%. Workers be instructed to selectively pick mature fruit according to size, color & other USDA standards. Worker must be physically able to pick tree fruit, most of which is done from ladders with lower branches being picked from the ground. Picked fruit is placed in a metal-framed canvas covered picking bucket with canvas straps that slip over the head and rest on the shoulders. Filled bucket weighing up to 40 lbs. Must be physically able to lift up to 75lbs on a consistent basis throughout the day. Workers must have Apple Farm experience. Due to safety concerns on a farm, workers must understand basic instructions in English Workers referred as a result of this order must have a minimum of three months of verifiable experience in performing the tasks described in his order\nWhile working in the field, cellphone usage is limited to emergency use only.\n
Plant, water, weed, prune, train, harvest and pack tomatoes and peppers. General farm cleanup, mowing, and maintenance of fences and small out-buildings. Feed, water, and clean crop of feeder hogs to be purchased in March, and sold in November. Hog care duties will include feeding, deworming, moving between pens, and cleaning. There are 30-50 feeder hogs that are grown and then sold as the warm season ends. Three months of experience with vegetable farming work required.
harvesting tomatoes, peppers, corn, squash, watermelon, cantaloupe, green beans, cabbage, packing, staking and stringing, weeding, general field maintenance
Hand-harvest and field pack vegetables (potatoes, greens, spinach, herbs). Weed, thin plants, cut seed potato, and grade potatoes. Prepare field for planting. Transplant plants, riding on transplanter or by hand. Tie vegetables in bunches or top them. Pick, cut, lift or pull crops to harvest them. Knives will be used when harvesting and field packing. Load field trailers. Care must be taken to prevent damaging product and plants. Operate tractors, tractor-drawn machinery, and self-propelled machinery to harvest crops. 50 Hours/week: Hours vary based on weather. Workers must be physically able to lift up to 60 lbs with assistance. Employer will furnish to workers, without cost, all tools and equipment required to perform duties assigned. Field temperatures range from 10 to 100 degrees (F) with possible wet morning conditions. After hire, employer may conduct random drug testing at employer's expense. Long hours on feet, bend and stoop for long periods. Work is to be done in the field for long periods of time. Workers are expected to perform duties, including boxing, weighing, and loading of produce. Workers may assist in warehousing/palletizing and loading trucks/trailers with produce weighing from 50-60 lbs and lifting to a height of 5 feet. Production standards apply. Assist with sorting of potato shipments. Cut seed potatoes by hand. Assist with field preparation. Workers referred against this order must have a minimum of 3 months of verifiable experience in the aforementioned. Random drug testing may be required at employer expense post-hire to both H-2A and domestic workers. Hours are: 7am to 4pm (Mon-Friday); 7am to 12 o'clock (Saturday), but vary due to weather and crop conditions. Actual hours worked can vary throughout the season - during peak periods the hours worked can be higher.
Manually and mechanically plant, cultivate, and harvest vegetables (cabbage, kale, collards, broccoli, corn, cucumbers, peppers, eggplant, pumpkins, summer and fall squash). Use hand and power tools to till, fertilize, transplant, weed, thin, prune, apply pesticides, clean, irrigate, and load produce. Operate, repair, maintain tractors/implements to grow and harvest crops. Mix and apply agrichemicals, maintain fences and buildings. \n\nSembrar, cultivar, y cosechar manualmente vegetales ( repollos, broccoli, elote, pepinos, berenjena, calabasa, ayote. Utilisa herramientas de mano para harar, abonar, transplantar, deshierbar, podar, aplicar pesticidas, limpiar, regar agua, y cargar producto. Operar, reparar, y mantener tractores/implementos para cultivar y cosechar cultivos. Mesclar y aplicar agroquimicos, mantener edificios y cercas.
Workers will perform duties relating to the planting, harvesting, and field maintenance tasks including weeding, staking, and tying, and field clean-up tasks of all vegetable crops (sweet corn, peppers, specialty peppers, squash, cucumbers, tomatoes, eggplant, kale, cauliflower, lettuce, rhubarb, peas and cabbage) as instructed by their supervisor. Perform duties relating to the washing and packing of vegetables harvested on the farm, as instructed by their supervisor. Perform duties including planting, maintaining, packing, and shipping of greenhouse products. Duties may vary from time to time. This work requires harvesting produce while making important decisions based on product size, shape, coloring and ripeness according to prescribed standards. Workers may be required to use hand tools such as knives and shears. Workers will also participate in the cleaning and packing of harvested produce, and the cleaning of packing lines, packinghouse, and any equipment or tools used for the harvesting, packing, storage, or handling of vegetables & flower deliveries. Workers will also plant, maintain, harvest, pack, ship, and load greenhouse floral or vegetable products in a greenhouse environment. All work requires adherence to important food safety and quality standards, operating procedures and the ability to work quickly and consistently alongside fellow workers with a positive, professional, team-based attitude. This work can require standing, walking, stooping, bending and lifting up to 60 pounds above the head for long periods of time outdoors in all weather, including adverse weather conditions. For food safety and general personal safety practices, all workers will be required and expected to follow common sanitary practices at all times. Employees are required to cleanse their hands by washing them thoroughly with soap and water after using the provided bathroom accommodations and before entering the fields or packinghouse, and after smoking or eating. May drive vehicle to transport workers to work location. Not all workers requested to drive. Those that are requested to drive will be required to possess an appropriate license. No one will be rejected for the position that does not possess a driver's license. Three months verifiable experience in commercial conventional fruit or vegetable farming is required. Workers referred against this order must have a minimum of three months verifiable experience in performing the tasks posted in this job order. Employees unable to maintain minimum performance standards will be ineligible for further employment. All employees are expected to abide by Henry W. Agle and Sons Work Rules.
Help lead and participate in harvest of apples and pruning and planting of apple trees; weed orchard, assist in pack/sort operations of potatoes and onions and maintaining warehouse and farm in general.
Manually plant, cultivate and harvest fruits (apples) and vegetables (beans, garlic, potatoes, carrots, beets) organically. Use and tools, move and set up irrigation, lift 70lbs. Helping to move hay. Repair fences, maintain grounds, water and cultivate in greenhouse. . Irrigate, plant, weed. Fix fences and farm buildings 15%. Manually and mechanically plant (15%), maintain (40%), and harvest (20%) vegetables and fruit, and clean and prepare produce for market (10%)
Crops/Commodities: \ncauliflower, cucumbers, zucchini/summer squash, peppers, eggplant, sweet corn, winter squash, lettuce, beets, watermelons, kale/greens, other vegetables, and flowers. \nThis job requires a minimum of three months of verifiable prior experience working on a commercial vegetable crop farm handling manual and machine tasks associated with commodity production and harvest activities. Plant, cultivate and harvest vegetables (cauliflower, cucumbers, zucchini/summer squash, peppers, eggplant, sweet corn, winter squash, lettuce, beets, watermelons, kale/greens, and other vegetables, and flowers. ) . Use hand tools including, but not limited to: shovels, hoes and knives. Plant roots, seeds and bulbs. Spread plastic or other groundcovering. Clean plastic by hand from ground upon removal. Till soil. Weed and thin plants. Transplant plants by hand. Stake/tie plants, trellis/prune plants, and set poles and wires for vine plants. Pick, cut, lift, or pull crops. Tie vegetables in bunches. Grade, size and field pack product; sort, grade, pack product in packing facility. Take care to prevent damaging produce and plants. Remove stakes and twine from fields. Mow, cut, and weed fields. Perform ditching, shoveling, hoeing, hauling, ground preparation, and other manual tasks. Bending, stooping and kneeling required. Lift, carry, and load/unload products or supplies. Use power equipment including but not limited to: tractors, planters, mowers, plows, sprayers, cultivators, power shears, chain saws, high lifts, fork lifts, skid loaders. Must operate agricultural equipment safely, with or without direction. Install/maintain irrigation systems and water lines. Move and install irrigation pipes and equipment. Dig and maintain ditches. Install and remove levee gates. Clear debris from field and clean work areas and assigned equipment. \n\nWork is done in the field for long periods of time. Workers will assist in handling product weighing up to 60 pounds and lifting to a height of 5 feet. Workers must work on their feet in bent positions for long periods of time. Work requires repetitive movements and extensive walking. Work required in fields when plants are wet with dew and rain, and will be required during light rain, snow, moderate winds, direct sun, high humidity and extreme temperatures. Temperatures in fields during working hours can range from 10 to over 100 degrees F. Workers will be required to work during occasional showers not severe enough to stop field operations. Allergies to ragweed, goldenrod, honey bees, insecticides, herbicides, fungicides, or related chemicals may affect a worker’s ability to perform the job. Workers should be able to do the work required with or without reasonable accommodations. Saturday work required. \n \nSupervisor(s) will provide instructions and directions to workers. Workers must be able to comprehend and follow instructions and communicate effectively to supervisors. Unusual, complex or non-routine activities will be supervised. Workers expected to perform basic duties in a timely and proficient manner without close supervision. Workers must obey all safety rules and basic instructions and be able to recognize, understand and comply with safety, pesticide warning/re-entry and other essential postings. \n\nNon-working minors may not be present, adjacent to worksites, or left in vehicles during the day. No visitors unauthorized by management may be present at worksites. \n\nTobacco use strictly prohibited. No smoking or tobacco use of any kind permitted in the fields, worker housing or packing house. Smoking is allowed only in designated smoking areas, and only during a break or meal period. This is necessary to protect against transmission of toxins and contamination from tobacco by-products.
Workers will perform duties relating to the handling and packing of various fruit and vegetable crops. Duties will include loading and unloading trucks, stacking and palatalizing of produce items, assembling orders, icing and cooling of produce, repacking of produce as needed, and general clean-up and maintenance . Duties may vary from time to time. Applicants must have a minimum of three months experience operating both hand and electric jacks and forklifts. All applicants must possess the ability to work between hot and cold temperatures throughout their shift, work various shifts, be on their feet for long periods of time, and the ability to lift 80 pounds.
General orchard work including trimming suckers, summer pruning, thinning fruit, irrigation, harvest fruit, pack apples, load and unload trucks and trailers. Spot pick apples, apricots, peaches, grapes, pick cherries with stems, pears, plums.\n\n
All applicants must be able, willing and qualified to perform work described in this job description and must be available for the entire period of employment specified in this work order. This work order is for qualified people to perform a combination of tasks involved in the production and harvesting of apple, peach, plum and cherry trees. Duties include; clearing orchard alley-ways of brush by hand or with hand-held mechanical hedger, spring/summer pruning fruit trees by hand using a pruning sheer to promote optimum growth of tree and fruit and manual harvesting/picking of fruit from apple, peach and cherry trees. Pruning activities will require workers to use a manual hand-held sheer demanding repetitive clasping of the hand. Pruning may occur from a tractor pulled platform, on which workers will be required to prune while the tractor moves down alley-ways. Works must be willing and able to work from 10 ft high pruning platforms. Workers are expected to reach a pruning efficiency of 100 trees pruned per day by the third day of employment. Workers are required to thin the apple trees in the orchard by hand in order to manage the crop load of the trees. Thinning requires workers to pick individual young fruitlets off of the tree branch in order to reduce crop load. Picking apples requires worker to handle ladders up to 24' and pick into metal-framed canvas covered picking pockets strung around shoulders that weigh up to 50 pounds when filled. Filled buckets are emptied into bulk bins with a capacity of 20 bushes, maintaining the fruit quality as defined in the US standard for grades; fruit injure day bruising shall not exceed 2%. Productivity must be at least 100 bushel boxes per day of fresh market fruit. Workers must be physically able to lift and carry up to 70 lbs on a consistent basis for an 8 hour work day. Cherry harvest includes picking into 10 quart pails slung around shoulder and emptying into a 25 lb plastic lug. Workers are required to use ladders up to 24' to pick. Workers are required to work in the tree and rootstock nursery where young trees are propagated for the orchard. Nursery duties include; weeding between plants by hand, de-leafing young trees by hand and applying granular fertilizer by hand. Employer will furnish to workers all tools required in the performance of the duties assigned without cost. Workers must have experience driving tractor and be willing to operate tractors to fumigate, mow, mulch and harvest the orchard. Workers must be willing to mxi spray chemical tanks and apply pesticides to orchard. Skilled tractor worker is required to operate orchard equipment, especially during harvest when bin trailers each with five 20 bushel bins of fruit are transported from the orchard to the staging yard. Ability to operate forklifts to move 20 bu bins filled with fruit is preferred. Basic ability to service tractors is preferred. Ability to recognize and communicate issues with the orchard manager or supervisor is required. Workers must be willing to work in a variety of weather conditions and temperatures. Workers are not permitted to use cell phones for personal use during work times, but may use for emergency purposes. Workers referred as a result of this order must have a minimum of three months verifiable experience in performing the tasks in this order. The employer will allow three days of work for worker to reach production standards.
Manually prune, cultivate, & harvest all crops grown, including, but not limited to, fruits & vegetables (apples, pears, peaches, plums, nectarines, grapes, & mixed vegetables). Use hand tools, such as shovels, hoes, shears, & knives. Duties include thinning, tying, pruning, & harvesting crops from ground, ladder, and mobile platform. Set up & operate irrigation equipment. Harvest fruits by hand. After a training period of 4 days, a minimum productivity standard applies; 100 bu. boxes of fresh market apples and 80 bu. boxes of fresh market pears per day. All fruit to be handled with care to avoid bruising. Fruit injured by bruising, not to exceed 4%. Workers may be instructed to selectively pick mature fruit according to size, color, & other USDA standards. Worker must be physically able to pick tree fruit, most of which is done from ladders with lower branches being picked from the ground. Picked fruit is placed in 1 bu. plastic buckets with straps that slip over the head and rest on the shoulders. Filled bucket weighing up to 45 lbs. Workers required to handle ladders up to 20 ft. long and weighing @ 2 lbs. per foot. Must be physically able to lift 80 lbs. on a consistent basis throughout the day. Workers who are not authorized by the employer must leave their cell phones on the bus during the workday. They are not to user cell phones while working in the field, but may do so in the event of an emergency. Due to safety concerns on a farm, workers must understand basic instructions in English. Workers referred as a result of this order must have a minimum of three months of verifiable experience in performing the tasks described in this order.
Apples – assist with planting, weeding, irrigation, pruning, tree training, trellis maintenance,\nfruit thinning and picking. Picking is for fresh fruit and must be include meeting color\nrequirements and must mostly bruise free. Use of multiple types of ladders will be necessary.\nStone fruit, (including cherries, peaches and plums) – assist with planting, pruning, tree\ntraining, weeding, irrigation, and picking. Will also include fruit thinning of peachs. All fruit is to\nbe picked tree ripe so care will need to be taking to avoid bruising and damaging fruit. Cherries\nwill be picked with their stems on. Use of multiple types of ladders will be necessary.\nPears – assist with weeding, irrigation, pruning, tree training, trellis and picking. Picking is for\nfresh fruit and must be mostly bruise free. Use of multiple types of ladders will be necessary.\nBlue berries – Assist with weeding, pruning, irrigation and picking. Picking is for fresh fruit and\nmust be include selecting the ripe berries and carefully picking them without damage.\nBrambles (raspberries, both red and black, and black berries) - – Assist with trellis\nmaintenance. Weeding, pruning, irrigation and picking. These workers will pick processing\nberries which will include selecting the ripe berries and carefully picking them without damage.\nThey will not be involved with the harvest of fresh fruit raspberries and blackberries.\nThese workers will not be involved in any fresh fruit packing for any market.\nStrawberries – Assist with planting, weeding and irrigation.\nDeer Fences – assist with the construction and maintenance of deer fences for various orchards\nand plantings.\nIrrigation – Assist in maintaining the various irrigations systems both trickle and movable pipe.\nThis will include moving and setting up aluminum pipe and risers used with and also the fire\nhoses used in conjunction this the pipes. As well as laying and repairing trickle lines. It may also\ninclude assisting with the installation of a new irrigation system.\nThese workers will not be involved in any fresh fruit packing for any market. \nMust be physically able to lift up to 75lbs on a consistent\nbasis throughout the day. While working in the field, cell phone usage is limited to emergency use only. Due to\nsafety concerns on a farm, workers must understand basic instructions in English. Workers referred as a result of\nthis order must have a minimum of three months verifiable experience in performing the tasks described in this\norder.\n
Workers will perform duties relating to the planting, harvesting, and field maintenance tasks including weeding, staking, and tying, and field clean-up tasks of all vegetable crops (corn, peppers, specialty peppers, squash, cucumbers, tomatoes, eggplant, broccoli, lettuce, beans, brussels sprouts, and cabbage) as instructed by their supervisor. Perform duties relating to the washing and packing of vegetables harvested on the farm, as instructed by their supervisor. Perform duties including planting, maintaining, packing, and shipping of greenhouse \nproducts. Duties may vary from time to time. This work requires harvesting produce while making important decisions based on product size, shape, coloring and ripeness according to prescribed standards. Workers may be required to use hand tools such as knives and shears. Workers will also participate in the cleaning and packing of harvested produce, and the cleaning of packing lines, packinghouse, coolers, and any equipment or tools used for the harvesting, packing, storage, or handling of vegetables & flower deliveries. Workers will also plant, maintain, harvest, pack, ship, and load greenhouse floral or vegetable products in a greenhouse environment. All work requires adherence to important food safety and quality standards, operating procedures and the ability to work quickly and consistently alongside fellow workers with a positive, professional, team-based attitude. This work can require standing, walking, stooping, bending and lifting up to 60 pounds above the head for long periods of time outdoors in all weather, including adverse weather conditions. For food safety and general personal safety practices, all workers will be required and expected to follow common sanitary practices at all times. Employees are required to cleanse their hands by washing them thoroughly with soap and water after using the provided bathroom accommodations and before entering the fields or packinghouse, and after smoking or eating. May drive bus or van to transport workers to work location. Not all workers requested to drive. Those that are requested to drive will be required to possess an appropriate license. No one will be rejected for the position that does not possess a drivers license. Three months verifiable experience in commercial conventional fruit or vegetable farming is required. Workers referred against this order must have a minimum of three months verifiable experience in performing the tasks posted in this job order. Employees unable to maintain minimum performance standards will be ineligible for further employment. \nAll employees are expected to abide by Amos Zittel and Sons Work Rules.\n
(Primary) Pullet Rearing - Count baby chicks into cages upon arrival. Split up baby chicks to different tiers within barn. Vaccinate pullets at twelve weeks of age. Load pullets into carts to be transported to laying hen houses at the end of the rearing period. Workers will perform dry and wet cleaning and maintenance duties to prepare laying houses for pullets at the end of the rearing period and to clean empty pullet houses after pullets are moved out. Remove mortality as needed. The dry-cleaning duties include using backpack blowers to blow down henhouses, sweep floors, clean lights and other miscellaneous cleaning and light repair duties. Wet cleaning includes pressure washing and spraying wet disinfectant to thoroughly clean henhouses. This job includes holding a pressure washing nozzle outstretched from your body for a number of hours in a very humid environment. Due to enhanced biosecurity protocol, workers will only be allowed to enter and work in areas approved by their supervisor.\n\nMaintenance & Packing – Packing/palletizing eggs, loading/unloading trucks, and cleaning packing room. Pick up refuse, clean and perform maintenance and in and around the exterior of the farm. This includes painting and light construction. \n\nDriving Workers Drive workers daily to and from the work site. Drive workers weekly to the grocery store and bank.\n\nBiosecurity Requirements - Any persons coming on to our farms and into our barns must not own birds, unless they are not located within a commutable distance from any of our farm locations. This is mandated by the following:\n United Egg Producers Animal Welfare Certification\n United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Poultry Improvement Program \n Biosecurity Indemnification Requirement\n Egglands Best Standard Operating Procedures Biosecurity Standard\n Food & Drug Administration (FDA) 21 CFR, Parts 16 and 118 Prevention of Salmonella \n Enteritidis in Shell Eggs\n\nHours are: 7am to 3:00pm (Mon-Saturday), but vary due to weather and pullet schedule. Actual hours worked can vary throughout the season.
All applicants must be able, willing and qualified to perform the work described in this job description and must be available for the entire period of employment specified in box 3 & 4, page 1 Workers will perform a variety of manual tasks related to the planting, cultivating, and harvesting of apples, strawberries, pumpkins, sweet corn, cherries, and blueberries. Duties include tilling soil, picking stones, transplanting, weeding, hand thinning, tree training and pruning. Workers will sort, pack, and load harvest fruit in the field and level and load fruit to be transported. Workers will use hand tools such as shovels, trowels, hoes, tampers, running hooks, shears, hand saws, and knives. As the need arises, workers will perform other farm-related duties such as: construct trellises; repair and paint farm buildings; operate tractors and farm equipment for the purpose of tilling soil, mowing grass, cutting brush, planting young trees and plants, moving bin fruit and spraying; apply pesticides, herbicides, and fertilizers to crops; record information about crops; inform farmer or farm manager of crop progress; identify plant, pests, and weeds and monitor for disease to assist in determining applications of fertilizers and pesticides; set up and maintain irrigation systems; and repair and maintain farm vehicles. The employer will provide 1 day of training and/or 2 days of work for the worker to reach productivity standards. Harvest productivity must be at least 80 bushels per 7 hours worked of bruise-free fruit for fresh market. Workers will be directed to pick all fruit from tree or to selectively pick according to size, color, or crop conditions and state of maturity. Workers may be instructed to selectively pick mature fruit according to size, color, and other USDA grade standards. All fruit must be handled with care to avoid bruising. The orchard foremen will inspect each workers picked fruit according to instructions given daily. Workers must be willing to work in varied weather conditions with temperatures from below 0 to 90+ degrees (F) with possible wet mornings. Beginning and ending times will vary depending on the conditions in the orchard. Workers should report to work in their own suitable clothing. Workers must be able to handle and climb ladders up to 24 feet long and weighing approximately 2 pounds per foot while filling picking buckets weighing up to 40 pounds. Employer will furnish to workers without cost all tools and equipment required to perform all duties assigned. Workers are required to have proficient English language comprehension in order to maintain Federal food safety regulations, pesticide application safety, and safe operation of farm equipment.
Plant/irrigate/ maintain/harvest apple trees/crops of broccoli/corn/gr. leaf lettuce. able to lift up to 40lbs. 3 mths exp.
picking cucumbers in 5/8 bushel buckets walking over to wagon and pouring into bins. employee must be able to bend over and pick cukes, lift and carry 50 lbs all day long. cutting summer squash or zucchini on mule train, cut and clean pumpkins and put in cardboard bins. employee must be able to cut and lift pumpkins that weigh up to 50lbs. Cut cabbage with stainless steel knife and set in one ton crate, pulling cabbage plants, hand pack and pick sweet corn, pick and pack brussel sprouts. planting cabbage, brussel sprouts, tomatoes and peppers. picking and packing tomatoes and peppers in hampers and boxes. 3 months experience.
Manually plant, cultivate, and harvest vegetables (tomatoes and squash). Use hand tools to till, fertilize, transplant, weed, thin, prune, stake, clean, irrigate, and load produce. Operate, repair, maintain tractors/implements to grow and harvest crops. Maintain fences and buildings. \n\nSembrar, cultivar, y cosechar manualmente vegetales, frutas, y pacas de pasto. Utilisa herramientas de mano para harar, abonar, transplantar, deshierbar, podar, limpiar, regar agua, y cargar producto. Operar, reparar, y mantener tractores/implementos para cultivar y cosechar cultivos. Mantener edificios y cercas. \n
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 Box 3 & 4, Page 1. Workers will be required to: manually plant, cultivate, and harvest fruits and vegetables; use hand tools, such as shovels, hoes, pruning hooks, shears and knives; till soil; transplant, weed, thin, and prune crops; clean and pack harvested products; drive and operate tractors, tractor-drawn machinery, trucks, and forklifts; transport harvested fruits and vegetables from field to packing house; prune trees seasonally to promote optimum growth of tree and fruit; and apply pesticides, herbicides and fertilizers to crops following DEC guidelines. Workers will also be asked to assist in greenhouses where workers will: mix dirt; fill containers; plant, spray, weed, fertilize and water plants and flowers; and perform tasks using hands and gardening tools. Picking apples requires worker to handle ladders up to 22' and pick into buckets strung around shoulders that weigh up to 40 pounds when filled. Workers must be physically able to lift and carry up to 75 pounds on a consistent basis. Workers may not use cell phones for personal use during work times. Phone use must be limited to breaks and lunch. Field temperatures may range from 0 to 90+ degrees (F) with possible wet morning conditions. Once hired, employer may conduct random drug tests at employers expense. Employer will furnish to workers without cost all tools and equipment required to perform all duties assigned. Beginning and ending times will vary depending on the conditions in the orchard. Workers must be able to comprehend simple English and be available to work Monday through Saturday. Workers referred against this order must have a minimum of three months verifiable experience.
Manually plant, cultivate, and harvest apples. Use hand tools, such as shovels, trowels, hoes, tampers, pruning hooks, shears, and knives. Duties include tilling soil and applying fertilizers; transplanting, weeding, thinning, or pruning crops; applying pesticides; cleaning, packing, and loading harvested products. Construct trellises, repair fences and farm buildings, or participate in irrigation activities. Set up and operate irrigation equipment. Operate tractors, tractor-drawn machinery, and self-propelled machinery to plow, harrow, and fertilize soil, or to plant, cultivate, spray and harvest crops. Repair and maintain farm vehicles, implements, and mechanical equipment. Harvest apples by hand. Apply pesticides, herbicides, or fertilizers to crops. Inform farmers or farm managers of crop progress. Identify plants, pests, and weeds to determine the selection and application of pesticides and fertilizers. Clear and maintain irrigation ditches. Record information about crops, such as pesticide use, yields, or costs. Apples injured by bruising during picking shall not exceed 1% (WNY) for fresh and 1% (WNY) for processing. Productivity must be at least 4 Bins (80 bushels) fresh market and/or 5 Bins (100 bushels) processing apples per day. Workers are expected to work at least the number of days and hours specified. Depending on weather, crop or other conditions, workers may be requested, but not required, to work up to seven days per week and/or on the Sabbath and up to 12 hours per day. Employer will furnish to workers, without cost, all tools, and equipment required in the performance of the duties assigned. Workers should report for work with their own suitable work clothing. Field temperatures may range from below 0 to 90+ degrees (F) with possible wet morning conditions. *Workers referred against this order must have a minimum of 3 months experience in performing tasks described in this order. The employer will provide 1 days of training and/or allow 1 days of work for worker to reach production standards if applicable. The employer assures that workers hired under this order who will be handling pesticides will be provided appropriate training. 42 pound lifting requirement.
Operate tractors, tractor-drawn machinery, and self-propelled machinery to plow, harrow and fertilize soil, or to plant, cultivate, spray and harvest crops. Manually plant, cultivate, and harvest fruits. These crops include organic berries & melons, organic vegetables to include greens, brassicas, tomatoes, peppers and eggplant. Use hand tools, such as shovels, trowels, hoes, tampers, pruning hooks, shears, and knives. Duties will include tilling soil and applying fertilizers; transplanting, weeding, thinning, or pruning crops. Set up, operate, monitor & maintain irrigation/fertigation system. Sort, pack, bunch, wash vegetables and berries, and load trucks for CSA and markets. Repair and maintain farm vehicles, implements, and mechanical equipment. Apply fertilizers to crops. Inform farmers or farm managers of crop progress. Will monitor fields & high tunnels for plant infestations and use treatments appropriate for organic use in both a preventative or infestation situation. Clear and maintain irrigation ditches. Record information about crops, such as yields, or costs. Due to health and safety concerns relating to pesticide application and the operation of equipment on our farm, workers are required to have the ability to comprehend simple oral and written instructions. After hiring, employer may conduct random drug tests at employers expense. Must be physically able to lift up to 80 pounds *Workers referred against this order must have a minimum of 2 months experience in performing tasks described in this order within an organic farming environment.
Manually prune, cultivate, & harvest fruits & vegetables (apples, pears, peaches, plums nectarines, grapes & mixed vegetables) Use hand tools, such as shovels, trowels, hoes, tampers, pruning hooks, shears, & knives. Duties include; weeding, thinning, or pruning crops. Set up & operate irrigation equipment. Harvest fruits by hand. Pick apples for fresh marketing and/or processing. After training period of 4 days, a minimum productivity standard applies; 100 bu boxes of fresh market apples per day. All fruit to be handled with care to avoid bruising. Fruit injured by bruising, not to exceed 4%. Workers may be instructed to selectively pick mature fruit according to size, color & other USDA standards. Worker must be physically able to pick tree fruit, most of which is done from ladders with lower branches being picked from the ground. Picked fruit is placed in a metal-framed canvas covered picking bucket with canvas straps that slip over the head and rest on the shoulders. Filled bucket weighing up to 40 lbs. Workers required to handle ladders up to 24 long and weighing about 2 lbs per foot. Must be physically able to lift up to 75lbs on a consistent basis throughout the day. While working in the field, all cell phone usage is limited to emergency use only. Due to safety concerns on a farm, workers must understand basic instructions in English Workers referred as a result of this order must have a minimum of three months of verifiable experience in performing the tasks described in his order.
Manually seed, plant, transplant, cultivate, & harvest herbs & vegetables including but not limited to: lettuce, carrots, onions, corn, leeks, squash, cabbage, spinach, tomatoes, eggplant, peppers, parsley, beets, radishes, cilantro, dill, kale, collard greens, including foraging for wild produce. Use hand tools, such as trowels. shovels, hoes, tampers, pruning hooks, shears, knives & post drivers. Duties include field preparations by tilling soil, applying fertilizers, mulching, plastic application & removal, transplanting, weeding, thinning, and pruning of crops on the field and/or in the greenhouse. Operation of tractors, tractor-drawn equipment & self-propelled machinery to plow, harrow & fertilize or to plant, cultivate, spray or harvest crops. Repair & maintain, including cleaning & sanitizing, of farm vehicles, farm equipment, and mechanical equipment used in harvesting, sorting, packing, washing, & storage of produce. Construct trellises, repair fences & farm buildings and maintenance of field drainage and irrigation systems. Set up & operate irrigation equipment and participate in irrigation activities. Harvest vegetables by hand and machine. Clean, grade, wash, & pack produce grown on the farm. Inform owners and farm managers of crop progress. Work requires standing, sitting, kneeling and lifting up to 75 lbs. on a consistent basis throughout the day. Minimum Productivity Requirements 6 boxes per hours for carrots, beets, radishes & cilantro; when paid hourly wage rate. While working in the field cell phone usage is limited to emergency use only. Due to health & safety concerns on our farm workers must understand basic instruction in English. Workers referred as a result of this order must have a minimum of three months of verifiable experience in performing the tasks described in his order.
Crops/Commodities: \napples, hops. \nWorkers will manually plant, cultivate and harvest apples; use hand tools, such as shovels, trowels, hoes, tampers, pruning hooks, shears and knives. Duties include tilling soil, transplanting, weeding, thinning or pruning; applying fertilizers, pesticides and herbicides. Construct trellises, repair fences and farm buildings or participate in irrigation activities. Operate tractors, tractor-drawn machinery and self-propelled machinery to plow, harrow and fertilize soil, or to plant, cultivate, spray and harvest crops. Repair and maintain farm vehicles, implements and mechanical equipment. Identify plants, pests and weeds to determine the selection and application of pesticides, herbicides and fertilizers. Inform farm managers of crop progress. Clear and maintain irrigation ditches. Record information about crops, such as pesticide use, yields or costs. \nPrune trees seasonally to promote optimum growth of tree and fruit. Gather pruned branches from area for disposal. Perform pruning and suckering by cutting terminal growth and water sprouts from inside of tree using hand pruner. Thins trees from orchard to eliminate diseased or nonproductive trees using chain saw. Workers will hand-pick apples for fresh market and/or processing. Productivity must be at least 4 bins (80 bushels) per day of fresh market apples and 5 bins (100 bushels) per day of processing fruit. Workers will make sure bins are clean and free of debris before placing harvested apples into the bins. Workers will load the bins onto the rail using a tractor. Worker places ladder firmly against or within tree in a secure position so as not to break limbs or knock off fruit and to prevent slipping or falling. All fruit is to be handled with care to avoid bruising. Fruit injured by bruising during picking shall not exceed 1% (WNY) for fresh and 1% (WNY) for processing. Each worker's picked fruit will be inspected according to instructions given each day by the orchard foreman. Workers will be directed to strip all fruit from tree at one picking or to spot pick (selective picking) according to size and color depending on crop conditions and state of maturity. Fruit picked as drops is never mixed with tree fruit.\nMachine Operation: Drive/operate utility vehicles and row crop tractors. Mow/rake hop bines. Operate pickers and/or dryers. Dig and prepare ground. Plant roots or pots. Pick up pots after planting. Cut roots off hill with hop knife. Wash and separate roots. Cut roots to length and bundle roots. Load roots/plants onto trailers or trucks. Stack, stage, and haul roots/pots. \nRemove broken or damaged poles and install a new pole. Ensure all hop poles are vertically straight and tamped into place. Manually remove weeds by hand or with digging tools. Weeding baby hop yards requires special care to detour damaging bines. Manually remove drip tubing from hop plants and place at center of the hill to avoid damage. Roll, tie, and install tube with utility vehicle and tubing roller. Re-tie broken tubes to nearest string. Excess or repeated damage to drip tubes may result in suspension or discharge. Load string bundles onto string cart. Top tie string to trellis. "Pogo" hop strings into hop hills with hop clips. Fix loose/missing strings. Fix non-compliant acreage immediately. Hills found without clips may result in suspension or discharge. No unused string may be discarded in the field. Manually train (wrap) hop bines on string. Training hops will require special care not to damage bine. Pick up bines and hop clusters from ground behind combine and put into truck. Cut bale cloth with hot knife. Bale and sew hop bales. Stencil hop bales. Clean and sweep baler floor. Mix hops with pitchfork and push hops to pit. Track harvest information on sheet. Sort plants and separate hop plants by untangling vine. Take care not to damage hop vine. Till soil and prepare field for planting. Plant pots in field.
Manually plant, cultivate, & harvest fruits; berries, grapes, vegetables such as herbs, beans, peppers, eggplant, kale, spinach, lettuce and tomatoes. Use hand tools, such as shovels, trowels, hoes, tampers, pruning hooks, shears, & knives. Duties include tilling soil & applying fertilizers; transplanting, weeding, thinning, or pruning crops. Applying pesticides, cleaning, packing and loading harvested product. Construct trellises; repair fences & farm buildings and participate in irrigation activities. Set up and operate irrigation equipment. Operate tractors, tractor-drawn machinery, & self-propelled machinery to plow, harrow & fertilize soil onto crops. Repair & maintain farm vehicles, implements & mechanical equipment. Harvest fruits & vegetables by hand. Apply pesticides, herbicides, or fertilizers to crops. Inform farmers or farm manager of crop progress. Identify plants, pests, & weeds to determine the selection & application of pesticides & fertilizers. Clear and maintain irrigation ditches. Record information about crops, such as pesticides use, yields or costs. Must be physically able to lift up to 40lbs on a consistent basis throughout the day. While working in the field, cell phone usage is limited to emergency use only. Due to health and safety concerns on our farm, workers are required to have the ability to comprehend simple instructions in English. Three months of verifiable experience required in the aforementioned.\n
Harvest Productivity Standards: Workers must be able to harvest at least 5 bins (20 bu Equivalent) per day of fresh market apples and 7 bins (20 bu Equivalent) per day of process apples while not to exceed 2% bruising rate. \n\nSanitation Requirements: For food and general personal safety purposes, all workers will be required and expected to follow common sanitary practices at all times. This is particularly critical when hand harvesting crops for human consumption. Employees are required to cleanse their hands by washing them thoroughly with soap and water after using the bathroom and before entering the fields for harvest activities or the packing facility for packing operations.\n\nWorkers will perform various tasks involved in planting, cultivation (including pruning and thinning) and harvesting fruit according to supervisor’s instructions. Workers may till soil, plant stock, and do pruning activities using a variety of tools. May aid in irrigation duties. May aid in minor repair of wooden fruit containers. Workers will harvest fruit according to color, size, and degree of maturity as specified by supervisor and place into ¾ bushel baskets taking the extra time, care and effort not to bruise or scar the fruit. \n\nSpot Harvest: These apples are picked for immediate use. It is extremely important for this fruit not to be damaged. Workers must take care to prevent scratching and bruising fruit. Worker will be assigned a row usually with a partner and is responsible for picking the fruit that is the reddest and biggest. Fruit is selected from the tree according to size and/or color standard set by the picking supervisor. In some instances, fruit harvest will be done from a 16-foot ladder weighing up to 30 lbs. All workers must be able to lift and carry ladder, as well as work from the top of the ladder. The entire tree must be checked to ensure removal of all fruit meeting-picking requirements. Fruit is placed gently in the picking container until container is full. The full picking container weighing up to 50 lbs. is then gently emptied into a field bin, taking care not to spill or bruise the fruit in the container or in the field bin. Field bin volume may be checked and determined by weight on state certified scales. Workers are required to stay on their assigned row unless directed by a supervisor to change, or to help someone sporadically. Picking units will be kept free of limbs, leaves or mushy fruit. Workers will be required to pick up and return picking ladders to the ladder wagon provided by the grower at the end of each workday or as directed by the grower or designated supervisor.\n\nThe following description of job activities applies to apples and sweet cherries.\n\nHarvest: Workers will be assigned a row usually with a partner and is responsible for picking all the proper fruit from that row, or half row. Fruit is selected from the tree according to size and/or color standard set by the picking supervisor. In some instances, fruit harvest will be done from a 16-foot ladder weighing up to 30 lbs. All workers must be able to lift and carry ladder, as well as work from the top of the ladder. The entire tree must be checked to ensure removal of all fruit meeting-picking requirements. Fruit is placed gently in the picking container until container is full. The full picking container weighing up to 50 lbs. is then gently emptied into a field bin, taking care not to spill or bruise the fruit in the container or in the field bin. Field bin volume may be checked and determined by weight on state certified scales. Workers are required to stay on their assigned row unless directed by a supervisor to change, or to help someone sporadically. Picking units will be kept free of limbs, leaves or mushy fruit. Workers will be required to pick up and return picking ladders to the ladder wagon provided by the grower at the end of each workday or as directed by the grower or designated supervisor.\n
summer pruning trees, planting trees, tractor driving, orchard & field maintenance, bin repair, hand thinning & tying apples & peaches, trimming, weeding onion & potatoes, packing onions & potatoes, harvest apples, potatoes & onions, washing potatoes\n\n
Crops/Commodities: \ncrops include, but are not limited to, asparagus, cucurbits, sweet corn, cabbage, cauliflower, kale, Romanesco, hops, parsley, herbs. \nThis job requires a minimum of 3 months of verifiable agricultural employment experience, preferably on a vegetable farm, handling both manual and machine tasks associated with commodity production and harvest activities. Workers must be able to perform manual as well as mechanized activities with accuracy and efficiency. This is hard, strenuous labor, under cold, wet conditions in the spring, and extreme heat and humidity in the summer. \n\nPlant, cultivate and harvest fruits and vegetables for fresh-market and/or processing. Will use hand tools, including, but not limited to, shovels, hoes and knives. Work on planter, planting roots, seeds and bulbs. Spread plastic or other groundcovering and clean plastic by hand from ground upon removal. Till soil, weed and thin plants. Transplant plants by hand. Stake/tie plants, trellis/prune plants, and set poles and wires for vine plants. Pick, cut, lift, or pull crops to harvest them. Tie vegetables in bunches or top them. Grade, size and field pack product. Apply pesticides, fertilizer and crop protectants. Place irrigation pipe and fittings. Considerable stooping and kneeling is required. Care must be taken to prevent damaging produce and plants. Assist with farm building/field maintenance and repairs.\n\nInstall/maintain irrigation systems and water lines. Move and install irrigation pipes and equipment. Dig and maintain ditches. Install and remove levee gates. \n\nTo provide a safe and healthy crop, workers must have or will be trained in USDA GAP certification standards and must abide by those standards. Failure to do so will be grounds for dismissal.\n\nDig and prepare ground. Propagate and plant hops. Cut rhizomes and store in cold storage until planting. Fill bins with potting soil. Plant rhizome pieces in pot and place pots in greenhouse. Sort plants and separate hop plants by untangling vine. Take care not to damage hop vine. Till soil and prepare field for planting. Plant pots in field. Remove broken or damaged poles and install a new pole. Ensure all hop poles are vertically straight and tamped into place. Manually remove weeds by hand or with digging tools. Weeding baby hop yards requires special care to detour damaging bines. Fix loose/missing strings. Fix non-compliant acreage immediately. Manually train (wrap) hop bines on string. Training hops will require special care not to damage bine. Manually remove drip tubing from hop plants and place at center of the hill to avoid damage. Roll, tie, and install tube with utility vehicle and tubing roller. Re-tie broken tubes to nearest string. Excess or repeated damage to drip tubes may result in suspension or discharge. Pick up bines and hop clusters from ground behind combine and put into truck. Place bale cloth on the truck front and latch/unlatch truck. Cut bale cloth with heated knife. Bale and sew hop bales. Stencil hop bales. Clean and sweep baler floor. Mix hops with pitchfork and push hops to pit. Track harvest information on sheet. Cut hop bines in the field. Unload hop trailers and hang hop bines in the picking machine. Drive truck/tractor from hop field to picking machine with hop bines. \n\nWorkers will be required to harvest crops by hand and work in the fields for long periods of time. Workers will work in the packing house packing vegetables. Workers are expected to perform duties including boxing, weighing and loading of product. Workers will assist in loading/ unloading trucks with product weighing up to and including 60 pounds and lifting to a height of 5 feet for long periods of time. Workers must be able to work on their feet in bent positions, and must be able to bend and stoop for long periods of time. Work requires repetitive movements and extensive walking.
Manually plant, cultivate, and harvest apples and peaches. Use hand tools, such as shovels, trowels, hoes, tampers, pruning hooks, shears, and knives. Duties include tilling soil and applying fertilizers; transplanting, weeding, thinning, or pruning crops; applying pesticides; cleaning, packing, and loading harvested products. Repair fences and farm buildings, or participate in irrigation activities. Set up and operate irrigation equipment. Operate tractors, tractor-drawn machinery, and self-propelled machinery to plow, harrow and fertilize soil, or to plant, cultivate, spray and harvest crops. Repair and maintain farm vehicles, implements, and mechanical equipment. Harvest fruits by hand. Apply pesticides, herbicides or fertilizers to crops. Inform farmers or farm managers of crop progress. Identify plants, pests, and weeds to determine the selection and application of pesticides and fertilizers. Record information about crops, such as pesticide use, yields, or costs. Apples injured by bruising during picking shall not exceed 1% (WNY) for fresh and 1% (WNY) for processing as defined in the U.S. standard for grades. Productivity must be at least 4- 20 bushel bins fresh market and/or 6- 20 bushel bins processing fruit per day. Workers must have experience working with production standards and must have experience in working with farm sanitary and safety practices as required in Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) plans. Workers must be physically able to lift up to 80 pounds. Employer will furnish to workers, without cost, all tools and equipment required in the performance of the duties assigned. Workers should report for work with their own suitable work clothing. Field temperatures may range from 0 to 90+ degrees (F) with possible wet morning conditions. Due to health and safety concerns relating to pesticide application and the operation of equipment on our farm, workers are required to have the ability to comprehend simple instructions in English. After hiring, employer may conduct random drug tests at employer’s expense. *Workers referred against this order must have a minimum of 3 month’s verifiable experience in performing tasks described in this order.
Operate 75-100 hp tractors, tractor-drawn machinery, and self-propelled machinery to cultivate, spray and harvest crops including salad/leaf greens such as kale and Swiss chard, onions, carrots, root vegetables, cabbage, tomatoes, peppers eggplant, and squash depending on farm location. Will harvest and process hemp. Manually plant, cultivate, and harvest produce in an organic environment. Use hand tools, such as shovels, trowels, hoes, tampers, pruning hooks, shears, and knives. Much work will require extensive bending, stooping, kneeling and ground work. Duties include tilling soil and applying fertilizers; transplanting, weeding, thinning, or pruning crops. Operate, monitor & maintain irrigation system. Repair and maintain farm vehicles, implements, and mechanical equipment. Apply organic fertilizers to crops. Inform farmers or farm managers of crop progress. Will monitor fields & greenhouses for plant infestations and use treatments appropriate for organic use in both a preventative or infestation situation. Clear and maintain irrigation ditches. Drive tractors on the farm, drive tractors and other motorized equipment between fields. Drive trucks and other self propelled machinery between fields and packing shed transporting harvested produce. Record information about crops, such as yields, or costs. Workers must have experience in working with farm sanitary and safety practices as required in Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) plans. Must also have experience working with and meeting production standards. Due to health and safety concerns relating to pesticide application and the operation of equipment on our farm, workers are required to have the ability to comprehend simple oral and written instructions in English. After hiring, employer may conduct random drug tests at employer’s expense.. Must be physically able to lift up to 80 pounds *Workers referred against this order must have a minimum of 3 months experience in performing tasks described in this order within an organic farming environment.
Help lead and participate in harvest of apples and pruning and planting of apple trees; weed orchard, assist in pack/sort operations of potatoes and onions and maintaining warehouse and farm in general.
Manually cultivate and harvest apples. Use hand tools, such as shovels, trowels, hoes, tampers, pruning hooks, shears, and knives. Duties may include tilling soil and applying fertilizers; transplanting, weeding, thinning, or pruning crops; applying pesticides; cleaning, packing, and loading harvested products. May construct trellises, repair fences and farm buildings, or participate in irrigation activities. Workers will plant new trees as directed by supervisor. Will engage in summer pruning to encourage and foster fruit growth. Will mow lanes between tree rows using tractor mowers. Will operate chain saws to prune trees and remove dead and/or diseased trees and also hand thinning of apples. Set up and operate irrigation equipment. Operate tractors, tractor-drawn machinery, and self-propelled machinery to plow, harrow and fertilize soil, or to cultivate, spray and harvest crops. Repair and maintain farm vehicles, implements, and mechanical equipment. Harvest apples by hand. Apply pesticides, herbicides or fertilizers to crops. Inform farmers or farm managers of crop progress. Identify plants, pests, and weeds to determine the selection and application of pesticides and fertilizers. Clear and maintain irrigation ditches. Record information about crops, such as pesticide use, yields, or costs. Apples injured by bruising during picking shall not exceed 0% (WNY) for fresh and 0% (WNY) for processing. Productivity must be at least 6 Bins (120 Bushels) fresh market and/or 7 Bins (140 bushels) processing fruit per day. Workers are expected to work at least the number of days and hours specified. Workers must have experience working at piece rate production and must have experience in working with farm sanitary and safety practices as required in Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) plans. Workers must be physically able to lift up to 80 pounds. Employer will furnish to workers, without cost, all tools and equipment required in the performance of the duties assigned. Workers should report for work with their own suitable work clothing. Field temperatures may range from below 0 to 90+ degrees (F) with possible wet morning conditions. *Workers referred against this order must have a minimum of 3 months experience in performing tasks described in this order.\n
Farm equipment operator to run 100 HP tractors, tractor-drawn machinery, and self-propelled machinery to fertilize soil, or to plant, cultivate and spray apple trees. Use hand tools, such as shovels, trowels, hoes, tampers, pruning hooks, shears, and knives. Duties include tilling soil and applying fertilizers; transplanting, weeding, thinning, or pruning crops. Will mow lanes between tree rows using tractor mowers. Will operate chain saws to prune trees and remove dead and/or diseased trees. Set up, operate, monitor & maintain irrigation system. Repair and maintain farm vehicles, implements, and mechanical equipment. Apply fertilizers to crops. Inform farmers or farm managers of crop progress. Will monitor fields for plant infestations and use treatments appropriate for use in both a preventative or infestation situations. Clear and maintain irrigation ditches. Harvest apples. Apples injured by bruising during picking shall not exceed 1% (WNY) for fresh and 1% (WNY) for processing as defined in the U.S. standard for grades. Productivity must be at least 4- 20 bushel bins fresh market and/or 6- 20 bushel bins processing fruit per day. Workers must have experience working at piece rate production and must have experience in working with farm sanitary and safety practices as required in Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) plans. Workers should report for work with their own suitable work clothing. Field temperatures may range from 0 to 90+ degrees (F) with possible wet morning conditions Due to health and safety concerns relating to pesticide application and the operation of equipment on our farm, workers are required to have the ability to comprehend simple oral and written instructions in English. After hiring, employer may conduct random drug tests at employer’s expense.. Must be physically able to lift up to 80 pounds *Workers referred against this order must have a minimum of 3 months experience in performing tasks described in this order.
Farm equipment operator to run 100 HP tractors, tractor-drawn machinery, and self-propelled machinery to fertilize soil, or to plant, cultivate and spray apple trees. Use hand tools, such as shovels, trowels, hoes, tampers, pruning hooks, shears, and knives. Duties include tilling soil and applying fertilizers; transplanting, weeding, thinning, or pruning crops. Will mow lanes between tree rows using tractor mowers. Will operate chain saws to prune trees and remove dead and/or diseased trees. Set up, operate, monitor & maintain irrigation system. Repair and maintain farm vehicles, implements, and mechanical equipment. Apply fertilizers to crops. Inform farmers or farm managers of crop progress. Will monitor fields for plant infestations and use treatments appropriate for use in both a preventative or infestation situations. Clear and maintain irrigation ditches. Harvest apples. Apples injured by bruising during picking shall not exceed 1% (WNY) for fresh and 1% (WNY) for processing as defined in the U.S. standard for grades. Productivity must be at least 4-20 bushel bins fresh market and/or 6-20 bushel bins processing fruit per day. Workers must have experience working at piece rate production and must have experience in working with farm sanitary and safety practices as required in Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) plans. Workers should report for work with their own suitable work clothing. Field temperatures may range from 0 to 90+ degrees (F) with possible wet morning conditions Due to health and safety concerns relating to pesticide application and the operation of equipment on our farm, workers are required to have the ability to comprehend simple oral and written instructions in English. After hiring, employer may conduct random drug tests at employers expense.. Must be physically able to lift up to 80 pounds *Workers referred against this order must have a minimum of 3 months experience in performing tasks described in this order.
Manually plant, cultivate and harvest apples. Use hand tools such as shovels, trowels, hoes, tampers, pruning tools, shears, and knives. Duties include tiling soil and applying fertilizers, transplanting, weeding, thinning or pruning crops, applying chemicals, cleaning, packing and loading harvested products. Construct trellises, repair fence, general equipment maintenance, and or farm buildings or participate in irrigation activities. Operate tractors, tractor drawn machinery, and self- propelled machinery to plow, harrow and fertilize soil, or to plant, cultivate, spray, prune, train and harvest crops. Inform farmer or farm manager or crop progress. Identify plants, pests and weeds to determine the selection and application of pesticides and fertilizers. Record information about crops, such as pesticide use, yields, or costs. Pick apples apples injured by bruising during picking shall not exceed 0 percent (WNY) for fresh and 0 percent (WNY) for processing. Productivity must be at least 6 bins (120 bushels) fresh market and or 8 bins(160 bushels) processing fruit per day. Workers will be working in groups of up to 8 workers per self- propelled machine. Workers are expected to work at least the number of days and hours specified. Depending on weather, crop or other conditions, workers may be requested, not required, to work up to seven days per week and or on the Sabbath and up to 12 hours per day. Lunch is taken at the job site for when requested by employer. Employer will furnish to workers, without cost, all tools and equipment required in the performance of the duties assigned. Workers should report for work with their own clothing, which includes rain coat, boots, gloves, eye protection. Field temperatures may range from 0 to 90+ degrees (with possible wet morning conditions and possible snow and or rain). Workers referred against this order must have a minimum of 1 month experience in performing tasks described in the order.
Manually prune, plant, cultivate, & harvest fruits & vegetables such as apples, peaches, pears, plums, tomatoes, eggplant, peppers & pumpkins. Use hand tools, such as shovels, hoes, pruning hooks, shears, & knives. Duties include tilling soil, weeding, thinning, &/or pruning crops. Set up & operate irrigation equipment. Use tractors and trucks on farm property to move equipment and supplies. Harvest fruits by hand. Pick apples for fresh marketing &/or processing. A minimum productivity standard applies; 80 bu boxes of fresh market apples per day. All fruit to be handled with care to avoid bruising. Fruit injured by bruising, not to exceed 4%. Workers are instructed to selectively pick mature fruit according to size, color & other USDA standards. Worker must be physically able to pick tree fruit, most of which is done from ladders with lower branches being picked from the ground. Picked fruit is placed in a metal-framed canvas covered picking bucket with canvas straps that slip over the head and rest on the shoulders. Filled bucket weighing up to 40 lbs. Workers required to handle ladders up to 24 long and weighing about 2 lbs per foot. Must be physically able to lift up to 75lbs on a consistent basis throughout the day. While working in the field cell phone usage is limited to emergency use only. Due to safety concerns on a farm, workers must understand basic instructions in English. Workers referred as a result of this order must have a minimum of three months of verifiable experience in performing the tasks described in his order\n
Under direction of supervisor, worker will cut grass, do weeding, prune trees and repair picking buckets also pick fresh fruit & vegetables: such as apples, pears, pumpkins, tomatoes & squash for fresh market and or processing. Productivity must be 80 bu boxes of fresh market apples per day. All fruit to be handled with care to avoid bruising. Fruit injured by bruising, not to exceed 4%. Workers may be instructed to selectively pick mature fruit according to size, color & other USDA standards. Worker required to handle ladders up to 24 long weighing about 2 lbs per foot. Must be physically able to lift up to 75 lbs on a consistent basis throughout the work day. Due to health & safety concerns on our farm workers must understand basic instruction in English. Workers referred as a result of this order must have a minimum of three months of verifiable experience in performing the tasks described in this order
Summer Pruning, Planting Trees, planting berry crops, Planting vegetable crops, weeding crops, tractor driving, spraying, Mowing, Orchard maintenance, irrigation setup and maintenance, climb ladders, pick apples, pick berries, pick stone fruit, pick vegetable crops, sort and pack fruit and vegetable crops, drive harvested crops to cold storage,drive vehicle, unload harvested crops, clean and maintain packing area and cold storage, drive to farmers markets, stock tables and sell at farmers markets, clean and maintain vehicles, water plants, press apples for cider, help package cider, help pasteurize cider, clean press and pressing area, maintenance of property, move from site to site \n\n
Workers will perform any combination of tasks related to the planting, cultivating and harvesting of fruit including, but not limited to, operate a tractor, repair and maintain farm vehicles, implements and mechanical equipment, pruning, weeding, thinning, spraying, mowing, irrigating and harvesting. Use hand tools such as a ladder and picking bucket. 3 months experience required in duties listed.
Planting various vegetable plants that include (Zucchini, Cucumbers, Eggplant, Bell Pepper, Assorted Hot Peppers, Winter Squash, Green Kale, Tuscan Kale, Collard Greens, Green Cabbage, Red Cabbage, Nappa Cabbage, Potatoes, Onions, Leek, Celery, Celery Root, Garden Beets, Swiss Chard.) Workers will tend and weed all crops previously mentioned and assist in crop management. Workers will hand harvest all the above listed fruits and vegetables. Workers will also aid in washing and packaging crops to be packed for retail sale. Workers will occasionally assist in the cleaning of harvest equipment and harvest containers.
Workers must be capable of a wide range of tasks. Operate farm machinery including tractors with GPS, operate planters, tillage, cultivation and harvesting equipment. Manually pick rocks, cultivate and weed crops. Use hand tools including hoes, knives, shears, and other tools. Duties include tilling of soil, planting, weeding, thinning crops, picking stone and harvesting crops. Maintenance of fields, hedgerows, storage facilities and buildings. Identification of plants, weeds and pests. Work requires sitting to operate equipment, standing, walking, lifting 60 lbs, and bending repetitively. Not all workers are required to have drivers licenses. Must have 6 months of verifiable experience in tasks posted in this job order. Applicants must furnish job reference from recent employers operating comparable operations to establish acceptable prior experience.
Under direction of supervisor, worker will perform any combination of tasks involved in the operation of farm equipment for the purpose of tilling soil, mowing grass, cutting brush and planting young trees & plants. Use tractors, trucks and farm equipment on farm property. Prune trees, remove suckers, remove blossoms and thin fruit to improve quality also train & secure fruit trees. Will engage in weeding and other activities to keep the orchard clean. Employers will provide tools and equipment at no cost for workers to perform the above tasks. Workers may be terminated for any willful damage to or loss of such tools and equipment. Workers will be required to work in inclement weather and in a range of temperatures. Trim fruit trees, hand thin weeding, hoeing, scoffing and summer thinning. Also repair boxes. Move empty bins around orchard for use by pickers. Pick apples for fresh market and/or processing. After 4 days of training employer expects productivity be at least 5 (20 bu) bins per day for fresh market apples and 7 (20 bu) bins per day for processing apples. All fruit to be handled with care to avoid bruising. Fruit injured by bruising shall not exceed 1% as defined in the US standard for grades. Workers must be physically able to pick tree fruit, most of which is done from ladders, with lower branches being picked from the ground. Picked fruit is placed in a metal-framed canvas covered picking bucket with canvas straps that slip over the head and rest on the shoulders. Filled bucket, weighing up to 60 lbs. is emptied into bulk bins. Workers required to handle ladders up to 24 long and weighing about 2 lbs per foot and being able to set the ladder using only side rails. Workers may be instructed to selectively pick mature fruit according to size, color, defects & other USDA grade standards. Must be physically able to lift up to 75lbs on a consistent basis throughout the day. While working in the field, all cell phone usage is limited to emergency use only. Due to safety concerns on a farm, workers must be able to communicate in English and understand basic instructions in English. Employer may conduct/require random drug or alcohol tests at employer’s expense after hiring, for the safety of themselves and others as they will be operating machinery. Failure to comply with request or testing positive will result in termination. Workers referred as a result of this order must have a minimum of three months verifiable experience in performing the tasks described in this order.
Manually seed, plant, transplant, cultivate, & harvest herbs & vegetables including but not limited to: lettuce, beets, carrots, onions, corn, squash, cabbage, spinach, tomatoes, eggplant, peppers, leeks, collards, celery, scallions including foraging for wild produce. Use hand tools, such as trowels. shovels, hoes, tampers, pruning hooks, shears, knives & post drivers. Duties include field preparations by tilling soil, applying fertilizers, mulching, plastic application & removal, transplanting, weeding, thinning, and pruning of crops on the field and/or in the greenhouse. Operation of tractors, tractor-drawn equipment & self-propelled machinery to plow, harrow & fertilize or to plant, cultivate, spray or harvest crops. Repair & maintain, including cleaning & sanitizing, of farm vehicles, farm equipment, and mechanical equipment used in harvesting, sorting, packing, washing, & storage of produce. Construct trellises, repair fences & farm buildings and maintenance of field drainage and irrigation systems. Set up & operate irrigation equipment and participate in irrigation activities. Harvest vegetables by hand and machine. Clean, grade, wash, & pack produce grown on the farm. Inform owners and farm managers of crop progress. Work requires standing, sitting, kneeling and lifting up to 75 lbs. on a consistent basis throughout the day. Minimum Productivity Requirements 6 boxes per hours for carrots, beets, radishes & cilantro; when paid hourly wage rate. While working in the field, cell phone usage is limited to emergency use only. Due to health & safety concerns on our farm workers must understand basic instruction in English. Workers referred as a result of this order must have a minimum of three months of verifiable experience in performing the tasks described in his order\n\n
Crops: Apples, Cherries, Peaches, Blackberries, Raspberries, Blueberries, Greenhouse Cucumbers. \nWorker must possess the physical strength and endurance (ability to continue or last) to repeat the harvest process though out the workday, working quickly and skillfully to perform activities assigned during that activity. Workers must work at a sustained (continuing for an extended period of time without interruption), vigorous pace (quick and steady) and make bona fide efforts (made in earnest intent) to work efficiently (performing or functions in the best possible manner with the least waste of time and effort) and consistently (same way for a long time) that are reasonable under the climatic and other working conditions, Workers may not leave trash, or other discarded items in work areas or vehicles but must dispose of such items in provided receptacles. Workers must wash hands with soap and water after all bathroom and meal breaks. Allergies to varieties of ragweed, goldenrod, insecticides, related agricultural chemicals, etc., may affect worker’s ability to perform the work described herein. Must display the ability to move, place, climb and work from orchard ladders up to 16 feet in height, making the necessary adjustments for various procedures while carrying up to 30 pounds.\n\nSanitation Requirements: For food and general personal safety purposes, all workers will be required and expected to follow common sanitary practices at all times. This is particularly critical when hand harvesting crops for human consumption. Employees are required to cleanse their hands by washing them thoroughly with soap and water after using the bathroom and before entering the fields for harvest activities or the packing facility for packing operations.\n\nHarvest Productivity Standards: Workers must maintain a 5% or better bruising rate.\n\nApples: Workers will perform various tasks involved in planting, cultivation (including pruning and thinning) and harvesting fruit according to supervisor’s instructions. Workers will till soil, plant stock, and do pruning activities using a variety of tools. May aid in irrigation duties. Will aid in minor repair of wooden fruit containers. Workers will harvest fruit according to color, size, and degree of maturity as specified by supervisor and place into ¾ bushel baskets taking the extra time, care and effort not to bruise or scar the fruit. \n\nThe following description of job activities applies to apples, cherries, and peaches. \n\nHarvest: Workers will be assigned a row usually with a partner and is responsible for picking all the proper fruit from that row, or half row. Fruit is selected from the tree according to size and/or color standard set by the picking supervisor. In some instances, fruit harvest will be done from an 8 or 16-foot ladder weighing up to 30 lbs. All workers must be able to lift and carry ladder, as well as work from the top of the ladder. The entire tree must be checked to ensure removal of all fruit meeting-picking requirements. Fruit is placed gently in the picking container until container is full. The full picking container weighing up to 50 lbs. is then gently emptied into a field bin, taking care not to spill or bruise the fruit in the container or in the field bin. Field bin volume may be checked and determined by weight on state certified scales. Workers are required to stay on their assigned row unless directed by a supervisor to change, or to help someone sporadically. Picking units will be kept free of limbs, leaves or mushy fruit. Workers will be required to pick up and return picking ladders to the ladder wagon provided by the grower at the end of each workday or as directed by the grower or designated supervisor.\n\n
Manually prune, plant, cultivate, & harvest fruits including apples. Use hand tools, such as shovels, trowels, hoes, tampers, pruning hooks, shears, & knives. Duties include tilling soil & applying fertilizers; transplanting, weeding, thinning, or pruning crops. Construct trellises, repair fences & farm buildings. Set up & operate irrigation equipment. Work will include but is not limited to picking apples for fresh market during harvest and/or processing and cleaning, packing and loading harvested products. Harvest fruits by hand. A minimum productivity standard applies; 116 bu boxes of fresh market apples per day. All fruit to be handled with care to avoid bruising. Fruit injured by bruising, not to exceed 4%. Workers will be instructed to selectively pick mature fruit according to size, color & other USDA standards. Worker must be physically able to pick tree fruit, most of which is done from ladders with lower branches being picked from the ground. Picked fruit is placed in a metal-framed canvas picking bucket with canvas straps that slip over the head and rest on the shoulders. Filled bucket weighing up to 40 lbs. Workers required to handle ladders up to 24 long and weighing about 2 lbs per foot. Must be physically able to lift up to 75lbs on a consistent basis throughout the day. While working in the field, cell phone usage is limited to emergency use only. Due to safety concerns on a farm, workers must understand basic instructions in English. Workers referred as a result of this order must have a minimum of three months verifiable experience in performing the tasks described in this order.
Responsibilities to include, but not limited to: Assist with the planting of grain corn. Assist with field preparation and zone building. Assist with the operation of tractors and related equipment for field preparation. Assist with planting, cultivating, and harvesting of: Broccoli, Cauliflower, Cabbage, Cantaloupe, Pickling Cucumbers, Table stock cucumbers, Garlic, Green Beans, Hot Peppers, Eggplant, Lettuce, Peppers, Radishes, Summer Squash, Sweet Corn, Tomatoes, Watermelon, Winter Squash (Acorn, Butternut, Spaghetti), Zucchini, Corn Stalks, Pumpkins and Potatoes. Use appropriate method for type of vegetable when planting, cultivating and harvesting to ensure produce quality and worker safety. Be able to safely use various harvest techniques with clippers, knives & by hand. Work with Team Leader/Management determining work assignment. Harvest vegetables using correct techniques and guidelines/criteria directed by the Team Leader/Management. Put vegetables in direct containers and load on truck/wagon for transport. May tie vegetables in specific size bunches using rubber bands. May remove top foliage from vegetables. May wash vegetable by hand or mechanically. May pack vegetables to be shipped to stores. May assist with other farm maintenance. Be able to work outside in variable weather conditions. Assist with GAP and FSMA compliance. Work requires standing, sitting, kneeling and lifting up to 75 lbs on a consistent basis throughout the work day. Due to health & safety concerns on our farm, workers must understand basic instructions in English. Workers referred as a result of this order must have a minimum of three months verifiable experience in performing the tasks described in this order. While working in the field, all cell phone usage is limited to emergency use only. Workers will drive. Not all workers will be requested to drive. Those that are requested will be required to possess appropriate drivers license. No one will be rejected for a position that does not have a license.
Manually plant, cultivate, & harvest fruit & vegetables including; apples, pears, pumpkins, raspberries, strawberries & tomatoes. Use hand tools, such as shovels, trowels, hoes, tampers, pruning hooks, shears, & knives. Duties include tilling soil & applying fertilizers; transplanting, weeding, thinning, or pruning crops. Construct trellises, repair fences & farm buildings. Set up & operate irrigation equipment. Operate tractors, tractor-drawn machinery, and self-propelled machinery to plow, harrow & fertilize soil or to plant, cultivate spray & harvest crops. Pick, pack & sort fruit & vegetables. Pick apples for fresh marketing and/or processing. Productivity must be at least 100 bu boxes per day of fresh market fruit. All fruit to be handled with care to avoid bruising. Fruit injured by bruising shall not exceed 2% as defined in the US standard for grades. Workers must be physically able to pick tree fruit, most of which is done from ladders, with lower branches being picked from the ground. Picked fruit is placed in a metal-framed canvas covered picking bucket with canvas straps that slip over the head and rest on the shoulders. Filled bucket, weighing up to 60 lbs. is emptied into bulk bins with a capacity equal to 20 bushel boxes. Worker required to handle ladders up to 24 long and weighing about 2 lbs per foot. Inform farmers or farm manager of crop progress. Clear and maintain irrigation ditches. Must be physically able to lift up to 75lbs on a consistent basis throughout the day. While working in the field, cell phone usage is limited to emergency use only. Employer may conduct random drug tests at employers expense after hiring, for the safety of themselves and others as they will be operating machinery. Due to safety concerns on a farm, workers must understand basic instructions in English. Workers referred as a result of this order must have a minimum of three months verifiable experience in performing the tasks described in this order. \nThe activities outlined in the job description will be conducted solely on the worksite which is owned and operated by the employer.\n
Weeding and harvesting onions, general field work and maintenance, driving, hauling onions off the fields to storage, sorting
summer pruning trees, planting trees, orchard & field maintenance, bin repair, hand thinning, trimming, \n-Manual Cultivating, harvesting, packaging, general care of following crops\n• Apples\n• Sweet Corn\n• Radish\n• Salad/ Cooking Greens\n• Broccoli\n• Pumpkins\n• Winter Squash\n• Garlic\n• Basil\n• Brussel Sprouts\n• Peas\n• Eggplant\n-Orchard maintenance including\n• Hand thinning\n• Summer Pruning\n• Tying trees\n
Manually plant, cultivate, harvest, and pack sweet corn and other vegetables. Use hand tools to, transplant, weed, thin, prune, clean, irrigate, and load produce. Drive tractors to grow and harvest crops as necessary. Maintain fences and buildings. \n\nSembrar, cultivar, y cosechar manualmente vegetales. Utilisa herramientas de mano para, transplantar, deshierbar, podar, limpiar, regar agua, y cargar producto. Operar, reparar, y mantener tractores/implementos para cultivar y cosechar cultivos. Mantener edificios y cercas. \n
summer pruning trees, planting trees, orchard maintenance, climb ladders, pick apples from trees, move from site to site, bin repair, hand thinning, driving, mowing, spraying, driving tractor
OUTDOOR WORK, RAIN OR SHINE, STOOP LABOR, PLANTING & HARVESTING OF FLOWERS, VEGETABLES, FRUITS. HEAVY LIFTING, THREE MONTHS EXPERIENCE NECESSARY. LIFTING OF 25LBS ON A REGULAR BASIS. DRUG TESTING GIVEN POST HIRE AT EMPLOYERS EXPENSE.
Plant, water, fertilize, cultivate, pot up, space pots, weed, flowers and vegetable. Clean up, maintain growing area and fences.
Raise and harvest berries: (blackberries, blueberries, raspberries, strawberries, currants, gooseberries, elderberries, Aronia) irrigate, weed, mulch, prune, tie, harvest. Raise vegetables: (tomatoes, peppers, herbs, melons, beans, squash) plant, irrigate, prune, trellis, weed, harvest. Assist with freezing excess production.
Crops/Commodities: \napples, blueberries, strawberries. \nThis job requires a minimum of 3 months of verifiable agricultural experience working in a fruit farm handling both manual and mechanized tasks including agricultural field work associated with production of apples, blueberries and strawberries. Applicants must be able to furnish verifiable job reference(s) or comparable third party documentation from recent employer(s) establishing acceptable prior experience. Workers must be able to perform manual and mechanized tasks with accuracy and efficiency. \n\nPlant, cultivate and harvest fruits. Use hand tools including, but not limited to: shovels, hoes and knives. Plant roots, seeds and bulbs. Spread plastic or other groundcovering. Clean plastic by hand from ground upon removal. Till soil. Weed and thin plants. Transplant plants by hand. Stake/tie plants, trellis/prune plants, and set poles and wires for vine plants. Pick, cut, lift, or pull crops. Grade, size and field pack product. Take care to prevent damaging produce and plants. Work in fields. Prune, plant, cultivate and hand-harvest berries. Spread and remove ground covers. Place and monitor bug traps. Trellis berry plants. Train berry canes. Monitor growth for tipping/pruning. Pick/harvest berries according to quality standards. Load/transport harvested berries. Mow, cut, and weed fields. Perform ditching, shoveling, hoeing, hauling, ground preparation, and other manual tasks. Bending, stooping and kneeling required. Use hand tools including but not limited to hoes, shovels, shears, clippers, loppers, and saws. Lift, carry, and load/unload products or supplies. Use power equipment including but not limited to: tractors, planters, mowers, plows, sprayers, cultivators, power shears, chain saws, high lifts, fork lifts, skid loaders. Must operate agricultural equipment safely, with or without direction. Install/maintain irrigation systems and water lines. Move and install irrigation pipes and equipment. Dig and maintain ditches. Install and remove levee gates. Assist with farm building/field maintenance and repairs. Build/repair fences. \n\nPlanting: Propagate plants by placing buds/scions. Plant seedlings or 'liners' by hand or with mechanical planter. Clear cull stock, brush and debris. Dig holes and shovel dirt. \n\nPruning: Hand pruning based on fruit variety. Use manual and mechanized pruning tools and equipment. Identify and remove stubs or broken branches, downward-growing branches, branches rubbing against each other, shaded interior branches, dead wood and shoots-suckers.\n\nUse/handle ladders up to 24 ft. in length and weighing up to 50 lbs. or perform work on motorized platform. \n\nHarvest: Spot and/or strip pick fruit based on seasonal need. Snap fruit off tree with thumb and palm of hand to avoid stem pulls, punctures, bruising, or other damage. Pick culls and peelers. Fill fruit buckets and place fruit in bins. Follow supervisor/foreman's instructions on color/size requirements. Must be able to differentiate between colors and fruit varieties accurately. \n\nWork is done in the field for long periods of time. Workers may assist in handling product weighing up to 65 pounds and lifting to a height of 5 feet. Workers must work on their feet in bent positions for long periods of time. Work requires repetitive movements and extensive walking. Work required in fields when plants are wet with dew and rain, and may be required during light rain, snow, moderate winds, direct sun, high humidity and extreme temperatures. Temperatures in fields during working hours can range from 10 to over 100 degrees F. Workers may be required to work during occasional showers not severe enough to stop field operations. Allergies to ragweed, goldenrod, honey bees, insecticides, herbicides, fungicides, or related chemicals may affect a worker’s ability to perform the job. Workers should be able to do the work required with or without reasonable accommodations.
Vegetable/Floral Crop – Workers will prepare fields for planting Vegetables. Worker will plant Vegetables/Flowers according to their supervisor’s instructions. Pre-harvest activities include picking rock and debris from fields, field edge maintenance, transplanting, pruning and weeding. Workers will bend and stoop to pick vegetables/flowers according to size, color, shape and degree of maturity and place into field containers. Pickers will take care not to bruise or scar produce. Workers will carry full container weighing approximately fifty (50) lbs. and empty into larger bin or onto trailer. Workers are required to work in fields when plants are wet with dew or rain. Temperatures in fields during the working hours can range from thirty-five (35) to over ninety-five (95) degrees.\n\nIrrigation - Workers will lay down irrigation pipe, monitor for leaks, move and remove pipe as needed throughout the growing season. Pipe can weigh fifty (50) lbs. and workers will be required to carry pipe short distances from the truck to the field.\n\nBuilding and Field Maintenance - Light building maintenance required to involve sweeping, cleaning, and painting in and around farmstead, including buildings and grounds. This also includes field maintenance such as rock picking, trimming hedgerows and hand weeding. \n\nSecondary Job Descriptions:\n\nInstallation & Disassembly of Agricultural Equipment - Disassemble equipment that is no longer in use. Install agricultural equipment in farm. This includes uncrating and sorting building material, assembling sections of equipment and joining sections together. Construct feeding and drinking systems, as well as manure removal equipment. Install lighting and ventilation systems, and other light construction work in and around the farm site. This does not include preventative maintenance.\n\n Driving Workers – Drive workers daily to and from the work site. Drive workers weekly to the grocery store and bank.\n\nBiosecurity Requirements - Any persons coming on to our farms and into our barns must not own birds, unless they are not located within a commutable distance from any of our farm locations. This is mandated by the following:\n- United Egg Producers ? Animal Welfare Certification\n- United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) ?-National Poultry Improvement Program - Biosecurity Indemnification Requirement\n- Eggland's Best Standard Operating Procedures - Biosecurity Standard\n- Food & Drug Administration (FDA) - 21 CFR, Parts 16 and 118 -Prevention of Salmonella Enteritidis in Shell Eggs \n\nHours are: 7am to 3:30pm (Mon-Friday); 7am to 11am (Saturday), but vary due to weather and crop conditions. Actual hours worked can vary throughout the season - during peak periods the hours worked can be higher. \n\n
Manually plant, transplant, cultivate, & harvest herbs &vegetables such as but not limited to: corn greens, lettuce,\nkohlarabi, callaloo, onions, potatoes, carrots, cucumbers, squash, cabbage, peppers, tomatoes, pumpkins &\ncauliflower. Use hand tools such as shovels, trowels, hoes, tampers, pruning hooks, shears, & knives. Duties\ninclude field preparations by, weeding, thinning and/or pruning crops. Participate in irrigation activities.\nHarvesting, cleaning, grading and packing the vegetables by hand. Packing, loading, and delivering to the farm\nmarkets. Unload returning trucks and dispose of spoiled produce. All produce packaged and delivered to farm\nmarkets is produce grown and produced by R & G Produce. Work requires standing, sitting, kneeling and lifting\nup to 75 lbs. on a consistent basis throughout the day. After 4 days of training employer will expect workers to\npick a minimum of 8 boxes per hour of scallions, radishes, cilantro, parsley, beets, kale, cabbage, carrots, onions\nand cucumbers. Workers who are not authorized by the owner, must leave their cell phones in the camp; they are\nnot to have their cell phones on them while working in the field. Workers will drive. Not all workers will be\nrequested to drive. Those that are requested will be required to possess appropriate drivers license. No one will\nbe rejected for a position that does not have a license. Due to health & safety concerns on our farm workers must\nunderstand basic instruction in English. Workers referred as a result of this order must have a minimum of three\nmonths of verifiable experience in performing the tasks described in this order
Manually plant, cultivate, & harvest vegetables, & fruits; apples, nectarines, peaches, plums, berries, cherries, & tomatoes. Use hand tools, such as shovels, trowels, hoes, tampers, pruning hooks, shears, & knives. Duties include tilling soil & applying fertilizers; transplanting, weeding, thinning, or pruning crops. Construct trellises, repair fences & farm buildings and participate in irrigation activities. Set up & operate irrigation equipment. Operate tractors, tractor-drawn machinery, and self-propelled machinery to plow, harrow & fertilize soil or to plant, cultivate spray & harvest crops. Repair and maintain farm vehicles, implements and mechanical equipment. Harvest fruits & vegetables by hand. Apply pesticides, herbicides or fertilizers to crops. Inform farmers or farm manager of crop progress. Identify plants, pests, & weeds to determine the selection & application of pesticides & fertilizers. Clear and maintain irrigation ditches. Record information about crops, such as pesticides use, yields or costs. A minimum productivity standard applies; 100 bu boxes of fresh market apples per day. All fruit to be handled with care to avoid bruising. Fruit injured by bruising, not to exceed 4%. Due to health & safety concerns on our farm workers must understand basic instruction in English. Workers referred as a result of this order must have a minimum of three months of verifiable experience in performing the tasks described in his order\n\n
Production and harvest of potted and field grown nursery stock: stick seeds and cuttings, weed, water, fertilize, stake, prune, train, space pots, dig plants, winterize nursery.
Assist in planting, thinning, hoeing, weeding, and harvesting of various vegetables. Vegetables to include not not limited to; sweet corn, potatoes, tomatoes, peppers, eggplant, pumpkins, squash, cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, cucumbers, beans, and strawberries. \n Hay and straw will also be harvested. Transplants and herbs will be grown in the greenhouse. Ornamentals will be grown outside. Use hand tools, such as shovels, trowels, hoes, tampers, pruning hooks, shears, & knives. Duties include tilling soil & applying fertilizers; transplanting, weeding, thinning, or pruning crops. Construct trellises, repair fences & farm buildings. Set up & operate irrigation equipment. Operate tractors, tractor-drawn machinery, and self-propelled machinery to plow, harrow & fertilize soil or to plant, cultivate & harvest crops. Repair & maintain farm vehicles, implements & mechanical equipment. Harvest vegetables by hand. Apply pesticides or fertilizers to crops. Inform farmers or farm manager of crop progress. Identify plants, pests, & weeds to determine the selection & application of pesticides & fertilizers. Clear and maintain irrigation ditches. Record information about crops, such as pesticides use, yields or costs. Other general vegetable farm work as needed and instructed by the employer. Must be physically able to lift up to 75lbs on a consistent basis throughout the day. While working on the field, all cell phone usage is limited to emergency use only. Due to safety concerns on a farm, workers must understand basic instructions in English. Workers referred as a result of this order must have a minimum of three months verifiable experience in performing the tasks described in this order.
Performs duties like: drive and operate farm machinery to plant, cultivate, harvest and store grain crops. Attach farm implements, such as plow, disc and drill to tractor. Till soil; plant and cultivate grain. Tow harvesting equipment. Drive and operate self-propelled combine. General lubrication, service (check fluids) and mechanical repair to farm machinery. Drive grain trucks to transport crops to elevator or storage area. \nEquipment: -Telehandler, Skid steer, Tractors 160-500, HP-Semi Truck, Loader, Sprayer\nCrops: Bulbs, Corn, Dry Beans, Soy Beans, Winter Wheat
Performs any combination of the following manual duties involved in planting, cultivating, and harvesting crops on diversified-crop farm, such as broccoli, cabbage, and squash. Stands for long periods, weeding and thinning plants using hoe with no damage to crops. Will bend, pull weeds, rocks and dirt. Harvests crops using appropriate method, such as picking, pulling, and cutting. Crop harvesting will require 6-12 hour days, cutting with a knife, bending and carrying product, and lifting product into boxes. Duties may include packing and loading harvested products in the fields. Will select and hand harvest product for harvest to be hand placed in wagons and/or bins. Product to be cut as directed. Cleans on and around harvesting equipment and buildings. \n\nWork is performed in the field for long periods of time, and requires extensive walking, standing, bending repetitively, lifting up to 60 lbs up to a height of 5 feet. Work required in fields when plants are wet with dew and rain, and will be required during light rain, snow, moderate winds, direct sun, high humidity and extreme temperatures. Temperatures in fields during working hours can range from 10 to over 100 degrees F. Workers will be required to work during occasional showers not severe enough to stop field operations. Workers should be able to do the work required with or without reasonable accommodations. Saturday work required.\n\n Supervisor(s) will provide instructions and directions to workers. Workers must be able to comprehend and follow instructions and communicate effectively to supervisors. Unusual, complex or non-routine activities will be supervised. Workers expected\nto perform basic duties in a timely and proficient manner without close supervision. Workers are expected to have proper hygiene and follow GAP requirements. Workers must obey all safety rules and basic instructions and be able to recognize, understand and comply with safety, pesticide warning/re-entry and other essential postings. Non-working minors may not be present, adjacent to worksites, or left in vehicles during the day. No visitors unauthorized by management may be present at worksites.\n\nTobacco use strictly prohibited during working hours. No smoking or tobacco use of any kind permitted in the fields, worker housing or commodity shed. Smoking is allowed only in designated smoking areas, and only during a break or meal period. This is necessary to protect against transmission of toxins and contamination from tobacco by-products. Employer reserves the right to discharge any employee found smoking or in possession of smoking materials, including cigarettes, cigars, snuff, chewing tobacco, pipe tobacco or smoking paraphernalia. Cell phone use prohibited during working hours, except during a bona fide emergency. \n\nUse, possession, transfer, offer, sale or manufacture of marijuana and/or controlled substances strictly prohibited. All work sites are alcohol and drug free work places. Employees must not report for work, enter the employers’ property or perform service while under the influence of or having used alcohol, marijuana, illegal controlled substances, or any other substance that may in any way adversely affect their alertness, coordination, reaction or safety.\n\nThree months experience in commercial conventional farming in the jobs listed is required. Workers referred against this order must have a minimum of three months verifiable experience in performing the tasks posted in this job order. Persons seeking employment in this position must be available for the entire period requested by the employer.
Manually plant, cultivate, and harvest vegetables, fruits, and field crops. Use hand tools to till, fertilize, transplant, weed, thin, prune, , clean, irrigate, and load produce. Operate, repair, maintain tractors/implements to grow and harvest crops. Maintain fences and buildings.\nSembrar, cultivar, y cosechar manualmente vegetales, frutas, y pacas de pasto. Utilisa herramientas de mano para harar, abonar, transplantar, deshierbar, podar, aplicar pesticidas, limpiar, regar agua, y cargar producto. Operar, reparar, y mantener tractores/implementos para cultivar y cosechar cultivos. Mesclar y aplicar agroquimicos, mantener edificios y cercas.
Performs duties like: drive and operate farm machinery to plant, cultivate, harvest and store grain crops. Attach farm implements, such as plow, disc and drill to tractor. Till soil; plant and cultivate grain. Tow harvesting equipment. Drive and operate self-propelled combine. General lubrication, service (check fluids) and mechanical repair to farm machinery. Drive grain trucks to transport crops to elevator or storage area. \nCrops: Alfalfa, Beans, Corn\nEquipment: Large tractors, Combines, Tillage equipment, Chopper, Planters, Balers, Mowers
Perform all and any functions required related to planting, maintaining, harvesting, and packaging of fruit and vegetables. Perform all field maintenance including but not limited to rock picking, weeding, plastic mulch lifting. Must have minimum 3 months previous verifiable experience working on a fruit and vegetable farm. must have experience installing drip and overhead irrigation systems. Must have experience working within a FDA food Safety Operation.
Summer prune trees, planting tree, tractor driving work, driving, orchard maintenance, apple harvest, trimming trees, spraying & mowing using a tractor, harvest strawberries
Manually plant, cultivate, and harvest vegetables, fruits, and field crops. Use hand tools to till, fertilize, transplant, weed, thin, prune, , clean, irrigate, and load produce. Operate, repair, maintain tractors/implements to grow and harvest crops. Maintain fences and buildings. \n\nSembrar, cultivar, y cosechar manualmente vegetales, frutas, y pacas de pasto. Utilisa herramientas de mano para harar, abonar, transplantar, deshierbar, podar, aplicar pesticidas, limpiar, regar agua, y cargar producto. Operar, reparar, y mantener tractores/implementos para cultivar y cosechar cultivos. Mesclar y aplicar agroquimicos, mantener edificios y cercas. \n
Drive tractors/trucks and perform a variety of crop raising duties pertaining to Asparagus, Strawberries, Cucumbers, Squash, Tomatoes, Sunflowers, Sweet Corn, Pumpkins, and melons. Plow, harrow, plant, hoe, weed, fertilize, pick, cultivate, spray and harvest using a variety of farm machinery. Move irrigation pipes, lift fertilizer bags. Maintain/repair farm implements used in planting/harvesting crops from field to storage. The workers will also load, pack and transport harvested crops from field to storage. Pick stones, clean out and repair fence line.
Manually plant, cultivate, & harvest vegetables; tomatoes, eggplant, peppers, greens, cucumbers, lettuce, hemp, squash & herbs. Use hand tools, such as shovels, trowels, hoes, tampers, pruning hooks, shears, & knives. Duties include tilling soil & applying fertilizers; transplanting, weeding, thinning, or pruning crops. Construct trellises, repair fences & farm buildings. Set up & operate irrigation equipment. Operate tractors, tractor-drawn machinery, and self-propelled machinery to plow, harrow & fertilize soil or to plant, cultivate spray & harvest crops. Repair & maintain farm vehicles, implements & mechanical equipment. Harvest vegetables by hand. Apply pesticides or fertilizers to crops. Inform farmers or farm manager of crop progress. Identify plants, pests, & weeds to determine the selection & application of pesticides & fertilizers. Clear and maintain irrigation ditches. Record information about crops, such as pesticides use, yields or costs. Must be physically able to lift up to 75lbs on a consistent basis throughout the day. Must have three months verifiable experience in above.
All applicants must be able, willing and qualified to perform the work described in this job description and must be available for the entire period of employment specified in box 3 & 4, page 1 We are a small seasonal certified organic family farm with a heard of 110 registered jersey cows. Our cows calve from May to November to avoid calves being born in sub-zero weather. Calving is the highest risk time for the mother cow and warm weather eases that risk. The result is a very seasonal work load of raising calves and getting the hay crop harvest and stored. Workers will perform a combination of tasks involved in the planting, cultivating and harvesting of diversified ground crops according to the instructions of the supervisor. The worker will care for and monitor fresh cows, feed calves, drive tractor, and perform general maintenance on the farm including cleaning and moving fences for required rotational grazing. Cows graze and calf on pasture so shepherding skills are critical for handling cows. Workers must have the ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds. Work requires standing, kneeling and bending for long periods of time. Worker must be willing to work in varied weather conditions from cold, frozen winter to hot, humid summer days. Workers must be available to work on Saturdays. Beginning & ending times may vary depending on weather and crop conditions. Worker must take directions in simple English.
Manually cultivate, & harvest vegetables & herbs including but not limited to: lettuce, beets, carrots, onions, corn, squash, greens & spinach. Use hand tools, such as shovels, trowels, hoes, tampers, pruning hooks, shears, & knives. Duties include mulching, plastic removal, transplanting, weeding, thinning, and/or pruning crops. Set up & operate irrigation equipment. Harvest vegetables by hand. Harvesting, cleaning, grading and packing the vegetables grown on the farm. Work requires standing, sitting, kneeling and lifting up to 50 lbs. on a consistent basis throughout the day. Employer will provide 3 days of training to allow workers to reach production standard. Workers are expected to pick a minimum of 6 boxes per hour of bunched carrots, beets, radishes & cilantro. While working in the field, all cell phone usage is limited to emergency use only. Workers referred as a result of this order must have a minimum of three months of verifiable experience in performing the tasks described in his order.
Manually prune, plant, cultivate, & harvest fruits & vegetables such as; apples, peaches, plums, berries, grapes, cherries & pumpkins. Use hand tools, such as shovels, trowels, hoes, tampers, pruning hooks, shears, & knives. Duties include tilling soil & applying fertilizers; transplanting, weeding, thinning, or pruning crops. Identify plants, pests & weeds to determine the selection & application of pesticides & fertilizers. Apply non-restricted pesticides, herbicides or fertilizers to crops. Repair & maintain farm vehicles, implements & mechanical equipment. Construct trellises, repair fences & farm buildings. Harvest fruit & vegetables by hand. Pick apples for fresh marketing and/or processing. After 3 days of training employer will expect worker to pick at least 100 bu boxes per day of fresh market fruit. All fruit to be handled with care to avoid bruising. Fruit injured by bruising shall not exceed 4% as defined in the US standard for grades. Inform farmers or farm manager of crop progress. Record information about crops, such as pesticides use, yields & cost. Workers instructed to selectively pick mature fruit and vegetables according to size, color & other USDA standards. Workers must be physically able to pick tree fruit, most of which is done from ladders, with lower branches being picked from the ground. Picked fruit is placed in a metal-framed canvas covered picking bucket with canvas straps that slip over the head and rest on the shoulders. Filled bucket, weighing up to 60 lbs. is emptied into bulk bins with a capacity equal to 20 bushel boxes. Worker required to handle ladders up to 24 long and weighing about 2 lbs per foot. Must be physically able to lift up to 75lbs on a consistent basis throughout the day. While working on the field, all cell phone usage is limited to emergency use only. Due to safety concerns on a farm, workers must understand basic instructions in English. Workers referred as a result of this order must have a minimum of three months verifiable experience in performing the tasks described in this order.
Tree production: plant, weed , fertilize, prune, dig ornamental trees. Use psh mower, string trimmer, zero turn mower, tractor, squister.
The type of crops that will be grown/harvested for the season: \n\n-Cut Sunflowers\n-Gourds\n-Pumpkins \n-Sweet Corn \n\nWorkers will be required to do the follow:\n\nCultivating\nWeeding\nFertilizing\nTilling\nPlowing\nWatering\nOperation Farm Machinery (ie: Tractor)
summer pruning trees, planting trees, orchard maintenance, climb ladders, pick apples from trees, move from site to site, bin repair, hand thinning, driving, mowing, spraying
Perform all planting, maintenance, harvesting, and grading functions on a conventional and organic farm. Must know all aspects of drip and overhead irrigation. Must have a minimum 3 months verifiable experience with these tasks plus operating and training in federal food safety standards.
Crops/Commodities: \napples, pears, cherries, berries, vegetables. \nThis job requires a minimum of 3 months of prior verifiable agricultural employment experience on a fruit or vegetable farm, handling both manual and machine tasks associated with commodity production and harvest activities. Workers must be able to perform manual as well as mechanized activities with accuracy and efficiency. Drives and operates a variety of farm machines and equipment, such as trucks, tractors, and forklifts to plant, harvest fruit, prune and thin trees, such as apple, pear, and cherry. Maintains and performs preventive maintenance on machinery and equipment. Prune trees seasonally to promote optimum growth of tree and fruit. Gathers pruned branches from area for disposal. Performs summer pruning and suckering by cutting terminal growth and water sprouts from inside of tree using hand pruner. Thins trees from orchard to eliminate diseased or nonproductive trees using chain saw. Pick apples for fresh market and/or processing. Productivity must be at least 6 boxes per day of fresh market fruit and 8 boxes per day of processing fruit.\n\nTo provide a safe and healthy crop, workers must have or will be trained in USDA Harmonized GAP certification standards and must abide by those standards. Failure to do so will be grounds for dismissal.\n\nWorker places ladder firmly against or within tree in a secure position so as not to break limbs or knock off fruit and to prevent slipping or falling. All fruit to be handled with care to avoid causing bruising. Fruit injured by bruising during picking shall not exceed 5% as defined in the U.S. standard for grades. Each worker's picked fruit will be inspected according to instructions given each day by the orchard foreman. Workers will be directed to strip all fruit from tree at one picking or to spot pick (selective picking) according to size and color depending on crop conditions and state of maturity. Fruit picked as drops is never mixed with tree fruit.\n\nWill also perform any combination of tasks involved in planting, weeding, cultivating and harvesting of fruits such as tilling soil, planting stock, pruning trees and bushes, removing suckers and runners from trees, vines and plants. Other duties include laying out irrigation pipe and installing sprinklers, assisting in repairing fences, loading/ unloading trucks, clearing fields, burning brush, hand thinning fruit and picking stones. Will use appropriate tools such as shovels, hoes, tampers, pruning, hooks and shears. Miscellaneous duties as assigned. Workers should report for work with their own suitable work clothing. \n\nPlants, cultivates and harvests vegetables. Works on planter, plants roots, seeds and bulbs. Spread plastic or other groundcovering. Weeds, thins plants. Transplants plants, riding on transplanter or by hand. May set poles and wires for vine plants. Picks, cuts, lifts, or pulls crop to harvest them. Tie vegetables in bunches or top them. Assist with irrigation. Operate and help maintain tractors or hand-operated equipment. Assist with farm building/field maintenance and repairs.\n\nThree days training will be provided for new workers to familiarize them with the employer's specific harvest and orchard practices. This "hands-on-training" will consist of demonstrations and verbal instruction given by the employer or his trainer and workers will practice what they learned under the observation of the trainer. Training will cover safety practices in handling and climbing ladders, climbing trees, recognizing varieties of fruit, estimating percent of color in fruit, assessment of size and maturity of fruit and proper techniques for picking and handling fruit to minimize bruising. Workers will be encouraged to ask questions and will be questioned by the trainer to ensure that the training is fully understood. \n\nWorkers must be able to comprehend and follow instructions and communicate effectively to supervisors.
Manually seed, transplant, cultivate, grow and harvest fruits & vegetables by hand and machine including but not limited to: sweetcorn, tomatoes, peppers, squash, cabbage, eggplant, cucumbers, lettuce, spinach, hemp, beets, onions, potatoes, melons, beans, broccoli & pumpkins. Use hand tools, such as shovels, hoes, tampers, pruning shears, & knives. Greenhouse work in a temperature-controlled environment including but not limited to cleaning, filling, and seeding trays, watering transplants and transporting plants to field for planting. Duties include trellising and repair fences & farm buildings. Weeding, thinning, and pruning vegetables without damage to plants and roots. Drive and operate trucks, forklifts, tractors, tractor drawn machinery, self-propelled farm machinery. Operate chain saw to cut fire wood. Set up and operate irrigation during growing and harvesting of vegetables & fruits. Grading, sorting, cleaning, making boxes, packing and loading trucks with fruits & vegetables in the field or farm buildings. Mix and apply pesticides and fertilizers to crops. Maintain, repair, clean and sanitize farm equipment. Must be physically able to lift 75lbs on a consistent basis throughout the day. Must be able to bend, stoop, and stand on feet for long periods of time planting, weeding & harvesting fruits & vegetables. While working in the field, all cell phone usage is limited to emergency use only. Workers must have three months of verifiable experience in above.
Crops/Commodities: \nAnnuals, perennials, vegetables. \nWorkers will be required to process and pick orders from the greenhouses and fields, both from benches and on the ground. Product will consist of Annuals, Perennials, Vegetables, Pumpkins and Christmas Greens in flats, baskets, pots and containers. Workers will be required to pack and process the orders onto shipping carts, assort the carts and assemble by order for shipment to the stores or greenhouse locations. Workers will be required to prep and stage orders for loading and distribution of product to the stores. Loading and unloading of trucks with plants, nursery product, raw materials, and empty carts will be required.\nMust have sufficient hand and finger dexterity to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects. Must be able to differentiate colors, textures, and other attributes of product to distinguish varieties and identify defects.\nWorkers must operate all equipment properly and in a manner that protects operator, others, the employer’s products and property. Failure to comply with safety requirements and operating instructions may result in disciplinary action up to and including immediate termination.\nEmployer-paid post-hire drug testing is required upon reasonable suspicion of use. \nSupervisor(s) will provide instructions and directions to workers. Workers must be able to comprehend and follow instructions and communicate effectively to supervisors. Unusual, complex or non-routine activities will be supervised. Workers expected to perform basic duties in a proficient manner without close supervision. \n \nEmployer may request, but not require, workers to work more than the stated daily hours and/or on a worker’s Sabbath or federal holidays. Workers will have an unpaid lunch break. Worker must report to work at designated time and place each day. Daily or weekly work schedule may vary due to weather, sunlight, temperature, crop conditions, and other factors. Employer will notify workers of any change to start time. \n \n \nTERMINATION. All workers will be subject to a five-day trial period, during which the employer will evaluate workers' performance of required tasks. Employer reserves the right to terminate a worker at the conclusion of the trial period if the worker’s performance fails to satisfy the employer’s reasonable expectations, or is otherwise unacceptable. Employer may terminate a worker for lawful job-related reasons, including but not limited to situations in which the worker: (1) Is repeatedly absent or tardy; (2) malingers or otherwise refuses, without cause, to perform the work as directed; (3) commits act(s) of misconduct or repeatedly violates the Work Rules; and/or (4) fails, after completing the five day trial period, to perform work in a competent and skillful manner, consistent with the employer's reasonable expectations. Non-U.S. workers may be displaced as a result of one or more U.S. workers becoming available for the job during the employer’s recruitment period. Job abandonment will be deemed to occur after five consecutive workdays of unexcused absences. Workers may not report for work under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Possession or use of illegal drugs or alcohol on company premises is prohibited and will be cause for immediate termination. Regardless of whether the employer requires a background check as a condition of employment, the employer may terminate for cause, in accordance with applicable laws and regulations, any worker found during the period of employment to have a criminal conviction record that the employer reasonably believes will endanger the safety or welfare of other workers, company staff, customers, or the public at large. \nThese Work Rules provide guidance to workers regarding acceptable conduct standards and general expectations. This document is not intended to be comprehensive. Repeat or severe violations of the Work Rules may result in immediate termination.
Manually seed, plant, transplant, cultivate, & harvest herbs & vegetables such as beets, carrots, onions, corn, cabbage, squash, spinach & lettuce. To perform any and all work associated with the production and harvesting of greenhouse grown vegetables. Use hand tools, such as shovels, trowels, hoes, tampers, pruning hooks, shears, & knives. Duties include field preparations by tilling soil & applying fertilizers, mulching, plastic removal, transplanting, weeding, thinning, and/or pruning crops. Operate tractors, tractor-drawn machinery, and self-propelled machinery to plow, harrow & fertilize soil or to plant, cultivate, spray & harvest crops. Repair & maintain farm vehicles, implements & mechanical equipment. Construct trellises, repair fences & farm buildings and participate in irrigation activities. Set up & operate irrigation equipment. Harvest vegetables by hand. Harvesting, cleaning, grading and packing the vegetables grown on the farm as well as wild foraging of produce. Inform farmers or farm manager of crop progress. Work requires standing, sitting, kneeling and lifting up to 75 lbs. on a consistent basis throughout the day. Employer may conduct/require random drug or alcohol tests at employers expense after hiring, for the safety of themselves and others as they will be operating machinery. Failure to comply with request or testing positive will result in termination. Due to health & safety concerns on our farm workers must understand basic instruction in English. Workers referred as a result of this order must have a minimum of three months of verifiable experience in performing the tasks described in his order.
harvest apples, pears, peaches, Packing & Sorting Apples, grafting, budding, tree pruning, bin repair, tractor operating, grounds maintenance and hand thinning. Repair & maintain farm vehicles, implements & mechanical equipment. Use & operate fruit juice pressing equipment and sorting apples. Harvest fruits by hand, General Farm work. After 4 days of training employer will expect worker to pick a minimum of 5 bins (100 bushels boxes) of fresh market apples per day with no more than 0% (WNY) bruising and/or 7 Bins (140 bushels boxes) of processing apples per day. Workers are expected to work at least the number of days and hours specified. Depending on weather, crop or other conditions, workers may be requested, but not required to work up to seven days per week and/or on the Sabbath and up to 12 hours per day. Employer will furnish to workers without cost all the tools and equipment required in the performance of the duties assigned. Workers should report for work with their own suitable clothes. Field temperatures may range from below 0 to 90+ degrees (F), with possible wet morning conditions. Workers must be physically able to lift up to 75 lbs on a consistent basis throughout the day.\nCell phone usage is limited to emergency use only while working in the field. Due to health & safety concerns on our farm workers must understand basic instruction in English. Workers referred as a result of this order must have a minimum of three months of verifiable experience in performing the tasks described in his order. Employer may conduct random drug tests at employers expense after hiring. Workers will drive. Not all workers will be requested to drive. Those that are requested will be required to possess appropriate drivers license. No one will be rejected for a position that does not have a license. The activities outlined in the job description will be conducted solely on the worksite which is owned and operated by the employer.\n
Hand-harvest and field pack vegetables (potatoes, greens, spinach, herbs). Weed, thin plants, cut seed potato, and grade potatoes. Prepare field for planting. Transplant plants, riding on transplanter or by hand. Tie vegetables in bunches or top them. Pick, cut, lift or pull crops to harvest them. Knives will be used when harvesting and field packing. Load field trailers. Care must be taken to prevent damaging product and plants. Operate tractors, tractor-drawn machinery, and self-propelled machinery to harvest crops. 50 Hours/week: Hours vary based on weather. Workers must be physically able to lift up to 60 lbs with assistance. Employer will furnish to workers, without cost, all tools and equipment required to perform duties assigned. Field temperatures range from 10 to 100 degrees (F) with possible wet morning conditions. After hire, employer may conduct random drug testing at employer's expense. Long hours on feet, bend and stoop for long periods. Work is to be done in the field for long periods of time. Workers are expected to perform duties, including boxing, weighing, and loading of produce. Workers may assist in warehousing/palletizing and loading trucks/trailers with produce weighing from 50-60 lbs and lifting to a height of 5 feet. Production standards apply. Assist with sorting of potato shipments. Cut seed potatoes by hand. Assist with field preparation. Workers referred against this order must have a minimum of 3 months of verifiable experience in the aforementioned. Random drug testing may be required at employer expense post-hire to both H-2A and domestic workers. Hours are: 7am to 4pm (Mon-Friday); 7am to 12 o'clock (Saturday), but vary due to weather and crop conditions. Actual hours worked can vary throughout the season - during peak periods the hours worked can be higher.
Workers will perform any combination of duties consistent with harvesting quality fruit and vegetables. Workers will have to conduct general orchard work including but not limited to field work, pruning, and maintenance of fields, trees, and farm equipment. The worker will also maintain exterior around property building, sweep and clean, and maintain building, hand mowing, and weed whacking around property. Requires general agricultural work and heavy lifting. Must be physically able to perform job specification. The employer will provide tools necessary to perform the described job duties without charge to the worker. All fields are owned and controlled by the employer (Kirby's Farm Market, LLC - owners Tim, Linda, and Chad Kirby) and the employer is not FLC.
Plant, weed, prune, tie, fertilize, water, and harvest a diverse selection of vegetables and flowers. Operate and maintain tractors and a variety of implements and trucks.
planting trees, orchard maintenance, repairing and building bins, climb ladders, hand thinning, harvest apples, summer pruning, planting, weeding, tying, thinning and harvesting lettuce, peppers, onions and apples, driver tractor using UTV & farm equipment All workers are to be treated with respect and dignity; they are a critical part of this farm. The workers are also expected to treat the farm's facilities as if they are their own. The farm's housing should be kept clean. When the workers leave, the facilities should be returned to the condition in which they were upon arrival. Alcohol and drug abuse will not be tolerated. Workers must adhere to the food safety standards outlined in the Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) manual. During the harvest season, workers will be given a mandatory day of rest, and on the remaining days of the week, the will be expected to work weather permitting.
The employer is a horse farm engaged in the breeding and foaling of horses. The seasonal employment begins in May and ends in October, while the horses are bred, birthed, and weaned. Workers will assist in all aspects of the process to breed and foal mares. Workers will assist with caring for brood mares, including assisting certified veterinarian with pregnancy checks and mares and the administering of routine intra-muscular injections. Workers will assist in the delivery of foals, including post pregnancy treatment of mares and neonatal care of foals. Workers will assist certified veterinarian in the administering of vaccinations to foals. Workers will work with foals/yearlings, including brushing; leading; picking up feet; petting and touching foals to acclimate them to humans; setting up feed and hay storage, and supply rooms; setting up bathing and grooming stations; walking yearlings for exercise; and cleaning and preparing yearlings for shows. Workers will assist in the process of weaning foals from their mares. Workers will perform a variety of semi-skilled tasks associated with horse breeding. Workers must have competence in basic grooming practices including bathing, brushing, hoof care, and clipping; cleaning and mucking stalls; removing soiled bedding and manure, and replacing with fresh bedding; stripping stalls and disinfecting floors, walls and surrounding areas for broodmares and foals; sweeping barn aisles, stalling areas, and ceiling to remove first; maintaining and cleaning water troughs and buckets; handling basic feeding activities; and maintaining equipment.1
All applicants must be able, willing and qualified to perform the work described in this job description and must be available for the entire period of employment specified in box 3 & 4, page 1 Workers are needed to plant, maintain and harvest diversified ground crops. Workers will perform field work, weeding, thinning, hoeing, unloading hay and other duties related to the planting, maintaining and harvesting crops. Workers will work in greenhouses planting and transplanting seedlings, and will also plant and transplant crops in the field. Workers will work in a storage building washing, culling, and preparing produce for storage and distribution. Workers may operate farm machinery. Workers will load and unload trucks. Workers must be willing to work in varied weather ranging from extremely cold in the spring and fall to hot, humid summer days. Work is physically demanding requiring workers to stand, bend, stoop, and kneel for long periods of time. Workers must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds on a frequent basis. Workers must be available to work Saturdays. Workers will use hand and power tools including but not limited to shovels, hoes, pruners, irrigation pumps and chainsaws. Workers may cut brush to keep fields open for crops. Employer will furnish to workers without cost all tools and equipment required to perform duties assigned. Workers will be given a 30 minute lunch break and a 15 minute break in the morning and afternoon. Beginning and ending times each day will vary depending on the crop conditions. Workers must be able to take directions in simple English.
OUTDOOR WORK, RAIN OR SHINE, STOOP LABOR, PLANTING & HARVESTING OF FLOWERS, VEGETABLES, FRUITS. HEAVY LIFTING, THREE MONTHS EXPERIENCE NECESSARY. LIFTING OF 25LBS ON A REGULAR BASIS. DRUG TESTING GIVEN POST HIRE AT EMPLOYERS EXPENSE.
Crops/Commodities: \ncauliflower, cucumbers, zucchini/summer squash, peppers, eggplant, sweet corn, winter squash, lettuce, beets, watermelons, kale/greens, other vegetables, and flowers.. \nThis job requires a minimum of three months of verifiable prior experience working on a commercial vegetable crop farm handling manual and machine tasks associated with commodity production and harvest activities. Plant, cultivate and harvest vegetables (cauliflower, cucumbers, zucchini/summer squash, peppers, eggplant, sweet corn, winter squash, lettuce, beets, watermelons, kale/greens, other vegetable, and flowers. ) . Use hand tools including, but not limited to: shovels, hoes and knives. Plant roots, seeds and bulbs. Spread plastic or other groundcovering. Clean plastic by hand from ground upon removal. Till soil. Weed and thin plants. Transplant plants by hand. Stake/tie plants, trellis/prune plants, and set poles and wires for vine plants. Pick, cut, lift, or pull crops. Tie vegetables in bunches. Grade, size and field pack product; sort, grade, pack product in packing facility. Take care to prevent damaging produce and plants. Remove stakes and twine from fields. Mow, cut, and weed fields. Perform ditching, shoveling, hoeing, hauling, ground preparation, and other manual tasks. Bending, stooping and kneeling required. Lift, carry, and load/unload products or supplies. Use power equipment including but not limited to: tractors, planters, mowers, plows, sprayers, cultivators, power shears, chain saws, high lifts, fork lifts, skid loaders. Must operate agricultural equipment safely, with or without direction. Install/maintain irrigation systems and water lines. Move and install irrigation pipes and equipment. Dig and maintain ditches. Install and remove levee gates. Clear debris from field and clean work areas and assigned equipment. \n\nWork is done in the field for long periods of time. Workers will assist in handling product weighing up to 60 pounds and lifting to a height of 5 feet. Workers must work on their feet in bent positions for long periods of time. Work requires repetitive movements and extensive walking. Work required in fields when plants are wet with dew and rain, and will be required during light rain, snow, moderate winds, direct sun, high humidity and extreme temperatures. Temperatures in fields during working hours can range from 10 to over 100 degrees F. Workers will be required to work during occasional showers not severe enough to stop field operations. Allergies to ragweed, goldenrod, honey bees, insecticides, herbicides, fungicides, or related chemicals may affect a worker’s ability to perform the job. Workers should be able to do the work required with or without reasonable accommodations. Saturday work required. \n \nSupervisor(s) will provide instructions and directions to workers. Workers must be able to comprehend and follow instructions and communicate effectively to supervisors. Unusual, complex or non-routine activities will be supervised. Workers expected to perform basic duties in a timely and proficient manner without close supervision. Workers must obey all safety rules and basic instructions and be able to recognize, understand and comply with safety, pesticide warning/re-entry and other essential postings. \n\nNon-working minors may not be present, adjacent to worksites, or left in vehicles during the day. No visitors unauthorized by management may be present at worksites. \n\nTobacco use strictly prohibited. No smoking or tobacco use of any kind permitted in the fields, worker housing or packing house. Smoking is allowed only in designated smoking areas, and only during a break or meal period. This is necessary to protect against transmission of toxins and contamination from tobacco by-products.
Working on vegetable farm crew, including transplanting, plant care, irrigation, harvest, and washing and packing produce. May include some tractor operation for field tillage, cultivation, transplanting, mowing and spraying.\n\nAgricultural tractors between 40 - 100hp, washing and packing equipment for vegetables.\n
summer pruning trees, planting trees, orchard maintenance, climb ladders, pick apples from trees, move from site to site, bin repair, hand thinning
Raises honey bees to produce honey and maintain colony health through feed/supplements; find and cage queens, install queen cells; assembles bee hives, inserts honeycomb of bees into hives; forces bees from hives; uncaps harvested honeycombs and extracts approx. 75 pounds of honey from honeycombs; must be able to lift 75 pound boxes for honey transport; moving bee boxes from hives to extracting facility; driving farm vehicle to obtain supplies, honey extracting equipment, and misc. tools used to work with honey bees; minor daily and incidental upkeep to equipment, worksite, and colony boxes.
Agricultural equipment operators and mechanics may operate, service, and/or repair a variety of farm equipment. Agricultural equipment mechanic will, with supervisor’s instructions; diagnose, repair and overhaul engines, transmissions, components, electrical and fuel systems, etc. for various powered and rolling equipment such as cars, trucks, buses, farm equipment and generators. Agricultural equipment will include tractors, truck tractors, front loaders, skid steers, forklifts, vegetable harvesters, lawn mowers, and trailers hauling vegetables and/or grain to main farm location and/or to plants. Agricultural equipment operators may haul fertilizer and/or water trucks to or from plant and/or main farm location to main farm location and/or farm field. Agricultural equipment operators and mechanics will keep the inside and outside of the equipment clean. Agricultural equipment operator and mechanics may also drive other H2A workers to and from housing, main farm location, worksites and/or stores, bank, etc. Agricultural equipment operators and mechanics will maintain service records. Raises and bonuses may be offered to any seasonal worker, at the employer’s discretion, based on individual factors including but not limited to performance, experience, number of hours worked in the season, number of seasons worked with the company, adherence to work rules & ability to follow supervisor instructions.
Summer Pruning, Planting Trees, planting berry crops, Planting vegetable crops, weeding crops, tractor driving, spraying, Mowing, Orchard maintenance, irrigation setup and maintenance, climb ladders, pick apples, pick berries, pick stone fruit, pick vegetable crops, sort and pack fruit and vegetable crops, drive harvested crops to cold storage,drive vehicle, unload harvested crops, clean and maintain packing area and cold storage, drive to farmers markets, stock tables and sell at farmers markets, clean and maintain vehicles, water plants, press apples for cider, help package cider, help pasteurize cider, clean press and pressing area, maintenance of property, move from site to site \n\n
Workers will sort apples according to size, color and grade before packing; line boxes, cartons or crates with treated paper or cardboard; place apples in containers for storage or shipment; weigh, stamp, brand and date of packing on container, and pack apples according to the quality and method of the employer. Workers will also perform general orchard tasks, including apple tree pruning, setting, and removing hail netting, and apple bin repair. Work requires long periods of standing and bending and kneeling. Workers must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and be available to work Monday through Saturday. Workers must also be willing to work in varied weather conditions. Productivity must be at least 60 bushel boxes per 7 hours worked with no more than 1% bruising. The employer will provide 1 day of training and allow 2 days of work for the worker to satisfactorily perform all duties in this job order. Employer will furnish to workers without cost all tools and equipment required to perform duties assigned. Worker will be given 30 minutes for lunch. Beginning and ending times will vary depending on the conditions in the orchard. Workers must be able to take direction in simple English due to federal safety regulations. All applicants must be able, willing, and qualified to perform the work described in this job description and must be available for the entire period of employment specified on this order. This work order is for qualified people to perform a combination of tasks involved in the packing of apples. The percentage of apples which are produced and packed by Chazy Orchards is 100% and ZERO percent of apples are grown by other producers.
Workers will assist farm staff with Milking seasonal dairy sheep flock (2 times a day, May-February), work with flock husbandry, care & feeding of dairy flock and youngstock (lambs), starting with first lambing in May, and finishing with end of milking in February. Workers will set up temporary electric fencing during grazing season (May- November). Workers will use farm equipment and skid steer to put hay throughout milking season, and use tractor to clip pastures during grazing season. Workers will assist farm staff with end-of-season duties in February, including disassembly and cleaning of milking system and fencing system. 3 Months verifiable experience working with dairy sheep is requested.\n\n
Manually plant, cultivate, & harvest vegetables & fruits including; broccoli, cauliflower, tomatoes, beans, squash, berries, corn, pumpkins, peaches, plums, apples, apricots & pears. Use hand tools, such as shovels, trowels, hoes, tampers, pruning hooks, shears, & knives. Duties include tilling soil & applying fertilizers; transplanting, weeding, thinning, or pruning crops & applying pesticides. Construct trellises, repair fences & farm buildings, or participate in irrigation activities. Set up & operate irrigation equipment. Operate tractors, tractor-drawn machinery, and self-propelled machinery to plow, harrow & fertilize soil or to plant, cultivate spray & harvest crops. Repair & maintain farm vehicles, implements & mechanical equipment. Harvest fruits & vegetables by hand. Apply pesticides, herbicides or fertilizers to crops. Inform farmers or farm manager of crop progress. Identify plants, pests, & weeds to determine the selection & application of pesticides & fertilizers. Clear and maintain irrigation ditches. Record information about crops, such as pesticides use, yields or costs. Employer will expect worker to pick a minimum of 100 bu boxes of apples with no more than 4% bruising. Employer will provide 4 days of training. Employer may conduct/require random drug or alcohol tests at employer’s expense after hiring, for the safety of themselves and others as they will be operating machinery. Failure to comply with request or testing positive will result in termination. Must be physically able to lift up to 75lbs on a consistent basis throughout the day. While working in the field, cell phone usage is limited to emergency use only. Due to safety concerns on a farm, workers must understand basic instructions in English. Workers referred as a result of this order must have a minimum of three months verifiable experience in performing the tasks described in this order.
Must have a minimum of 3 months verifiable experience in performing the tasks described in this order. Manually prune, plant, cultivate & harvest tree fruit & field crops, including apples, peaches, berries, cantaloupes & tomatoes. Use hand tools, such as shovels, hoes, tampers, pruning hooks, shears, & knives. Mixing/transporting chemicals, fertilize, tilling soil, transplanting, weeding, thinning, and pruning crops. Set up irrigation equipment and participate in irrigation activities. Construct trellises and repair fences. Operate tractors, tractor-drawn machinery, for plowing, fertilizing and spraying crops. Harvest fruits & vegetables by hand, being able to use ladders up to 16, and weighing about 2 lbs per foot and buckets in excess of 75 lbs. A minimum productivity standard applies; 80 bu boxes of fresh market apples per day. Fruit to be handled with care to avoid bruising. Bruising, not to exceed 4%. Employer will allow 4 days for training for workers to reach production standards. While working in the field, all cell phone usage is limited to emergency use only. Due to the health & safety concerns, workers must understand basic instructions in English.
Duties include planting vines, pruning vines, hand-hoeing around vines, tying vines, thinning shoots, thinning fruit, thinning leaves, watering vines, installing irrigation, installing trellis, trimming, weeding and hand-harvesting grapes. Workers must be physically able to lift up to 60 pounds. Employer will furnish to workers, without cost, all tools and equipment required in the performance of the duties assigned. Workers should report for work with their own suitable work clothing. Field temperatures may range from 0 to 90 degrees (F) with the possibility of wet morning conditions. Due to health and safety concerns in relation to pesticide applications and operation of equipment on our farm, workers are required to have the ability to comprehend simple instructions. After hiring, employer may conduct random drug tests at employers expense. Testing positive or failure to comply may result in immediate termination from employment. Workers referred against order must have a minimum of 3 months verifiable experience in the aforementioned or comparable/similar skills and duties.
Crops: Apple, Winter Squash, Hay, Soybeans.\nSanitation Requirements: For food and general personal safety purposes, all workers will be required and expected to follow common sanitary practices at all times. This is particularly critical when hand harvesting crops for human consumption. Employees are required to cleanse their hands by washing them thoroughly with soap and water after using the bathroom and before entering the fields for harvest activities or the packing facility for packing operations.\n\nSquash: Workers will harvest winter squash. Workers will bend and stoop to pick vegetables according to size, color, shape, and degree of maturity. Removing squash from the vine will be done by hand so the vegetable is not bruised or scarred. Squash must be gently placed in field container. Worker must be careful that vines, trash, and field debris are not put in field containers. Workers will carry full container weighing approximately sixty (60) lbs. and gently place contents into large produce bins. Produce bins should be filled level full unless directed otherwise by the driver or supervisor. Workers are required to work in fields when plants are wet with dew or rain. Temperatures in fields during work hours can range from 32 to over 100 degrees. \n\nApple Harvest: Workers will be assigned a row usually with a partner and is responsible for picking all the proper fruit from that row, or half row. Fruit is selected from the tree according to size and/or color standard set by the picking supervisor. In some instances, fruit harvest will be done from an 8 or 16-foot ladder weighing up to 30 lbs. All workers must be able to lift and carry ladder, as well as work from the top of the ladder. The entire tree must be checked to ensure removal of all fruit meeting-picking requirements. Fruit is placed gently in the picking container until container is full. The full picking container weighing up to 50 lbs. is then gently emptied into a field bin, taking care not to spill or bruise the fruit in the container or in the field bin. Field bin volume may be checked and determined by weight on state certified scales. Workers are required to stay on their assigned row unless directed by a supervisor to change, or to help someone sporadically. Picking units will be kept free of limbs, leaves or mushy fruit. Workers will be required to pick up and return picking ladders to the ladder wagon provided by the grower at the end of each workday or as directed by the grower or designated supervisor. (Harvest duties are complete when all trees have been picked by the above standards, all drops (juice) apples have been picked up sorting out any decay and gently placed in a juice field container and all equipment (picking bags, ladders, clippers, files) have been turned in to the field supervisor.)\n \nApple Pruning: While pruning trees, workers will receive the proper tools for the particular job, i.e., saw, pruners and hand snips. The tools will be returned to the employer at the end of the task. The supervisor will set a standard or pattern for each orchard and will demonstrate and communicate this to workers. Workers will be assigned a row of trees and must prune each tree according to the predetermined standard. In some instances, pruning will be done from an 8 or 16-foot ladder weighing up to 30 lbs. All workers must be able to lift and carry ladder, as well as work from the top of the ladder. Workers must remove all resulting materials from the trees rendered from performing pruning tasks. When pruning is complete on each tree, each worker is required to rake and scatter the resulting brush in the center of the tractor/equipment middles. Workers will be required to pick up and return pruning ladders to the ladder wagon provided by the grower at the end of each day or as directed by the grower or designated supervisor. \n
Manually prune, plant, cultivate, & harvest fruits, apples, pears & peaches. Use hand tools, such as shovels, trowels, hoes, tampers, pruning hooks, shears, & knives. Workers will have to conduct general orchard work including but not limited to filed work, pruning and maintenance of fields, trees and farm equipment. Use tractors & trucks on farm property to move equipment, & supplies and do mowing. Duties include tilling soil & applying fertilizers; transplanting, weeding, thinning, or pruning crops. Construct deer fence & trellises; and repair fences & farm buildings. Picking stones by hand. Set up & operate irrigation equipment. Clear & maintain irrigation ditches. Stack boxes in the cooler and onto pallets. Harvest fruits by hand. Pick apples for fresh marketing. A minimum productivity standard applies; 100 bu boxes of fresh market apples per day. All fruit to be handled with care to avoid bruising. Fruit injured by bruising, not to exceed 4% also no more than 4% spurs left on the stem of the apple. Workers to be instructed to selectively pick mature fruit according to size, color & other USDA standards. Worker must be physically able to pick tree fruit, most of which is done from ladders with lower branches being picked from the ground. Picked fruit is placed in a metal-framed canvas covered picking bucket with canvas straps that slip over the head and rest on the shoulders. Must be physically able to lift up to 75lbs on a consistent basis throughout the day. While working in the field, all cell phone usage is limited to emergency use only. Due to health & safety concerns on our farm workers must understand basic instruction in English. Workers referred as a result of this order must have a minimum of three months of verifiable experience in performing the tasks described in his order.
Responsibilities to include, but not limited to: Assist with the planting of grain corn. Assist with field preparation and zone building. Assist with the operation of tractors and related equipment for field preparation. Assist with planting, cultivating, and harvesting of: Broccoli, Cauliflower, Cabbage, Cantaloupe, Pickling Cucumbers, Table stock cucumbers, Garlic, Green Beans, Hot Peppers, Eggplant, Lettuce, Peppers, Radishes, Summer Squash, Sweet Corn, Tomatoes, Watermelon, Winter Squash (Acorn, Butternut, Spaghetti), Zucchini, Corn Stalks, Pumpkins and Potatoes. Use appropriate method for type of vegetable when planting, cultivating and harvesting to ensure produce quality and worker safety. Be able to safely use various harvest techniques with clippers, knives & by hand. Work with Team Leader/Management determining work assignment. Harvest vegetables using correct techniques and guidelines/criteria directed by the Team Leader/Management. Put vegetables in direct containers and load on truck/wagon for transport. May tie vegetables in specific size bunches using rubber bands. May remove top foliage from vegetables. May wash vegetable by hand or mechanically. May pack vegetables to be shipped to stores. May assist with other farm maintenance. Be able to work outside in variable weather conditions. Assist with GAP and FSMA compliance. Work requires standing, sitting, kneeling and lifting up to 75 lbs on a consistent basis throughout the work day. Due to health & safety concerns on our farm, workers must understand basic instructions in English. Workers referred as a result of this order must have a minimum of three months verifiable experience in performing the tasks described in this order. While working in the field, all cell phone usage is limited to emergency use only. Workers will drive. Not all workers will be requested to drive. Those that are requested will be required to possess appropriate drivers license. No one will be rejected for a position that does not have a license.
Manually seed, plant, transplant, cultivate, & harvest herbs & vegetables such as beets, carrots, onions, corn, cabbage, squash, spinach & lettuce. To perform any and all work associated with the production and harvesting of greenhouse grown vegetables. Use hand tools, such as shovels, trowels, hoes, tampers, pruning hooks, shears, & knives. Duties include field preparations by tilling soil & applying fertilizers, mulching, plastic removal, transplanting, weeding, thinning, and/or pruning crops. Operate tractors, tractor-drawn machinery, and self-propelled machinery to plow, harrow & fertilize soil or to plant, cultivate, spray & harvest crops. Repair & maintain farm vehicles, implements & mechanical equipment. Construct trellises, repair fences & farm buildings and participate in irrigation activities. Set up & operate irrigation equipment. Harvest vegetables by hand. Harvesting, cleaning, grading and packing the vegetables grown on the farm as well as wild foraging of produce. Inform farmers or farm manager of crop progress. Work requires standing, sitting, kneeling and lifting up to 75 lbs. on a consistent basis throughout the day. Employer may conduct/require random drug or alcohol tests at employer’s expense after hiring, for the safety of themselves and others as they will be operating machinery. Failure to comply with request or testing positive will result in termination. Due to health & safety concerns on our farm workers must understand basic instruction in English. Workers referred as a result of this order must have a minimum of three months of verifiable experience in performing the tasks described in his order.\n\n\n\n
Under direction of supervisor, worker will perform any combination of tasks involved in the operation of tractors and farm machinery to plant, cultivate, spray and/or harvest apples and pears. Attach farm implements to tractors and drive tractors in fields to prepare soil, plant, fertilize, mow grass, cut brush, plant young trees, spraying fruit trees and plants and/or harvest crops. Drives tractor or truck to transport materials, supplies and products. Make adjustments and minor repairs to machinery. Mix chemical ingredients for weeds. Remove excess growth using pruning saws and clippers. Irrigate soil. Pick fruit apples & pears during harvest. Thin blossoms and immature fruit. Prop limbs to prevent breakage. Operate frost protection equipment. Must be physically able to lift up to 75lbs on a consistent basis throughout the day. While working in the field, phone usage is limited to emergency use only. Due to health and safety concerns and operation of equipment on our farm, workers are required to have the ability to comprehend simple instructions in English. A minimum of six months verifiable experience necessary in the aforementioned.
Manually plant, cultivate, and harvest vegetables, fruits, and field crops. Use hand tools, such as shovels, trowels, hoes, tampers, pruning hooks, shears, and knives. Duties may include tilling soil and applying fertilizers; transplanting, weeding, thinning, or pruning crops; applying pesticides; or cleaning, grading, sorting, packing, and loading harvested products. May construct trellises, repair fences and farm buildings, or participate in irrigation activities.Mix chemicals ingredients and spray vegetables/fruit to control insects, fungus, weeds, or diseases. Other duties may include operation of farm machinery, repair and maintenance of machinery as well as building maintenance and worker housing repair. Operation of motor vehicles a must. Must be physically able to lift up to 75 lbs on a consistent basis throughout the day. Cell phone usage is limited to emergency use only while working in the field, and may be used during break times and lunch breaks. A minimum of three months verifiable experience necessary in the aforementioned.
During the anticipated period of employment, the primary activity on the farm is planting, cultivating, harvesting and packing cabbage and sweet corn. Workers will be required to pull and transplant seedlings from cabbage beds, hoe weeds from planted fields, hand cut mature cabbage heads in the field and load into cabbage field bins and/or wagons. Workers will also be required to hand pick, pack and ice sweet corn. Care must be taken to avoid damage to the cabbage and sweet corn. Workers must be physically able to cut cabbage which requires extended periods of bending. Working conditions are often cold, wet and muddy or hot and dry. Workers will pick-up rocks and tree roots from fields; as well as set and move irrigation pipe. Packing line requires up to 55-pounds of repetitive lifting. Workers may also drive pickup trucks, tractors or vans to transport workers to work location. Not all workers are requested to drive. Those that are requested to drive will be required to possess an appropriate license. No one will be rejected for the position that does not possess a drivers license. All workers are required to have 3 months experience in commercial, conventional farming in the jobs listed and the ability to comprehend English. All workers will be required to keep the work area neat and clean. Workers must comply with Federal and NY State Food Safety regulations.
Manually plant, cultivate and harvest apples. Use hand tools such as shovels, trowels, hoes, tampers, pruning tools, shears, and knives. Duties include tiling soil and applying fertilizers, transplanting, weeding, thinning or pruning crops, applying chemicals, cleaning, packing and loading harvested products. Construct trellises, repair fence, general equipment maintenance, and or farm buildings or participate in irrigation activities. Operate tractors, tractor drawn machinery, and self- propelled machinery to plow, harrow and fertilize soil, or to plant, cultivate, spray, prune, train and harvest crops. Inform farmer or farm manager or crop progress. Identify plants, pests and weeds to determine the selection and application of pesticides and fertilizers. Record information about crops, such as pesticide use, yields, or costs. Pick apples apples injured by bruising during picking shall not exceed 0 percent (WNY) for fresh and 0 percent (WNY) for processing. Productivity must be at least 6 bins (120 bushels) fresh market and or 8 bins(160 bushels) processing fruit per day. Workers will be working in groups of up to 8 workers per self- propelled machine. Workers are expected to work at least the number of days and hours specified. Depending on weather, crop or other conditions, workers may be requested, not required, to work up to seven days per week and or on the Sabbath and up to 12 hours per day. Lunch is taken at the job site for when requested by employer. Employer will furnish to workers, without cost, all tools and equipment required in the performance of the duties assigned. Workers should report for work with their own clothing, which includes rain coat, boots, gloves, eye protection. Field temperatures may range from 0 to 90+ degrees (with possible wet morning conditions and possible snow and or rain). Workers referred against this order must have a minimum of 1 month experience in performing tasks described in the order.
Workers will plant and cultivate vegetables, berries, melons and field crops both manually and by operating tractors and tractor drawn machinery. Must be able to determine when crops such as snow peas, collard greens, celeriac, winter squash and melons are ripe and harvest by hand without bruising the produce or damaging the plants. Must be able to work around bees especially when harvesting squash, tomatoes and berries. Must be able to lift and carry 70 Ibs consistently throughout the day. Must be able to bend and stoop and stand on feet for long periods of time to weed and harvest crops. Must be able to work in fields in temperatures as low as 20 degrees which can persist from October 1 through end of season. Must be able to use hand tools: shovels to dig soil and remove rocks; trowels to plant seedlings; hoes to remove weeds without damage to plants and roots; tampers to plant seeds; shears to prune; and knives to harvest produce without cutting vines. Apply non-restricted pesticides; clean, pack and load harvested products; construct trellises: repair fences and farm buildings; maintain irrigation ditches; set up and operate irrigation equipment such as drip lines, pumps, pipes and sprinklers and make minor repairs to tractors and implements. Will operate tractors, tractor drawn machinery, and self-propelled machinery to plow, harrow, fertilize and spray crops. Operate tractors to plant with water wheel and mechanical transplanters and cultivate with specialized cultivating tractors. Will be responsible for operating tractors in fields and around barns to haul loads of produce to washing and packing station. Workers are required to understand simple instructions in English in order to not endanger themselves or others while working around or on equipment. Will inform farmer of crop progress: identify plants, pests and weeds to determine selection of non-restricted pesticides or fertilizer and record information about crops. While working in the field, all cell phone usage is limited to emergency use only. Employer may conduct/require random drug or alcohol tests at employer’s expense after hiring, for the safety of themselves and others as they will be operating machinery. Failure to comply with request or testing positive will result in termination. Three months of verifiable experience in the aforementioned.
Planting, harvesting and digging in the field, loading trucks and driving trucks to deliver products
Sanitation Requirements: For food and general personal safety purposes, all workers will be required and expected to follow common sanitary practices at all times. This is particularly critical when hand harvesting crops for human consumption. Employees are required to cleanse their hands by washing them thoroughly with soap and water after using the bathroom and before entering the fields for harvest activities or the packing facility for packing operations.\n \nCabbage: Workers will prepare fields for planting cabbage. Worker will plant cabbage according to their supervisor’s instructions. Workers will cut mature cabbage heads using knife as specified by employer. Products will then be placed into sacks or boxes and placed on trailer for transport. Workers may grade products removing bad or damaged leaves and repack for shipment. \n\nPackaging: Packaging machines are fed materials by worker to produce a finished package product. \n\nStackers: Workers pick up filled boxes weighing up to 60 lbs. from conveyor and stack carefully by prescribed pattern and height onto pallets by size and lot stamped on box as directed by supervisor. \n\nSupport jobs include bin and pallet repair and after-hours cleanup.\n\nWorkers will not drive combine nor will work in the following crops: Corn, Soybeans, Wheat, Oats.\n\nFarm, Field, and Shed Sanitation: All workers will be responsible for picking up trash, cleaning bathrooms, sweeping floors and other farm, and shed sanitation duties.\n\nFarm Equipment Operation: Worker may be required to operate tractors, forklifts, and other farm equipment during farming operations as an incidental activity in the production of the crops. Before any worker is required to operate any farm equipment, the worker will be instructed in the proper and safe operation of tractor. Worker will be required to operate tractors according to instructions and in a manner, that protects the operator, other workers, crops, and equipment. Repeated failure to obey operating and safety instructions may result in termination. Properly licensed workers may transport workers. \n\nGENERAL CONDITIONS APPLICABLE TO ALL CROPS: Fieldwork begins at assigned time shortly after daylight. Work is performed during light rain and in high humidity and in temperatures ranging from thirty-five (35) to over ninety-five (95) degrees. Workers will work on their feet in bent position for long periods of time. Workers can/will lift 60 lbs. during the workday. Workers will supply their own work clothes. All the tasks in this Job Description constitute one (1) job; the employer may assign workers to different tasks on any day or to multiple tasks during the same day in the sole judgment of the employer. Workers may be required to perform work, on the farm, that is incidental to farming the crops listed in the application, such as performing hand cultivation tasks, weeding, or hoeing, cleaning, and repairing farm buildings, seed beds, racks, grounds, operate tractor/farm equipment incidental crop set up and move irrigation pipes and equipment, gardening, weeding and shrubbing, etc. This is very demanding and competitive business in which quality specifications must be rigorously adhered to. Sloppy work cannot and will not be tolerated. \n\n
Duties include growing and maintain shrubs and perennials, boxwoods, hanging baskets and fall mums planting, caring for seedlings including watering, pruning, fertilizing, pest control. Unload, handle, and sort seedlings and liners when delivered. Maintain machines, hand tools, and irrigation for daily use. Balling/burlapping mature trees with mechanical spade. Prepare shrubs/trees for safe/proper loading and transport. Will be expected to use pruners, sprayers and other hand tools. Exp. with farm equip., heavy equip., hand tools, and plants. Travel to customer locations within MSA to install and/or maintain nursery stock grown/maintained in nursery. Wage rate may increase with verifiable experience with our company. Must be able to lift 65 lbs., and be able to sit, stand, crouch, and squat repeatedly for long periods of time. Overtime may be required as necessary. Hours may vary base don weather and crop conditions.
Farm equipment operator to run 100 hp. tractors, tractor-drawn machinery, and self-propelled machinery to plow, harrow and fertilize soil, or to plant, cultivate, spray and harvest crops such as, tomatoes, sweet corn, cucumbers, squash and pumpkins. Manually plant, cultivate, and harvest produce. Use hand tools, such as shovels, trowels, hoes, tampers, pruning hooks, shears, and knives. Will operate equipment in farm fields and drive on farm roads. Much work will require extensive bending, stooping and ground work. Duties include tilling soil and applying fertilizers; transplanting, weeding, thinning, or pruning crops. Operate & maintain irrigation system. Repair and maintain farm vehicles, implements, and mechanical equipment. Apply fertilizers to crops. Inform farmers or farm managers of crop progress. Will monitor fields & greenhouses for plant infestations and use treatments appropriate for use in both a preventative or infestation situation. Clear and maintain irrigation ditches. Record information about crops, such as yields, or costs. Workers must have experience working with farm sanitary and safety practices as required in Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) plans. Due to health and safety concerns relating to pesticide application and the operation of equipment on our farm, workers are required to have the ability to comprehend simple oral and written instructions in English. After hiring, employer may conduct random drug tests at employer’s expense. Must be physically able to lift up to 80 pounds *Workers referred against this order must have a minimum of 3 months experience in performing tasks described in this order in an agricultural setting.
Crops/Commodities: \ncrops include, but are not limited to, asparagus, cucurbits, sweet corn, cabbage, cauliflower, kale, Romanesco, hops, parsley, herbs. \nThis job requires a minimum of 3 months of verifiable agricultural employment experience, preferably on a vegetable farm, handling both manual and machine tasks associated with commodity production and harvest activities. Workers must be able to perform manual as well as mechanized activities with accuracy and efficiency. This is hard, strenuous labor, under cold, wet conditions in the spring, and extreme heat and humidity in the summer. \n\nPlant, cultivate and harvest fruits and vegetables for fresh-market and/or processing. Will use hand tools, including, but not limited to, shovels, hoes and knives. Work on planter, planting roots, seeds and bulbs. Spread plastic or other groundcovering and clean plastic by hand from ground upon removal. Till soil, weed and thin plants. Transplant plants by hand. Stake/tie plants, trellis/prune plants, and set poles and wires for vine plants. Pick, cut, lift, or pull crops to harvest them. Tie vegetables in bunches or top them. Grade, size and field pack product. Apply pesticides, fertilizer and crop protectants. Place irrigation pipe and fittings. Considerable stooping and kneeling is required. Care must be taken to prevent damaging produce and plants. Assist with farm building/field maintenance and repairs.\n\nInstall/maintain irrigation systems and water lines. Move and install irrigation pipes and equipment. Dig and maintain ditches. Install and remove levee gates. \n\nTo provide a safe and healthy crop, workers must have or will be trained in USDA GAP certification standards and must abide by those standards. Failure to do so will be grounds for dismissal.\n\nDig and prepare ground. Propagate and plant hops. Cut rhizomes and store in cold storage until planting. Fill bins with potting soil. Plant rhizome pieces in pot and place pots in greenhouse. Sort plants and separate hop plants by untangling vine. Take care not to damage hop vine. Till soil and prepare field for planting. Plant pots in field. Remove broken or damaged poles and install a new pole. Ensure all hop poles are vertically straight and tamped into place. Manually remove weeds by hand or with digging tools. Weeding baby hop yards requires special care to detour damaging bines. Fix loose/missing strings. Fix non-compliant acreage immediately. Manually train (wrap) hop bines on string. Training hops will require special care not to damage bine. Manually remove drip tubing from hop plants and place at center of the hill to avoid damage. Roll, tie, and install tube with utility vehicle and tubing roller. Re-tie broken tubes to nearest string. Excess or repeated damage to drip tubes may result in suspension or discharge. Pick up bines and hop clusters from ground behind combine and put into truck. Place bale cloth on the truck front and latch/unlatch truck. Cut bale cloth with heated knife. Bale and sew hop bales. Stencil hop bales. Clean and sweep baler floor. Mix hops with pitchfork and push hops to pit. Track harvest information on sheet. Cut hop bines in the field. Unload hop trailers and hang hop bines in the picking machine. Drive truck/tractor from hop field to picking machine with hop bines. \n\nWorkers will be required to harvest crops by hand and work in the fields for long periods of time. Workers will work in the packing house packing vegetables. Workers are expected to perform duties including boxing, weighing and loading of product. Workers will assist in loading/ unloading trucks with product weighing up to and including 60 pounds and lifting to a height of 5 feet for long periods of time. Workers must be able to work on their feet in bent positions, and must be able to bend and stoop for long periods of time. Work requires repetitive movements and extensive walking.
Manually plant, cultivate, and harvest strawberries, beans, peas, tomatoes, squash, blueberries, squash, peppers, cabbage and apples. Use hand tools, such as shovels, trowels, hoes, tampers, pruning hooks, shears, and knives. Duties include tilling soil and applying fertilizers; transplanting, weeding, thinning, or pruning crops; applying pesticides; cleaning, packing, and loading harvested products. Construct trellises, do greenhouse work, repair fences and farm buildings, or participate in irrigation activities. Will also lay down and remove plastic mulch. Set up and operate irrigation equipment. Much work will require extensive bending, stooping, kneeling as well as ground work. Operate forklifts and tractor-drawn machinery to plow, harrow and fertilize soil, or to plant, cultivate, spray and harvest crops. Harvest fruits and vegetables by hand. Apply pesticides, herbicides or fertilizers to crops. Inform farmers or farm managers of crop progress. Identify plants, pests, and weeds to determine the selection and application of pesticides and fertilizers. Clear and maintain irrigation ditches, hedgerows. Must be able to physically lift up to 80 pounds. Employer will furnish to workers, without cost, all tools and equipment required in the performance of the duties assigned. Workers should report for work with their own suitable work clothing. Field temperatures may range from 0 to 100+ degrees (F) with possible wet morning conditions. Will work during inclement weather as needed. Must have experience working at piece rate production and must have experience in working with farm sanitary and safety practices as required in Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) plans. Due to health and safety concerns relating to pesticide application and the operation of equipment on our farm, workers are required to have the ability to comprehend simple instructions in English. After hiring, employer may conduct random drug tests at employers expense. *Workers referred against this order must have a minimum of 2 months experience in performing tasks described in this order.\n\n
Worker must possess the physical strength and endurance (ability to continue or last) to repeat the harvest process though out the workday, working quickly and skillfully to perform activities assigned during that activity. Workers must work at a sustained (continuing for an extended period of time without interruption), vigorous pace (quick and steady) and make bona fide efforts (made in earnest intent) to work efficiently (performing or functions in the best possible manner with the least waste of time and effort) and consistently (same way for a long time) that are reasonable under the climatic and other working conditions, Workers may not leave trash, or other discarded items in work areas or vehicles but must dispose of such items in provided receptacles. Workers must wash hands with soap and water after all bathroom and meal breaks. Allergies to varieties of ragweed, goldenrod, insecticides, related agricultural chemicals, etc, may affect worker’s ability to perform the work described herein. \n\nPersons seeking employment in this position must be available for the entire period requested by the employer. All workers will be subject to a trial period of up to five days during which the employer will evaluate workers performance of requested tasks. Employer reserves the right to terminate a worker if the employer reasonable finds the workers performance during the trial period to be unacceptable. After this training period workers are expected to have a 1% or less bruising rate. \n\nSanitation Requirements: For food and general personal safety purposes, all workers will be required and expected to follow common sanitary practices at all times. This is particularly critical when hand harvesting crops for human consumption. Employees are required to cleanse their hands by washing them thoroughly with soap and water after using the bathroom and before entering the fields for harvest activities or the packing facility for packing operations.\n\nCrops: Cabbage, Corn, Pumpkins, Brussel Sprouts, Spinach, Potatoes, Squash, Broccoli, Cauliflower \n\nWorkers will perform various tasks involved in planting, cultivation, harvesting and packing vegetables named in this job order according to supervisor’s instructions. Workers may till soil, plant stock, and do various activities using a variety of tools. Workers will remove weeds by hand or with a hoe. Workers may aid in irrigation duties. May aid in minor repair of wooden fruit containers. Workers will harvest fruit according to color, size, and degree of maturity as specified by supervisor and place into ¾ bushel baskets taking the extra time, care and effort not to bruise or scar the fruit. \n\nCabbage, Corn, Brussel Sprouts, Potatoes, Squash, Cauliflower: Workers will harvest & trim cabbage. Workers will be required to remove weeds by hand or with a hoe. Workers will remove rocks and other debris from the fields. Workers will bend and stoop to pick vegetables according to size, color, shape and degree of maturity and place into field containers. Workers may carry full container weighing approximately fifty (50) lbs. and empty into field bin or load onto trailer. May be required to pull and discard culls as directed by supervisor. Pickers will take care not to bruise or scar produce. \n\n
Manually and by use of hand tools: plant, cultivate and harvest vegetables & fruit such as; apples, peaches, plums, grapes, berries & tomatoes. Duties include tilling soil, transplanting, weeding, thinning and pruning crops and apple tree grafting. Inform farmers or farm manager of crop progress. Record information about crops. Three months verifiable experience required in in all job duties described as well as antique apple varieties, heirloom tomatoes, and unique peach varieties. Select harvesting of mature fruit over several pickings while field grading for direct sales at our farm market. After 4 days of training a minimum productivity standard applies; 80 bu boxes of fresh market apples per day. All fruit to be handled with care to avoid bruising. Fruit injured by bruising, not to exceed 4%. Must be physically able to lift up to 75 lbs on a consistent basis throughout the day. While working in the field, all cell phone usage is limited to emergency use only. Due to health & safety concerns on our farm workers must understand basic instruction in English.
Workers must be capable of a wide range of tasks. Operate farm machinery including tractors with GPS, operate planters, tillage, cultivation and harvesting equipment. Manually pick rocks, cultivate and weed crops. Use hand tools including hoes, knives, shears, and other tools. Duties include tilling of soil, planting, weeding, thinning crops, picking stone and harvesting crops. Maintenance of fields, hedgerows, storage facilities and buildings. Identification of plants, weeds and pests. Work requires sitting to operate equipment, standing, walking, lifting 60 lbs, and bending repetitively. All workers must have a valid drivers license and capable of driving car, pickup, or van. Must have 6 months of verifiable experience in tasks posted in this job order. Applicants must furnish job reference from recent employers operating comparable operations to establish acceptable prior experience.
Crops/Commodities: \ntrees and nursery stock. \nThis job requires a minimum of 3 months of verifiable agricultural field work experience preferrably in a nursery or tree and shrub farm handling both manual and mechanized tasks. Applicants must be able to furnish verifiable job reference(s) or comparable third party documentation from recent employer(s) establishing acceptable prior experience. Workers must be able to perform manual and mechanized tasks with accuracy and efficiency. Prepare fields/soil for planting. Remove cull stock, debris, tree stumps, brush, ferns, vines and other growth from planting area using tractor, mattocks, brush hooks and/or axes. Plant, cultivate and maintain nursery stock and/or bedding plants in condition for shipping and sale to customers. Pot seedlings or ‘liners’ by hand or mechanical planter. Propagate plants from cuttings. Perform general plant maintenance. Prune, trim, space, transplant and cull plants to ensure availability of marketable products. Irrigate and apply fertilizer. Pack, label, tag, pull, and store plants by variety. Count, grade, and inventory plants. Must follow supervisor's instructions on pruning/shearing. Products must be handled carefully to prevent damage. \n\nMow, cut, and weed fields. Perform ditching, shoveling, hoeing, hauling, ground preparation, and other manual tasks. Bending, stooping and kneeling required. Use hand tools including but not limited to hoes, shovels, shears, clippers, loppers, and saws. Lift, carry, and load/unload products or supplies. Use power equipment including but not limited to: tractors, planters, mowers, plows, sprayers, cultivators, power shears, chain saws, high lifts, fork lifts, skid loaders. Must operate agricultural equipment safely, with or without direction. Clear debris from field and clean/maintain farm buildings, structures, equipment, and work areas. Assist with farm building/field maintenance and repairs. Build/repair fences. \n\nWork is done in the field for long periods of time. Workers may assist in handling product weighing up to 60 pounds and lifting to a height of 5 feet. Workers must work on their feet in bent positions for long periods of time. Work requires repetitive movements and extensive walking. \n\nWork required in fields when plants are wet with dew and rain, and may be required during light rain, snow, moderate winds, direct sun, high humidity and extreme temperatures. Temperatures in fields during working hours can range from 10 to over 100 degrees F. Workers may be required to work during occasional showers not severe enough to stop field operations. \n\nAllergies to ragweed, goldenrod, honey bees, insecticides, herbicides, fungicides, or related chemicals may affect a worker’s ability to perform the job. \nWorkers should be able to do the work required with or without reasonable accommodations. \n\nSupervisor(s) will provide instructions and directions to workers. Workers must be able to comprehend and follow instructions and communicate effectively to supervisors. Unusual, complex or non-routine activities will be supervised. Workers expected to perform basic duties in a timely and proficient manner without close supervision. Workers must obey all safety rules and basic instructions and be able to recognize, understand and comply with safety, pesticide warning/re-entry and other essential postings. Employer will instruct workers in the safety and operation of equipment before use. Workers must operate equipment in a manner that protects operator, visitors, other workers, products, trees, crops and equipment. Failure to comply with safety requirements and operating instructions may result in termination. Non-employees access to work sites or adjacent areas strictly prohibited. Non-working minors may not be present, adjacent to worksites, or left in vehicles during the day.
Manually plant, cultivate, and harvest vegetables, fruits, and field crops. Use hand tools to till, fertilize, transplant, weed, thin, prune, stake, trellis, apply pesticides, clean, irrigate, and load produce. Operate, repair, maintain tractors/implements to grow and harvest crops. Mix and apply agrichemicals, maintain fences and buildings. (Crops: broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, corn, strawberries, summer squash, peppers, onions, tomatoes, potatoes, winter squash, blueberries, raspberries, eggplant, hay)\n\nEquipment list: small tractors, lawn mowers, small farm implements, haying equipment.\n\nSembrar, cultivar, y cosechar manualmente vegetales, frutas, y pacas de pasto. Utilisa herramientas de mano para harar, abonar, transplantar, deshierbar, podar, aplicar pesticidas, limpiar, regar agua, y cargar producto. Operar, reparar, y mantener tractores/implementos para cultivar y cosechar cultivos. Mesclar y aplicar agroquimicos, mantener edificios y cercas. \n
Crops/Commodities: \nvegetables, including, but not limited to, cabbage, green beans, summer squash, winter squash, pumpkins, peas, broccoli, cauliflower, brussel sprouts, and sweet corn. \nManually plant, cultivate, harvest and pack vegetables. Use hand tools, such as trowels, hoes and knives. Work on planter, planting roots, and seeds. Cultivate, weed and thin plants. Transplant plants by hand. Pick, cut, lift, or pull crops to harvest them. Will tie vegetables in bunches or top them. Grade, size and package product. Apply pesticides, fertilizer and crop protectants. Place irrigation pipe and fittings. Considerable stooping and kneeling is required. Care must be taken to prevent damaging produce and plants. Will assist with general maintenance of buildings and grounds. \n\nWorkers are expected to perform duties including boxing, weighing and loading of product. Workers will assist in loading trucks with packaged product weighing up to and including 70 pounds and lifting to a height of 5 feet for long periods of time. Workers will perform tasks associated with packing vegetables, inspect vegetables, remove segregated vegetables from sorting stations, hand pack in boxes or bags. Stack packed vegetables, load/unload as needed. Workers will operate agricultural machinery/equipment essential to packing vegetables, including regular forklifts. Fork lift operator responsibilities will include delivering pallets of finished product to cold storage, loading/unloading as needed. Workers will be responsible for cleaning all machinery, electronic equipment and the facility work areas at end of shift. Workers must adhere to all Food Safety Protocols. \n \nWorkers will be required to harvest crops by hand and work in the fields for long periods of time. Workers must be able to work on their feet in bent positions, and must be able to bend and stoop for long periods of time. Work requires repetitive movements and extensive walking. Allergies to ragweed, goldenrod, insect spray, related chemicals, etc. may affect workers’ ability to perform the job. Workers are exposed to wet weather early in the morning through the heat of the day, working in fields. Temperatures may range from 0 to 90+ F. Workers will be required to work during occasional showers not severe enough to stop field operations. To be qualified for this position, a worker must be willing to perform the considerable manual labor required on such a farm. \n\nEmployer-paid post-hire upon suspicion and post-accident drug testing required.\n\nIn addition, workers will be required to perform variable tasks such as the following: ditching, shoveling, hoeing, hauling, ground preparation, and other tasks related to general farming. \n\nWork will also include mechanized field work using power equipment. By way of example and not limitation power equipment include tractors, planters, sprayers, cultivators, weed eaters and other equipment. Workers will be expected to be able to operate agricultural equipment with or without direction. Maintain/repair farm implements, equipment and vehicles. \n\nWorkers with a clean driving record (no major moving violations such as but not limited to Driving While Intoxicated or Reckless Driving) and able to obtain an insurable driver's license may be asked to drive company vehicles.\n\nEmployer has a strict prohibition on tobacco usage. No smoking or tobacco use of any kind will be permitted in the fields, in worker housing, or anywhere on company premises. Employer reserves the right to discharge any employee found smoking or found in possession of smoking materials including cigarettes, cigars, snuff, chewing tobacco, pipe tobacco or smoking paraphernalia. \n \nEmployer may request, but not require, workers to work more than the stated daily hours and/or on a worker’s Sabbath or federal holidays. Workers will have an unpaid lunch break. Worker must report to work at designated time and place each day.
Field/ground preparation; planting, care, & pre/post harvest cleanup; fruit, vegetable & cut flower harvest; grading & packing of produce & crops; dig & plant seeds, or transplant seedlings by hand; inspect, grade, sort, wash, store, & post-harvest crop treatment; may operate vehicles, tractors, tractor drawn machinery; maintain areas around structures such as barns, greenhouses, storage facilities; hand weeding; set up & operate irrigation equipment; treat crops with fertilizer and/or repellants; load/unload agriculture products including greenhouse production into trucks & ride with truck to deliver product to market locations.
Farm Equipment Operation - Workers are required to operate tractors and other farm equipment to perform daily operations such as tilling, planting, cultivating and harvesting. This includes transporting farm equipment to fields and harvested product to processor. The job also requires preventative maintenance on farm equipment. Before any worker operates farm equipment, they will be instructed in the safety and operation of the tractor before driving the tractor. Tractors should be driven in a manner to protect operator, other workers, products, trees, crops, and equipment. Repeated failure to obey safety requirements and operating instructions may result in termination. Any workers operating farm equipment including field tractors or over the road vehicles, the workers are required be able to communicate in English and follow basic instructions in English.\n\nIrrigation – Workers will lay down irrigation pipe, monitor for leaks, move and remove pipe as needed throughout the growing season. Pipe can weigh fifty (50) lbs. and workers will be required to carry pipe short distances from the truck to the field.\n\nBuilding and Field Maintenance – Light building maintenance required to involve sweeping, cleaning, and painting in and around farmstead, including buildings and grounds. This also includes field maintenance such as rock picking, trimming hedgerows and hand weeding. \n\nSecondary Job Descriptions:\nInstallation & Disassembly of Agricultural Equipment – Disassemble equipment that is no longer in use. Install agricultural equipment in farm. This includes uncrating and sorting building material, assembling sections of equipment, and joining sections together. Construct feeding and drinking systems, as well as manure removal equipment. Install lighting and ventilation systems, and other light construction work in and around the farm site. This does not include preventative maintenance.\n\nVegetable Crop – Workers will prepare fields for planting Vegetables. Worker will plant Vegetables according to their supervisor’s instructions. Workers will bend and stoop to pick vegetables according to size, color, shape and degree of maturity and place into field containers. Pickers will take care not to bruise or scar produce. Pre-harvest activities include picking rock from fields, transplanting, pruning, and weeding. Workers will carry full container weighing approximately fifty (50) lbs. and empty into larger bin or onto trailer. Workers are required to work in fields when plants are wet with dew or rain. Temperatures in fields during the working hours can range from thirty-five (35) to over ninety-five (95) degrees.\n\nDriving Workers – Drive workers daily to and from the work site. Drive workers weekly to the grocery store and bank.\n\nBiosecurity Requirements - Any persons coming on to our farms and into our barns must not own birds, unless they are not located within a commutable distance from any of our farm locations. This is mandated by the following:\n• United Egg Producers – Animal Welfare Certification\n• United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) – National Poultry Improvement Program – Biosecurity Indemnification Requirement\n• Eggland’s Best Standard Operating Procedures – Biosecurity Standard\n• Food & Drug Administration (FDA) – 21 CFR, Parts 16 and 118 – Prevention of Salmonella Enteritidis in Shell Eggs \n\n\nHours are: 7am to 3:30pm (Mon-Friday); 7am to 11am (Saturday), but vary due to weather and crop conditions. Actual hours worked can vary throughout the season - during peak periods the hours worked can be higher.
Manually plant, cultivate, and harvest diversified vegetable planting Use hand tools to till, fertilize, transplant, weed, thin, prune, clean, irrigate, and load produce. Maintain fences and buildings.
Crops/Commodities: \nbeans, corn, potatoes, wheat. \nDrive tractors, planters, and balers, and operate other mechanized farm equipment to plant, cultivate, and harvest crops/commodities at a diversified farming operation. Use farm equipment to cut, pull, dig, thresh, clean, chop, bag, or bundle harvested crops. Load/unload harvested crops/commodities or other materials manually or with mechanized equipment such as conveyors, or handtrucks. Perform manual and mechanized tasks including but not limited to: bushhogging fields; disking; aerating; seeding (using mechanical drills and seeders); fertilizing, weed spraying, mowing, tedding, raking, baling, and stacking.\n\nMow, cut, and weed fields. Prepare and/or clear land for planting using mechanized or hand equipment to remove trash, rocks, or other debris or material that may interfere with planting or harvesting activities. Level land by moving dirt and other materials. Equipment may include tractors, dozers, planters, mowers, plows, sprayers, cultivators, power shears, chainsaws, bobcats, skid loaders, high lifts, and trucks or other vehicles. \n\nManipulate controls to set, activate, and adjust mechanisms on machinery. Adjust speeds of cutters, blowers, and conveyors and height of cutting head. Clean, adjust, repair, and perform routine service on equipment (e.g., lubricating grease points, inspecting and maintaining fluid levels, checking belt and conveyor tensions, and maintaining tires, wheels, bearings, belts, and other wear parts). Repair or replace defective parts. Attach farm implements (e.g., plows, harrows, discs, sprayers) using hand tools. May assist with other general farm maintenance or repairs.\n\nInstall/maintain irrigation systems and water lines. Move and install irrigation pipes and equipment. Dig and maintain ditches. Install and remove levee gates. \n\nApply pesticides, herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protectants. Apply fertilizers, plant growth chemicals, conditioners, and other plant related treatments at the correct times depending on plant type, growth, climate and crop conditions.\n\nWorkers must operate all equipment properly and in a manner that protects operator, others, the employer’s products and property. Failure to comply with safety requirements and operating instructions may result in disciplinary action up to and including immediate termination.\n\nMust wear assigned personal protective equipment when required. Must report for work daily wearing work clothing and boots or other durable foot wear. Workers wearing clothing inappropriate for work will not be permitted to start work.\n\nOutdoor work required when plants are wet, or during light rain, snow, moderate winds, direct sun, high humidity and extreme temperatures. Temperatures in fields during working hours may vary. Workers may be required to work during occasional showers not severe enough to stop field operations. Allergies to ragweed, goldenrod, honey bees, insecticides, herbicides, fungicides, or related chemicals may affect a worker’s ability to perform the job. Work is done outdoors for long periods of time and requires prolonged periods of standing and/or walking, repetitive movements, and frequent bending and/or stooping. Workers must be able to handle, lift, and carry heavy or bulky objects (product, containers) in accordance with the specified lifting requirements. \nEmployer-paid post-hire random and upon suspicion drug testing required. Workers with a clean driving record (no major moving violations such as but not limited to Driving While Intoxicated or Reckless Driving) and able to obtain an insurable driver's license may drive company vehicles. Workers with appropriate licenses and a valid doctor's certificate may transport other workers. \nApplicants must be able to furnish verifiable job reference(s) or comparable third party documentation from recent employer(s) establishing acceptable prior experience.
Manually plant, cultivate, and harvest vegetables. (tomatoes, squash, cucumbers, sweet corn, onions, herbs, cole crops, green beans, peppers, eggplant, chard, beets, kale, collards, melons) Use hand tools to till, fertilize, transplant, weed, thin, prune, apply pesticides, clean, irrigate, and load produce. Operate, repair, maintain aluminum irrigation equipment, string weed trimmers, sprayers, tractors and implements including mulch/dripline layers to grow and harvest crops. Mix and apply agrichemicals, maintain fences and buildings. Lift up to 80 pounds. \nSembrar, cultivar, y cosechar manualmente vegetales, frutas, y pacas de pasto. Utilisa herramientas de mano para harar, abonar, transplantar, deshierbar, podar, aplicar pesticidas, limpiar, regar agua, y cargar producto. Operar, reparar, y mantener tractores/implementos para cultivar y cosechar cultivos. Mesclar y aplicar agroquimicos, mantener edificios y cercas. Levantar hasta 80 libras. \n
Operate large farm equipment such as trucks, skid loaders and tractors for cultivating, tilling, fertilizing, planting, spraying, and harvesting potatoes; operating potato storage conveyors and potato piler equipment. Candidate may work nights and weekends. Candidate must have or be willing to obtain a valid driver’s license within 45 days of employment. Employer may request but cannot require workers to work on their Sabbath. Rate of pay may be more depending on experience.
This is a joint job order with Oliver's Produce. \nManually plant, cultivate, and harvest asparagus, strawberries, raspberries, tomatoes, squash, pumpkins and apples. Use hand tools, such as shovels, trowels, hoes, tampers, pruning hooks, shears, and knives. Duties include tilling soil and applying fertilizers; transplanting, weeding, thinning, or pruning crops; applying pesticides; cleaning, packing, and loading harvested products. Construct trellises, repair fences and farm buildings, or participate in irrigation activities. Set up and operate irrigation equipment. Much work will require extensive bending, stooping, kneeling as well as ground work. Operate 50 hp tractors, forklifts and tractor-drawn machinery to plow, harrow and fertilize soil, or to plant, cultivate, spray and harvest crops. Harvest fruits and vegetables by hand. Apply pesticides, herbicides or fertilizers to crops. Inform farmers or farm managers of crop progress. Identify plants, pests, and weeds to determine the selection and application of pesticides and fertilizers. Clear and maintain irrigation ditches, hedgerows. Must be able to physically lift up to 80 pounds. Employer will furnish to workers, without cost, all tools and equipment required in the performance of the duties assigned. Workers should report for work with their own suitable work clothing. Field temperatures may range from 0 to 100+ degrees (F) with possible wet morning conditions. Will work during inclement weather as needed. Must have experience working at production standards and must have experience in working with farm sanitary and safety practices as required in Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) plans. Due to health and safety concerns relating to pesticide application and the operation of equipment on our farm, workers are required to have the ability to comprehend simple instructions in English. After hiring, employer may conduct random drug tests at employers expense. *Workers referred against this order must have a minimum of 3 months experience in performing tasks described in this order.\n
Summer prune trees, hand thinning, planting tree, tractor driving work, driving, orchard maintenance, climb ladders, trimming trees, spraying & mowing using tractor, harvest apples
Manually prune, plant, cultivate, & harvest fruits, vegetables, & field crops such as: apples, pears, peaches, plums, nectarines, apricots, berries, pumpkins, tomatoes, summer & winter vegetables. Use hand tools, such as shovels, trowels, hoes, tampers, pruning hooks, shears, & knives. Duties include tilling soil & applying fertilizers; transplanting, weeding, thinning, or pruning crops & applying pesticides. Construct trellises, repair fences & farm buildings, or participate in irrigation activities. Set up & operate irrigation equipment. Operate tractors, tractor-drawn machinery, and self-propelled machinery to plow, harrow & fertilize soil or to plant, cultivate spray & harvest crops. Repair & maintain farm vehicles, implements & mechanical equipment. Help with making and bottling of cider. Help set up, clean and take down cider equipment. Cut, split & stack firewood. Harvest fruits & vegetables by hand. Apply pesticides, herbicides or fertilizers to crops. Inform farmers or farm manager of crop progress. Identify plants, pests, & weeds to determine the selection & application of pesticides & fertilizers. Clear and maintain irrigation ditches. Record information about crops, such as pesticides use, yields or costs. Employer will expect worker to pick a minimum of 100 bu boxes of apples with no more than 4% bruising. While working in the field, cell phone usage is limited to emergency use only. Due to safety concerns on a farm, workers must understand basic instructions in English. Workers referred as a result of this order must have a minimum of three months verifiable experience in performing the tasks described in this order.\n \n
Workers must be able to operate tractors for fertility application, primary and secondary tillage, cultivation, transplanting and seeding. Workers will also perform manual labor including hand harvest of a wide variety of vegetables (and strawberries) using knives, shears and other tools, hand weeding, crop thinning, transplanting, seeding, tomato trellising and irrigation setting. Care must be taken to prevent damage to machinery at all times and to crops during harvest and post harvest operations. Workers may participate in packinghouse duties including washing, sorting, boxing, weighing, palletizing and loading trucks with produce. Must be able to lift weights of 50 -60 lbs to a height of 5 feet. Employer will furnish to employee at no cost all tools and equipment required to perform duties assigned. Field temperatures range from 10 to 100 degrees F. Work continues in rain and snow. Rain gear is provided.\nSmoking is not allowed on the farm. Random drug testing may be required post hire at employer's expense. Employer retains the right to discharge an obviously unqualified worker, malingerer or recalcitrant worker who is physically able but does not demonstrate the willingness to perform the work necessary for the employer to grow a premium quality product.\n\nThe job requires a minimum of 3 months prior experience working on a diversified crop farm handling both manual and machine tasks with commodity production and harvest activities. This is a specific skill set that general farm labor experience does not satisfy. Workers must be able to perform manual and mechanized activities with accuracy and precision. Persons seeking employment as experienced farm workers must be available for the entire period requested by the employer. \n\nWork schedule is Monday through Friday: 7:00 am to 12:00pm *(1 hour lunch); and 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm. Saturday: 7:00 am to 12:00pm noon. Schedule may vary due to weather and crop conditions. Actual hours worked can vary throughout the season - during peak periods the hours worked can be higher.
The Farm Laborers will drive tractors/trucks and perform a variety of crop raising duties pertaining to lettuce, spinach and cabbage. Plow, harrow, plant, hoe, weed, fertilize, cultivate, spray and harvest using a variety of farm machinery. Move irrigation pipe, lift fertilizer bags. Load and unload irrigation pipe from farm trailer. Maintain/repair farm implements used in planting/harvesting crops from field to storage. The workers will also load and transport harvested crops from field to storage. Pick stones, clean out and repair fence line. Work in all weather conditions. Ability to lift 75 lbs. 3 months of verifiable experience. Must be able to work in cold, wet, hot, and humid weather, and be able to work on their feet in bent, stooped, and crouched positions for long periods of time. Random drug testing may be required after hire at employer expense for both foreign and domestic workers. 54 Hours/week. Additional hours required as necessary based on weather and crop progression. Hours may vary based on weather and crop conditions.
Manually plant, transplant, and cultivate vegetables such as but not limited to: bok choy, chives, napa cabbage, kabocha, and other Asian vegetables. Duties include field preparation by tilling soil, applying fertilizers, mulching, applying and removing plastic, stripping and drying, transplanting, weeding, thinning, and pruning in the fields and greenhouses. May drive farm trucks and tractors. Sort, dump, grade, clean and pack produce in farm building. Lift, move and place pallets. Load trucks for market, unload returning trucks, and dispose of spoiled produce. Inform farm manager of crop progress. Work requires standing, sitting, kneeling, and lifting up to 75lbs. on a consistent basis throughout the day. Workers may not use cell phones for personal calls, emails or texts during working times. Phones use must be limited to break times and lunch break. Due to health and safety concerns on our farm, workers must understand basic instruction in English. Workers referred as a result of this order must have a minimum of three months of verifiable experience in performing the tasks described in this order.
Mowing, picking rocks and maintaining fields, weed eating, fixing fences and buildings, spreading manure in fields piled up from the winter, using skidster to clean barns, turn horses in and out, brushing winter coats out of horses, apply bug spray, stack hay and straw to supply for winter\n\n
picking cucumbers in 5/8 bushel buckets walking over to wagon and pouring into bins. employee must be able to bend over and pick cukes, lift and carry 50 lbs all day long. cutting summer squash or zucchini on mule train, cut and clean pumpkins and put in cardboard bins. employee must be able to cut and lift pumpkins that weigh up to 50lbs. Cut cabbage with stainless steel knife and set in one ton crate, pulling cabbage plants, hand pack and pick sweet corn, pick and pack brussel sprouts. planting cabbage, brussel sprouts, tomatoes and peppers. picking and packing tomatoes and peppers in hampers and boxes. 3 months experience.
Workers will perform duties relating to the planting, harvesting, and field maintenance tasks including weeding, staking, and tying, and field clean-up tasks of all vegetable crops (corn, peppers, specialty peppers, squash, cucumbers, tomatoes, eggplant, broccoli, lettuce, beans, brussels sprouts, and cabbage) as instructed by their supervisor. Perform duties relating to the washing and packing of vegetables harvested on the farm, as instructed by their supervisor. Perform duties including planting, maintaining, packing, and shipping of greenhouse \nproducts. Duties may vary from time to time. This work requires harvesting produce while making important decisions based on product size, shape, coloring and ripeness according to prescribed standards. Workers may be required to use hand tools such as knives and shears. Workers will also participate in the cleaning and packing of harvested produce, and the cleaning of packing lines, packinghouse, coolers, and any equipment or tools used for the harvesting, packing, storage, or handling of vegetables & flower deliveries. Workers will also plant, maintain, harvest, pack, ship, and load greenhouse floral or vegetable products in a greenhouse environment. All work requires adherence to important food safety and quality standards, operating procedures and the ability to work quickly and consistently alongside fellow workers with a positive, professional, team-based attitude. This work can require standing, walking, stooping, bending and lifting up to 60 pounds above the head for long periods of time outdoors in all weather, including adverse weather conditions. For food safety and general personal safety practices, all workers will be required and expected to follow common sanitary practices at all times. Employees are required to cleanse their hands by washing them thoroughly with soap and water after using the provided bathroom accommodations and before entering the fields or packinghouse, and after smoking or eating. May drive bus or van to transport workers to work location. Not all workers requested to drive. Those that are requested to drive will be required to possess an appropriate license. No one will be rejected for the position that does not possess a drivers license. Three months verifiable experience in commercial conventional fruit or vegetable farming is required. Workers referred against this order must have a minimum of three months verifiable experience in performing the tasks posted in this job order. Employees unable to maintain minimum performance standards will be ineligible for further employment. \nAll employees are expected to abide by Amos Zittel and Sons Work Rules.\n
Farm equipment operator to run 100 HP tractors, tractor-drawn machinery, and self-propelled machinery to fertilize soil, or to plant, cultivate and spray apple trees. Use hand tools, such as shovels, trowels, hoes, tampers, pruning hooks, shears, and knives. Duties include tilling soil and applying fertilizers; transplanting, weeding, thinning, or pruning crops. Will mow lanes between tree rows using tractor mowers. Will operate chain saws to prune trees and remove dead and/or diseased trees. Set up, operate, monitor & maintain irrigation system. Repair and maintain farm vehicles, implements, and mechanical equipment. Apply fertilizers to crops. Inform farmers or farm managers of crop progress. Will monitor fields for plant infestations and use treatments appropriate for use in both a preventative or infestation situations. Clear and maintain irrigation ditches. Harvest apples. Apples injured by bruising during picking shall not exceed 1% (WNY) for fresh and 1% (WNY) for processing as defined in the U.S. standard for grades. Productivity must be at least 4-20 bushel bins fresh market and/or 6-20 bushel bins processing fruit per day. Workers must have experience working at piece rate production and must have experience in working with farm sanitary and safety practices as required in Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) plans. Workers should report for work with their own suitable work clothing. Field temperatures may range from 0 to 90+ degrees (F) with possible wet morning conditions Due to health and safety concerns relating to pesticide application and the operation of equipment on our farm, workers are required to have the ability to comprehend simple oral and written instructions in English. After hiring, employer may conduct random drug tests at employers expense.. Must be physically able to lift up to 80 pounds *Workers referred against this order must have a minimum of 3 months experience in performing tasks described in this order.
Crops/Commodities: \nbeans, corn, potatoes, wheat. \nDrive semi tractor-trailer truck to/from delivery or pickup destinations. Regularly climb into and out of trucks and trailers. Check vehicles to ensure that mechanical, safety, and emergency equipment is in good working order. Inspect loads to ensure that cargo is secure. Secure cargo for transport using ropes, blocks, chains, binders, or covers. Check all load-related documentation for completeness and accuracy. Maneuver trucks into and out of loading and unloading positions. Load-unload trailers and cargo. Handle equipment and cargo carefully to prevent damage. Drive tucks to weigh stations before and after loading and along routes in compliance with state regulations. Interact with roadway officials. Complete pre-trip and post-trip inspection and paperwork on trucks and trailers. Clean/maintain lights, windows, and mirrors, and vehicle exterior. Add engine oil and fuel as needed. Perform preventative maintenance. Must be able to drive in rain, snow, and other hazardous conditions as needed. Drive in both on-road (paved) and off-road conditions. May drive other vehicle types. Use GPS and/or maps to navigate to destinations. Read/comprehend traffic signage and directions. \n\nPick up/deliver supplies to worksites including but not limited to: water, fertilizer, seeds, product. \n\nWorkers must operate all equipment properly and in a manner that protects operator, others, the employer’s products and property. Failure to comply with safety requirements and operating instructions may result in disciplinary action up to and including immediate termination.\nEmployer-paid post-hire random and upon suspicion drug testing required. Clean driving record required. Must have or be able to obtain driver’s license within 30 days following hire. Workers with appropriate licenses and a valid doctor's certificate may be asked to drive other workers. Must have and maintain a valid U.S. commercial driver's license (CDL) or Licencia Federal de Conductor with air brake and double/triple endorsements to permit driving of trucks. Must have clean driving record. Must comply with all applicable requirements of the USDOT regulations. Must have no disqualifying factors under applicable law or employer's motor vehicle insurance policy. Disqualifying factors include but are not limited to: conviction for driving under the influence, driving while impaired or the occurrence of a serious at-fault accident. A uniformly conducted motor vehicle records check will assess whether applicant has a clean driving record and is legally entitled to operate commercial motor vehicles in the United States.\n \nEmployer-paid pre-employment, as well as post-employment random, upon suspicion and post-accident drug testing required. Drug testing conducted uniformly for all employees, both foreign and domestic. Tests are conducted in accordance with USDOT standards after the initial employment offer has been extended and accepted. Drug test not required for prospective applicants prior to hiring decision. Any worker who fails a mandatory drug test and is unable to obtain the required licensing as a result will be terminated. \nApplicants must be able to furnish verifiable job reference(s) or comparable third party documentation from recent employer(s) establishing acceptable prior experience. Supervisor(s) will provide instructions and directions to workers. Workers must be able to comprehend and follow instructions and communicate effectively to supervisors. Unusual, complex or non-routine activities will be supervised. Workers expected to perform basic duties in a proficient manner without close supervision. \n \nEmployer may request, but not require, workers to work more than the stated daily hours and/or on a worker’s Sabbath or federal holidays. Workers will have an unpaid lunch break. Worker must report to work at designated time and place each day.
Drives and operates farm machinery to plant, prune, cultivate, spray and/or harvest tree fruit & a wide variety of vegetables such as but not limited to: tomatoes, peppers & squash. Attach farm implements such as plow, seed drill, water wheel and manure spreader to tractor. Drive tractor and operate implements in fields. Make adjustment and minor repairs on machinery. Set up & operate irrigation equipment. General field and orchard maintenance, picking and attending farmers market. Mix chemical solutions such as pesticides, herbicides and fertilizers. Spray fruit, berry and vegetable crops. Prune, thin and hand weed crops. Manually harvest, wash and pack apples, peaches, berries, other tree fruit and vegetables. Must be physically able to lift up to 75lbs on a consistent basis throughout the day and work outdoors in all weather conditions. While working in the field, all cell phone usage is limited to emergency use only. Due to health and safety concerns on our farm, workers must understand basic instructions in English. Employer may conduct/require random drug or alcohol tests at employer’s expense after hiring, for the safety of themselves and others as they will be operating machinery. Failure to comply with request or testing positive will result in termination. A minimum of six months verifiable experience necessary in the aforementioned.
Prepare soil, plant crops (seeds, plants, bulbs) and hoe weeds by hand or machine. Harvest by hand or machine. Operate tractor to till, plant, spray and harvest flowers, berries and vegetables. Must have a minimum of one month of experience in performing the tasks described above.
All applicants must be able, willing and qualified to perform the work described in this job description and must be available for the entire period of employment specified in box 3 & 4, page 1. Workers will perform a variety of manual tasks related to the planting, cultivating, and harvesting of apples, peaches, berries, pumpkins, and squash. Duties include tilling soil, picking stones, transplanting, weeding, hand thinning, tree training and pruning. Workers will clean, sort, pack, and load harvested products in the field and level and load products to be transported. Workers will use hand tools such as shovels, trowels, hoes, tampers, pruning hooks, shears, hand saws, and knives. As the need arises, workers will perform other farm-related duties such as: mend fences; repair and paint farm buildings; operate tractors and farm equipment for the purpose of tilling soil, mowing grass, cutting brush, planting young trees and plants, moving bin fruit and spraying; apply pesticides, herbicides, and fertilizers to crops; participate in irrigation activities; and repair and maintain farm vehicles. Workers must be willing to work in varied weather conditions with temperatures from below 0 to 90+ degrees (F) with possible wet mornings. Workers must be able to lift and carry up to 80 pounds with assistance. Beginning and ending times will vary depending on the conditions in the orchard. Workers should report to work in their own suitable clothing. Workers must be able to handle and climb ladders to harvest apples. Employer will furnish to workers without cost all tools and equipment required to perform all duties assigned. After hiring, the employer may conduct random drug testing at the employers expense. Workers are required to have proficient English language comprehension in order to maintain Federal food safety regulations, pesticide application safety, and safe operation of farm equipment.
Summer prune trees, planting tree, tractor driving work, driving, orchard maintenance, climb ladders, trimming trees, spraying & mowing using tractor, harvest apples and use tractor to bring apples out of the orchard
Operate large farm equipment such as trucks, skid loaders and tractors for cultivating, tilling, fertilizing, planting, spraying, and harvesting potatoes; operating potato storage conveyors and potato piler equipment. Candidate may work nights and weekends. Candidate must have or be willing to obtain a valid driver’s license within 45 days of employment. Employer may request but cannot require workers to work on their Sabbath. Rate of pay may be more depending on experience.
Plant, water, weed, fertilize, dig field-grown trees and shrubs.
The Agricultural Equipment Operator will perform various activities associated with growing/harvesting hay, straw, and other crops on our farm. The activities will be exclusively performed in an outdoor environment. Workers will tend to other harvests on the farm such as grapevines, soybeans, and other crops by weeding, planting, harvesting, and trimming. Workers will drive compact tractors, and use other machinery related to haying such as hay tedders, hay balers mowers, and hay rakes. Workers will assist with loading and transporting hay to customers. Routine maintenance and repairs are done at location of work, any maintenance/auto shop repair experience is a plus. Class A CDL license or foreign equivalent is preferred so worker may operate machinery and hay equipment. Depending on weather and conditions, longer hours may be worked in early, mid, and late summer. Hours are: 7:00am to 3pm (Monday - Saturday). Hours may vary due to weather, haying, and crop conditions. Hours may be longer in the summer. During peak periods the hours worked may be higher.
Agricultural equipment operators and mechanics may operate, service, and/or repair a variety of farm equipment. Agricultural equipment mechanic will, with supervisor’s instructions; diagnose, repair and overhaul engines, transmissions, components, electrical and fuel systems, etc. for various powered and rolling equipment such as cars, trucks, buses, farm equipment and generators. Agricultural equipment will include tractors, truck tractors, front loaders, skid steers, forklifts, vegetable harvesters, lawn mowers, and trailers hauling vegetables and/or grain to main farm location and/or to plants. Agricultural equipment operators may haul fertilizer and/or water trucks to or from plant and/or main farm location to main farm location and/or farm field. Agricultural equipment operators and mechanics will keep the inside and outside of the equipment clean. Agricultural equipment operator and mechanics may also drive other H2A workers to and from housing, main farm location, worksites and/or stores, bank, etc. Agricultural equipment operators and mechanics will maintain service records. Raises and bonuses may be offered to any seasonal worker, at the employer’s discretion, based on individual factors including but not limited to performance, experience, number of hours worked in the season, number of seasons worked with the company, adherence to work rules & ability to follow supervisor instructions.
Plant, maintain (weed, water, trellis, fertilize), harvest and field pack a diverse collection of vegetable crops. Follow food safety practices.
Plant, cultivate, stake, trellis, weed and harvest vegetables. Harvest, wash, pack, and load produce. Operate, repair, maintain tractors/implements. Maintain fences and buildings, clean and maintain barns. Crop list: green beans, carrots, cauliflower, sweet corn, kale, head lettuce, zucchini, escarole, tomatoes, melons, peppers, sweet potato, beets, other small quantities of diversified vegetables)\n\nOperate mowers, tractors, trucks and loaders.\n\nSembrar, cultivar, y cosechar manualmente ayote, y pacas de pasto. Utilisa herramientas de mano para harar, abonar, transplantar, deshierbar, , limpiar, regar agua, y cargar producto. Operar, reparar, y mantener tractores/implementos para produccion de pacas. Mantener edificios, granja, y cercas. \n
Will hand cut individual heads of cabbage placing Individually into bins, wagons, or cartons using knife. Will harvest. pack and plant cabbage. Drive commodity trucks and or tractors and other equipment. Assist with irrigation. Will plant and harvest commodities by hand or machine. Duties include sorting, packing, and loading harvested products in the fields. Will unload, grade, pack, and stack beans in warehouse. will weigh beans and add or remove from container to obtain specified weight. Will cover commodity sheds with film and secure with weights. Use hand tools such as shears and knives. Work requires standing, walking, bending repetitively, lifting up to 60 pounds and kneeling. Will drive bus to transport workers to work location. Not all workers will be requested to drive. Those that are requested to drive will be required to possess appropriate license. No one will be rejected for the position that does not posses a driver's license. Three months experience in commercial, conventional farming in the jobs listed is required. Workers referred against this order must have a minimum of 3 months verifiable experience in performing the tasks posted in this Job order, Random drug and alcohol testing may be done if required by a government regulation, post-hire at employer's expense. Cell phones or other electronic devices can not be used during working hours. Workers may use cell phones in the event of a bona fide emergency. Failure to abide by this policy may result in disciplinary action including termination.
Temporary Seasonal Position: Farm Worker | SOC Code: 45-2092\n\nAll applicants must be able, willing, qualified to perform work described & must be available for entire period.\n\nCreble Nursery, Selkirk, NY, Albany\n\nPossible shift: 7:00AM-3:30PM. 40 hours per week, additional hours on weekends may be offered, but not required. Crops: Flowers, Trees/Shrubs, Annuals, Perennials, Hay, Pumpkins, Corn, Goats. Duties may include: Operate machinery and equipment to fertilize, cultivate, and spray green houses, crops, and plants. Inspect plants and bud counts to assess quality. Spray plants and flowers with prescribed herbicides, fungicides, or pesticides to control disease and insects. Tend to livestock: guarding from predatory animals and from poisonous plants, feeding, and maintaining farmlands and fields & other related Farm Worker activities as per SOC/OES 45-2092 (onetonline.org). On-the-job training provided. Static strength; exert max muscle force to lift, push, pull, unload, carry objects up to 50lbs; may climb, walk, stand, reach, balance, sit, stoop, bend, squat, wash, clean: equip, grounds, area. Tools supplies and equipment provided at no cost to worker. Employer guarantees 3/4 of contract. Work outdoors, exposed to weather, hot or cold; hours may vary (+/-); possible downtimes and/or extended hrs. Dependable: fulfill obligations. Attn. to detail: complete work tasks. Employer provided housing available to those who cannot reasonably return to their residence within the same day. Personal cell phone use during work hours is prohibited, unless there is a bona fide emergency.\n\n Must be 18 years of age. Drug/alcohol/tobacco free work zone. Worker has 3 days from date of hire to show legal authorization to work in the United States. Cash advances may apply at employer discretion.
Due to food safety regulations, workers must understand basic instructions in English.\nDuring the anticipated period of employment, the primary activity on this farm will be the hand harvest of apples. Workers drive and operate farm machinery to plant, cultivate, spray and harvest apples. Removes excess growth from trees to improve fruit quality using pruning saws and clippers. Workers drive tractors to transport materials, supplies, or product and may also transport workers from labor camp to work-site(s). Also, thin blossoms or immature fruit to obtain better quality fruit. Other harvesting fruit or other job duties, if required.\nWorkers must be physically able to pick fruit, most of which is done from ladders with lower branches being picked from the ground. Workers place ladder firmly against or within tree in a secure position so as not to break limbs or knock off fruit and to prevent slipping or falling. All fruit to be handled with care to avoid causing bruising. Picked fruit is placed in a metal-framed, canvas-covered picking bucket with canvas straps that slip over the head and rest on the shoulders. The bucket when filled weighs up to 45-lbs. and is emptied into bulk boxes known as tote boxes. Each tote box has a capacity of twenty (20) bushels. Workers are required to handle ladders up to 24-feet long and weighing about 2-lbs. per foot. In apple harvest work, workers may be instructed to selectively pick mature fruit according to size, color, and grade standards factors. Workers will be directed to strip all fruit from tree at one picking or to spot pick (selective picking) according to size and color depending on crop conditions and state of maturity. Fruit picked as drops is never mixed with tree fruit. Productivity must be at least 4.8 bins per day for fresh market apples and 6.75 bins per day for processing apples. Each workers picked fruit will be inspected according to instructions given each day by the orchard foreman.\nWorkers also perform any combination of tasks involved in trimming, planting, cultivating and harvesting of fruits such as tilling soil, planting stock, pruning trees and bushes, removing suckers and runners from trees, vines and plants. Other duties include laying out irrigation pipe and installing sprinklers, assisting in repairing fences, unloading trucks, clearing fields, burning brush and hand thinning fruit. Will use appropriate tools such as shovels, hoes, tampers and/or pruning shears. \nPeaches and cherries are hand-picked in half-bushel baskets. Also the skimming of cherries from tanks as cherries are shaken from tree. \nEmployer will furnish to workers, without cost, all tools and equipment required in the performance of the duties assigned. Workers should report for work with their own suitable work clothing. Field temperatures may range from 30 degrees to 85 degrees with possible wet morning conditions. Extensive walking and frequent stooping is expected. All applicants will be required to have three months experience in all duties outlined in this job order.
Performs and combination of the following manual duties involved in transplanting onions. Will stoop, pull weeds, rocks and dirt. Work requires standing and bending repetitively for approximately 7 hours a day. Some days may be longer depending on crop and weather conditions. Will clear brush from hedge rows with pitch forks. Clean on, and around, harvesting equipment and buildings. Will drive tractors and trucks for planting, transplanting, cultivation and harvesting. Will sort onions and potatoes, unload trucks, handle empty 20 bushel boxes during harvest time. Repair boxes with hammer and nails. No smoking and no personal cell phone use allowed while working. Workers may use cell phones for a bone fide emergency. Due to health and safety requirements, applicants must be able to speak and understand basic English.
All applicants must be able, willing, and qualified to perform the work described in this job order and must be available for the entire period of employment specified in boxes 3 & 4 on page 1. Workers are needed to plant, maintain, and harvest multiple fruit crops including apples, cherries, peaches, plums, apricots, blueberries, and strawberries. Workers must be able to work efficiently and with attention to detail. Workers must have previous commercial experience and ability to perform various tasks required in fruit production including: hand-thinning, hand-weeding, pruning, pruning clean-up, tree stabilization, trunk painting, trellis installation, tree-training, orchard sanitation. Workers must also be able to help keep the overall farm and grounds clean and orderly. Workers will be operating string trimmers, chainsaws, and other farm equipment that is needed to maintain the fruit crops and farm. Workers will sort, wash, pack, and otherwise prepare various crops for storage and retail sale, as well as transport and deliver various crops from field to farm buildings. Workers will load and unload farm vehicles, setup and operate various types of irrigation equipment, and cut vegetation or brush from in and around fields, buildings, fence lines, and equipment. Workers must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds. In the event of inclement weather, workers may be asked to help with cleaning inside farm buildings and assist with cidery operations. Workers will also assist in preparation for pick-your-own operations including sign installation. Workers will be given 1 hour for lunch and a 15 minute break in the morning and afternoon. Workers must be willing to work in varied weather conditions. Beginning and ending times each day and the number of hours per day will vary depending on weather and crop conditions. Workers must be able to take direction in simple English. Workers with appropriate licensure will be asked to transport other workers. Not all workers will be requested to drive.
Duties include: Manually planting, cultivating, & harvesting fruits, berries and vegetables including apples, peaches, cherries, blueberries, winter squash, sweet corn and tomatoes. Using hand tools, such as shovels, trowels, hoes, tampers, pruning hooks, shears, & knives. Tilling soil, transplanting, weeding, thinning &/or pruning crops. Cleaning, packing, and loading harvested product. Constructing, maintaining & repairing fences, equipment and farm buildings. Participating in irrigation activities such as setting up and operating irrigation equipment; clearing and maintaining irrigation ditches. Operate tractors, tractor-drawn machinery, & self-propelled machinery to plow, harrow & fertilize the soil. Repairing & maintaining farm vehicles, implements & mechanical equipment. Informing the owner or farm manager of crop progress and field observations. Identify plants, pests and weeds to determine the selection and application of pesticides and fertilizers. Applying pesticides, herbicides, or fertilizers to crops. Record information about crops, such as pesticides use, yields or costs. Must be physically able to lift up to 50lbs on a consistent basis throughout the day. While working in the field, all cell phone usage is limited to emergency use only. Smoking is not permitted during the workday or on business property. Any tobacco use is limited to off hours and breaks and only at the designated smoking area. Workers will received sexual harassment training upon arrival and ARE subject to Mead Orchards sexual harassment policy. Due to health and safety concerns on our farm, workers are required to have the ability to comprehend simple instructions in English. Three months of verifiable experience required in the aforementioned.
Drive and operate farm machinery to plant, cultivate, spray and/or harvest apples, pears, corn, squash, greens, tomatoes, pumpkins & berries. Drive and attach farm implements to tractor and drive tractors in fields to prepare soil, plant, fertilize, mow, spray and/or harvest crops. Use hand tools, such as shovels, trowels, hoes, tampers, pruning hooks, shears, & knives. Drives tractors or vehicles to transport materials, supplies and products. Make adjustments and minor repairs to machinery. Mix chemical ingredients and spray fruit trees to control insects, fungus, weeds, or diseases. Remove excess growth using pruning clippers and chainsaws. Construct trellises; repair fences & participate in irrigation activities. Thin blossoms and immature fruit. Pick fruit and vegetables during harvest. Sorting, packing and loading and filling shelves with fresh fruit and vegetables. Clean work area, maintain grounds and buildings. Help with the making and bottling of cider. Help set up, clean and take down cider equipment. Operate frost protection equipment. Must be physically able to lift up to 80lbs on a consistent basis throughout the day. Raises and/or bonuses may be offered to any seasonal worker employed pursuant to this job order at the company's sole discretion based on individual factors including work performance.Employer may conduct/require random drug or alcohol tests at employer’s expense after hiring, for the safety of themselves and others as they will be operating machinery. Failure to comply with request or testing positive will result in termination. Due to health and safety concerns relating to pesticide application and operation of equipment on our farm, workers are required to have the ability to comprehend simple instructions in English. A minimum of six months verifiable experience necessary in the aforementioned is required. \nThe activities outlined in the job description will be conducted solely on the worksite which is owned and operated by the employer.\n
Crops: Corn, Snap Beans, Soybeans, Rye, Wheat and Apples.\n\nSanitation Requirements: For food and general personal safety purposes, all workers will be required and expected to follow common sanitary practices at all times. This is particularly critical when hand harvesting crops for human consumption. Employees are required to cleanse their hands by washing them thoroughly with soap and water after using the bathroom and before entering the fields for harvest activities or the packing facility for packing operations.\n\nWorkers will harvest Apples. Workers will perform field maintenance such as picking stones, pulling weeds and cleaning fence lines, splitting, and stacking wood. Workers will not operate equipment.\n\nThe following description of job activities applies to apples. \n\nHarvest: Workers will be assigned a row usually with a partner and is responsible for picking all the proper fruit from that row, or half row. Fruit is selected from the tree according to size and/or color standard set by the picking supervisor. In some instances, fruit harvest will be done from an 8 or 16-foot ladder weighing up to 30 lbs. All workers must be able to lift and carry ladder, as well as work from the top of the ladder. The entire tree must be checked to ensure removal of all fruit meeting-picking requirements. Fruit is placed gently in the picking container until container is full. The full picking container weighing up to 50 lbs. is then gently emptied into a field bin, taking care not to spill or bruise the fruit in the container or in the field bin. Field bin volume may be checked and determined by weight on state certified scales. Workers are required to stay on their assigned row unless directed by a supervisor to change, or to help someone sporadically. Picking units will be kept free of limbs, leaves or mushy fruit. Workers will be required to pick up and return picking ladders to the ladder wagon provided by the grower at the end of each workday or as directed by the grower or designated supervisor.\n\nSummer Pruning: While pruning trees, workers will receive the proper tools for the particular job, i.e., saw, pruners and hand snips. The tools will be returned to the employer at the end of the task. The supervisor will set a standard or pattern for each orchard and will demonstrate and communicate this to workers. Workers will be assigned a row of trees and must prune each tree according to the predetermined standard. In some instances, pruning will be done from an 8 or 16-foot ladder weighing up to 30 lbs. All workers must be able to lift and carry ladder, as well as work from the top of the ladder. Workers must remove all resulting materials from the trees rendered from performing pruning tasks. When pruning is complete on each tree, each worker is required to rake and scatter the resulting brush in the center of the tractor/equipment middles. Workers will be required to pick up and return pruning ladders to the ladder wagon provided by the grower at the end of each day or as directed by the grower or designated supervisor. \n
Manually prune, plant, cultivate, & harvest fruit & vegetables such as but not limited to: apples, peaches, berries, squash, tomatoes, peppers, lettuce, kale, & swiss chard. Use hand tools, such as shovels, trowels, hoes, tampers, pruning hooks, shears, & knives. Duties include mowing, tilling soil & applying fertilizers; transplanting, weeding, thinning, pruning crops & pressing cider. Clean & bunch all fresh picked vegetables. Pot plants into plastic nursery containers. Weed & space container plants. Load & unload container plants from trucks. Pick up garbage left in orchard from customers during apple picking season. Keep farm stand clean and organized. Identify plants, pests, & weeds to determine the selection & application of pesticides & fertilizers. Apply non-restricted pesticides, herbicides or fertilizers to crops. Operate tractors, tractor-drawn machinery, & self-propelled machinery to plow, harrow & fertilize soil or to plant, cultivate, spray & harvest crops. Repair & maintain farm vehicles, implements & mechanical equipment. Construct trellises; repair fences & farm buildings. Set up & operate irrigation equipment. Clear and maintain irrigation ditches. Harvest fruits & vegetables by hand. Pick apples for fresh marketing and/or processing. Inform farmers or farm manager of crop progress. Record information about crops, such as pesticides use, yields or costs. A minimum productivity standard applies; 80 bu boxes of fresh market apples per day. (After 4 days of training. All fruit to be handled with care to avoid bruising. Fruit injured by bruising, not to exceed 1%. Workers instructed to selectively pick mature fruit and vegetables according to size, color & other USDA standards. Workers must be physically able to pick tree fruit, most of which is done from ladders with lower branches being picked from the ground. Picked fruit is placed in a metal-framed canvas covered picking bucket with canvas straps that slip over the head and rest on the shoulders. Filled buckets weighing up to 60 lbs. is emptied into bulk bins with a capacity equal to 20-bushel boxes. Workers required to handle ladders up to 24 long and weighing about 2 lbs per foot. Must be physically able to lift to 75 lbs on a consistent basis throughout the work day. Employer may conduct/require random drug or alcohol tests at employer’s expense after hiring, for the safety of themselves and others as they will be operating machinery. Failure to comply with request or testing positive will result in termination. Due to health & safety concerns relating to pesticide application & the operation of equipment on our farm, workers must understand basic instructions in English. Workers referred as a result of this order must have a minimum of three months verifiable experience in performing the tasks described in this order.
Under direction of supervisor, worker will perform any combination of tasks involved in the operation of tractors and farm equipment for the purpose of tilling soil, mowing grass, cutting brush, planting young trees and plants, spraying fruit trees and plants. Pick apples during harvest. Use tractors and trucks on farm property to move equipment and supplies such as irrigation pipes and pumps, smudging equipment, fertilizer, ladders, bins and other supplies for harvest workers. Move empty bins around orchard for use by pickers and transport full bins of fruit from orchard to packing shed or storage facility. Operate engines and pumps for irrigation and move, set up, and start fans or smudge pots for frost protection. Must be physically able to lift up to 75lbs on a consistent basis throughout the day. Due to health and safety concerns on a farm, worker must understand basic instructions in English. While working in the field, cell phone usage is limited to emergency use only. Workers referred as a result of this order must have a minimum of 6 months of verifiable experience in performing the tasks described in this order. The activities outlined in the job description will be conducted solely on the worksite which is owned and operated by the employer.\n\n
Manually prune, plant, cultivate, & harvest fruits including apples. Use hand tools, such as shovels, trowels, hoes, tampers, pruning hooks, shears, & knives. Duties include tilling soil & applying fertilizers; transplanting, weeding, thinning, or pruning crops. Construct trellises, repair fences & farm buildings. Set up & operate irrigation equipment. Work will include but is not limited to picking apples for fresh market during harvest and/or processing and cleaning, packing and loading harvested products. Harvest fruits by hand. A minimum productivity standard applies; 116 bu boxes of fresh market apples per day. All fruit to be handled with care to avoid bruising. Fruit injured by bruising, not to exceed 4%. Workers will be instructed to selectively pick mature fruit according to size, color & other USDA standards. Worker must be physically able to pick tree fruit, most of which is done from ladders with lower branches being picked from the ground. Picked fruit is placed in a metal-framed canvas picking bucket with canvas straps that slip over the head and rest on the shoulders. Filled bucket weighing up to 40 lbs. Workers required to handle ladders up to 24 long and weighing about 2 lbs per foot. Must be physically able to lift up to 75lbs on a consistent basis throughout the day. While working in the field, cell phone usage is limited to emergency use only. Due to safety concerns on a farm, workers must understand basic instructions in English. Workers referred as a result of this order must have a minimum of three months verifiable experience in performing the tasks described in this order.
All applicants must be able, willing and qualified to perform work described in this job description and must be available for the entire period of employment specified in this work order. This work order is for qualified people to perform a combination of tasks involved in the production and harvesting of apple, peach, plum and cherry trees. Duties include; clearing orchard alley-ways of brush by hand or with hand-held mechanical hedger, spring/summer pruning fruit trees by hand using a pruning sheer to promote optimum growth of tree and fruit and manual harvesting/picking of fruit from apple, peach and cherry trees. Pruning activities will require workers to use a manual hand-held sheer demanding repetitive clasping of the hand. Pruning may occur from a tractor pulled platform, on which workers will be required to prune while the tractor moves down alley-ways. Works must be willing and able to work from 10 ft high pruning platforms. Workers are expected to reach a pruning efficiency of 100 trees pruned per day by the third day of employment. Workers are required to thin the apple trees in the orchard by hand in order to manage the crop load of the trees. Thinning requires workers to pick individual young fruitlets off of the tree branch in order to reduce crop load. Picking apples requires worker to handle ladders up to 24' and pick into metal-framed canvas covered picking pockets strung around shoulders that weigh up to 50 pounds when filled. Filled buckets are emptied into bulk bins with a capacity of 20 bushes, maintaining the fruit quality as defined in the US standard for grades; fruit injure day bruising shall not exceed 2%. Productivity must be at least 100 bushel boxes per day of fresh market fruit. Workers must be physically able to lift and carry up to 70 lbs on a consistent basis for an 8 hour work day. Cherry harvest includes picking into 10 quart pails slung around shoulder and emptying into a 25 lb plastic lug. Workers are required to use ladders up to 24' to pick. Workers are required to work in the tree and rootstock nursery where young trees are propagated for the orchard. Nursery duties include; weeding between plants by hand, de-leafing young trees by hand and applying granular fertilizer by hand. Employer will furnish to workers all tools required in the performance of the duties assigned without cost. Workers must have experience driving tractor and be willing to operate tractors to fumigate, mow, mulch and harvest the orchard. Workers must be willing to mxi spray chemical tanks and apply pesticides to orchard. Skilled tractor worker is required to operate orchard equipment, especially during harvest when bin trailers each with five 20 bushel bins of fruit are transported from the orchard to the staging yard. Ability to operate forklifts to move 20 bu bins filled with fruit is preferred. Basic ability to service tractors is preferred. Ability to recognize and communicate issues with the orchard manager or supervisor is required. Workers must be willing to work in a variety of weather conditions and temperatures. Workers are not permitted to use cell phones for personal use during work times, but may use for emergency purposes. Workers referred as a result of this order must have a minimum of three months verifiable experience in performing the tasks in this order. The employer will allow three days of work for worker to reach production standards.
Operate 75-100 hp tractors, tractor-drawn machinery, and self-propelled machinery to plow, harrow and fertilize soil, or to plant, cultivate, spray and harvest crops including salad/leaf greens, onions, carrots, beets, cabbage, tomatoes, peppers eggplant, and squash depending on farm location. Manually plant, cultivate, and harvest produce in an organic environment. Use hand tools, such as shovels, trowels, hoes, tampers, pruning hooks, shears, and knives. Much work will require extensive bending, stooping, kneeling and ground work. Duties include tilling soil and applying fertilizers; transplanting, weeding, thinning, or pruning crops. Operate, monitor & maintain irrigation system. Repair and maintain farm vehicles, implements, and mechanical equipment. Apply organic fertilizers to crops. Inform farmers or farm managers of crop progress. Will monitor fields & greenhouses for plant infestations and use treatments appropriate for organic use in both a preventative or infestation situation. Clear and maintain irrigation ditches. Drive tractors on the farm, drive tractors and other motorized equipment between fields. Drive trucks and other self propelled machinery between fields and packing shed transporting harvested produce. Record information about crops, such as yields, or costs. Workers must have experience in working with farm sanitary and safety practices as required in Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) plans. Due to health and safety concerns relating to pesticide application and the operation of equipment on our farm, workers are required to have the ability to comprehend simple oral and written instructions in English. After hiring, employer may conduct random drug tests at employers expense. Must be physically able to lift up to 80 pounds *Workers referred against this order must have a minimum of 3 months experience in performing tasks described in this order within an organic farming environment.\n
Manually plant, cultivate, and harvest apples. Use hand tools, such as shovels, trowels, hoes, tampers, pruning hooks, shears, and knives. Duties include tilling soil and applying fertilizers; transplanting, weeding, thinning, or pruning crops; applying pesticides; cleaning, packing, and loading harvested products. Construct trellises, repair fences and farm buildings, or participate in irrigation activities. Set up and operate irrigation equipment. Operate tractors, tractor-drawn machinery, and self-propelled machinery to plow, harrow, and fertilize soil, or to plant, cultivate, spray and harvest crops. Repair and maintain farm vehicles, implements, and mechanical equipment. Harvest apples by hand. Apply pesticides, herbicides, or fertilizers to crops. Inform farmers or farm managers of crop progress. Identify plants, pests, and weeds to determine the selection and application of pesticides and fertilizers. Clear and maintain irrigation ditches. Record information about crops, such as pesticide use, yields, or costs. Apples injured by bruising during picking shall not exceed 1% (WNY) for fresh and 1% (WNY) for processing. Productivity must be at least 4 Bins (80 bushels) fresh market and/or 5 Bins (100 bushels) processing apples per day. Workers are expected to work at least the number of days and hours specified. Depending on weather, crop or other conditions, workers may be requested, but not required, to work up to seven days per week and/or on the Sabbath and up to 12 hours per day. Employer will furnish to workers, without cost, all tools, and equipment required in the performance of the duties assigned. Workers should report for work with their own suitable work clothing. Field temperatures may range from below 0 to 90+ degrees (F) with possible wet morning conditions. *Workers referred against this order must have a minimum of 3 months experience in performing tasks described in this order. The employer will provide 1 days of training and/or allow 1 days of work for worker to reach production standards if applicable. The employer assures that workers hired under this order who will be handling pesticides will be provided appropriate training. 42 pound lifting requirement.
Work duties include slaughtering tasks - Slaughter cows and process animal carcasses; Remove bones and cut meat into standard cuts for marketing.
WATER, WEED NURSERY STOCK, LOAD & UNLOAD STOCK FROM YARD TO TRUCKS. MUST LIFT 50LBS ON A REGULAR BASIS. TEMPORARY FULL TIME EMPLOYMENT. TOOLS PROVIDED.\nMAY GET UP TO 10 HOURS OVERTIME WHEN AVAILABLE. MUST LIFT 50LBS ON A REGULAR BASIS.
Load in and load out parts & supplies. Use hand and power tools in the construction of Grain Silos for farm use on location. Clean and prepare sites, dig, erect silos, clean up rubble, debris and other materials. Involves bending, stooping, lifting, stretching, walking, standing and repetitive movements on a frequent basis. Must be able to lift 50 lbs often work in extreme weather. Transportation provided to jobsite from central location in Clyde, NY. Possibility of performance based raise, starting wage range $15.66 to $25.97 per hour. Should the employer be required to provide meals if the workers cannot get their own food to use the kitchen facilities provided, the cost of the 3 daily meals, not to exceed $13.17 per day, or the current daily allowable meal charge per §655.173, whichever is greater, will be charged to the workers. Option to pay via deduction from pay, deductions will not drop the overall wage below the UDSOL minimum, if the deductions are too great they will not be made. Work vehicles may be available for hire on weekends for personal transportation needs.
Drive tractors and operate farm equipment to till soil, to plant, cultivate, irrigate, fertilize & harvest crops. Perform mechanical repair, maintenance, and perform manual labor. Three months experience required with basic literacy reading and math skills. Must have or be able to obtain driver’s license within 30 days of hire. Increase or bonus may be possible based on experience and merit.
Sanitation Requirements: For food and general personal safety purposes, all workers will be required and expected to follow common sanitary practices at all times. This is particularly critical when hand harvesting crops for human consumption. Employees are required to cleanse their hands by washing them thoroughly with soap and water after using the bathroom and before entering the fields for harvest activities or the packing facility for packing operations.\n\nApples: Workers will perform various tasks involved in planting, cultivation (including pruning and thinning) and harvesting fruit according to supervisor’s instructions. Workers will till soil, plant stock, and do pruning activities using a variety of tools. Workers will aid in irrigation duties. Will aid in minor repair of wooden fruit containers. Workers will harvest fruit according to color, size, and degree of maturity as specified by supervisor and place into ¾ bushel baskets taking the extra time, care and effort not to bruise or scar the fruit. \n\nHarvest Productivity Standards: Workers must maintain a 5% or better bruising rate. \n\nThe following description of job activities applies to apples. \n\nHarvest: Workers will be assigned a row usually with a partner and is responsible for picking all the proper fruit from that row, or half row. Fruit is selected from the tree according to size and/or color standard set by the picking supervisor. In some instances, fruit harvest will be done from an 8 or 16-foot ladder weighing up to 30 lbs. All workers must be able to lift and carry ladder, as well as work from the top of the ladder. The entire tree must be checked to ensure removal of all fruit meeting-picking requirements. Fruit is placed gently in the picking container until container is full. The full picking container weighing up to 50 lbs. is then gently emptied into a field bin, taking care not to spill or bruise the fruit in the container or in the field bin. Field bin volume may be checked and determined by weight on state certified scales. Workers are required to stay on their assigned row unless directed by a supervisor to change, or to help someone sporadically. Picking units will be kept free of limbs, leaves or mushy fruit. Workers will be required to pick up and return picking ladders to the ladder wagon provided by the grower at the end of each workday or as directed by the grower or designated supervisor.\n\nPruning: While pruning trees, workers will receive the proper tools for the particular job, i.e., saw, pruners and hand snips. The tools will be returned to the employer at the end of the task. The supervisor will set a standard or pattern for each orchard and will demonstrate and communicate this to workers. Workers will be assigned a row of trees and must prune each tree according to the predetermined standard. In some instances, pruning will be done from an 8 or 16-foot ladder weighing up to 30 lbs. All workers must be able to lift and carry ladder, as well as work from the top of the ladder. Workers must remove all resulting materials from the trees rendered from performing pruning tasks. When pruning is complete on each tree, each worker is required to rake and scatter the resulting brush in the center of the tractor/equipment middles. Workers will be required to pick up and return pruning ladders to the ladder wagon provided by the grower at the end of each day or as directed by the grower or designated supervisor. \n\n
Operate 100 hp tractors, tractor-drawn machinery and/or forklifts to plant, cultivate, weed and harvest onions and soybeans. April tasks begin with the clearing of drainage ditches and roadways of debris and overgrown brush with hand shovels and machetes. Where required, workers will assist in the installation of drainage tile lines to drain excess water from wet fields. Workers will prepare muck fields for planting by hand-picking rock, peat, and other debris. Will navigate the fields with tractor-drawn implements such as wagons, chisel plows, discs, soil conditioners, land-levelers, and spreaders. Workers will monitor the planters, mark planter rows with flags at set intervals and ensure that the proper seed and materials are delivered to the correct fields. After the onion crop is planted, workers will assist in preparing the fields and begin planting the row crops (soybeans). After planting, workers will begin to monitor the fields for weed and insect infestations and inform farmers or farm managers of crop progress. Weeds will be removed via hand cultivation which requires extensive bending, stooping, and ground work. Will use hand tools, such as shovels, trowels, hoes, tampers, shears, and knives/machetes.\n\nPre-harvest work will include pulling & moving onions to clear paths for harvest machines, move bins as required, inspect, repair and maintain farm vehicles, implements, and mechanical equipment. Tractors and equipment will be operated on farm roads or in farm fields. As necessary, perform maintenance or alterations to the grading line and bagging equipment as conditions warrant. \n \nDuring onion harvest, will use crop specific equipment such as field lifts, onion toppers, and trucks rigged for floatation. Workers will inspect, maintain, and repair harvest equipment as needed. Onion bins will be filled, covered, and transported from the field to the onion storage facilities \n\nPost-harvest activities include grading vegetables to certain specifications, operating bagging equipment, loading tractor trailers with finished product, repairing onion boxes, inspecting, maintaining, and repairing grading and bagging equipment as necessary\n\nWorkers must have experience in working with farm sanitary and safety practices as required in Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) plans. Due to health and safety concerns relating to pesticide application and the operation of equipment on our farm, workers are required to have the ability to comprehend simple oral and written instructions in English. Workers should report for work with own suitable work clothing. Field temperatures can range from 30 to 100+ degrees (F). Workers may be required to work in damp or wet working conditions. After hiring, employer may conduct random drug tests at employer’s expense. Must be physically able to lift up to 80 pounds *Workers referred against this order must have a minimum of 3 months experience in performing tasks described in this order within an onion/row crop farming environment.\n
Maintain ornamental nursery plants: plant, water, weed, fertilize, space, pot up, stake and tie, label, package, load, unload plants. Use mower, tiller, skid steer
Manually prune, plant, cultivate, & harvest apples & Christmas trees. Use hand tools, such as shovels, trowels, hoes, tampers, pruning hooks, shears, & knives. Christmas trees are trimmed from the ground and a pole trimmer is used for taller trees. Duties include but are not limited to mowing, tilling soil & applying fertilizers; transplanting, weeding, thinning, and/or pruning crops. Construct trellises, repair fences & farm buildings and participate in irrigation activities.. Set up & operate irrigation equipment. Operate tractors, tractor-drawn machinery, and self-propelled machinery to plow, harrow & fertilize soil or to plant, cultivate spray & harvest crops. Harvest fruits by hand. Pick apples for fresh marketing and/or processing. A minimum productivity standard applies; 70 bu boxes of fresh market apples per day. All fruit to be handled with care to avoid bruising. Fruit injured by bruising, not to exceed 4%. Workers may be instructed to selectively pick mature fruit according to size, color & other USDA standards. Worker must be physically able to pick tree fruit, most of which is done from ladders with lower branches being picked from the ground. Picked fruit is placed in a metal-framed canvas covered picking bucket with canvas straps that slip over the head and rest on the shoulders. Filled bucket weighing up to 40 lbs. Workers required to handle ladders up to 24 long and weighing about 2 lbs per foot. Must be physically able to lift up to 75lbs on a consistent basis throughout the day. Due to safety concerns on a farm, workers must understand basic instructions in English. Workers referred as a result of this order must have a minimum of three months of verifiable experience in performing the tasks described in his order
Manually plant, cultivate, and harvest vegetables and fruits. Use hand and power tools to till, fertilize, transplant, weed, thin, prune, apply pesticides, clean, irrigate, and load produce. Operate, repair, maintain tractors/implements to grow and harvest crops. Mix and apply agrichemicals, maintain fences and buildings. \n\nSembrar, cultivar, y cosechar manualmente vegetales y frutas.. Utilisa herramientas de mano para harar, abonar, transplantar, deshierbar, podar, aplicar pesticidas, limpiar, regar agua, y cargar producto. Operar, reparar, y mantener tractores/implementos para cultivar y cosechar cultivos. Mesclar y aplicar agroquimicos, mantener edificios y cercas. \n\nCrops: Apples, peaches, cherries, plums, pears, grapes, berries, tomatoes, potatoes, peppers, peas, beans, sweet corn, garlic, onions, cucumbers, root crops, chard, and other specialty fruits and vegetables in small quantities.\n
Operate 75 hp tractors, tractor-drawn machinery, and self-propelled machinery to plow, harrow and fertilize soil, or to plant, cultivate, spray and harvest ginseng. Will operate equipment in farm fields and drive on farm roads. Use hand tools, such as shovels, trowels, hoes and tampers. Much work will require extensive bending, stooping and ground work. Duties include tilling soil and applying fertilizers; transplanting, weeding or thinning, crops. Set up, operate, monitor & maintain irrigation system. Repair and maintain farm vehicles, implements, and mechanical equipment. Apply fertilizers to crops. Inform farmers or farm managers of crop progress. Will monitor fields for plant infestations and use treatments appropriate in both a preventative or infestation situation. Clear and maintain irrigation ditches. Record information about crops, such as yields, or costs. Due to health and safety concerns relating to pesticide application and the operation of equipment on our farm, workers are required to have the ability to comprehend simple oral and written instructions in English. After hiring, employer may conduct random drug tests at employers expense. Must be physically able to lift up to 80 pounds *Workers referred against this order must have a minimum of 3 months experience in performing tasks described in this order.
Manually prune, cultivate, & harvest all crops grown, including, but not limited to, fruits & vegetables (apples, pears, peaches, plums, nectarines, grapes, & mixed vegetables). Use hand tools, such as shovels, hoes, shears, & knives. Duties include thinning, tying, pruning, & harvesting crops from ground, ladder, and mobile platform. Set up & operate irrigation equipment. Harvest fruits by hand. After a training period of 4 days, a minimum productivity standard applies; 100 bu. boxes of fresh market apples and 80 bu. boxes of fresh market pears per day. All fruit to be handled with care to avoid bruising. Fruit injured by bruising, not to exceed 4%. Workers may be instructed to selectively pick mature fruit according to size, color, & other USDA standards. Worker must be physically able to pick tree fruit, most of which is done from ladders with lower branches being picked from the ground. Picked fruit is placed in 1 bu. plastic buckets with straps that slip over the head and rest on the shoulders. Filled bucket weighing up to 45 lbs. Workers required to handle ladders up to 20 ft. long and weighing @ 2 lbs. per foot. Must be physically able to lift 80 lbs. on a consistent basis throughout the day. Workers who are not authorized by the employer must leave their cell phones on the bus during the workday. They are not to user cell phones while working in the field, but may do so in the event of an emergency. Due to safety concerns on a farm, workers must understand basic instructions in English. Workers referred as a result of this order must have a minimum of three months of verifiable experience in performing the tasks described in this order.
Summer prune trees, tractor driving work, driving, orchard maintenance, apple harvest, trimming trees, spraying & mowing using a tractor, hand thinning, general farm work, field work
Operate 75hp tractors, tractor-drawn machinery and/or forklifts to cultivate, weed and harvest and sort onions. Manually cultivate, and harvest onions. Use hand tools, such as shovels, trowels, hoes, tampers, shears, and knives/machetes. Pre harvest work will include pulling & moving onions in containers to clear paths for harvest machines. Will move bins as required. Much work will require extensive bending, stooping and ground work. Duties include weeding and thinning crops. Will pack onions as directed. Repair and maintain farm vehicles, implements, and mechanical equipment. Tractors and equipment will be operated on farm roads or in farm fields. Inform farmers or farm managers of crop progress. Will monitor fields for plant infestations and use treatments appropriate for use in both a preventative or infestation situation. Clear and maintain irrigation ditches. Record information about crops, such as yields, or costs. Workers must have experience in working with farm sanitary and safety practices as required in Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) plans. Due to health and safety concerns relating to pesticide application and the operation of equipment on our farm, workers are required to have the ability to comprehend simple oral and written instructions in English. Workers should report for work with own suitable work clothing. Field temperatures can range from 30 to 100+ degrees (F). Workers may be required to work in damp or wet working conditions. After hiring, employer may conduct random drug tests at employers expense. Must be physically able to lift up to 80 pounds *Workers referred against this order must have a minimum of 3 months experience in performing tasks described in this order within an onion farming environment.
Summer prune trees, tractor driving work, driving, orchard maintenance, apple harvest using tractor to bring apples out of orchard, trimming trees, spraying & mowing using tractor
Harvest Productivity Standards: Workers must be able to harvest at least 5 bins (20 bu Equivalent) per day of fresh market apples and 7 bins (20 bu Equivalent) per day of process apples while not to exceed 2% bruising rate.\n\nSanitation Requirements: For food and general personal safety purposes, all workers will be required and expected to follow common sanitary practices at all times. This is particularly critical when hand harvesting crops for human consumption. Employees are required to cleanse their hands by washing them thoroughly with soap and water after using the bathroom and before entering the fields for harvest activities or the packing facility for packing operations.\n\nApples: Workers will perform various tasks involved in planting, cultivation (including pruning and thinning) and harvesting fruit according to supervisor’s instructions. Workers will till soil, plant stock, and do pruning activities using a variety of tools. Workers will aid in irrigation duties. Will aid in minor repair of wooden fruit containers. Workers will harvest fruit according to color, size, and degree of maturity as specified by supervisor and place into ¾ bushel baskets taking the extra time, care and effort not to bruise or scar the fruit. \n\nThe following description of job activities applies to apples. \n\nHarvest: Workers will be assigned a row usually with a partner and is responsible for picking all the proper fruit from that row, or half row. Fruit is selected from the tree according to size and/or color standard set by the picking supervisor. In some instances, fruit harvest will be done from an 8 or 16-foot ladder weighing up to 30 lbs. All workers must be able to lift and carry ladder, as well as work from the top of the ladder. The entire tree must be checked to ensure removal of all fruit meeting-picking requirements. Fruit is placed gently in the picking container until container is full. The full picking container weighing up to 50 lbs. is then gently emptied into a field bin, taking care not to spill or bruise the fruit in the container or in the field bin. Field bin volume may be checked and determined by weight on state certified scales. Workers are required to stay on their assigned row unless directed by a supervisor to change, or to help someone sporadically. Picking units will be kept free of limbs, leaves or mushy fruit. Workers will be required to pick up and return picking ladders to the ladder wagon provided by the grower at the end of each workday or as directed by the grower or designated supervisor.\n\nPruning: While pruning trees, workers will receive the proper tools for the particular job, i.e., saw, pruners and hand snips. The tools will be returned to the employer at the end of the task. The supervisor will set a standard or pattern for each orchard and will demonstrate and communicate this to workers. Workers will be assigned a row of trees and must prune each tree according to the predetermined standard. In some instances, pruning will be done from an 8 or 16-foot ladder weighing up to 30 lbs. All workers must be able to lift and carry ladder, as well as work from the top of the ladder. Workers must remove all resulting materials from the trees rendered from performing pruning tasks. When pruning is complete on each tree, each worker is required to rake and scatter the resulting brush in the center of the tractor/equipment middles. Workers will be required to pick up and return pruning ladders to the ladder wagon provided by the grower at the end of each day or as directed by the grower or designated supervisor. \n\n
Crops: Cabbage, Squash, Apples, Pumpkins, Cucumbers, Tomatoes, Peppers, Beets and Carrots\nWorkers will perform various duties associated with growing the vegetable crops listed above. Workers will plant cultivate and harvest vegetables. Workers will lay, fix, and pull plastic. Workers will hook up, unhook, and fix water. Workers will stake and tie pepper, Cucumber, and tomato plants. Workers will perform support duties such as making boxes, packing, cleaning buckets and work areas. Workers will assist with weed removal. \n\nWorker must possess the physical strength and endurance (ability to continue or last) to repeat the harvest process though out the workday, working quickly and skillfully to perform activities assigned during that activity. Workers may not leave trash, or other discarded items in work areas or vehicles but must dispose of such items in provided receptacles. Workers must wash hands with soap and water after all bathroom and meal breaks. Allergies to varieties of ragweed, goldenrod, insecticides, related agricultural chemicals, etc., may affect worker’s ability to perform the work described herein. Must display the ability to move, place, climb and work from orchard ladders up to 16 feet in height, making the necessary adjustments for various procedures while carrying up to 30 pounds.\n\nSanitation Requirements: For food and general personal safety purposes, all workers will be required and expected to follow common sanitary practices at all times. This is particularly critical when hand harvesting crops for human consumption. Employees are required to cleanse their hands by washing them thoroughly with soap and water after using the bathroom and before entering the fields for harvest activities or the packing facility for packing operations.\n\nHarvest Productivity Standards: Workers must maintain a 5% or better bruising rate. \nApples: Workers will perform various tasks involved in planting, cultivation (including pruning and thinning) and harvesting fruit according to supervisor’s instructions. Workers will till soil, plant stock, and do pruning activities using a variety of tools. Workers will aid in irrigation duties. Will aid in minor repair of wooden fruit containers. Workers will harvest fruit according to color, size, and degree of maturity as specified by supervisor and place into ¾ bushel baskets taking the extra time, care and effort not to bruise or scar the fruit. \n\nThe following description of job activities applies to apples. \n\nHarvest: Workers will be assigned a row usually with a partner and is responsible for picking all the proper fruit from that row, or half row. Fruit is selected from the tree according to size and/or color standard set by the picking supervisor. In some instances, fruit harvest will be done from an 8 or 16-foot ladder weighing up to 30 lbs. All workers must be able to lift and carry ladder, as well as work from the top of the ladder. The entire tree must be checked to ensure removal of all fruit meeting-picking requirements. Fruit is placed gently in the picking container until container is full. The full picking container weighing up to 50 lbs. is then gently emptied into a field bin, taking care not to spill or bruise the fruit in the container or in the field bin. Field bin volume may be checked and determined by weight on state certified scales. Workers are required to stay on their assigned row unless directed by a supervisor to change, or to help someone sporadically. Picking units will be kept free of limbs, leaves or mushy fruit. Workers will be required to pick up and return picking ladders to the ladder wagon provided by the grower at the end of each workday or as directed by the grower or designated supervisor.\n\n
Operate 100 hp tractors, other machinery and equipment, hand tools, chain saws and gardening tools to plant, fertilize, weed, cultivate, prune, spray, water, and harvest, fields, plants, hops and trees. Will operate equipment in farm fields and drive on farm roads. Dig, cut, sort, bundle and transplant seedlings, cuttings, trees and root balls. Will cut conifer boughs from trees. Will construct conifer wreaths of various sizes and shapes. Harvest pumpkins, apples, blueberries, hops or other small fruit. During harvest, apples injured by bruising during picking shall not exceed 1% (WNY) for fresh and 1% (WNY) for processing as defined in the U.S. standard for grades. Productivity must be at least 4-20 bushel bins fresh market and/or 6-20 bushel bins processing fruit per day. Workers must have experience working with production standards and must have experience in working with farm sanitary and safety practices as required in Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) plans. Will do pressing and processing of cider. Clean work areas, and maintain grounds and buildings. Much work will require extensive bending, stooping or stretching. Must be able to physically lift up to 80 pounds. Employer will furnish to workers, without cost, all tools and equipment required in the performance of the duties assigned. Workers should report for work with their own suitable work clothing. Field temperatures may range from 0 degrees to 90+ degrees F and work may be done in the rain, snow, mud, wind and sun. Due to health and safety concerns relating to pesticide application and the operation of equipment on our farm, workers are required to have the ability to comprehend simple instructions in English. After hiring, employer may conduct random drug tests at employer’s expense. Workers referred against this order must have a minimum of 3 months experience in performing the duties listed above.
Livestock care; Goats and Poultry general care, feed and water. Harvest fruit; Apples, peaches, pear and plum, cultivate, fertilize, transplant. Operate and maintain equipment. Additional hours per week may be requested but not required. Hours worked over 60 will be paid as O/T hours.\n
Crops/Commodities: \nhemp. \nThis job requires a minimum of 3 months of agricultural experience handling both manual and mechanized tasks. Applicants must be able to furnish verbal or written statement establishing relevant prior work experience. Plants, cultivates, harvests and field-packs hemp; trims outer leaves from plants, usually with scissors; and bucks harvested material (removes buds and leaves from the stem either by hand or machine).\n\nMow, cut, and weed fields. Apply fertilizer. Perform ditching, shoveling, hoeing, hauling, ground preparation, and other manual tasks. Bending, stooping and kneeling required. Use hand tools including but not limited to hoes, shovels, shears, clippers, loppers, and saws. Lift, carry, and load/unload products or supplies. Use power equipment including but not limited to: tractors, planters, mowers, plows, sprayers, cultivators, power shears, chain saws, high lifts, fork lifts, skid loaders. Must operate agricultural equipment safely, with or without direction. Assist with farm building/field maintenance and repairs. Build/repair fences. Work on production line. Grade, size, sort, and pack product. Bunch/bundle product pursuant to supervisor instructions. Fill bins/trays and other containers with product, level bins, and prepare product for shipment to market or storage. Perform quality control on inbound/outbound loads. Follow quality control standards and production procedures. Handle product carefully to prevent damage. Lift, carry, and load/unload products or supplies. Palletize and stack boxes/containers. Use power equipment including, but not limited, to: fork lifts, conveyor belts, and cooling equipment/refrigeration units. Operate equipment safely, with or without direction. Assist with regular maintenance on equipment. Clean/sanitize work station and equipment. \n\nWork is done in the field for long periods of time. Workers may assist in handling product weighing up to 60 pounds and lifting to a height of 5 feet. Workers must work on their feet in bent positions for long periods of time. Work requires repetitive movements and extensive walking. Work required in fields when plants are wet with dew and rain, and may be required during light rain, snow, moderate winds, direct sun, high humidity and extreme temperatures. Temperatures in fields during working hours can range from 10 to over 100 degrees F. Workers may be required to work during occasional showers not severe enough to stop field operations. Allergies to ragweed, goldenrod, honey bees, insecticides, herbicides, fungicides, or related chemicals may affect a worker’s ability to perform the job. Workers should be able to do the work required with or without reasonable accommodations. \n\nSupervisor(s) will provide instructions and directions to workers. Workers must be able to comprehend and follow instructions and communicate effectively to supervisors. Unusual, complex or non-routine activities will be supervised. Workers expected to perform basic duties in a timely and proficient manner without close supervision. Workers must operate equipment, with or without direction, in a manner that protects operator, visitors, other workers, products, trees, crops and equipment. Failure to comply with safety requirements and operating instructions may result in termination. \n\nPersons seeking employment in this position must be available for the entire period requested by the employer. \nAll workers will be subject to a trial period of up to five days during which the employer will evaluate workers' performance of required tasks. Employer reserves the right to terminate a worker if the employer reasonably finds worker's performance during the trial period to be unacceptable.
Vegetable Farming: Planting, Cultivating, Harvesting, Cleaning and Packing diverse collection of Herbs and Vegetable .
Workers will perform various duties associated with planting, cultivating, and harvesting the employer’s crops: Asparagus, Apples, Peaches, Cherries, Apricots, Plums, Strawberries, Raspberries, Blueberries, Beans, Peas, Beets, Broccoli, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Corn, Cucumber, Cantaloupe, Peppers, Pumpkins, Squash, Tomato, Watermelon, Wheat, Soybeans, Hay and Straw. \nWorker must possess the physical strength and endurance (ability to continue or last) to repeat the harvest process though out the workday, working quickly and skillfully to perform activities assigned during that activity. Workers may not leave trash, or other discarded items in work areas or vehicles but must dispose of such items in provided receptacles. Workers must wash hands with soap and water after all bathroom and meal breaks. Allergies to varieties of ragweed, goldenrod, insecticides, related agricultural chemicals, etc., may affect worker’s ability to perform the work described herein. Must display the ability to move, place, climb and work from orchard ladders up to 16 feet in height, making the necessary adjustments for various procedures while carrying up to 30 pounds.\n\nProductions Standard: Workers must strive for 5% or less bruising rate. \n\nSanitation Requirements: For food and general personal safety purposes, all workers will be required and expected to follow common sanitary practices at all times. This is particularly critical when hand harvesting crops for human consumption. Employees are required to cleanse their hands by washing them thoroughly with soap and water after using the bathroom and before entering the fields for harvest activities or the packing facility for packing operations.\n\nApples: Workers will perform various tasks involved in planting, cultivation (including pruning and thinning) and harvesting fruit according to supervisor’s instructions. Workers may till soil, plant stock, and do pruning activities using a variety of tools. Will aid in irrigation duties. May aid in minor repair of wooden fruit containers. Workers will harvest fruit according to color, size, and degree of maturity as specified by supervisor and place into ¾ bushel baskets taking the extra time, care and effort not to bruise or scar the fruit. \n\nThe following description of job activities applies to Apples, Peaches, Cherries, Apricots, and Plums: \n\nHarvest: Workers will be assigned a row usually with a partner and is responsible for picking all the proper fruit from that row, or half row. Fruit is selected from the tree according to size and/or color standard set by the picking supervisor. In some instances, fruit harvest will be done from an 8 or 16-foot ladder weighing up to 30 lbs. All workers must be able to lift and carry ladder, as well as work from the top of the ladder. The entire tree must be checked to ensure removal of all fruit meeting-picking requirements. Fruit is placed gently in the picking container until container is full. The full picking container weighing up to 50 lbs. is then gently emptied into a field bin, taking care not to spill or bruise the fruit in the container or in the field bin. Field bin volume may be checked and determined by weight on state certified scales. Workers are required to stay on their assigned row unless directed by a supervisor to change, or to help someone sporadically. Picking units will be kept free of limbs, leaves or mushy fruit. Workers will be required to pick up and return picking ladders to the ladder wagon provided by the grower at the end of each workday or as directed by the grower or designated supervisor. Workers may be required to pick up apples for juice. \n
Grow vegetable and flower transplants in greenhouse and coldframes, manually preparing soil mixes, filling flats, seeding. \n\nManual watering, weeding, thinning and potting on of transplants. \n\nManually plant, cultivate, hand-weed and harvest vegetables, fruits, berries, flowers, and field crops. Use hand tools, such as shovels, spades, digging forks, trowels, hoes, tampers, dibbles, pruning hooks, shears, pruners and knives.\n\nMain crops grown on farm are beans, beets, pepper, brocolli, brussel sprouts, cabbage, carrots, cauliflower, chard, corn, cucumbers, eggplant, gourds, tomatoes, tomatillos, kale, lettuce, mesclun, melons, onions, pac choi, peas, potatoes, pumpkins, radish, scallions, spinach, squash, strawberries, raspberries, flowers and culinary herbs.\n\nDuties include tilling soil, picking rock from prepared beds, and applying fertilizers; transplanting, weeding, thinning, and/or pruning crops; cleaning grading, packing, and loading harvested products. \n\nMust be able to distinguish fruits and vegetables for ripeness and quality and be able to quickly and efficiently harvest fully ripe fragile vegetables, flowers, and berries, with less than 1% bruising or other types of harvest or handling damage.\n\nJob requires multiple hours per day of bending, crouching, kneeling and lifting. Must be able to lift 60 lb. harvest bins, boxes, or produce bags 20-50 times per day.\n\nAid in the construction, maintenance and repair of trellises, farm buildings, farm roads, and fencing. \n\nOperate, maintain, and repair hightunnels, including the pruning and trellising of tomatoes. \n\nOperate walk-behind mowing equipment. \n\nSet-up and operate overhead and drip irrigation equipment. \n\nWoodland management, including the harvest of firewood.\n\nApply fertilizers to crops. \n\nInform farmers or farm managers of crop progress. Identify plants, pests, and weeds to determine the selection and application of pesticides and fertilizers.\n\nMust be able to work outside in inclement weather including heat, cold, rain and snow.\n\nMust be able to communicate in English and record daily work tasks and quantities of crops harvested.\n\nTake care of pastured poultry, including moving fence and housing, feeding, watering, collecting, washing, and packing eggs, as well as butchering chickens.\n\nDue to the fragile nature of our crops and the demand for quality from our customers, workers must comply with general sanitary practices such as washing hand before and after handling our produce, and to prevent infecting our crops with Tobacco Mosaic Virus, must not use any type of tobacco products.\n\nAdhere to public health measure in place at the farm at the time of employment in relation to the COVID-19 pandemic (including, but not limited to frequent hand washing, social distancing, use of face masks).\n\nThree months of verifiable experience in the aforementioned required.
Planting and growing trees and other ornamental plants: Plant, weed, fertilize, water, prune, pot, ball and burlap, move pots, clean up. Worker must have or be able to obtain a class d license to drive the company pick up trucks.
Manually plant, cultivate, & harvest vegetables; tomatoes, eggplant, peppers, greens, cucumbers, lettuce, hemp, squash & herbs. Use hand tools, such as shovels, trowels, hoes, tampers, pruning hooks, shears, & knives. Duties include tilling soil & applying fertilizers; transplanting, weeding, thinning, or pruning crops. Construct trellises, repair fences & farm buildings. Set up & operate irrigation equipment. Operate tractors, tractor-drawn machinery, and self-propelled machinery to plow, harrow & fertilize soil or to plant, cultivate spray & harvest crops. Repair & maintain farm vehicles, implements & mechanical equipment. Harvest vegetables by hand. Apply pesticides or fertilizers to crops. Inform farmers or farm manager of crop progress. Identify plants, pests, & weeds to determine the selection & application of pesticides & fertilizers. Clear and maintain irrigation ditches. Record information about crops, such as pesticides use, yields or costs. Must be physically able to lift up to 75lbs on a consistent basis throughout the day. Must have three months verifiable experience in above.
Manually and mechanically plant, cultivate, and harvest vegetables (cabbage, kale, collards, broccoli, corn, cucumbers, peppers, eggplant, pumpkins, summer and fall squash). Use hand and power tools to till, fertilize, transplant, weed, thin, prune, apply pesticides, clean, irrigate, and load produce. Operate, repair, maintain tractors/implements to grow and harvest crops. Mix and apply agrichemicals, maintain fences and buildings. \n\nSembrar, cultivar, y cosechar manualmente vegetales ( repollos, broccoli, elote, pepinos, berenjena, calabasa, ayote. Utilisa herramientas de mano para harar, abonar, transplantar, deshierbar, podar, aplicar pesticidas, limpiar, regar agua, y cargar producto. Operar, reparar, y mantener tractores/implementos para cultivar y cosechar cultivos. Mesclar y aplicar agroquimicos, mantener edificios y cercas.
OUTDOOR WORK, RAIN OR SHINE. STOOP LABOR. PLANTING, HARVESTING OF TOMATOES, CORN, APPLES, GRAPES, PUMPKINS. ONE MONTH EXPERIENCE NECESSARY. MAY CONDUCT POST HIRE DRUG TESTING AND BACKGROUND CHECKS AT EMPLOYER'S EXPENSE.
OUTDOOR WORK, RAIN OR SHINE, STOOP LABOR, PLANTING , HARVESTING, WATERING OF HOPS. INSTALL TRELLIS SYSTEM FOR HOPS. HEAVY LIFTING, ONE MONTH EXPERIENCE NECESSARY. LIFTING OF 25LBS ON A REGULAR BASIS. DRUG TESTING GIVEN POST HIRE AT EMPLOYERS EXPENSE.
Manually prune, plant, cultivate, & harvest apples & vegetables such as but not limited to pumpkins, hemp & corn. Use hand tools, such as shovels, trowels, hoes, tampers, pruning hooks, shears, & knives. Duties include tilling soil & applying fertilizers; transplanting, weeding, thinning, or pruning crops. Construct trellises, repair fences & farm buildings and participate in irrigation activities.. Set up & operate irrigation equipment. Operate tractors, tractor-drawn machinery, and self-propelled machinery to plow, harrow & fertilize soil or to plant, cultivate spray & harvest crops. Harvest fruits by hand. Pick apples for fresh marketing and/or processing. A minimum productivity standard applies; 70 bu boxes of fresh market apples per day. All fruit to be handled with care to avoid bruising. Fruit injured by bruising, not to exceed 4%. Workers may be instructed to selectively pick mature fruit according to size, color & other USDA standards. Worker must be physically able to pick tree fruit, most of which is done from ladders with lower branches being picked from the ground. Picked fruit is placed in a metal-framed canvas covered picking bucket with canvas straps that slip over the head and rest on the shoulders. Filled bucket weighing up to 40 lbs. Workers required to handle ladders up to 24 long and weighing about 2 lbs per foot. Must be physically able to lift up to 75lbs on a consistent basis throughout the day. Due to safety concerns on a farm, workers must understand basic instructions in English. Workers referred as a result of this order must have a minimum of three months of verifiable experience in performing the tasks described in his order.
OUTDOOR WORK, RAIN OR SHINE, STOOP LABOR, PLANTING & HARVESTING OF FLOWERS, VEGETABLES, FRUITS. HEAVY LIFTING, THREE MONTHS EXPERIENCE NECESSARY. LIFTING OF 25LBS ON A REGULAR BASIS. DRUG TESTING GIVEN POST HIRE AT EMPLOYERS EXPENSE.
OUTDOOR WORK, RAIN OR SHINE. STOOP LABOR. PLANTING, HARVESTING OF MELONS, GARLIC, CORN, GRAINS, PRIVET HEDGES, TREES.. ONE MONTH EXPERIENCE NECESSARY.
Start seedlings and softwood cuttings in the greenhouse. Plant seed, hardwood and semi-hardwood cuttings in the field, Line out and space pots, maintain pots: water, weed, fertilize, space, and prune. Clean up.
Manually plant, cultivate, harvest vegetables and field crops (soy, cabbage, carrots, greens, herbs, lettuce, potatoes, squash, and tomatoes). Use hand tools. Duties include tilling soil, applying fertilizer, transplanting, seeding, weeding, thinning, pruning, applying pesticides, cleaning, packing, picking, and loading produce. Construct trellis and fences, repair farm buildings, participate in irrigation practices, set up irrigation equipment. Operate tractors, tractor drawn machinery, self-propelled machinery. Maintain farm equipment. Inform farmers of crop progress. Identify pests, plants, and weeds. Record information about crops. Assist with crop deliveries. Handle pesticides. Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. 3 months of experience required. Must be able to work in cold, wet, hot, and humid weather, and be able to work on their feet in bent, stooped, and crouched positions for long periods of time. Random drug testing may be required after hire at employer expense for both foreign and domestic workers. 40 Hours/week. Additional hours required as necessary based on weather and crop progression. Hours may vary based on weather and crop conditions. Days of rest from April - June is Sat./ Sun. Off (occasionally working on one of the days) but June- November work required every day except Thursdays.
Majestic Farms LLC is located in Riverhead, NY in Suffolk County. We are a family owned startup tree farm on the eastern end of long island. Our H2A need is seasonal. The workers are to clear land, prepare the land for planting of trees; Arborvitae, Juniper, Spruces. Start of the season they will be preparing the land for planting, as to clearing the land, setting up the irrigation, digging, cultivating, composting. The workers will also be maintaining the property and equipment/trucks and tractors.Our season begins in March and ends in December during this period \n we will be planting, composting, digging, fertilizing our trees. Throughout the season we are planting and taking care of our trees, Arborvitae, Juniper and Spruces. Additional hours per week may be requested but not required. 40 hrs per wk 0-20 hr additional per wk possible. Hours worked over 60 will be paid as O/T hours Discretionary bonus may be given at employers discretion. \n
Plant, chop, ted, bale, stack, load hay. Clear stone and level soil in new haying fields under development. Maintain machinery, farm buildings, and fencing. Mow and clean up.\n\nOperate bobcat, baler, payloader, tractor and implements.
OUTDOOR WORK, RAIN OR SHINE. STOOP LABOR. PLANTING, HARVESTING, PRUNING, WATERING, STAKING OF TREES, EVERGREENS, SHRUBS, APPLES, . ONE MONTH EXPERIENCE NECESSARY. MAY CONDUCT POST HIRE DRUG TESTING AND BACKGROUND CHECKS AT EMPLOYER'S EXPENSE.
Drive tractors/trucks and perform a variety of crop (hay and corn) raising duties at various Mammoser Farm properties in Erie County, NY. Plow, harrow, plant, fertilize, cultivate, spray and harvest. The workers will also load and transport harvested crops from field to storage. Pick stones, clean out and repair fence line. Manure pushing/spreading, barn cleaning.
The primary crop activity on this farm is the hand harvest of tree fruits. ( apples, peaches, pears, cherries, and plums) Workers will be pruning apples, cherries, plums and peaches. Planting and weeding around trees, cultivation and harvest asparagus and berries. Harvesting of fruit. Workers must be physically able to pick tree fruit, most of which is from ladders with lower branches picked from ground. Picked fruit is placed in metal framed canvass covered picked bags with canvass straps that slip over the head and rest on shoulders. The picking bag when filled weighs up to 50 pounds and is emptied into bulk bins with capacity of 20-bushels. Workers are required to handle ladders up to 24 foot long weighing up to 2 pounds per foot. Workers may be instructed to selectivity pick mature fruit according to size, color, and other USDA grade standard factors. Applicants need to have one month experience in the hand harvest of fresh fruit and must have experience in the summer trimming of apples and peaches and to be able to understand English
Manually plant, cultivate, and harvest crops. Use hand tools, trowels, hoes, knives, and other tools. Duties include tilling of soil, applying fertilizers, weeding, organic pesticide applications, harvest, cleaning, packing and loading of produce, Constructions of trellises, fence and farm building maintenance, installing and running irrigation, operating tractors and implements for tillage, cultivation, fertilization, and spraying. Identifying plants, weeds, and pests. Informing employer of crop progress daily, seed starting, and greenhouse work. Must have 3 months verifiable experience. Criminal background check performed at the expense of the employer, post hire, to ensure the safety of employer, employees and the public that come to the farm. Results will not lead to automatic termination. Crops include: baby salad greens, squash, tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, potatoes, herbs, berries, beets, peas, kale, and beans.
Nursery and Greenhouse Workers will work at a nursery that has both outdoor and indoor/greenhouse facilities. They can one one or any combination of the following tasks: Harvest plants, and transplant or pot and label them; Operate tractors, tractor-drawn machinery, and self-propelled machinery to plow, harrow and fertilize soil, or to plant, cultivate, spray and harvest crops; Set up and operate irrigation equipment; Harvest fruits and vegetables by hand; Clean work areas, and maintain grounds and landscaping; Sell and deliver plants and flowers to customers; plant plugs of grass; Identify plants, pests, and weeds to determine the selection and application of fertilizers; Regulate greenhouse conditions, and indoor and outdoor irrigation systems; Cut, roll, and stack sod; Feel plants' leaves and note their coloring to detect the presence of insects or disease; Provide information and advice to the public regarding the selection, purchase, and care of products; Maintain and repair irrigation and climate control systems; Dig, cut, and transplant seedlings, cuttings, trees, and shrubs; Maintain inventory, ordering materials as required; Record information about plants and plant growth; Dig, rake, and screen soil, filling cold frames and hot beds in preparation for planting; Inspect plants and bud ties to assess quality; Move containerized shrubs, plants, and trees, using wheelbarrows or tractors; Tie and bunch flowers, plants, shrubs, and trees, wrap their roots, and pack them into boxes to fill orders; Load agricultural products into trucks, and drive trucks to market or storage facilities; Haul and spread topsoil, fertilizer, peat moss, and other materials to condition soil, using wheelbarrows or carts and shovels; and Plant, spray, weed, fertilize, water, and prune plants, shrubs, and trees, using gardening tools.\n
Crops/Commodities: \napples. \nThis job requires a minimum of 3 months of prior experience working in tree fruit orchards, handling both manual and machine tasks associated with commodity production and harvest activities. Workers must be able to perform manual as well as mechanized activities with accuracy and efficiency. Workers will manually plant root stock, cultivate and harvest apples. Use hand tools, including but not limited to, shovels, trowels, hoes, tampers, pruning hooks, shears and knives. Duties include tilling soil and applying fertilizers, transplanting, weeding, thinning or pruning crops; applying pesticides or herbicides; cleaning and loading harvested products. There are no packing duties involved. Construct trellises, repair fences and farm buildings or participate in irrigation activities. Repair and maintain farm vehicles, implements and mechanical equipment. Clear and maintain irrigation ditches. Record information about crops, such as pesticide use, yields or costs. \n \nPrune trees seasonally to promote optimum growth of tree and fruit. Gathers pruned branches from area for disposal. Performs summer pruning and suckering by cutting terminal growth and water sprouts from inside of tree using hand pruner. Thins trees from orchard to eliminate diseased or nonproductive trees using chain saw.\n \nTo provide a safe and healthy crop, workers will be trained in USDA Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) certification standards. Failure to abide by GAP standards will be grounds for dismissal. Workers required to follow common sanitary practices at all times, particularly when hand harvesting crops for human consumption. Workers required to wash hands thoroughly with soap and water after using the bathroom and before entering fields for harvest activities.\n\nSupervisor(s) will provide instructions and directions to workers. Workers must be able to comprehend and follow instructions and communicate effectively to supervisors. Unusual, complex or non-routine activities will be supervised. Workers expected to perform basic duties in a timely and proficient manner without close supervision. Workers must obey all safety rules and basic instructions and be able to recognize, understand and comply with safety, pesticide warning/re-entry and other essential postings. \n\nPick apples for fresh market and/or processing. Worker places ladder firmly against or within tree in a secure position so as not to break limbs or knock off fruit and to prevent slipping or falling. All fruit to be handled with care to avoid causing bruising. Apples injured by bruising during picking shall not exceed 0% (WNY) for fresh and 1% (WNY) for processing. Each worker's picked fruit will be inspected according to instructions given each day by the orchard foreman. Workers will be directed to strip all fruit from tree at one picking or to spot pick (selective picking) according to size and color depending on crop conditions and state of maturity. Fruit picked as drops is never mixed with tree fruit. Productivity must be at least 4 bins (80 bushels) fresh market and/or 6 bins (120 bushels) processing fruit per day. \n\nWorkers failing to produce a sufficient number of piece rate units to earn the Adverse Effect Wage Rate (AEWR) for all hours worked during a pay period will be paid on an hourly basis at the AEWR for that pay period. Workers paid on an hourly basis who fail to perform their duties in a timely and proficient manner will be provided up to three warnings, and will be coached/instructed on working faster and more efficiently. Worker may be terminated upon issuance of third warning.\n\nWorkers drive/operate tractors. Workers will be instructed in safety and operation of the tractor before driving/operating. Tractors should be driven in a manner to protect operator, other workers, trees, crops and equipment. Repeated failure to obey safety requirements and operating instructions may result in termination.
Adjust, repair, and service farm machinery and notify supervisors when machinery malfunctions. Refuels engine, lubricates machine parts, and monitors machine operations to ensure optimum performance. Observe and listen to machinery operation to detect equipment malfunctions. Attach farm implements such as plows, discs, sprayers, spreaders or mowers to tractors, using bolts and hand tools. Drives, maneuvers, navigates and operates one or more mechanized equipment, such as tractors, trucks, and skid steers to perform specified farm activity such as digging trees, planting trees, mowing and spraying. Hitches wagons to tractor, and operates tractor and wagon to move trees to staging area. Drives tractor and operates designated towed machine, such as tree planter, spreader, mower or sprayer to plant, fertilize, mow and spray trees. Mix specified materials or chemicals, and dump solutions or powders into sprayers. Spray fertilizer, fungicide, herbicide or pesticide solutions to control insects, fungus, weed growth, and diseases, using hand or engine-powered pump sprayers. Plants seedlings or digs up and transplants seedlings and sets, using hand tools such as spades and shovels. Walks beside or rides on planting machine while inserting plants in planter mechanism at specified intervals. Chops out weeds and trims trees using manual and mechanized equipment working as crewmember. Harvests Christmas trees using chainsaws and mechanized balers. Stacks trees on wagons and trucks and moves to loading area. Clean work areas and maintain grounds and landscaping, Employer will furnish to workers, without costs, all tools and equipment required in the performance of the duties assigned. Workers should report for work with their own suitable work clothing. Field temperatures may range from -30 degrees to 90+ degrees (F) and work may be done in the rain, snow, mud, wind and sun. Workers referred against this order must have a minimum of 6 months experience working as an Agricultural Equipment Operator in a nursery setting.
Manually plant, cultivate, & harvest vegetables, & fruits; apples, nectarines, peaches, plums, berries, cherries, & tomatoes. Use hand tools, such as shovels, trowels, hoes, tampers, pruning hooks, shears, & knives. Duties include tilling soil & applying fertilizers; transplanting, weeding, thinning, or pruning crops. Construct trellises, repair fences & farm buildings and participate in irrigation activities. Set up & operate irrigation equipment. Operate tractors, tractor-drawn machinery, and self-propelled machinery to plow, harrow & fertilize soil or to plant, cultivate spray & harvest crops. Repair and maintain farm vehicles, implements and mechanical equipment. Harvest fruits & vegetables by hand. Apply pesticides, herbicides or fertilizers to crops. Inform farmers or farm manager of crop progress. Identify plants, pests, & weeds to determine the selection & application of pesticides & fertilizers. Clear and maintain irrigation ditches. Record information about crops, such as pesticides use, yields or costs. A minimum productivity standard applies; 100 bu boxes of fresh market apples per day. All fruit to be handled with care to avoid bruising. Fruit injured by bruising, not to exceed 4%. Due to health & safety concerns on our farm workers must understand basic instruction in English. Workers referred as a result of this order must have a minimum of three months of verifiable experience in performing the tasks described in his order.\n\n
Operating large farm equipment and machinery equipped with GPS for cultivating, tilling, fertilizing, planting, moving, storing, harvesting grain and oilseed crops such as corn, silage; operating haying equipment for hay production of swathing, raking, baling, stacking and moving from field to storage using 10 wheel trucks; drive farm vehicles including truck with trailer; maintenance and repairs to water structures, feed bunks, fences, and corrals; assisting with the operation and maintenance of irrigation systems; pick stones; push/spread manure, direct injection manure, moving hoses, running pumps and maintaining manure system; move snow; cover feed bunks, put down plastic and put tires on it; mow, weedwack, and lawns; will perform a variety of crop raising duties at various properties in Cayuga and Tompkins counties; driving pickup to obtain parts and supplies; daily repairs and maintenance to equipment, facilities, machinery, and fences. May have to work nights, possibly weekends. Employer may request but cannot require workers to work on their Sabbath; maintaining of worksite and equipment; also cleaning location and equipment; rate of pay may be more depending on experience.
Crops/Commodities: \nNursery stock including shrubs, evergreens, trees. \nThis job requires a minimum of 3 months of agricultural employment experience handling both manual and mechanized tasks involving agricultural field work. Applicants must be able to furnish verbal or written statement establishing relevant prior work experience. Workers must be able to perform manual and mechanized tasks with accuracy and efficiency. Mow, cut, and weed fields. Perform ditching, shoveling, hoeing, hauling, ground preparation, and other manual tasks. Bending, stooping and kneeling required. Use hand tools including but not limited to hoes, shovels, shears, clippers, loppers, and saws. Lift, carry, and load/unload products or supplies. Use power equipment including but not limited to: tractors, planters, mowers, plows, sprayers, cultivators, power shears, chain saws, high lifts, fork lifts, skid loaders. Must operate agricultural equipment safely, with or without direction. Apply pesticides, herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protectants. Mix and apply fertilizers, plant growth chemicals, conditioners, and other plant related treatments at the correct times depending on plant type, growth, climate and crop conditions. Assist with farm building/field maintenance and repairs. Build/repair fences. \nPrepare fields/soil for planting. Remove cull stock, debris, tree stumps, brush, ferns, vines and other growth from planting area using tractor, mattocks, brush hooks and/or axes. Plant, cultivate and maintain nursery stock and/or bedding plants in condition for shipping and sale to customers. Pot seedlings or ‘liners’ by hand or mechanical planter. Propagate plants from cuttings. Perform general plant maintenance. Prune, trim, space, transplant and cull plants to ensure availability of marketable products. Irrigate and apply fertilizer. Pack, label, tag, pull, and store plants by variety. Count, grade, and inventory plants. Prepare plants for digging by tying or wrapping as necessary. Dig plants. Drum lacing and quarter lacing. Wrap burlap or other covering around root balls and secure with twine and/or staples. Crimp wire baskets. Must understand nursery quality control standards and have working knowledge of production procedures. Must harvest crops according to specific standards. Must select and harvest crops pursuant to customer needs. Products must be handled carefully to prevent damage. \nWork is done in the field for long periods of time. Workers may assist in handling product weighing up to 60 pounds and lifting to a height of 5 feet. Workers must work on their feet in bent positions for long periods of time. Work requires repetitive movements and extensive walking. \nWork required in fields when plants are wet with dew and rain, and may be required during light rain, snow, moderate winds, direct sun, high humidity and extreme temperatures. Temperatures in fields during working hours can range from 20 to over 100 degrees F. Workers may be required to work during occasional showers not severe enough to stop field operations. \nAllergies to ragweed, goldenrod, honey bees, insecticides, herbicides, fungicides, or related chemicals may affect a worker’s ability to perform the job. \nWorkers should be able to do the work required with or without reasonable accommodations. \nUse, possession, transfer, offer, sale or manufacture of marijuana and/or controlled substances strictly prohibited. All work sites are alcohol and drug free work places. Employees must not report for work, enter the employers’ property or perform work while under the influence of or having used alcohol, marijuana, illegal controlled substances, or any other substance that may in any way adversely affect alertness, coordination, reaction time or safety. \nEmployer-paid post-hire random, upon suspicion, and post-accident drug testing required. \nPersons seeking employment in this position must be available for the entire period requested by the employer.
Plant, spray, weed, fertilize, and prune perennials, shrubs, and trees with hand tools and power equipment. Inspect plants for insects and disease. Harvest and transplant mature crops requiring digging and heavy lifting. Harvest elderberry, flowers, hazelnuts, currants. Clean work area and maintain nursery. Haul and spread manure, compost, mulch, using wheelbarrows and shovels. Maintain irrigation and fencing. (ornamental nursery crops, elderberry, blackberries, currants, hazel nuts)\n\nPlantar, fumigar, quitar maleza, abonar, y podar perennes, arbustos, y arboles con herramientas manuales y equipos motorizados. Inspeccionar plantas buscando insectos e infermidades. Cocechar y transplantar plantas maduras que require excvacion y levantando objectos pesados. Limpiar area de trabajo y mantener el vivero. Transportar y esparcir el estierco, compost, y mantillocon carretillas y palas. Mantener el sistema de riegoy las cercas.
Performs any combination of the following manual and machine duties involved in planting, cultivating, and harvesting crops on diversified-crop farm, such as broccoli, cabbage, and squash. Use power equipment including but not limited to: tractors, planters, mowers, plows, sprayers, cultivators, high lifts, fork lifts, skid loaders. Stands for long periods, weeding and thinning plants using hoe with no damage to crops. Will stoop, pull weeds, rocks and dirt. Harvests crops using appropriate method, such as picking, pulling, and cutting. Crop harvesting will require 6-12 hour days, cutting with a knife, bending and carrying product, and lifting product into boxes. Duties may include packing and loading harvested products in the fields. Will select and hand harvest product for harvest to be hand placed in wagons and/or bins. Product to be cut as directed. Cleans on and around harvesting equipment and buildings, and assist in preventative maintenance of farm equipment. Will drive tractor to move wagons in field. Work requires standing, bending repetitively, lifting up to 60 lbs up to a height of 5 feet. No smoking and no cell phone use allowed during working hours. Employees are expected to have proper hygiene and follow GAP requirements. Three months experience in commercial conventional farming in the jobs listed is required. Workers referred against this order must have a minimum of three months verifiable experience in performing the tasks posted in this job order. All workers will be provided a designated day of rest each week, which may vary due to weather and crop conditions. Workers may be requested but not required to work on their Sabbath.
Any and all jobs to plant, maintain, harvest and prepare all crops on a fruit and vegetable farm, Must have a minim um 3 months verifiable experience in a similar work environment. Must have a complete understanding of installation and repair of drip and overhead irrigation systems. Must work under all weather conditions.
This is a joint H-2A job order between Bieler Enterprises and R L Crandall Farms. Workers will be expected to have previous experience to perform all tasks performed during the planting, maintenance, harvesting and removal on a hops and cranberry farm. Applicants must have a minimum 3 months continual verifiable previous experience working on a berry farm. Work is scheduled 7 days per week, but workers will receive one day of rest per week. Workers will not be forced to work or terminated for refusing to work on their Sabbath.
Plant, maintain, harvest, and water all crops on a fruit and vegetable farm and nursery. Must have minimum 3 months previous experience in the same environment. Must have complete knowledge of drip and overhead irrigating set up and operation.
Summer prune trees, planting tree, tractor driving work, driving, orchard maintenance, climb ladders, trimming trees, spraying & mowing using tractor, pick apples from trees
Under direction of supervisor, worker will perform any combination of tasks involved in the operation of tractors and farm machinery to plant, cultivate, spray and/or harvest apples and pears. Attach farm implements to tractors and drive tractors in fields to prepare soil, plant, fertilize, mow grass, cut brush, plant young trees, spraying fruit trees and plants and/or harvest crops. Drives tractor or truck to transport materials, supplies and products. Make adjustments and minor repairs to machinery. Mix chemical ingredients for weeds. Remove excess growth using pruning saws and clippers. Irrigate soil. Pick fruit apples & pears during harvest. Thin blossoms and immature fruit. Prop limbs to prevent breakage. Operate frost protection equipment. Must be physically able to lift up to 75lbs on a consistent basis throughout the day. While working in the field, phone usage is limited to emergency use only. Due to health and safety concerns and operation of equipment on our farm, workers are required to have the ability to comprehend simple instructions in English. A minimum of six months verifiable experience necessary in the aforementioned.
Manually plant, cultivate, harvest, and pack vegetable and fruit crops including; apples, peaches, nectarines, plums, cherries, apricots, strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, currants, gooseberries, blueberries, rhubarb, grapes, tomatoes, squash, cucumbers, eggplant, peppers, peas, and pumpkins. Use hand tools such as trowels, hoes, tampers, pruning hooks, shears, and knives. Duties include tilling soil and applying fertilizers, transplanting, weeding, thinning or pruning crops, applying pesticides, cleaning,\npacking, and loading harvested products. Construct trellises, repair fences and farm buildings, and participate in irrigation activities. Set up and operate irrigation equipment. Operate tractors, tractor drawn machinery, self-propelled machinery to plow, harrow and fertilize soil, or to plant, cultivate, spray and harvest crops. Repair and maintain farm vehicles, implements, and mechanical equipment. Harvest fruits and vegetables by hand. Apply pesticides, herbicides, or fertilizers to crops. Work out doors in all types of weather. Must be able to stand, climb, and stoop for long periods of time. Inform farmer of crop progress. Identify plants, pests, and weeds to determine the selection and\napplication of pesticides and fertilizers. Clear and maintain irrigation ditches. Record information about crops, such as pesticide use, yields, or costs. Due to safety concerns on a Farm, workers must understand basic instructions in English. Must have three months experience in the above. Must be able to lift 60lbs.\n
Operate tractors, tractor-drawn machinery, forklifts and self-propelled machinery to spray, chop, mow, plant or harvest. Drive pickup trucks or vans on the public roads and farm roads only with a valid United States drivers license and employer approval. This may include transportation of coworkers or tools and supplies. Operators will have a minimum of six months of work experience including equipment/vehicle operation. Specifically operator/driver includes tractors, forklifts, vehicles on the road and self propelled machinery such as a platform. \n\nOther orchard work including pruning, grafting, wood removal, planting, transplanting, weeding, sickling, hand thinning, trellis construction, training of branches or trunk including tying, taping, bending and general maintenance of apple trees. Use hand tools such as pruners, chainsaws, pole saws, hydraulic or pneumatic pruners, pruning hooks, shears, sickles and shovels. Prepare field for planting including tilling soils, applying fertilizers, picking rocks and roots from tilled fields. Miscellaneous activities may include fence or bin or building or equipment repair. Many orchard jobs will also be performed from ladders or a moving mechanical platform in the upper half of the tree with lower parts of the tree tended from the ground. Workers may ride or drive platforms for harvest and/or orchard work. \n\nPick apples by hand on a piece rate basis for the fresh market at $1.10 per 1 1/8 bu. Pick apples by hand for skim or clean-up picking on a piece rate basis for the fresh market at $1.50 per 1 1/8 bu. Pick fresh market apples by hand and clip the stem of each apple at $2.00 per 1 1/8 bu. Pick apples by hand on an hourly basis for miscellaneous picking. All fruit to be handled with care to avoid bruising. Fruit injured by bruising not to exceed 3%. Use of tools such as stem clippers. All fruit to be handled with care to avoid puncture or other damage by stem clippers. Workers trained and instructed to selectively pick mature fruit according to size, color, and other USDA and market standards. Pick apples by hand for the process markets at $0.90 per 1 1/8 bu box. A minimum productivity standard applies of 113 1 1/8 bu boxes of fresh apples per day or 83 1 1/8 bu boxes of skim or clean-up picking per day or 62 1 1/8 bu boxes of fresh apples with stem clipping per day or 139 1 1/8 bu boxes of process apples per day. Workers must be able to pick tree fruit, much of which is done from ladders or a moving mechanical picking platform with lower branches being picked from the ground. Picked fruit is placed in a metal framed canvas covered picking bucket with canvas straps that slip over the head and rest on the shoulders. Filled buckets weighing up to 50 lbs are emptied into bulk bins with a capacity equal to 20 1 1/8 bushel boxes. Workers required to handle ladders up to 24 feet long and weighing about 2 lbs per foot. Must be able to consistently handle 75 lbs throughout the day. Adjustment to minimum during piece rate work will always adjust to the AEWR. \n\nWorkers must follow all food safety rules including but not limited to hygiene and clothing/jewelry requirements, awareness of external factors impacting the product such as but not limited to blood, broken glass, grease, animal excrement and many other items to be discussed at hire. Workers must also follow all government and employer rules related to COVID-19.
Pick apples by hand on a piece rate basis for the fresh market at $1.10 per 1 1/8 bu. Pick apples by hand for skim or clean-up picking on a piece rate basis for the fresh market at $1.50 per 1 1/8 bu. Pick fresh market apples by hand and clip the stem of each apple at $2.00 per 1 1/8 bu. Pick apples by hand on an hourly basis for miscellaneous picking. All fruit to be handled with care to avoid bruising. Fruit injured by bruising not to exceed 3%. Use of tools such as stem clippers. All fruit to be handled with care to avoid puncture or other damage by stem clippers. Workers trained and instructed to selectively pick mature fruit according to size, color, and other USDA and market standards. Pick apples by hand for the process markets at $0.90 per 1 1/8 bu box. A minimum productivity standard applies of 113 1 1/8 bu boxes of fresh apples per day or 83 1 1/8 bu boxes of skim or clean-up picking per day or 62 1 1/8 bu boxes of fresh apples with stem clipping per day or 139 1 1/8 bu boxes of process apples per day. Workers must be able to pick tree fruit, much of which is done from ladders or a moving mechanical picking platform with lower branches being picked from the ground. Picked fruit is placed in a metal framed canvas covered picking bucket with canvas straps that slip over the head and rest on the shoulders. Filled buckets weighing up to 50 lbs are emptied into bulk bins with a capacity equal to 20 1 1/8 bushel boxes. Workers required to handle ladders up to 24 feet long and weighing about 2 lbs per foot. Must be able to consistently handle 75 lbs throughout the day.\n\nOther orchard work including pruning, grafting, wood removal, planting, transplanting, weeding, sickling, hand thinning, trellis construction, training of branches or trunk including tying, taping, bending and general maintenance of apple trees. Use hand tools such as pruners, chainsaws, pole saws, hydraulic or pneumatic pruners, pruning hooks, shears, sickles and shovels. Prepare field for planting including tilling soils, applying fertilizers, picking rocks and roots from tilled fields. Miscellaneous activities may include fence or bin or building or equipment repair. Many orchard jobs will also be performed from ladders or a moving mechanical platform in the upper half of the tree with lower parts of the tree tended from the ground. Workers may ride or drive platforms for harvest and/or orchard work. \n\nOperate tractors, tractor-drawn machinery, forklifts and self-propelled machinery to spray, chop, mow, plant or harvest. Drive pickup trucks or vans on the public roads and farm roads only with a valid United States drivers license and employer approval. This may include transportation of coworkers or tools and supplies. Driving and equipment operation are not a requirement of this job order. \n\nWorkers must follow all food safety rules including but not limited to hygiene and clothing/jewelry requirements, awareness of external factors impacting the product such as but not limited to blood, broken glass, grease, animal excrement and many other items to be discussed at hire. Workers must also follow all government and employer rules related to COVID-19.
Perform various activities associated with growing sod and grass on the farm. Most jobs will be performed outdoors in all weather conditions and varying temperatures. Workers will aid in soil preparation, including removal of rocks, roots, limbs, stumps, trees and other debris from the field and farm areas. Workers must also setup and move 30 ft. lengths of irrigation pipe. Load and unload empty pallets by hand. Drive forklifts, tractors, mowing equipment and other farm equipment. Workers will be required to blend and bag certified seed. Load and unload sod and various dry goods. Must be able to stoop and pick up 60-75 lbs. of product continuously all day long. Will be responsible to mow, cultivate, plant and weed common areas around the farm and office. All applicants must be able to perform all requirements in the job description. Due to health and safety concerns, workers must have proficient English language skills. Employer may conduct/require random drug or alcohol tests at employer’s expense after hiring, for the safety of themselves and others as they will be operating machinery. Failure to comply with request or testing positive will result in termination. Valid drivers license is required, or the ability to obtain one. Workers referred as a result of this order must have a minimum of three months verifiable experience in the turf and sod industry.
Workers will plant and cultivate vegetables, fruit, and field crops both manually and by operating tractors and tractor drawn machinery. Manually prune, plant & harvest the following crops: Apples, Berries, Watermelon, Corn, Tomatoes, Asparagus, Peppers, Cucumbers, Eggplant, Peas, Green Beans, Cabbage, Pumpkins & Squash. Greenhouse work; some plants are started by seed in a temperature controlled environment. Workers will work with seeding plants in trays, stacking trays, covering stacks and moving stacks to hot room for good germination. This includes preparing trays for seeding, moving the stacks after germination to greenhouses. When seedlings reach appropriate size workers will transplant seedlings to prepared beds according to supervisors instructions. Drive & operate farm machines to grow & harvest fruits and vegetables. Attach farm implements, such as plow, seed drill and manure spreader to tractors and drive tractors and operate implements in field to till soil and plant, cultivate and fertilize crops. Operate tractors, tractor-drawn machinery, and self-propelled machinery to plow, harrow & fertilize soil or to plant, cultivate, spray & haul harvest crops. Repair & maintain farm vehicles, implements & mechanical equipment. Thin and weed plants. Must be able to use hand tools: shovels to dig soil and remove rocks; trowels to plant seedlings; hoes to remove weeds without damage to plants and roots; tampers to plant seeds; shears to prune; and knives to harvest produce without cutting vines. Mix chemical solutions, such as pesticides, herbicides and fertilizers and spray crops. Must be able to lift and carry 75 Ibs consistently throughout the day. Must be able to bend and stoop and stand on feet for long periods of time to weed and harvest crops. After a completion of 2 days of training Employer will expect workers to pick a minimum of 100 bu with no more than 4% bruising. Employer may conduct/require random drug or alcohol tests at employer’s expense after hiring, for the safety of themselves and others as they will be operating machinery. Failure to comply with request or testing positive will result in termination. Workers referred as a result of this order must have a minimum of three months verifiable experience.
Prune Trees and Pick Apples for Fresh Market and/or processing and juice. Productivity must be at least 3 Bins per day of Fresh Market and 4 Bins a day of processing fruit. Workers Must be physically able to pick tree fruit, most of which is done on ladders, with lower branches being picked from ground. Picked fruit is placed in a metal frame canvas covered picking bucket with canvas straps that slip over the head and rest on shoulders, weighing 40 lbs. Pruning trees require handling of chain saws with weather conditions being below 20 degrees. Workers maybe instructed to selectively pick mature fruit according to size and color and other USDA standards. Employees are required to have proper hygiene and follow GAP requirements. 3 months experience required in the aforementioned.
Farm equipment operator to run 200-400 HP tractors, tractor-drawn machinery, and self-propelled machinery to fertilize soil, or to plant, cultivate and spray corn, soy beans, sunflowers, hay and pumpkins. Use hand tools, such as shovels, trowels, hoes, tampers, pruning hooks, shears, and knives. Duties include tilling soil and applying fertilizers; transplanting, weeding, thinning, or pruning crops. Will drive/ operate farm vehicles including trucks and forklifts, hay balers. Set up, operate, monitor & maintain irrigation system. Load, monitor and maintain grain dryers. Repair and maintain farm vehicles, implements, and mechanical equipment. Apply fertilizers to crops. Inform farmers or farm managers of crop progress. Will monitor fields for plant infestations and use treatments appropriate for use in both a preventative or infestation situations. Workers should report for work with their own suitable work clothing. Field temperatures may range from 0 to 90+ degrees (F) with possible wet morning conditions Due to health and safety concerns relating to pesticide application and the operation of equipment on our farm, workers are required to have the ability to comprehend simple oral and written instructions in English. After hiring, employer may conduct random drug tests at employers expense.. Must be physically able to lift up to 80 pounds *Workers referred against this order must have a minimum of 3 months experience in performing tasks described in this order in an agricultural setting. Workers must be able to obtain a drivers license.
Manually plant, cultivate and harvest strawberries, beans, peas, tomatoes, squash or other vegetables and field crops. Use hand tools such as shovels, trowels, hoes, tampers, pruning hooks, shears and knives. Duties include tilling soil and applying fertilizers; transplanting , weeding, thinning or pruning crops; applying pesticides; cleaning, packing and loading harvested products. Construct trellises, do greenhouse work, repair fences and farm buildings or participate in irrigation activities. Will also lay down and remove plastic mulch. Set up and operate irrigation equipment. Operate forklifts, tractors and tractor drawn machinery to plow, harrow and fertilize soil, or plant, cultivate, spray and harvest crops. Will operate equipment in farm fields and drive on farm roads. Repair and maintain farm vehicles, implements and mechanical equipment. Harvest fruits and vegetables by hand. Apply pesticides, herbicides or fertilizers to crops. Inform farmers of farm managers of crop progress. Identify plants, pests and weeds to determine selection and application of pesticides and fertilizers. Clear and maintain ditches, hedgerows. Must be able to physically lift up to 80 pounds. Employer will furnish to workers, without cost, all tools and equipment required in the performance of duties assigned. Workers should report for work with their own suitable work clothing. Field temperatures may range from 0 to 100+ degrees (F) with possible wet morning conditions. Will work in inclement weather as needed. Must have experience working with minimum production standards. Must have experience in working with farm safety and sanitary practices required in Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) plans. 2 months verifiable experience in the aforementioned duties. Due to health and safety concerns relating to pesticide application and the operation of equipment on our farm, workers are required to have the ability to comprehend simple instructions in English. After hiring, employer may conduct random drug tests at employer's expense
Worker must possess the physical strength and endurance (ability to continue or last) to repeat the harvest process though out the workday, working quickly and skillfully to perform activities assigned during that activity. Workers must work at a sustained (continuing for an extended period of time without interruption), vigorous pace (quick and steady) and make bona fide efforts (made in earnest intent) to work efficiently (performing or functions in the best possible manner with the least waste of time and effort) and consistently (same way for a long time) that are reasonable under the climatic and other working conditions, Workers may not leave trash, or other discarded items in work areas or vehicles but must dispose of such items in provided receptacles. Workers must wash hands with soap and water after all bathroom and meal breaks. Allergies to varieties of ragweed, goldenrod, insecticides, related agricultural chemicals, etc, may affect worker’s ability to perform the work described herein. \n\nSanitation Requirements: For food and general personal safety purposes, all workers will be required and expected to follow common sanitary practices at all times. This is particularly critical when hand harvesting crops for human consumption. Employees are required to cleanse their hands by washing them thoroughly with soap and water after using the bathroom and before entering the fields for harvest activities or the packing facility for packing operations.\n\nHay & Straw: Workers will plant, cultivate, and harvest hay and straw. Workers will be required to walk between rows of planted hay and straw and remove weeds by hand or with a hoe. Workers must load hay bales weighting up to 60 lbs. from farm to tractor-trailers via a conveyor. Stacks hay on conveyor and restack in trailer according to instructions. Hay harvested is dropped at end of conveyor. Using hay hooks, worker places bales on conveyor while other workers in the barn stack hay in hay/mow according to direction. Hay and straw harvested averages about 2500 bales per day.\n\nSweet corn, Tomatoes, Melons, Greens, Peppers, Pumpkins, Peas, Beans, Onions, Potatoes, Eggplant, and Squash: Workers will plant, cultivate and harvest vegetables. Workers will be required to remove weeds by hand or with a hoe. Workers will bend and stoop to pick vegetables according to size, color, shape and degree of maturity and place into field containers. Workers may carry full container weighing approximately fifty (50) lbs. and empty into field bin or load onto trailer. May be required to pull and discard culls as directed by supervisor. Pickers will take care not to bruise or scar produce. Pre-harvest activities may include staking, tying, transplanting and pruning. Workers will stand on feet for long periods of time. Workers are required to work in fields when plants are wet with dew or rain. Temperatures in fields during working hours can range from forty (40) to over one hundred (100) degrees. \n\nPacking operation: Workers will perform various activities associated with packing produce harvested in the fields. Workers may be required to grade, fill, level, make boxes, and stack produce. Workers may perform support jobs that include bin and pallet repair and after hours clean up. \n\n
Once workers have completed 7 workdays, they will be required to obtain a 1% or less bruising rate.\n\nApples, Peaches, Sweet Cherries and Pears: Workers will perform various tasks involved in planting, cultivation (including pruning, training, and thinning) and harvesting fruit according to supervisor’s instructions. Workers will till soil, plant stock, and do pruning activities using a variety of tools. Workers will aid in irrigation duties. Will aid in minor repair of wooden fruit containers. Workers will harvest fruit according to color, size, and degree of maturity as specified by supervisor and place into ¾ bushel baskets taking the extra time, care and effort not to bruise or scar the fruit. \n\nSanitation Requirements: For food and general personal safety purposes, all workers will be required and expected to follow common sanitary practices at all times. This is particularly critical when hand harvesting crops for human consumption. Employees are required to cleanse their hands by washing them thoroughly with soap and water after using the bathroom and before entering the fields for harvest activities or the packing facility for packing operations.\n\nThe following description of job activities applies to apples, peaches, sweet cherries and pears. \n\nHarvest: Workers will be assigned a row usually with a partner and is responsible for picking all the proper fruit from that row, or half row. Fruit is selected from the tree according to size and/or color standard set by the picking supervisor. In some instances, fruit harvest will be done from an 8 or 16-foot ladder weighing up to 30 lbs. All workers must be able to lift and carry ladder, as well as work from the top of the ladder. The entire tree must be checked to ensure removal of all fruit meeting-picking requirements. Fruit is placed gently in the picking container until container is full. The full picking container weighing up to 50 lbs. is then gently emptied into a field bin, taking care not to spill or bruise the fruit in the container or in the field bin. Field bin volume may be checked and determined by weight on state certified scales. Workers are required to stay on their assigned row unless directed by a supervisor to change, or to help someone sporadically. Picking units will be kept free of limbs, leaves or mushy fruit. Workers will be required to pick up and return picking ladders to the ladder wagon provided by the grower at the end of each workday or as directed by the grower or designated supervisor.\n\nPruning: While pruning trees, workers will receive the proper tools for the particular job, i.e., saw, pruners and hand snips. The tools will be returned to the employer at the end of the task. The supervisor will set a standard or pattern for each orchard and will demonstrate and communicate this to workers. Workers will be assigned a row of trees and must prune each tree according to the predetermined standard. In some instances, pruning will be done from an 8 or 16-foot ladder weighing up to 30 lbs. All workers must be able to lift and carry ladder, as well as work from the top of the ladder. Workers must remove all resulting materials from the trees rendered from performing pruning tasks. When pruning is complete on each tree, each worker is required to rake and scatter the resulting brush in the center of the tractor/equipment middles. Workers will be required to pick up and return pruning ladders to the ladder wagon provided by the grower at the end of each day or as directed by the grower or designated supervisor. \n
Manually plant, transplant, cultivate, & harvest herbs &vegetables such as but not limited to: corn greens, lettuce, kohlarabi, callaloo, onions, potatoes, carrots, cucumbers, squash, cabbage, peppers, tomatoes, pumpkins & cauliflower. Use hand tools such as shovels, trowels, hoes, tampers, pruning hooks, shears, & knives. Duties include field preparations by, weeding, thinning and/or pruning crops. Participate in irrigation activities. Harvesting, cleaning, grading and packing the vegetables by hand. Packing, loading, and delivering to the farm markets. Unload returning trucks and dispose of spoiled produce. All produce packaged and delivered to farm markets is produce grown and produced by R & G Produce. Work requires standing, sitting, kneeling and lifting up to 75 lbs. on a consistent basis throughout the day. After 4 days of training employer will expect workers to pick a minimum of 8 boxes per hour of scallions, radishes, cilantro, parsley, beets, kale, cabbage, carrots, onions and cucumbers. Workers who are not authorized by the owner, must leave their cell phones in the camp; they are not to have their cell phones on them while working in the field. Workers will drive. Not all workers will be requested to drive. Those that are requested will be required to possess appropriate drivers license. No one will be rejected for a position that does not have a license. Due to health & safety concerns on our farm workers must understand basic instruction in English. Workers referred as a result of this order must have a minimum of three months of verifiable experience in performing the tasks described in this order.
Plant, weed, water, fertilize, transplant and transport annual flowers and fall mums.\n\nMaintain nursery equipment, greenhouse and mum field. \n\nPlant, weed, water, fertilize transplant vegetables. Tomatoes, peppers, zucchini, winter squash, eggplant.\n\nHelp make compost. Paint farm buildings as needed
Manually plant, cultivate, & harvest apples. Use hand tools, such as shovels, trowels, hoes, tampers, pruning hooks, shears, & knives. Duties include tilling soil & applying fertilizers; transplanting, weeding, thinning, or pruning crops. Construct trellises, repair fences & farm buildings. Set up & operate irrigation equipment. Operate tractors, tractor-drawn machinery, and self-propelled machinery to plow, harrow & fertilize soil or to plant, cultivate spray & harvest crops. Pick apples for fresh marketing and/or processing. Productivity must be at least 100 bu boxes per day of fresh market fruit. All fruit to be handled with care to avoid bruising. Fruit injured by bruising shall not exceed 2% as defined in the US standard for grades. Workers must be physically able to pick tree fruit, most of which is done from ladders, with lower branches being picked from the ground. Picked fruit is placed in a metal-framed canvas covered picking bucket with canvas straps that slip over the head and rest on the shoulders. Filled bucket, weighing up to 60 lbs. is emptied into bulk bins with a capacity equal to 20 1 bushel boxes. Worker required to handle ladders up to 24 long and weighing about 2 lbs per foot. Inform farmers or farm manager of crop progress. Clear and maintain irrigation ditches. Must be physically able to lift up to 75lbs on a consistent basis throughout the day. While working in the field, cell phone usage is limited to emergency use only. Due to safety concerns on a farm, workers must understand basic instructions in English. Workers referred as a result of this order must have a minimum of three months verifiable experience in performing the tasks described in this order.
Summer prune trees, planting tree, tractor driving work, driving, orchard maintenance, apple harvest using tractor to bring apples out of orchard, trimming trees, spraying & mowing using tractor
All applicants must be able, willing and qualified to perform the work described in this job description and must be available for the entire period of employment specified in box 3 & 4, page 1. This work order is for qualified people to perform a combination of tasks involved in the packing, pruning and picking of apples. The percentage of apples which are produced and packed by Forrence Orchards, Inc. is 100% and ZERO percentage of apples are grown by other producers. While packing, workers will: sort the apples according to size, color and grade before packing; line boxes, cartons or crates with treated paper or cardboard; place apples in containers for storage or shipment; weigh and be responsible for stamping grade, brand and date of packing on container; and pack apples according to the quality and method of the employer. Workers will perform maintenance of the buildings and general orchard tasks including but not limited to pruning and hand-thinning apples trees, harvesting apples and repair of field bins used to store apples. Additionally, workers may be asked to drive tractor for spraying and mowing, pick up brush and stones on orchard floor, and plant and water trees. Workers may drive trucks to remove apple bins from the outlying orchards at harvest time. Workers must have the knowledge and ability to prune and train apple trees. Productivity must be at least 60 1-1/8 bushel boxes per 7 hours worked with no more than 4% bruising for fresh market. Workers must be willing to work in varied weather conditions – as low as 5 degrees and work on snow-covered ground up to two foot deep and during harvest as high as 90 degrees with damp mornings. Workers must be able to handle and climb a 16 foot ladder. Work requires long periods of standing, bending and kneeling. Workers must be able to lift and carry up to 80 pounds and be available to work Monday through Saturday. Employer will furnish to workers without cost all tools and equipment required to perform duties assigned. Workers must come to work with proper clothing to perform required tasks. Worker will be given 30 minutes for lunch. Beginning and ending times will vary depending on the conditions in the orchard. Workers must be able to speak and read in simple English due to Federal food safety regulations. After hiring the employer may conduct random drug testing at the employer’s expense.
The Farmworker will perform a combination of the following duties in connection with growing a variety of certified organic vegetables including, cabbage, broccoli, carrots, greens, cucumbers, eggplant, herbs, onions, peppers. Tomatoes, squash among others. Participate in all aspects of crop production including soil preparation, greenhouse seeding, transplanting, cultivation, weeding, pruning, watering, harvesting, washing and marketing. Harvest full-grown crops requiring digging, picking, loading lifting. Load and transport harvested crops to market. Work in all weather conditions. Ability to lift 80lbs with assistance. 1 month of experience as farmworker. Random drug testing may be required post-hire at employer expense for both H-2A and domestic workers. 60 Hours/week. Additional hours required as necessary based on weather and crop progression. Hours may vary based on weather and crop conditions.
Crops/Commodities: \nnursery stock, including trees, shrubs, annuals, perennials, house plants, and seedling vegetable plants. \nThis job requires a minimum of three 3 months of verifiable prior experience working in a nursery/greenhouse operation handling both manual and mechanized tasks associated with commodity production and harvesting activities. Workers must be able to perform manual and mechanized tasks with accuracy and efficiency Job duties include any combination of seasonal agricultural tasks: planting, cultivating, hoeing, transplanting, fertilizing, propagation, preparing soil, weeding, thinning, spraying and watering, mowing fields, digging, mulching, tagging plants.\n\nPrepare fields/soil/container-growing area for planting. Remove cull stock, debris, tree stumps, brush, ferns, vines and other growth from planting area using tractor, mattocks, brush hooks and/or axes. Plant, cultivate and maintain nursery stock and/or bedding plants in condition for shipping and sale to customers. Pot seedlings or ‘liners’ by hand or mechanical planter. Propagate plants from cuttings. Perform general plant maintenance. Prune, trim, space, transplant, weed, and cull plants to ensure availability of marketable products. Irrigate and apply fertilizer. Pack, label, tag, pull, and store plants by variety. Count, grade, and inventory plants. Prepare plants for digging by tying or wrapping as necessary. Dig plants. Wrap burlap or other covering around root balls and secure with twine and/or staples. Must understand nursery quality control standards and have working knowledge of production procedures. Must harvest crops according to specific standards. Must select, harvest, assemble, and prepare plants pursuant to customer needs. Lift, carry, and load/unload nursery stock and/or supplies. Workers will assist in loading/ unloading trucks with product weighing up to and including 70 pounds and lifting to a height of 5 feet for long periods of time.\n\nPlant, cultivate and maintain nursery plants, including perennials, bedding plants, vegetable plants and hanging baskets in condition for shipping and sale to customers. Pot seedlings. Attach hangers to baskets and hang throughout seasonal holding houses. Move containerized plants using rolling carts. Prepare plants for digging by tying or wrapping as necessary. Dig plants. Drum lacing and quarter lacing. Wrap burlap or other covering around root balls and secure with twine and/or staples. Crimp wire baskets. Fill various size pots with soil and plants weighing as much as 70 pounds. Must understand nursery quality control standards and have working knowledge of production procedures. Must harvest crops according to specific standards. Must select and harvest crops pursuant to customer needs. Products must be handled carefully to prevent damage. Remove plastic from seasonal holding houses in spring and cover seasonal holding houses with plastic in fall. Assist with building seasonal holding houses. \n\nWork includes heavy mechanized field work using power equipment. By way of example and not limitation power equipment includes power shears, gas-powered pruners and chain saws. Workers will be expected to operate and maintain agricultural equipment with or without direction.\n\nSupervisor(s) will provide instructions and directions to workers. Workers must be able to comprehend and follow instructions and communicate effectively to supervisors. Unusual, complex or non-routine activities will be supervised. Workers expected to perform basic duties in a timely and proficient manner without close supervision. Workers must obey all safety rules and basic instructions and be able to recognize, understand and comply with safety, pesticide warning/re-entry and other essential postings. Employer will instruct workers in the safety and operation of equipment before use.
Plant, cultivate, spray, prune, dig-up, ball and remove plants and trees. Native species: Bayberry, Cedar, Northern pine, Beach plums. Able to operate farm trucks and tractors.
Harvest fruit and vegetables, cultivate/fertilize transplant. Plant and remove tree and vegetable plants. Fruit and Vegetables: peached, apples, pears, nectarines, cherries, plums, strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, cantaloupe, sweet corn, asparagus, rhubarb, pumpkins, tomatoes. Able to operate farm trucks and tractors.
Manually plant, cultivate, & harvest fruits such as apples, pears & peaches. Use hand tools, such as shovels, trowels, hoes, tampers, pruning hooks, shears, & knives. Duties include tilling soil & applying fertilizers and pesticides to crops; transplanting, weeding, thinning, & pruning crops, cleaning, packing, and loading harvested products. Construct trellises, repair fences & farm buildings. Set up & operate irrigation equipment. Operate tractors, tractor-drawn machinery, and self-propelled machinery to plow, harrow & fertilize soil, or to plant, cultivate, spray, harvest & haul crops. Repair & maintain farm vehicles, implements & mechanical equipment. Harvest fruits by hand. Apply pesticides, herbicides or fertilizers to crops. Inform farmers or farm manager of crop progress. Identify plants, pests, & weeds to determine the selection & application of pesticides & fertilizers. Clear and maintain irrigation ditches. Record information about crops, such as pesticides use, yields or costs. Apples injured by bruising during picking shall not exceed 1% (WNY) for fresh and 1% (WNY) for processing. Workers are expected to work at least the number of days and hours specified. Depending on weather, crop or other conditions, workers may be requested, but not required to work up to seven days per week and/or on the Sabbath and up to 12 hours per day. Employer will furnish to workers without cost all the tools and equipment required in the performance of the duties assigned. Workers should report for work with their own suitable clothes. Field temperatures may range from below 0 to 90+ degrees (F), with possible wet morning conditions. Workers must be physically able to lift up to 75 lbs on a consistent basis throughout the day. Workers referred as a result of this order must have a minimum of three months of verifiable experience in performing the tasks described in his order
Crops: Strawberries, Cherries, Raspberries, Blueberries, Peaches, Prunes, Plums, Apricots, Summer Squash, Winter Squash, Tomatoes, Peppers, Pumpkins, Evergreens, Apples, Asparagus\nWorker must possess the physical strength and endurance (ability to continue or last) to repeat the harvest process though out the workday, working quickly and skillfully to perform activities assigned during that activity. Workers must work at a sustained (continuing for an extended period of time without interruption), vigorous pace (quick and steady) and make bona fide efforts (made in earnest intent) to work efficiently (performing or functions in the best possible manner with the least waste of time and effort) and consistently (same way for a long time) that are reasonable under the climatic and other working conditions, Workers may not leave trash, or other discarded items in work areas or vehicles but must dispose of such items in provided receptacles. Workers must wash hands with soap and water after all bathroom and meal breaks. Allergies to varieties of ragweed, goldenrod, insecticides, related agricultural chemicals, etc., may affect worker’s ability to perform the work described herein. Must display the ability to move, place, climb and work from orchard ladders up to 16 feet in height, making the necessary adjustments for various procedures while carrying up to 30 pounds.\n\nSanitation Requirements: For food and general personal safety purposes, all workers will be required and expected to follow common sanitary practices at all times. This is particularly critical when hand harvesting crops for human consumption. Employees are required to cleanse their hands by washing them thoroughly with soap and water after using the bathroom and before entering the fields for harvest activities or the packing facility for packing operations.\n\nApples, prunes, and apricots: Workers will perform various tasks involved in planting, cultivation (including pruning and thinning) and harvesting fruit according to supervisor’s instructions. Workers may till soil, plant stock, and do pruning activities using a variety of tools. May aid in irrigation duties. May aid in minor repair of wooden fruit containers. Workers will harvest fruit according to color, size, and degree of maturity as specified by supervisor and place into ¾ bushel baskets taking the extra time, care and effort not to bruise or scar the fruit. \n\nWorkers will load and unload produce/product from trucks. \n\nProductions Standard: Workers must strive for 5% or less bruising rate.\n\nThe following description of job activities applies to apples, prunes, apricots, and peaches. \n\nHarvest: Workers will be assigned a row usually with a partner and is responsible for picking all the proper fruit from that row, or half row. Fruit is selected from the tree according to size and/or color standard set by the picking supervisor. In some instances, fruit harvest will be done from an 8- or 16-foot ladder weighing up to 30 lbs. All workers must be able to lift and carry ladder, as well as work from the top of the ladder. The entire tree must be checked to ensure removal of all fruit meeting-picking requirements. Fruit is placed gently in the picking container until container is full. The full picking container weighing up to 50 lbs. is then gently emptied into a field bin, taking care not to spill or bruise the fruit in the container or in the field bin. Field bin volume may be checked and determined by weight on state certified scales. Workers are required to stay on their assigned row unless directed by a supervisor to change, or to help someone sporadically. Picking units will be kept free of limbs, leaves or mushy fruit. Workers will be required to pick up and return picking ladders to the ladder wagon provided by the grower at the end of each workday or as directed by the grower or designated supervisor.\n
Drive tractor to do all types of tillage work, merge hay, mow hay, pack bunk, wash equipment, drainage tile work, drive semi-truck to haul manure, hay and corn silage, equipment repair and equipment maintenance, shop work, cleaning shop, changing tires, pumping manure, hauling pack manure, mowing ditches and waterways.
Harvest Productivity Standards: Fresh Market: 3 bins per day: Processing: 4 bins per day. \n\nSanitation Requirements: For food and general personal safety purposes, all workers will be required and expected to follow common sanitary practices at all times. This is particularly critical when hand harvesting crops for human consumption. Employees are required to cleanse their hands by washing them thoroughly with soap and water after using the bathroom and before entering the fields for harvest activities or the packing facility for packing operations.\n\nThe following description of job activities applies to apples. \n\nWorkers will plant cultivate and harvest apples. \n\nHarvest: Workers will be assigned a row usually with a partner and is responsible for picking all the proper fruit from that row, or half row. Fruit is selected from the tree according to size and/or color standard set by the picking supervisor. In some instances, fruit harvest will be done from an 8 or 16-foot ladder weighing up to 30 lbs. All workers must be able to lift and carry ladder, as well as work from the top of the ladder. The entire tree must be checked to ensure removal of all fruit meeting-picking requirements. Fruit is placed gently in the picking container until container is full. The full picking container weighing up to 50 lbs. is then gently emptied into a field bin, taking care not to spill or bruise the fruit in the container or in the field bin. Field bin volume may be checked and determined by weight on state certified scales. Workers are required to stay on their assigned row unless directed by a supervisor to change, or to help someone sporadically. Picking units will be kept free of limbs, leaves or mushy fruit. Workers will be required to pick up and return picking ladders to the ladder wagon provided by the grower at the end of each workday or as directed by the grower or designated supervisor.\n\nPruning: While pruning trees, workers will receive the proper tools for the particular job, i.e., saw, pruners and hand snips. The tools will be returned to the employer at the end of the task. The supervisor will set a standard or pattern for each orchard and will demonstrate and communicate this to workers. Workers will be assigned a row of trees and must prune each tree according to the predetermined standard. In some instances, pruning will be done from an 8- or 16-foot ladder weighing up to 30 lbs. All workers must be able to lift and carry ladder, as well as work from the top of the ladder. Workers must remove all resulting materials from the trees rendered from performing pruning tasks. When pruning is complete on each tree, each worker is required to rake and scatter the resulting brush in the center of the tractor/equipment middles. Workers will be required to pick up and return pruning ladders to the ladder wagon provided by the grower at the end of each day or as directed by the grower or designated supervisor. \n\nOrchard Maintenance: Workers involved in orchard maintenance will be required to hoe trees, girdle, spread fertilizer, pick up roots and limbs, strip suckers or unwanted growth trees, dig root suckers, remove vines lay irrigation pipe, repair and maintain irrigation system, and strap and tie fruit trees. Employer will provide all equipment. Instructions will be given for each task and standards of performance communicated to workers. The specific standards for a job will be disclosed and demonstrated by the supervisor before the worker begins. \n\nPacking operation: Workers will perform various activities associated with packing produce harvested in the orchards. Workers may be required to grade, fill, level, make boxes, and stack produce. Workers may perform support jobs that include bin and pallet repair and after hours clean up. \n\n
Plant, water, weed, prune, train, harvest and pack tomatoes and peppers. General farm cleanup, mowing, and maintenance of fences and small out-buildings. Feed, water, and clean crop of feeder hogs to be purchased in March, and sold in November. Hog care duties will include feeding, deworming, moving between pens, and cleaning. There are 30-50 feeder hogs that are grown and then sold as the warm season ends. Three months of experience with vegetable farming work required.
Use manual and powered equipment to plant (20%), maintain (20%) , harvest (30%), and pack (20%) fruit (cherries, peaches, apples, pears, grapes, raspberries, strawberries, blackberries) and vegetable crops (corn, pumpkins,gourds, Winter and summer squash, melons, vine crops, cucumbers, cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, brussels sprouts, peppers, tomatoes, eggplant, asparagus, rhubarb).) . Maintain fences, equipment, and irrigation. (10%).\n\nEquipment operated: Farm tractor, forklift, mowers, rototiller, trucks.\n\nWorkers will comply with procedures for power equipment safety as instructed and follow other instructions of supervisor. Workers will follow rules that assure site safety as instructed. Tools paid for by employer.\n
Manually seed, plant, transplant, cultivate, & harvest herbs & vegetables including but not limited to: lettuce, carrots, onions, corn, leeks, squash, cabbage, spinach, tomatoes, eggplant, peppers, parsley, beets, radishes, cilantro, dill, kale, collard greens, including foraging for wild produce. Use hand tools, such as trowels. shovels, hoes, tampers, pruning hooks, shears, knives & post drivers. Duties include field preparations by tilling soil, applying fertilizers, mulching, plastic application & removal, transplanting, weeding, thinning, and pruning of crops on the field and/or in the greenhouse. Operation of tractors, tractor-drawn equipment & self-propelled machinery to plow, harrow & fertilize or to plant, cultivate, spray or harvest crops. Repair & maintain, including cleaning & sanitizing, of farm vehicles, farm equipment, and mechanical equipment used in harvesting, sorting, packing, washing, & storage of produce. Construct trellises, repair fences & farm buildings and maintenance of field drainage and irrigation systems. Set up & operate irrigation equipment and participate in irrigation activities. Harvest vegetables by hand and machine. Clean, grade, wash, & pack produce grown on the farm. Inform owners and farm managers of crop progress. Work requires standing, sitting, kneeling and lifting up to 75 lbs. on a consistent basis throughout the day. Minimum Productivity Requirements 6 boxes per hours for carrots, beets, radishes & cilantro; when paid hourly wage rate. While working in the field cell phone usage is limited to emergency use only. Due to health & safety concerns on our farm workers must understand basic instruction in English. Workers referred as a result of this order must have a minimum of three months of verifiable experience in performing the tasks described in his order.
Workers will perform various tasks involved in planting, cultivating and harvesting vegetable crops including corn, tomatoes, cucumber, green/yellow squash and pumpkins according to supervisor's instructions. Workers will plant seed in trays kept in environmentally controlled structure. Transplant seedlings to prepared beds according to instruction. Workers will till soil, plant stock, and perform pruning activities using a variety of non-mechanical tools. Irrigate field to provide moisture for crop growth. Drive and operate farm machines to grow and harvest crops. All workers must have at least 3 months verifiable of experience operating 55+HP Farm Equipment.
All applicants must be able, willing and qualified to perform the work described in this job description and must be available for the entire period of employment specified in box 3 & 4, page 1. This work order is for qualified people to perform a combination of tasks involved in the planting, cultivating, and harvesting of apples. Duties include: clearing fields; removing stones and brush by hand; tilling soil and applying fertilizers; transplanting, weeding thinning, and pruning apple trees; applying pesticides and herbicides; loading harvest products; constructing trellises; repairing fences and farm buildings; using hand tools such as shovels, hoes, saws, pruning hooks, shears, and knives; driving and operating tractors, tractor-drawn machinery, and self-propelled machinery to plow, harrow, and fertilize soil or to plant, cultivate, mow, spray, and harvest crops; repairing and maintaining farm vehicles, implements, and mechanical equipment; and harvest apples by hand. Apples injured by bruising during picking shall not exceed 4% for fresh as defined in the U.S. Standards for Grades. Productivity must be at least 68 bushel boxes of fresh market apples per 8 hour day worked. Employer will furnish to workers all tools and equipment required in the performance of the duties assigned without cost. Workers will be required to handle ladders up to 24' long and weighing about two pounds per foot. Workers should report for work with their own suitable work clothing. Workers must be able to lift and carry up to 75 pounds on a frequent basis. Beginning and ending times will vary depending on the conditions in the orchard. Workers must be able to speak and take directions in simple English. Workers referred as a result of this order must have a minimum of three (3) months of verifiable experience in performing the tasks described in this job description. Workers must be willing to worker in a variety of weather and temperatures.
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 Box 3 & 4, Page 1. Workers will be required to: manually plant, cultivate, and harvest fruits and vegetables; use hand tools, such as shovels, hoes, pruning hooks, shears and knives; till soil; transplant, weed, thin, and prune crops; clean and pack harvested products; drive and operate tractors, tractor-drawn machinery, trucks, and forklifts; transport harvested fruits and vegetables from field to packing house; prune trees seasonally to promote optimum growth of tree and fruit; and apply pesticides, herbicides and fertilizers to crops following DEC guidelines. Workers will also be asked to assist in greenhouses where workers will: mix dirt; fill containers; plant, spray, weed, fertilize and water plants and flowers; and perform tasks using hands and gardening tools. Picking apples requires worker to handle ladders up to 22' and pick into buckets strung around shoulders that weigh up to 40 pounds when filled. Workers must be physically able to lift and carry up to 75 pounds on a consistent basis. Workers may not use cell phones for personal use during work times. Phone use must be limited to breaks and lunch. Field temperatures may range from 0 to 90+ degrees (F) with possible wet morning conditions. Once hired, employer may conduct random drug tests at employers expense. Employer will furnish to workers without cost all tools and equipment required to perform all duties assigned. Beginning and ending times will vary depending on the conditions in the orchard. Workers must be able to comprehend simple English and be available to work Monday through Saturday. Workers referred against this order must have a minimum of three months verifiable experience.
Till, plant, weed, harvest vegetable crops. Use and maintain 30-150 hp tractors and implements
Under direction of supervisor, operate tractors and farm equipment to till soil, mow grass, cut brush, prepare planting areas, plant transplants and seeds, spray crops (onions and salad greens). Use tractors and trucks on farm to move equipment and supplies including irrigation equipment, fertilizer, and other supplies. Set up and operate irrigation equipment. Control weeds mechanically and with herbicides. Harvest and take crops to storage or packing area. Grade and pack crops as needed. Basic English is required because of safety concerns. \n\nBajo supervision del mayordomo, va a usar tractores y equipos para harar, cortar cesped y monte, preparar areas de sembrar, sembrar semillas y plantas. Usar tractores y camiones para mover equipos y materias primas incluyendo equipos de riego, abono, y otras cosas. Armar y operar sistemas de riego. Controlar malesa con hierbacidas y mechanicamente. Cosechar y dejar la cosecha en la empacadora o bodega. Empacar productos como necesario. Ingles basico es un requisito por seguridad. Seis meses de experiencia en estas capacidades es un requisito.\n
Summer prune trees, planting tree, tractor driving work, driving, orchard maintenance, apple harvest, trimming trees, spraying & mowing using a tractor, harvest strawberries
Drive and control farm equipment of 50 to 160 HP or more to till soil, plant, cultivate, and harvest crops (Onions, baby greens, soy beans, hay). Bale and/or buck hay and other crops. Operate stationary equipment to perform post-harvest tasks such as husking, shelling, threshing. Must understand basic English for safety concerns. \nManeja y controlar equipos de la finca entre 50-160 caballos o mas para harar, cultivar y cosechar cultivos. Hacer pacas y recogerlas del campo. Operar equipos post-cochesa para procesar los cultivos. Hay que entender ingles basico para seguridad.
Manually prune, plant, cultivate, & harvest fruit & vegetables such as; apples, pears, plums, prunes, berries, tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, squash, beans & corn. Use hand tools, such as shovels, trowels, hoes, tampers, pruning hooks, shears, & knives. Duties include tilling soil, weeding, thinning, or pruning crops. Construct trellises. Pick apples for fresh marketing and/or processing. After 4 days of training/break in period employer will expect worker to pick at least 100 bu boxes per day of fresh market fruit. All fruit to be handled with care to avoid bruising. Fruit injured by bruising shall not exceed 1% as defined in the US standard for grades. Workers instructed to selectively pick mature fruit according to size, color & other USDA standards. Workers must be physically able to pick tree fruit, most of which is done from ladders, with lower branches being picked from the ground. Picked fruit is placed in a metal-framed canvas covered picking bucket with canvas straps that slip over the head and rest on the shoulders. Filled bucket, weighing up to 60 lbs. is emptied into bulk bins with a capacity equal to 20 bushel boxes. Worker required to handle ladders up to 24 long and weighing about 2 lbs per foot. Must be physically able to lift up to 60 lbs on a consistent basis throughout the day. While working in the field, cell phone usage is limited to emergency use only. Due to safety concerns on a farm, workers must understand basic instructions in English. Workers referred as a result of this order must have a minimum of three months verifiable experience in performing the tasks described in this order.
Manually plant small fruit trees. Use hand tools such as pruning hooks, shears and knives. Transplant, thin and prune fruit crops. Construct trellises and repair fences. Harvest fruits such as apples, peaches, pears, plums, apricots & nectarines. Pick apples for fresh market and/or processing. Productivity must be at least 100 boxes per day of fresh market apples. All fruit to be handled with care to avoid bruising. Apples injured by bruising during picking shall not exceed 4% bruise rate as defined in the US standard for grades. Each workers picked fruit shall be inspected daily. Workers will be directed to strip all tree fruit at one picking or to spot pick (selective picking) according to size and color depending on crop conditions and state of maturity. Fruit picked as drops is never mixed with tree fruit. Workers must be physically able to pick tree fruit, most of which is done from ladders, with lower branches being picked from the ground. Picked fruit is placed in a metal framed canvas picking bucket with canvas straps that slip over the head and rest on the shoulders. Filled bucket, weighing up to 40 lbs, is emptied into bulk bins with a capacity equal to 20 1 1/8 bushel boxes. Workers required to handle ladders up to 24` long and weighing about 2 lbs per foot. Must be physically able to lift up to 75lbs on a consistent basis throughout the day. While working in the field, all cell phone usage is limited to emergency use only. Due to health & safety concerns on our farm workers must understand basic instruction in English. Workers referred as a result of this order must have a minimum of three months of verifiable experience in performing the tasks described in his order.
Manually seed, plant, transplant, cultivate, & harvest herbs & vegetables including but not limited to: lettuce, beets, carrots, onions, corn, squash, cabbage, spinach, tomatoes, eggplant, peppers, leeks, collards, celery, scallions including foraging for wild produce. Use hand tools, such as trowels. shovels, hoes, tampers, pruning hooks, shears, knives & post drivers. Duties include field preparations by tilling soil, applying fertilizers, mulching, plastic application & removal, transplanting, weeding, thinning, and pruning of crops on the field and/or in the greenhouse. Operation of tractors, tractor-drawn equipment & self-propelled machinery to plow, harrow & fertilize or to plant, cultivate, spray or harvest crops. Repair & maintain, including cleaning & sanitizing, of farm vehicles, farm equipment, and mechanical equipment used in harvesting, sorting, packing, washing, & storage of produce. Construct trellises, repair fences & farm buildings and maintenance of field drainage and irrigation systems. Set up & operate irrigation equipment and participate in irrigation activities. Harvest vegetables by hand and machine. Clean, grade, wash, & pack produce grown on the farm. Inform owners and farm managers of crop progress. Work requires standing, sitting, kneeling and lifting up to 75 lbs. on a consistent basis throughout the day. Minimum Productivity Requirements 6 boxes per hours for carrots, beets, radishes & cilantro; when paid hourly wage rate. While working in the field, cell phone usage is limited to emergency use only. Due to health & safety concerns on our farm workers must understand basic instruction in English. Workers referred as a result of this order must have a minimum of three months of verifiable experience in performing the tasks described in his order\n\n
Perform various activities associated with growing grass and sod on our farm. The activities will be exclusively performed in an outdoor environment. The workers will aid in soil preparation, including removing rocks, roots, limbs, stumps, trees, and other debris from the fields and farm area. They will sod large areas, sow grass seed, plant plugs of sod grass, cut, roll, and stack sod in accordance with supervisor's instructions. Weed, hoe, and propagate. Water, fertilize, spray, monitor, trim, weed, load, transport, and discard sod. Irrigation set up and operation. Bag certified grass seed. Perform other activities associated with growing grass and sod in a nursery. Workers will load and unload empty pallets by hand. Drive forklifts, John Deere Tractors and other equipment. Workers must be able to work in varying temperatures. Able to stand, bend, reach, cut and pull weeds for the entire work period each day. Frequently lift products ranging in weight from 20-75lbs.
Operating large farm equipment and machinery, including CDL-A trucks and trailers, for cultivating, tilling, fertilizing, planting, moving, storing, and harvesting grain and oilseed crops such as corn silage; moving hay from field to storage using CDL-A trucks and trailers; moving hay and straw bales from field to storage using a truck and wagon and stacking bales in storage; drive farm vehicles including truck with trailer; maintenance and repairs to water structures, feed bunks, headlocks, stalls, fences, and corrals; assisting with the operation and maintenance of irrigation systems; pick stones; push/spread manure, direct injection of manure, moving hoses, running pumps, and maintaining manure system; moving liquid manure from storage to fields with CDL-A trucks and tankers; move snow; cover feed bunks, put down plastic and put tires on it; mow and trim lawns with string trimmer, clear brush, and trim bushes and trees; will perform a variety of crop raising duties at various properties in Wayne County; driving farm vehicle; minor daily and incidental upkeep to equipment and worksite.
Planting, transplanting, harvesting, watering, fertilizing, pruning, weeding, irrigation and routine handling of lavender plants and flowers in containers, dry and clean lavender, load truck and maintain work area. Discretionary bonus may be made at employers discretion. \n
Workers will perform any combination of duties consistent with harvesting quality fruit and vegetables. Workers will have to conduct general orchard work including but not limited to field work, pruning, and maintenance of fields, trees, and farm equipment. The worker will also maintain exterior around property building, sweep and clean, and maintain building, hand mowing, and weed whacking around property. Requires general agricultural work and heavy lifting. Must be physically able to perform job specification. The employer will provide tools necessary to perform the described job duties without charge to the worker. All fields are owned and controlled by the employer (Kirby's Farm Market, LLC - owners Tim, Linda, and Chad Kirby) and the employer is not FLC.
Operate 75hp tractors, tractor-drawn machinery, and self-propelled machinery to plow, harrow and fertilize soil, or to plant, cultivate, spray and harvest tomatoes, peppers and squash. Manually plant, cultivate, and harvest fruits in a greenhouse and organic environment. Use hand tools, such as shovels, trowels, hoes, tampers, pruning hooks, shears, and knives. Some work will require extensive bending, stooping and ground work. Duties include tilling soil and applying fertilizers; transplanting, weeding, thinning, or pruning crops. Set up, operate, monitor & maintain irrigation system. Repair and maintain farm vehicles, implements, and mechanical equipment. Tractors and equipment will be operated on farm roads or in farm fields. Apply fertilizers to crops. Inform farmers or farm managers of crop progress. Will monitor fields & greenhouses for plant infestations and use treatments appropriate for organic use in both a preventative or infestation situation. Clear and maintain irrigation ditches. Record information about crops, such as yields, or costs. Workers must have experience in working with farm sanitary and safety practices as required in Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) plans. Due to health and safety concerns relating to pesticide application and the operation of equipment on our farm, workers are required to have the ability to comprehend simple oral and written instructions in English. After hiring, employer may conduct random drug tests at employer’s expense. Must be physically able to lift up to 80 pounds *Workers referred against this order must have a minimum of 3 months experience in performing tasks described in this order within an organic farming environment.
Crops/Commodities: \ncabbage, pumpkins, squash, sweet corn, grain corn, soybeans, broccoli, lettuce, Brussell sprouts. \nThis job requires a minimum of 3 months of verifiable prior experience working on a diversified crop farm handling both machine and manual tasks associated with commodity production and harvest activities. Workers must be able to safely perform all duties, manual as well as mechanized, with accuracy and efficiency. Manually plant, cultivate, and harvest vegetables and field crops, including but not limited to, cabbage, pumpkins, squash, sweet corn, grain corn, soybeans, broccoli, lettuce, and Brussell sprouts. Use hand tools, such as shovels, trowels, hoes, tampers, pruning hooks, shears, and knives. Duties include tilling soil, trimming cabbage, and applying fertilizers; transplanting, weeding, thinning, or pruning crops; applying pesticides; cleaning, packing, and loading harvested products. Construct trellises, repair fences and farm buildings, perform general farm area maintenance; paint farm equipment and property; pick rocks, clear hedgerows and ditches; keep rodents out of fields; participate in irrigation activities; set up and operate irrigation equipment; clear and maintain irrigation ditches; load trucks.\n\nOperate tractors, tractor-drawn machinery, and self-propelled machinery to plow, harrow and fertilize soil, or to plant, cultivate, spray and harvest crops. Workers will be expected to be able to operate agricultural equipment with or without direction. Repair and maintain farm vehicles, implements, and mechanical equipment. Harvest vegetables by hand. Apply pesticides, herbicides or fertilizers to crops. Inform farmers or farm managers of crop progress. Identify plants, pests, and weeds to determine the selection and application of pesticides and fertilizers. \n\nWorkers will perform work including but not limited to planting seed, rotating trays, loading out plants by hand, digging, mulching, transplanting, mowing, watering in nurseries and seasonal holding houses. Fertilize, prune, spray, space, tag and perform other plant maintenance through life cycle. Count and inventory plants. Propagate plants from cuttings. Remove plastic from seasonal holding houses in spring and cover seasonal holding houses with plastic in fall. Assist with building seasonal holding houses. Plants must be handled carefully so that minimal leaves, limbs and roots are broken during transplanting process.\n\nEmployer will furnish to workers, without cost, all tools and equipment required in the performance of the duties assigned. Workers should report for work with their own suitable work clothing. Field temperatures may range from -30 degrees to 90+ degrees F. and work will be done in the rain, snow, mud, wind and sun. \n\nWork is to be done in the field for long periods of time. Workers are expected to perform duties including boxing, weighing and loading of product. Workers will assist in loading trucks with product weighing up to and including 60 pounds and lifting to a height of 5 feet for long periods of time. Workers should be able to work on their feet in bent positions for long periods of time. Work requires repetitive movements and extensive walking. Allergies to ragweed, goldenrod, honey bees, insecticides, herbicides, fungicides, or related chemicals may affect a worker’s ability to perform the job. Work required in fields when plants are wet with dew and rain, and may be required during light rain, snow, moderate winds, direct sun, high humidity and extreme temperatures. Workers should be physically able to do the work required with or without reasonable accommodations. Saturday work required. Must be able to lift/carry 60 lbs.\n\nSupervisor(s) will provide instructions and directions to workers. Workers must be able to comprehend and follow instructions and communicate effectively to supervisors. Unusual, complex or non-routine activities will be supervised.
This is a joint job order with Oliver's Produce. \nManually plant, cultivate, and harvest asparagus, strawberries, raspberries, tomatoes, squash, pumpkins and apples. Use hand tools, such as shovels, trowels, hoes, tampers, pruning hooks, shears, and knives. Duties include tilling soil and applying fertilizers; transplanting, weeding, thinning, or pruning crops; applying pesticides; cleaning, packing, and loading harvested products. Construct trellises, repair fences and farm buildings, or participate in irrigation activities. Set up and operate irrigation equipment. Much work will require extensive bending, stooping, kneeling as well as ground work. Operate 50 hp tractors, forklifts and tractor-drawn machinery to plow, harrow and fertilize soil, or to plant, cultivate, spray and harvest crops. Harvest fruits and vegetables by hand. Apply pesticides, herbicides or fertilizers to crops. Inform farmers or farm managers of crop progress. Identify plants, pests, and weeds to determine the selection and application of pesticides and fertilizers. Clear and maintain irrigation ditches, hedgerows. Must be able to physically lift up to 80 pounds. Employer will furnish to workers, without cost, all tools and equipment required in the performance of the duties assigned. Workers should report for work with their own suitable work clothing. Field temperatures may range from 0 to 100+ degrees (F) with possible wet morning conditions. Will work during inclement weather as needed. Must have experience working at production standards and must have experience in working with farm sanitary and safety practices as required in Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) plans. Due to health and safety concerns relating to pesticide application and the operation of equipment on our farm, workers are required to have the ability to comprehend simple instructions in English. After hiring, employer may conduct random drug tests at employers expense. *Workers referred against this order must have a minimum of 3 months experience in performing tasks described in this order.\n
Worker must possess the physical strength and endurance (ability to continue or last) to repeat the harvest process though out the workday, working quickly and skillfully to perform activities assigned during that activity. Workers may not leave trash, or other discarded items in work areas or vehicles but must dispose of such items in provided receptacles. Workers must wash hands with soap and water after all bathroom and meal breaks. Allergies to varieties of ragweed, goldenrod, insecticides, related agricultural chemicals, etc, may affect worker’s ability to perform the work described herein. Must display the ability to move, place, climb and work from orchard ladders up to 16 feet in height, making the necessary adjustments for various procedures while carrying up to 30 pounds.\n\nHarvest Productivity Standards: Workers must maintain a 5% or better bruising rate. \n\nSanitation Requirements: For food and general personal safety purposes, all workers will be required and expected to follow common sanitary practices at all times. This is particularly critical when hand harvesting crops for human consumption. Employees are required to cleanse their hands by washing them thoroughly with soap and water after using the bathroom and before entering the fields for harvest activities or the packing facility for packing operations.\n\nApples: Workers will perform various tasks involved in planting, cultivation (including pruning and thinning) and harvesting fruit according to supervisor’s instructions. Workers will till soil, plant stock, and do pruning activities using a variety of tools. Workers will aid in irrigation duties. Will aid in minor repair of wooden fruit containers. Workers will harvest fruit according to color, size, and degree of maturity as specified by supervisor and place into ¾ bushel baskets taking the extra time, care, and effort not to bruise or scar the fruit. \n\nThe following description of job activities applies to apples. Instead of ladders workers may work from mobile platforms. The unit has a motor and the workers work on a platform where they are harnessed. \n\nHarvest: Workers will be assigned a row usually with a partner and is responsible for picking all the proper fruit from that row, or half row. Fruit is selected from the tree according to size and/or color standard set by the picking supervisor. In some instances, fruit harvest will be done from an 8-foot ladder weighing up to 30 lbs. All workers must be able to lift and carry ladder, as well as work from the top of the ladder. The entire tree must be checked to ensure removal of all fruit meeting-picking requirements. Fruit is placed gently in the picking container until container is full. The full picking container weighing up to 50 lbs. is then gently emptied into a field bin, taking care not to spill or bruise the fruit in the container or in the field bin. Field bin volume may be checked and determined by weight on state certified scales. Workers are required to stay on their assigned row unless directed by a supervisor to change, or to help someone sporadically. Picking units will be kept free of limbs, leaves or mushy fruit. Workers will be required to pick up and return picking ladders to the ladder wagon provided by the grower at the end of each workday or as directed by the grower or designated supervisor.\n\n
Farm Equipment Operation - Workers are required to operate tractors and other farm equipment to perform daily operations such as tilling, planting, cultivating and harvesting. This includes transporting farm equipment to fields and harvested product to processor. The job also requires preventative maintenance on farm equipment. \nBefore any worker operates farm equipment, they will be instructed in the safety and operation of the tractor before driving the tractor. Tractors should be driven in a manner to protect operator, other workers, products, trees, crops, and equipment. Repeated failure to obey safety requirements and operating instructions may result in termination. \nAny workers operating farm equipment including field tractors or over the road vehicles, the workers are required be able to communicate in English and follow basic instructions in English.\n\nIrrigation – Workers will lay down irrigation pipe, monitor for leaks, move and remove pipe as needed throughout the growing season. Pipe can weigh fifty (50) lbs. and workers will be required to carry pipe short distances from the truck to the field.\n\nBuilding and Field Maintenance – Light building maintenance required to involve sweeping, cleaning, and painting in and around farmstead, including buildings and grounds. This also includes field maintenance such as rock picking, trimming hedgerows and hand weeding. \n\nSecondary Job Descriptions:\n\nInstallation & Disassembly of Agricultural Equipment – Disassemble equipment that is no longer in use. Install agricultural equipment in farm. This includes uncrating and sorting building material, assembling sections of equipment and joining sections together. Construct feeding and drinking systems, as well as manure removal equipment. Install lighting and ventilation systems, and other light construction work in and around the farm site. This does not include preventative maintenance.\n\nVegetable Crop – Workers will prepare fields for planting Vegetables. Worker will plant Vegetables according to their supervisor’s instructions. Workers will bend and stoop to pick vegetables according to size, color, shape and degree of maturity and place into field containers. Pickers will take care not to bruise or scar produce. Pre-harvest activities include picking rock from fields, transplanting, pruning and weeding. Workers will carry full container weighing approximately fifty (50) lbs. and empty into larger bin or onto trailer. Workers are required to work in fields when plants are wet with dew or rain. Temperatures in fields during the working hours can range from thirty-five (35) to over ninety-five (95) degrees. List of crops:\n• Corn\n• Soybeans\n• Small Grain (wheat, triticale, rye, oats, etc.)\n• Buckwheat\n• Beets\n• Squash\n• Peppers\n• Sweet Corn\n• Eggplant\n• Cucumbers\n• Cauliflower\n• Other fruits and vegetables that grow well in the area, that may work well into the crop rotation, and/or crops requested by our supply chain.\n\nDriving Workers – Drive workers daily to and from the work site. Drive workers weekly to the grocery store and bank.\n \nBiosecurity Requirements - Any persons coming on to our farms and into our barns must not own birds, unless they are not located within a commutable distance from any of our farm locations. This is mandated by the following:\n• United Egg Producers – Animal Welfare Certification\n• United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) – National Poultry Improvement Program – Biosecurity Indemnification Requirement\n• Eggland’s Best Standard Operating Procedures – Biosecurity Standard\n• Food & Drug Administration (FDA) – 21 CFR, Parts 16 and 118 – Prevention of Salmonella Enteritidis in Shell Eggs \n\n\nHours are: 7am to 3:30pm (Mon-Friday); 7am to 11am (Saturday), but vary due to weather and crop conditions. Actual hours worked can vary throughout the season - during peak periods the hours worked can be higher.
Plant, weed, prune, tie, fertilize, water, and harvest a diverse selection of vegetables and flowers. Operate and maintain tractors and a variety of implements and trucks.
Manually plant, cultivate and harvest apples. Use hand tools such as shovels, trowels, hoes, tampers, pruning tools, shears, and knives. Duties include tiling soil and applying fertilizers, transplanting, weeding, thinning or pruning crops, applying chemicals, cleaning, packing and loading harvested products. Construct trellises, repair fence, general equipment maintenance, and or farm buildings or participate in irrigation activities. Operate tractors, tractor drawn machinery, and self- propelled machinery to plow, harrow and fertilize soil, or to plant, cultivate, spray, prune, train and harvest crops. Inform farmer or farm manager or crop progress. Identify plants, pests and weeds to determine the selection and application of pesticides and fertilizers. Record information about crops, such as pesticide use, yields, or costs. Pick apples apples injured by bruising during picking shall not exceed 0 percent (WNY) for fresh and 0 percent (WNY) for processing. Productivity must be at least 6 bins (120 bushels) fresh market and or 8 bins(160 bushels) processing fruit per day. Workers will be working in groups of up to 8 workers per self- propelled machine. Workers are expected to work at least the number of days and hours specified. Depending on weather, crop or other conditions, workers may be requested, not required, to work up to seven days per week and or on the Sabbath and up to 12 hours per day. Lunch is taken at the job site for when requested by employer. Employer will furnish to workers, without cost, all tools and equipment required in the performance of the duties assigned. Workers should report for work with their own clothing, which includes rain coat, boots, gloves, eye protection. Field temperatures may range from 0 to 90+ degrees (with possible wet morning conditions and possible snow and or rain). Workers referred against this order must have a minimum of 1 month experience in performing tasks described in the order.
Workers will plant and cultivate vegetables, fruit, and field crops both manually and by operating tractors and tractor drawn machinery. Manually prune, plant & harvest the following crops: Berries, Watermelon, Corn, Tomatoes, Asparagus, Peppers, Cucumbers, Eggplant, Peas, Green Beans, Cabbage, Pumpkins & Squash. Greenhouse work; some plants are started by seed in a temperature controlled environment. Workers will work with seeding plants in trays, stacking trays, covering stacks and moving stacks to hot room for good germination. This includes preparing trays for seeding, moving the stacks after germination to greenhouses. When seedlings reach appropriate size workers will transplant seedlings to prepared beds according to supervisors instructions. Drive & operate farm machines to grow & harvest fruits and vegetables. Attach farm implements, such as plow, seed drill and manure spreader to tractors and drive tractors and operate implements in field to till soil and plant, cultivate and fertilize crops. Drive trucks in fields to pick up produce. Operate tractors, tractor-drawn machinery, and self-propelled machinery to plow, harrow & fertilize soil or to plant, cultivate, spray & haul harvest crops. Repair & maintain farm vehicles, implements & mechanical equipment. Thin and weed plants. Must be able to use hand tools: shovels to dig soil and remove rocks; trowels to plant seedlings; hoes to remove weeds without damage to plants and roots; tampers to plant seeds; shears to prune; and knives to harvest produce without cutting vines. Mix chemical solutions, such as pesticides, herbicides and fertilizers and spray crops. Must be able to lift and carry 75 Ibs consistently throughout the day. Must be able to bend and stoop and stand on feet for long periods of time to weed and harvest crops. Pick a minimum of 100 bu with no more than 4% bruising. Employer may conduct random drug tests at employers expense after hiring, for the safety of themselves and others as they will be operating machinery. Failure to comply with request or testing positive will result in termination. Workers referred as a result of this order must have a minimum of three months verifiable experience.
Crops/Commodities: \napples, hops. \nApples: Workers will manually plant, cultivate and harvest apples; use hand tools, such as shovels, trowels, hoes, tampers, pruning hooks, shears and knives. Duties include tilling soil, transplanting, weeding, thinning or pruning; applying fertilizers, pesticides and herbicides. \nIdentify plants, pests and weeds to determine the selection and application of pesticides, herbicides and fertilizers. Inform farm managers of crop progress. Clear and maintain irrigation ditches. Record information about crops, such as pesticide use, yields or costs.\nPrune trees seasonally to promote optimum growth of tree and fruit. Gather pruned branches from area for disposal. Perform pruning and suckering by cutting terminal growth and water sprouts from inside of tree using hand pruner. Thins trees from orchard to eliminate diseased or nonproductive trees using chain saw. Drive/operate utility vehicles and row crop tractors. \nHops: Mow/rake hop bines. Operate pickers and/or dryers. Dig and prepare ground. Plant roots or pots. Pick up pots after planting. Cut roots off hill with hop knife. Wash and separate roots. Cut roots to length and bundle roots. Load roots/plants onto trailers or trucks. Stack, stage, and haul roots/pots. Remove broken or damaged poles and install a new pole. Ensure all hop poles are vertically straight and tamped into place. Manually remove weeds by hand or with digging tools. Weeding baby hop yards requires special care to detour damaging bines. Manually remove drip tubing from hop plants and place at center of the hill to avoid damage. Roll, tie, and install tube with utility vehicle and tubing roller. Re-tie broken tubes to nearest string. Excess or repeated damage to drip tubes may result in suspension or discharge. Load string bundles onto string cart. Top tie string to trellis. "Pogo" hop strings into hop hills with hop clips. Fix loose/missing strings. Fix non-compliant acreage immediately. Hills found without clips may result in suspension or discharge. No unused string may be discarded in the field. Manually train (wrap) hop bines on string. Training hops will require special care not to damage bine. Pick up bines and hop clusters from ground behind combine and put into truck. Cut bale cloth with hot knife. Bale and sew hop bales. Stencil hop bales. Clean and sweep baler floor. Mix hops with pitchfork and push hops to pit. Track harvest information on sheet. Sort plants and separate hop plants by untangling vine. Take care not to damage hop vine. Till soil and prepare field for planting. Plant pots in field.\nMachine Operation: Under direction of management, workers will operate farm equipment to till soil and to plant, cultivate, spray and aid in the production and harvest of apples and hops. Adjust, repair, and service farm machinery and notify management when machinery malfunctions.\nObserve and listen to machinery operation to detect equipment malfunctions. Irrigate soil, using portable pipes or ditch systems, and maintain ditches or pipes and pumps. Mix specified materials or chemicals, and dump solutions, powders into sprayer machinery. Operate or tend equipment used in agricultural production, such as tractors, trailers, and irrigation equipment. Manipulate controls to set, activate, and adjust mechanisms on machinery. Attach farm implements such as plows, discs, sprayers, or harvesters to tractors, using bolts and hand tools. Use machinery to mow grass, cut brush, plant young trees, spray fruit trees, apply soil amendments, install trellis systems and perform other equipment related activities involved in tree fruit/ hops production. Operate tractors and trucks on farm property to move equipment and supplies such as irrigation pipes, chemicals, fertilizers, herbicides, ladders, bins and harvest supplies. \nWorkers may help with the pruning, thinning, and other manual labor duties, as directed by management.
Crops/Commodities: \napples, blueberries, strawberries. \nThis job requires a minimum of 3 months of verifiable agricultural experience working in a fruit farm handling both manual and mechanized tasks including agricultural field work associated with production of apples, blueberries and strawberries. Applicants must be able to furnish verifiable job reference(s) or comparable third party documentation from recent employer(s) establishing acceptable prior experience. Workers must be able to perform manual and mechanized tasks with accuracy and efficiency. Plant, cultivate and harvest fruits. Use hand tools including, but not limited to: shovels, hoes and knives. Plant roots, seeds and bulbs. Spread plastic or other groundcovering. Clean plastic by hand from ground upon removal. Till soil. Weed and thin plants. Transplant plants by hand. Stake/tie plants, trellis/prune plants, and set poles and wires for vine plants. Pick, cut, lift, or pull crops. Grade, size and field pack product. Take care to prevent damaging produce and plants. Work in fields. Prune, plant, cultivate and hand-harvest berries. Spread and remove ground covers. Place and monitor bug traps. Trellis berry plants. Train berry canes. Monitor growth for tipping/pruning. Pick/harvest berries according to quality standards. Load/transport harvested berries. Mow, cut, and weed fields. Perform ditching, shoveling, hoeing, hauling, ground preparation, and other manual tasks. Bending, stooping and kneeling required. Use hand tools including but not limited to hoes, shovels, shears, clippers, loppers, and saws. Lift, carry, and load/unload products or supplies. Use power equipment including but not limited to: tractors, planters, mowers, plows, sprayers, cultivators, power shears, chain saws, high lifts, fork lifts, skid loaders. Must operate agricultural equipment safely, with or without direction. Install/maintain irrigation systems and water lines. Move and install irrigation pipes and equipment. Dig and maintain ditches. Install and remove levee gates. Assist with farm building/field maintenance and repairs. Build/repair fences. \n\nPlanting: Propagate plants by placing buds/scions. Plant seedlings or 'liners' by hand or with mechanical planter. Clear cull stock, brush and debris. Dig holes and shovel dirt. \n\nPruning: Hand pruning based on fruit variety. Use manual and mechanized pruning tools and equipment. Identify and remove stubs or broken branches, downward-growing branches, branches rubbing against each other, shaded interior branches, dead wood and shoots-suckers.\n\n Use/handle ladders up to 24 ft. in length and weighing up to 50 lbs. or perform work on motorized platform. \n\nHarvest: Spot and/or strip pick fruit based on seasonal need. Snap fruit off tree with thumb and palm of hand to avoid stem pulls, punctures, bruising, or other damage. Pick culls and peelers. Fill fruit buckets and place fruit in bins. Follow supervisor/foreman's instructions on color/size requirements. Must be able to differentiate between colors and fruit varieties accurately. \n\nWork is done in the field for long periods of time. Workers may assist in handling product weighing up to 65 pounds and lifting to a height of 5 feet. Workers must work on their feet in bent positions for long periods of time. Work requires repetitive movements and extensive walking. \n\nWork required in fields when plants are wet with dew and rain, and may be required during light rain, snow, moderate winds, direct sun, high humidity and extreme temperatures. Temperatures in fields during working hours can range from 10 to over 100 degrees F. Workers may be required to work during occasional showers not severe enough to stop field operations. \n\nAllergies to ragweed, goldenrod, honey bees, insecticides, herbicides, fungicides, or related chemicals may affect a worker’s ability to perform the job.
Manually plant, cultivate, and harvest vegetables, fruits, berries, and field crops. These include: apples, strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, sweet corn, tomatoes, beans, pumpkins, and squash. Use hand tools such as shovels, trowels, hoes, shears, and knives. Duties include tilling soil and applying fertilizers; transplanting, weeding, thinning, and pruning crops; applying pesticides; cleaning, packing and loading harvested products. Constructing trellises, repairing fences and farm buildings, and participate in irrigation activities. Set up and operate irrigation equipment, operate tractors, tractor drawn machinery, and self-propelled machinery to plow, harrow, and fertilize soil, or to plant, cultivate, spray, and harvest crops. Repair and maintain farm vehicles, implements, and mechanical equipment. Harvest fruits and vegetables by hand. Apply pesticides, herbicides, or fertilizers to crops. Inform farmers or farm managers of crops progress. Identify plants, pests, and weeds to determine the selection, application of pesticides and fertilizers. Clear and maintain irrigation ditches. Record information about crops such as pesticide use, yields, or cost. All tools will be provided by employer. Those handling pesticides will be provided appropriate training. Must have three months experience in above.
Use manual and powered equipment to plant (25%), maintain (30%) , harvest (20%), and pack (15%) greenhouse nursery crops, and vegetable crops ((broccoli, brussels sprouts, swwet corn, peppers, tomatoes, cucumbers, squash, pumpkins, broccoli, melons, kale, eggplant, cabbage, and cauliflower;, greenhouse nursery crops) . Maintain fences, equipment, and irrigation. (10%).\n\nEquipment operated: Farm tractor, baler, bale loader, rototiller, mower, soil blender and sterilizer.\nWorkers will comply with procedures for power equipment safety as instructed and follow other instructions of supervisor. Workers will follow rules that asure site safety as instructed. Tools paid for by employer;. \n\n
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 Box 3&4, Page1.\nPrimary job duties include performing any combination of tasks related to planting, cultivating, harvesting and processing of fruits and vegetables, green -house crops and flowers including, but not limited to driving operating and maintenance of farm machines, preparing soil, transplanting, pruning, weeding spraying, moving harvesting, grading packing and cider making. Use hand tools such as shovel, pruning saw, power pole, hoe and ladder. One month experience required in duties listed. \nThe employer will provide 1 day of training and allow 2 days of work for the worker to satisfactorily perform the duties described in the job description. Workers should report to work with their own suitable work clothing. Workers must be willing to work in varied weather conditions, (including temperatures as low as 25 degrees with snow up to one foot deep and as high as 90 degrees with damp mornings). Work requires long periods of standing, bending and kneeling, as well as climbing ladders for long periods of time. Workers must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds on a frequent basis and be available to work Monday through Saturday. Employer will furnish to workers without cost all tools and equipment required to perform duties assigned. Worker will be given 30 minutes for lunch. Beginning and ending times will vary depending on the conditions in the orchard. Workers must be able to take directions in simple English.\n
Workers will grow and harvest trees in commercial nursery, activities including; planting, watering, pruning and harvesting (March thru June and August thru December) will include digging, tying lacing, and loading trees in the field
All applicants must be able, willing, and qualified to perform the work described in this job description and must be available for the entire period of employment specified in box A.3 & A.4. Workers will perform a variety of manual task related to the planting, cultivating, harvesting and packing of apples, pears, cherries, plums, asparagus, berries,corn, squash, beans, root crops and tomatoes. Duties include tilling soil, picking stone, transplanting,weeding, hand tilling, pruning and tree training. Workers will sort, pack and load harvest fruit in the field and level and load fruit to be transported. Workers will use hand tools such as shovels, trowels, hoes, tamps, running hooks, shears, hand saws and knives. While packing workers will sort apples according to size, color and grade before packing into boxes, weigh, stamp and stack according to the quality and method of the employer. As the need arises, workers will perform other farm related duties such as: construct trelses; repair and paint farm buildings; operate tractors and farm equipment for the purpose of tilling soil, mowing, cutting brush, planting, spraying; applying water, pesticides, herbicides and fertilizers to crops; record information about crops; inform management of crop progress; identify plant, pest, weeds and monitor for disease to assist in determining applications of fertilizers and pesticides; set up maintain irrigation, repair and maintain farm vehicles. Workers may supervise crews of up to 15 workers during apple harvest. Harvest productivity must be at least 80 1-1/8 bushel boxes per 8 hours worked of bruise free fruit for fresh market and 100 1-1/8 bushel boxes per 8 hours of work for processing apples with no more than 10% bruising. Workers will be directed to pick all fruit from tree or to selectively pick according to size, color or crop conditions and state of maturity and other USDA grade standards. Workers must be willing to work in varied weather conditions with temperatures from below 0 to 90+ degrees(F) with possible wet conditions. Beginning and ending times will vary depending on the condition of the orchard. Workers should report to work in their own suitable clothing. Workers must be able to handle and climb ladders up to 20 ft long and weighing approx 2 pounds per foot and filled picking bucket weighing 40 lbs. Employer will furnish to workers without cost all tools and equipment required to perform all duties assigned. Workers are required to have proficient English language comprehension in order to maintain Federal food safety regulations,pesticide application safety and operation of farm equipment.
Crops/Commodities: \nNursery stock, including trees and shrubs, perennials. \nThis job requires a minimum of six months of prior experience working in a nursery, preferably with extensive ball and burlap (B&B) field harvesting. Workers must be able to perform all duties of entry level workers as well as perform additional mechanized activities with accuracy and efficiency. Plants, cultivates and harvests bare root, balled and burlapped trees and shrubs, containerized trees, shrubs, perennials, and performs related duties.\n\nJobs may include any combination of planting, cultivating, hoeing, propagating, transplanting, fertilizing, pruning, spacing, preparing soil, weeding, spraying and watering, tagging, mowing, loading/unloading trucks. Uncover and/or recover winter storage houses. Loads/unloads trucks and wagons. Performs any other duties involved in the maintenance of plant materials and nursery stock. Workers will require minimal supervision.\n\nTake inventory and grade plants, prepare trees and shrubs for digging by tying or wrapping as necessary; dig; wrap burlap or other covering around root balls and securing with twine and/or staples; crimping wire baskets; lift, carry and load nursery stock; and unload, move or load supplies, including wire baskets. Prepare fields for planting by clearing cull stock, brush and debris; plant seedlings or ‘liners’ by hand (including riding and inserting liners in a mechanical planter); hand dig, load, unload or transplant bare-root nursery stock; straighten, tie, prune and shear trees and shrubs; cut, pull or remove and mow weeds or grass; move irrigation equipment; apply agricultural chemicals: herbicides and insecticides and apply fertilizer.\n\nWork is to be done for long periods of time. Workers are expected to perform duties including boxing, weighing and loading of product. Workers will assist in loading trucks with packaged product weighing up to and including 60 pounds and lifting to a height of 5 feet for long periods of time. Workers should be able to work on their feet in bent positions for long periods of time. Work requires repetitive movements and extensive walking. Allergies to ragweed, goldenrod, insect spray, related chemicals, etc. may affect workers’ ability to perform the job. Workers are exposed to wet weather early in the morning through the heat of the day, working in fields. Temperatures may range from 10 to 100 F. Workers may be required to work during occasional showers not severe enough to stop field operations. Workers should be physically able to do the work required with or without reasonable accommodations. \n\nIn addition, workers may be required to perform variable tasks such as the following: irrigation, ditching, shoveling, hoeing, hauling, ground preparation, weeding and other tasks related to a nursery operation. \n\nWork may also include mechanized field work using power equipment. By way of example and not limitation power equipment may include tractors, planters, sprayers, cultivators, tree spades and other equipment. Workers will be expected to be able to operate agricultural equipment with or without direction. \n\nWorkers with a clean driving record (no major moving violations such as but not limited to Driving While Intoxicated or Reckless Driving) and able to obtain an insurable driver's license may be required to drive company vehicles. Workers with appropriate licenses and a valid doctor's certificate may be asked to drive other workers.\n\nEmployer assures that workers will be provided transportation from living quarters to work site every day (for workers who must be provided housing under the applicable regulations.)\n\nPersons seeking employment as experienced Nursery Worker must be available for the entire period requested by the employer. Applicants must be able to furnish verbal or written statement establishing relevant prior work experience.
During the anticipated period of employment, worker will perform the preparation of soil and growth media to prepare for the growing season. This is limited to preparing the pots/flats with soil for the spring growing season. Workers will prepare pots and re-pot bare root nursery stock. This will include: pruning, fertilizing and weeding. Duties performed will be heavy lifting, digging, raking and fertilizing on premises. Dig and root ball trees and shrubs on premises. Field temperatures can range from 30 100 degrees. Must be physically able to lift up to 40 lbs on a consistent basis throughout the day. Facility ground maintenance includes; weeding, trimming, mulching of our seasonal planting and maintenance of our beds and landscaping displays. Workers are required to have a valid drivers license. One month experience in duties listed is required. Worker will have the duty of spraying pesticides with supervision as needed. Due to health & safety concerns on our farm workers must understand basic instructions in English.
Must have a minimum of 3 months verifiable experience in performing the tasks described in this order. Manually prune, plant, cultivate & harvest tree fruit & field crops, including apples, peaches, berries, cantaloupes & tomatoes. Use hand tools, such as shovels, hoes, tampers, pruning hooks, shears, & knives. Mixing/transporting chemicals, fertilize, tilling soil, transplanting, weeding, thinning, and pruning crops. Set up irrigation equipment and participate in irrigation activities. Construct trellises and repair fences. Operate tractors, tractor-drawn machinery, for plowing, fertilizing and spraying crops. Harvest fruits & vegetables by hand, being able to use ladders up to 16, and weighing about 2 lbs per foot and buckets in excess of 75 lbs. A minimum productivity standard applies; 80 bu boxes of fresh market apples per day. Fruit to be handled with care to avoid bruising. Bruising, not to exceed 4%. Employer will allow 4 days for training for workers to reach production standards. While working in the field, all cell phone usage is limited to emergency use only. Due to the health & safety concerns, workers must understand basic instructions in English.
Worker must possess the physical strength and endurance (ability to continue or last) to repeat the harvest process though out the workday, working quickly and skillfully to perform activities assigned during that activity. Workers may not leave trash, or other discarded items in work areas or vehicles but must dispose of such items in provided receptacles. Workers must wash hands with soap and water after all bathroom and meal breaks. Allergies to varieties of ragweed, goldenrod, insecticides, related agricultural chemicals, etc, may affect workers ability to perform the work described herein. Must display the ability to move, place, climb and work from orchard ladders up to 16 feet in height, making the necessary adjustments for various procedures while carrying up to 30 pounds.\n\nSanitation Requirements: For food and general personal safety purposes, all workers will be required and expected to follow common sanitary practices at all times. This is particularly critical when hand harvesting crops for human consumption. Employees are required to cleanse their hands by washing them thoroughly with soap and water after using the bathroom and before entering the fields for harvest activities or the packing facility for packing operations.\n\nWorkers will plant cultivate, harvest, and pack employers crops of corn and vegetables\n\nGreenhouse Work: Work with seeding plants in trays, stacking trays, covering stacks and moving stacks to hot room for seed germination. This includes preparing rays for seeding, moving the stacks after germination to greenhouses.\n\nFarm Equipment Operation: Worker may operate tractors, forklift, tractor-drawn machinery, and self-propelled machinery for land preparation, maintenance and cultivation, including to plow, harrow and fertilize soil and plants, and to plant, cultivate, and spray. Worker may operate equipment used in agricultural production, such as tractors and implements. Worker may manipulate controls to set, activate, and adjust mechanisms on machinery. Worker may attach farm implements such as plows, discs, sprayers, and harvesters to tractors, using bolts and hand tools. Worker may load containers and products using forklifts. Worker may operate grading and digging equipment. Worker may perform preventive maintenance and troubleshooting repair on equipment. \n\nCorn & Vegetables: Workers will plant, cultivate and harvest vegetables. Worker will be required to remove weeds by hand or with a hoe. Workers will bend and stoop to pick vegetables according to size, color, shape and degree of maturity and place into field containers. Workers will carry full container weighing approximately fifty (50) lbs. and empty into field bin or load onto trailer. Will be required to pull and discard culls as directed by supervisor. Pickers will take care not to bruise or scar produce. Pre-harvest activities may include staking, tying, transplanting and pruning. Workers will stand on feet for long periods of time. Workers are required to work in fields when plants are wet with dew or rain. Temperatures in fields during working hours can range from thirty (30) to over one hundred (100) degrees. \n
\nDuring the anticipated period of employment, Performs any combination of following duties concerned with preparing soil and growth media, cultivating, and otherwise participating in horticultural activities under close supervision on acreage, or in nursery: Greenhouse work will consist primarily of transplanting plugs into finishing flats, and related tasks such as wetting soil and maintaining the transplanting area as well as loading finished product onto transport racks. Tasks shall include, but not be limited to, laying irrigation pipe, picking stones, setting plants, hoeing, and harvesting. Mending boxes, removing plastic mulch and irrigation tubes. Transplanting will also be subject to quality and output standards. Any tools shall be supplied by the employer at no cost to the workers. Workers should report to work with their own suitable work clothing. Field temperatures may range from 30 to 90 degrees F. The work they will perform is planting, weeding, hoeing, pruning, transplanting and harvesting. We have a 10 acre growing nursery and a 1 acre greenhouse growing operation. Duties performed will be heavy lifting digging, raking and drainage and irrigation installation. Dig and root ball trees and shrubs. \nDurante la duracin prevista del empleo, Realiza cualquier combinacin de los siguientes derechos relacionados con la preparacin de los medios de comunicacin del suelo y el crecimiento, el cultivo, y de otra manera participar en las actividades hortcolas bajo una estrecha supervisin sobre la superficie, o en la guardera: Trabajos de efecto invernadero constar promarily del trasplante se enchufa en el acabado de pisos , y tareas relacionadas, tales como orinarse en el suelo y el mantenimiento de la zona del trasplante, as como la carga de producto terminado en bastidores de transporte. Las tareas se incluyen, sin limitarse a, por el que se tubera de riego, recogiendo piedras, colocacin de las plantas, azadn, y la cosecha. Zurcido cajas, la eliminacin de acolchado plstico y tubos de riego. El trasplante tambin estarn sujetos a las normas de calidad y resultados. Cualquier herramienta ser suministrado por el empleador, sin costo para los trabajadores. Los trabajadores deben presentarse a trabajar con su propia ropa de trabajo adecuada. Campo de temperaturas puede ir de 30 a 90 grados F. El trabajo que se llevar a cabo la plantacin, deshierbe, escarda, poda, transplante y cosecha. Tenemos un vivero de 10 hectreas de cultivo y una operacin de efecto invernadero un acre cada vez mayor. Tareas realizadas se cavar levantar objetos pesados, rastrillar y la instalacin de drenaje y de riego. Excavar y rboles de raz pelota y arbustos\n\n
Driving truck from fields to barns and or silos to deliver product, mowing, picking rocks and maintaining fields, weed eating, fixing fences and buildings, spreading manure in fields piled up from the winter, using skidster to clean barns, stack hay and straw to supply for the winter
Perform variety of tasks, including but not limited to: plant, propagate, root, water, fertilize, spray, monitor, prune, trim, pinch, weed, load, transport, discard and rotate stock. Workers will plant seed in trays kept in environmentally controlled structure. Work with container plants, shrubs and trees in greenhouse and field grown containers. Transplant seedlings to prepared beds using hand tools, such as hoes and shovels or power drawn implements. Occasional travel to customer locations within Washington county, NY to install plants/trees raised on nursery property may be required. Must be able to work in cold, wet, hot and humid weather, and able to work on feet in bent, squat, kneel, stooped, or standing positions for longer periods of time. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. Workers handling pesticides will receive proper training. Work tools, supplies, and equipment provided by employer at no cost or deposit. Housing provided for workers who cannot reasonably return home same day. Random drug testing may be required at employer expense after hire. 3 months exp. Hours may vary based on weather and crop conditions. Bonuses, raises or higher wages may be paid in employer's sole discretion based on a variety of factors including, but not limited to performance, experience, skill or tenure to any worker.
Worker must possess the physical strength and endurance (ability to continue or last) to repeat the harvest process though out the workday, working quickly and skillfully to perform activities assigned during that activity. Workers may not leave trash, or other discarded items in work areas or vehicles but must dispose of such items in provided receptacles. Workers must wash hands with soap and water after all bathroom and meal breaks. Allergies to varieties of ragweed, goldenrod, insecticides, related agricultural chemicals, etc, may affect workers ability to perform the work described herein. Must display the ability to move, place, climb and work from orchard ladders up to 16 feet in height, making the necessary adjustments for various procedures while carrying up to 30 pounds.\n\nSanitation Requirements: For food and general personal safety purposes, all workers will be required and expected to follow common sanitary practices at all times. This is particularly critical when hand harvesting crops for human consumption. Employees are required to cleanse their hands by washing them thoroughly with soap and water after using the bathroom and before entering the fields for harvest activities or the packing facility for packing operations.\n\nWorkers will plant cultivate, harvest, and pack employers crops of corn and vegetables\n\nGreenhouse Work: Work with seeding plants in trays, stacking trays, covering stacks and moving stacks to hot room for seed germination. This includes preparing rays for seeding, moving the stacks after germination to greenhouses.\n\nFarm Equipment Operation: Worker may operate tractors, forklift, tractor-drawn machinery, and self-propelled machinery for land preparation, maintenance and cultivation, including to plow, harrow and fertilize soil and plants, and to plant, cultivate, and spray. Worker may operate equipment used in agricultural production, such as tractors and implements. Worker may manipulate controls to set, activate, and adjust mechanisms on machinery. Worker may attach farm implements such as plows, discs, sprayers, and harvesters to tractors, using bolts and hand tools. Worker may load containers and products using forklifts. Worker may operate grading and digging equipment. Worker may perform preventive maintenance and troubleshooting repair on equipment. \n\nCorn & Vegetables: Workers will plant, cultivate and harvest vegetables. Worker will be required to remove weeds by hand or with a hoe. Workers will bend and stoop to pick vegetables according to size, color, shape and degree of maturity and place into field containers. Workers will carry full container weighing approximately fifty (50) lbs. and empty into field bin or load onto trailer. Will be required to pull and discard culls as directed by supervisor. Pickers will take care not to bruise or scar produce. Pre-harvest activities may include staking, tying, transplanting and pruning. Workers will stand on feet for long periods of time. Workers are required to work in fields when plants are wet with dew or rain. Temperatures in fields during working hours can range from thirty (30) to over one hundred (100) degrees. \n
Manually plant, cultivate, and harvest plants, nursery trees, and apple tree fruits.\nUse hand tools, such as step ladders, straight ladders (up to 16 feet), shovels, hoes, tampers, pole saws, chain saws, pruning shears, stem clippers, and knives.\nDuties include: by hand/manually tilling soil, weeding, transplanting, thinning, pruning tree fruits, harvesting fruits and crops, applying pesticides, herbicides or fertilizers to crops, cleaning, packing and loading harvested products. Construct trellis systems, repair fences and farm buildings, setting up and operating irrigation lines and equipment, installing drainage tile in ditches. \nOperate tractors, forklifts, tractor drawn machinery and self-propelled machinery to plow, harrow and fertilize soil, or to plant, cultivate, prune/trim fruit trees, spray and harvest crops. Some maintenance of farm vehicles, implements, and mechanical equipment. Perform other various farm tasks/duties, such as using a wood splitter, repair wooden bins using an air nail tool, or any other necessary tasks.\nRecord information about crops, such as pesticide, herbicide and fungicide use. Inform farm owner or farm manager of crop progress.\nApples injured by bruising during picking/harvesting shall not exceed 1% (WNY) for fresh and 1% (WNY) for processing. \nProductivity must be at least 4 bins stem clipped (80 bushels) fresh market and/or 5 bins fresh market and 6 bins processing fruit per day. Workers must meet the productivity standards on a daily basis. Workers who do not meet productivity standards on a daily basis will be provided with additional training. Employer may terminate worker, with appropriate notice, if worker fails to meet listed productivity standards after appropriate training or break-in period.\n\nEmployer will furnish to workers, without cost all tools and equipment required in the performance of the duties assigned. Workers should report for work with their own suitable work clothing and foot wear. Field temperature may range from below 0 to 90+ F, with possible wet morning conditions.\nDue to both worker safety and food safety concerns, workers must be able to speak and understand basic English to follow directions and communicate safety threats to the farm owner, other workers and supervisors.\n\n*Employer will provide 1 days orientation training specific to their farm and/or allow 1 days work to reach production standards. Workers must be able to demonstrate that they have the skills described and are physically able to perform said work. Employer may conduct random drug test, post hire, at the employer’s expense.\n\n**Workers referred against this order must have a minimum of 3 months experience in performing tasks described in the order.\n
Transplant seedlings and rooted propagules (20%): carefully place propagule at proper level in soil in pot, apply water and space pots on bench. Move containers (various pots and planter units)(25%): space containers properly on benches and out in the nursery rows. Water plants (15%): Touch up water where sprinklers and drip devices dont apply sufficient water, place and maintain drip and sprinkler devices on plants. Weed (10%): Carefully remove weeds from containers and from soil in nursery area. Prune (10%): prune plants in pots to promote fullness and maintain shapes. Cleanup and pack (20%): Maintain nursery neat, clean, and tidy, package orders as instructed by manager.\nEquipment operated: Irrigation sprinklers and emitters, tractor and trailer, skid steer, fork lift, mower and tiller, mechanized vacuum, and string trimmers\nWorkers will comply with and follow other instructions of supervisor. Workers will follow rules that assure safety is practiced in lifting and other operations.
The Farm Workers will use manual and powered equipment to plant, maintain, harvest, and pack vegetable crops. They will maintain fences, equipment, and irrigation systems. Workers will operate farm tractors, rototillers, and mowers. They will be responsible for preparing soil; planting, pruning, cutting, deadheading, pinching, trimming to shape, spacing plants; fertilizing with granular or liquid fertilizers; cleaning work areas; transporting plant materials in the nursery/greenhouse areas; loading and unloading plants; and all other duties associated with producing crops for Rexcroft Farm. Must be able to work in cold, wet, hot, and humid weather, and be able to work on their feet in bent, stooped, and crouched positions for long periods of time. Between harvesting, workers will be required to perform duties to prepare crops for marketing. 3 months verifiable experience in crop planting and maintenance required. Ability to lift up to 75 lbs. Random drug testing may be required after hire at employer expense for both foreign and domestic workers. 40 Hours/week. Additional hours required as necessary based on weather and crop progression. Hours may vary based on weather and crop conditions.
Use manual and powered equipment to plant, transplant, maintain (clean and cultivate , harvest , and pack) vegetable and greenhouse crops. Maintain fences, equipment, and irrigation. Clean up.\n\nEquipment operated: Farm tractor, rototiller, mower, trucks, forklift, skid steer, soil blender and sterilizer.\nWorkers will comply with procedures for power equipment safety as instructed and follow other instructions of supervisor. Workers will follow rules that assure site safety as instructed. Tools paid for by employer;.\n
Crops/Commodities: \napples, pears, cherries, berries, vegetables. \nThis job requires a minimum of 3 months of prior verifiable agricultural employment experience on a fruit or vegetable farm, handling both manual and machine tasks associated with commodity production and harvest activities. Workers must be able to perform manual as well as mechanized activities with accuracy and efficiency. Drives and operates a variety of farm machines and equipment, such as trucks, tractors, and forklifts to plant, harvest fruit, prune and thin trees, such as apple, pear, and cherry. Maintains and performs preventive maintenance on machinery and equipment. Prune trees seasonally to promote optimum growth of tree and fruit. Gathers pruned branches from area for disposal. Performs summer pruning and suckering by cutting terminal growth and water sprouts from inside of tree using hand pruner. Thins trees from orchard to eliminate diseased or nonproductive trees using chain saw. Pick apples for fresh market and/or processing. Productivity must be at least 6 boxes per day of fresh market fruit and 8 boxes per day of processing fruit.\n\nTo provide a safe and healthy crop, workers must have or will be trained in USDA Harmonized GAP certification standards and must abide by those standards. Failure to do so will be grounds for dismissal.\n\nWorker places ladder firmly against or within tree in a secure position so as not to break limbs or knock off fruit and to prevent slipping or falling. All fruit to be handled with care to avoid causing bruising. Fruit injured by bruising during picking shall not exceed 5% as defined in the U.S. standard for grades. Each worker's picked fruit will be inspected according to instructions given each day by the orchard foreman. Workers will be directed to strip all fruit from tree at one picking or to spot pick (selective picking) according to size and color depending on crop conditions and state of maturity. Fruit picked as drops is never mixed with tree fruit.\n\nWill also perform any combination of tasks involved in planting, weeding, cultivating and harvesting of fruits such as tilling soil, planting stock, pruning trees and bushes, removing suckers and runners from trees, vines and plants. Other duties include laying out irrigation pipe and installing sprinklers, assisting in repairing fences, loading/ unloading trucks, clearing fields, burning brush, hand thinning fruit and picking stones. Will use appropriate tools such as shovels, hoes, tampers, pruning, hooks and shears. Miscellaneous duties as assigned. Workers should report for work with their own suitable work clothing. \n\nPlants, cultivates and harvests vegetables. Works on planter, plants roots, seeds and bulbs. Spread plastic or other groundcovering. Weeds, thins plants. Transplants plants, riding on transplanter or by hand. May set poles and wires for vine plants. Picks, cuts, lifts, or pulls crop to harvest them. Tie vegetables in bunches or top them. Assist with irrigation. Operate and help maintain tractors or hand-operated equipment. Assist with farm building/field maintenance and repairs.\n\nThree days training will be provided for new workers to familiarize them with the employer's specific harvest and orchard practices. This "hands-on-training" will consist of demonstrations and verbal instruction given by the employer or his trainer and workers will practice what they learned under the observation of the trainer. Training will cover safety practices in handling and climbing ladders, climbing trees, recognizing varieties of fruit, estimating percent of color in fruit, assessment of size and maturity of fruit and proper techniques for picking and handling fruit to minimize bruising. Workers will be encouraged to ask questions and will be questioned by the trainer to ensure that the training is fully understood. \n\nWorkers must be able to comprehend and follow instructions and communicate effectively to supervisors.
Apples: Workers will perform various tasks involved in planting, cultivation (including pruning and thinning) and harvesting fruit according to supervisor’s instructions. Workers will till soil, plant stock, and do pruning activities using a variety of tools. Workers will aid in irrigation duties. Will aid in minor repair of wooden fruit containers. Workers will harvest fruit according to color, size, and degree of maturity as specified by supervisor and place into ¾ bushel baskets taking the extra time, care, and effort not to bruise or scar the fruit. \n\nThe following description of job activities applies to apples. \n\nHarvest: Workers will be assigned a row usually with a partner and is responsible for picking all the proper fruit from that row, or half row. Fruit is selected from the tree according to size and/or color standard set by the picking supervisor. In some instances, fruit harvest will be done from an 8 or 16-foot ladder weighing up to 30 lbs. All workers must be able to lift and carry ladder, as well as work from the top of the ladder. The entire tree must be checked to ensure removal of all fruit meeting-picking requirements. Fruit is placed gently in the picking container until container is full. The full picking container weighing up to 50 lbs. is then gently emptied into a field bin, taking care not to spill or bruise the fruit in the container or in the field bin. Field bin volume may be checked and determined by weight on state certified scales. Workers are required to stay on their assigned row unless directed by a supervisor to change, or to help someone sporadically. Picking units will be kept free of limbs, leaves or mushy fruit. Workers will be required to pick up and return picking ladders to the ladder wagon provided by the grower at the end of each workday or as directed by the grower or designated supervisor.\n\nPruning: While pruning trees, workers will receive the proper tools for the particular job, i.e., saw, pruners and hand snips. The tools will be returned to the employer at the end of the task. The supervisor will set a standard or pattern for each orchard and will demonstrate and communicate this to workers. Workers will be assigned a row of trees and must prune each tree according to the predetermined standard. In some instances, pruning will be done from an 8 or 16-foot ladder weighing up to 30 lbs. All workers must be able to lift and carry ladder, as well as work from the top of the ladder. Workers must remove all resulting materials from the trees rendered from performing pruning tasks. When pruning is complete on each tree, each worker is required to rake and scatter the resulting brush in the center of the tractor/equipment middles. Workers will be required to pick up and return pruning ladders to the ladder wagon provided by the grower at the end of each day or as directed by the grower or designated supervisor. \n\n
Summer prune trees, planting tree, tractor driving work, driving, orchard maintenance, apple harvest, trimming trees, spraying & mowing using a tractor
DURING THE ANTICIPATED WORK PERIOD OF EMPLOYMENT, THE PRIMARY ACTIVITY ON THE FARM WILL BE THE PLANTING, CULTIVATION, AND HARVEST OF TOMATOES, APPLES, PEACHES, AND CABBAGE, ALONG WITH THE PACKING OF TOMATOES. DUTIES MAY INCLUDE WEEDING AND FERTILIZING OF CROPS. ANY WORKER THAT HAS A VALID DRIVERS LICENSE MAY BE ASKED TO DRIVE A MOTORIZED VEHICLE TO AND FROM DIFFERENT FARM LOCATIONS. THIS IS NOT REQUIRED, IF THE WORKER DOES VOLUNTEER TO DRIVE HE WILL BE COMPENSATED FOR THE EXTRA TIME AT THE HOURLY RATE.
Workers will plant, cultivate, and harvest Fruit: Apples, Peaches, Strawberries, Raspberries, Cherries, Plums, Nectarines, Apricots\nWorker must possess the physical strength and endurance (ability to continue or last) to repeat the harvest process though out the workday, working quickly and skillfully to perform activities assigned during that activity. Workers must work at a sustained (continuing for an extended period of time without interruption), vigorous pace (quick and steady) and make bona fide efforts (made in earnest intent) to work efficiently (performing or functions in the best possible manner with the least waste of time and effort) and consistently (same way for a long time) that are reasonable under the climatic and other working conditions, Workers may not leave trash, or other discarded items in work areas or vehicles but must dispose of such items in provided receptacles. Workers must wash hands with soap and water after all bathroom and meal breaks. Allergies to varieties of ragweed, goldenrod, insecticides, related agricultural chemicals, etc., may affect workers ability to perform the work described herein. \n\nProductions Standard: Workers must strive for 5% or less bruising rate.\n\nSanitation Requirements: For food and general personal safety purposes, all workers will be required and expected to follow common sanitary practices at all times. This is particularly critical when hand harvesting crops for human consumption. Employees are required to cleanse their hands by washing them thoroughly with soap and water after using the bathroom and before entering the fields for harvest activities or the packing facility for packing operations.\n\nApples: Workers will perform various tasks involved in planting, cultivation (including pruning and thinning) and harvesting fruit according to supervisors instructions. Workers may till soil, plant stock, and do pruning activities using a variety of tools. May aid in irrigation duties. May aid in minor repair of wooden fruit containers. Workers will harvest fruit according to color, size, and degree of maturity as specified by supervisor and place into bushel baskets taking the extra time, care and effort not to bruise or scar the fruit. \n\nThe following description of job activities applies to apples and peaches. \n\nHarvest: Workers will be assigned a row usually with a partner and is responsible for picking all the proper fruit from that row, or half row. Fruit is selected from the tree according to size and/or color standard set by the picking supervisor. In some instances, fruit harvest will be done from an 8 or 16-foot ladder weighing up to 30 lbs. All workers must be able to lift and carry ladder, as well as work from the top of the ladder. The entire tree must be checked to ensure removal of all fruit meeting-picking requirements. Fruit is placed gently in the picking container until container is full. The full picking container weighing up to 50 lbs. is then gently emptied into a field bin, taking care not to spill or bruise the fruit in the container or in the field bin. Field bin volume may be checked and determined by weight on state certified scales. Workers are required to stay on their assigned row unless directed by a supervisor to change, or to help someone sporadically. Picking units will be kept free of limbs, leaves or mushy fruit. Workers will be required to pick up and return picking ladders to the ladder wagon provided by the grower at the end of each workday or as directed by the grower or designated supervisor.\n\n\n
Manually plant, cultivate, & harvest fruit & vegetables including; apples, pears, pumpkins, raspberries, strawberries & tomatoes. Use hand tools, such as shovels, trowels, hoes, tampers, pruning hooks, shears, & knives. Duties include tilling soil & applying fertilizers; transplanting, weeding, thinning, or pruning crops. Construct trellises, repair fences & farm buildings. Set up & operate irrigation equipment. Operate tractors, tractor-drawn machinery, and self-propelled machinery to plow, harrow & fertilize soil or to plant, cultivate spray & harvest crops. Pick, pack & sort fruit & vegetables. Pick apples for fresh marketing and/or processing. Productivity must be at least 100 bu boxes per day of fresh market fruit. All fruit to be handled with care to avoid bruising. Fruit injured by bruising shall not exceed 2% as defined in the US standard for grades. Workers must be physically able to pick tree fruit, most of which is done from ladders, with lower branches being picked from the ground. Picked fruit is placed in a metal-framed canvas covered picking bucket with canvas straps that slip over the head and rest on the shoulders. Filled bucket, weighing up to 60 lbs. is emptied into bulk bins with a capacity equal to 20 bushel boxes. Worker required to handle ladders up to 24 long and weighing about 2 lbs per foot. Inform farmers or farm manager of crop progress. Clear and maintain irrigation ditches. Must be physically able to lift up to 75lbs on a consistent basis throughout the day. While working in the field, cell phone usage is limited to emergency use only. Employer may conduct random drug tests at employers expense after hiring, for the safety of themselves and others as they will be operating machinery. Due to safety concerns on a farm, workers must understand basic instructions in English. Workers referred as a result of this order must have a minimum of three months verifiable experience in performing the tasks described in this order. \nThe activities outlined in the job description will be conducted solely on the worksite which is owned and operated by the employer.\n
Manually plant, cultivate, & harvest fruits; berries, grapes, vegetables such as herbs, beans, peppers, eggplant, kale, spinach, lettuce and tomatoes. Use hand tools, such as shovels, trowels, hoes, tampers, pruning hooks, shears, & knives. Duties include tilling soil & applying fertilizers; transplanting, weeding, thinning, or pruning crops. Applying pesticides, cleaning, packing and loading harvested product. Construct trellises; repair fences & farm buildings and participate in irrigation activities. Set up and operate irrigation equipment. Operate tractors, tractor-drawn machinery, & self-propelled machinery to plow, harrow & fertilize soil onto crops. Repair & maintain farm vehicles, implements & mechanical equipment. Harvest fruits & vegetables by hand. Apply pesticides, herbicides, or fertilizers to crops. Inform farmers or farm manager of crop progress. Identify plants, pests, & weeds to determine the selection & application of pesticides & fertilizers. Clear and maintain irrigation ditches. Record information about crops, such as pesticides use, yields or costs. Must be physically able to lift up to 40lbs on a consistent basis throughout the day. While working in the field, cell phone usage is limited to emergency use only. Due to health and safety concerns on our farm, workers are required to have the ability to comprehend simple instructions in English. Three months of verifiable experience required in the aforementioned.\n
Crops: Container and field grown nursery stock.\n\nThis job order excludes bag loader duties.\n\nGreenhouse/Nursery: Workers will perform any combination of the following duties concerned with preparing soil and growth media, cultivation, and otherwise participating in horticultural activities: haul, spread, dig, rake, and mix media to prepare the growing areas for production; cover and fill cold frames and greenhouses in preparation for planting; haul, plant, spray, weed, water, prune, trim, shape and space products; fertilize with granular or liquid fertilizer; tie, bunch, wrap, and pack trees and shrubs to fill orders and load onto trucks for marketing; work on potting line, in a greenhouse, or in an outdoor production area transplanting seedlings and liners into containers and place in growing area.\n\nBedding Plants: Workers will fill flats with potting soil in preparation for planting. Filled flats will be stacked for transport to planting area. Worker will then plant plugs or seedlings into flats as instructed by supervisor. Planted flats will be tagged with appropriate picture tags. Completed flats will be watered in by hand and placed in growing area for finishing. \n\nPotted Plants/Hanging Baskets: Workers will fill pots/baskets with potting soil in preparation for planting. One or more transplants will be planted in each container as specified by supervisor. Completed containers will be watered and placed in growing area for finishing. Workers may be required to install hangers and tags on pots or baskets. Workers may be required to place watering tubes into containers to facilitate the irrigation process. \n\nTrees and Shrubs: Workers will be working with trees and shrubs. Workers will plant, cultivate, harvest, propagate, grade, store and ship container and field grown horticultural products. Harvesting crops may include grading and tagging. Some harvesting may require digging up products and placing on pallets. Grading is done by size. Products are measured, tied in bundles and placed in storage for shipment. Workers will harvest seed and/or take cuttings from trees and shrubs, place in containers pre-filled with growing media and transplant cuttings and seedlings to prepared areas. \n\nBare Root Products: Workers will handle a variety of bare root products. Workers will propagate, plant, cultivate, harvest and prepare products for shipment. \n\nNursery Work: Workers will be required to start all crops from seed. Seedlings will be grown in 10 x 20 trays filled with sand or dirt and kept in a controlled environment. When seedlings reach approximately 2 inches tall, and per supervisors; instruction, workers will transplant seedlings from tray into peat pots. When seedlings reach appropriate size, approximately 6 to 8 inches tall, workers will be required to transfer from peat pots to carious selling container and transport to prepared fields for transplanting. When product is ready for marketing workers will load onto trucks to be shipped to purchaser’s locations. \n\nGeneral duties: Duties performed in the field will be sporadic all through the contract due to various crops and crop conditions. Duties will/could include preparing soil, planting, pruning, cutting, deadheading, pinching, trimming to shape, spacing plants, fertilizing with granular or liquid fertilizer, cleaning work areas, transporting plant materials in the nursery/greenhouse areas, loading and unloading plants and all other duties associated with ornamental plant production. Between harvesting, workers may be required to perform duties to prepare crops for marketing. Workers will also unload pallets from trucks or wagons into fields for transplanting. Worker may unload and restock for storage. \n\nLoading and unloading: Workers may be required to work on flatbed trailer tying B&B trees to the trailer with twine. Workers may be required to work loading or unloading bare root trees by hand into refrigerated trailers. \n\n
Crops/Commodities: \napples, peaches, cherries, strawberries, raspberries, grapes. \nThis job requires a minimum of 3 months of prior verifiable agricultural experience working in an orchard, handling both manual and machine tasks associated with commodity production and harvest activities. Workers must be able to perform manual as well as mechanized activities with accuracy and efficiency. Applicants must be able to furnish verifiable job reference(s) or comparable third party documentation from recent employer(s) establishing acceptable prior experience. Pick apples and peaches from trees for fresh market and/or processing. Productivity must be at least 60 boxes per day of fresh market fruit and 80 boxes per day of processing fruit. Workers must be physically able to pick tree fruit, most of which is done from ladders, with lower branches being picked from ground. Picked fruit is placed in a metal-framed canvas covered picking bucket with canvas straps that slip over the head and rest on the shoulders. Filled bucket, weighing up to 40 lbs., is emptied into bulk bins. When necessary, workers are required to handle and pick from ladders up to 24 ft. in length and weighing 35 to 50 pounds. Worker places ladder firmly against or within tree in a secure position so as not to break limbs or knock off fruit and to prevent slipping or falling. All fruit must be handled with care to avoid bruising. Each tree will be picked according to instructions given each day by the orchard foreman. Primary duty will be to harvest fruit; however other duties will be offered including hand thinning apples, picking roots, rocks and other debris, mulching, pruning, cutting shoots and suckers, raking cuttings and debris, inserting/ removing tree spreaders, pulling or cutting thorny plants, weeds and vines from around trees (some weeds may be noxious), hand placement of rodent baits around trees, operation and maintenance of tractors and other equipment, cleaning and clearing fence rows and farm building. Employer expects workers to work with or without supervision at such tasks.\n\nMust be able to safely maneuver ladders up to 24 feet in length on steep and uneven terrain. Must be experienced in distinguishing between apple varieties and be able to spot pick trees for acceptable color. Field supervision monitors workers to ensure fruit is not bruised in picking. Workers must be willing to pick up ‘dropped fruit’ from the ground as needed and directed. Must be able to sort out fruit with defects. \n\nTo provide a safe and healthy crop, workers must have or will be trained in USDA Good Agricultural Practices( GAP) certification standards and must abide by those standards. Failure to do so will be grounds for dismissal.\n\nWork will also include heavy mechanized orchard work using power equipment. By way of example and not limitation power equipment may include tractors, sprayer, chainsaws and weedeaters. Workers will be expected to be able to operate agricultural equipment with or without direction. Workers must be able to perform all duties as well as perform additional mechanized activities with accuracy and efficiency.\n\nPlant and cultivate grape vines, and harvest grapes. Manage vineyard canopy to permit light and air circulation. Install and maintain bird netting. Thin fruit and remove shoots, leaves and vines. Perform vineyard maintenance activities, including but not limited to, mowing, weed control, and trellis installation, maintenance, and repair. Perform tasks under supervision in vineyard operation. Tie vines to trellises. The primary reason for pruning is to improve fruit quality and thus increase crop marketability and value. Dormant pruning is critical to grape production. Must possess the requisite skills and knowledge of what, when, where and how much to prune on a grape vine. Identify and remove the proper canes and vines while retaining the fruiting wood and renewal spurs.
Farm equipment operator to run 100 HP tractors, tractor-drawn machinery, and self-propelled machinery to fertilize soil, or to plant, cultivate and spray apple trees. Use hand tools, such as shovels, trowels, hoes, tampers, pruning hooks, shears, and knives. Duties include tilling soil and applying fertilizers; transplanting, weeding, thinning, or pruning crops. Will mow lanes between tree rows using tractor mowers. Will operate chain saws to prune trees and remove dead and/or diseased trees. Set up, operate, monitor & maintain irrigation system. Repair and maintain farm vehicles, implements, and mechanical equipment. Apply fertilizers to crops. Inform farmers or farm managers of crop progress. Will monitor fields for plant infestations and use treatments appropriate for use in both a preventative or infestation situations. Clear and maintain irrigation ditches. Harvest apples. Apples injured by bruising during picking shall not exceed 1% (WNY) for fresh and 1% (WNY) for processing as defined in the U.S. standard for grades. Productivity must be at least 4- 20 bushel bins fresh market and/or 6- 20 bushel bins processing fruit per day. Workers must have experience working at piece rate production and must have experience in working with farm sanitary and safety practices as required in Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) plans. Workers should report for work with their own suitable work clothing. Field temperatures may range from 0 to 90+ degrees (F) with possible wet morning conditions Due to health and safety concerns relating to pesticide application and the operation of equipment on our farm, workers are required to have the ability to comprehend simple oral and written instructions in English. Must be physically able to lift up to 80 pounds *Workers referred against this order must have a minimum of 3 months experience in performing tasks described in this order.
Farm equipment operator to run 100 HP tractors, tractor-drawn machinery, and self-propelled machinery to fertilize soil, or to plant, cultivate and spray apple trees. Use hand tools, such as shovels, trowels, hoes, tampers, pruning hooks, shears, and knives. Duties include tilling soil and applying fertilizers; transplanting, weeding, thinning, or pruning crops. Will mow lanes between tree rows using tractor mowers. Will operate chain saws to prune trees and remove dead and/or diseased trees. Set up, operate, monitor & maintain irrigation system. Repair and maintain farm vehicles, implements, and mechanical equipment. Apply fertilizers to crops. Inform farmers or farm managers of crop progress. Will monitor fields for plant infestations and use treatments appropriate for use in both a preventative or infestation situations. Clear and maintain irrigation ditches. Harvest apples. Apples injured by bruising during picking shall not exceed 1% (WNY) for fresh and 1% (WNY) for processing as defined in the U.S. standard for grades. Productivity must be at least 4-20 bushel bins fresh market and/or 6-20 bushel bins processing fruit per day. Workers must have experience working at piece rate production and must have experience in working with farm sanitary and safety practices as required in Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) plans. Workers should report for work with their own suitable work clothing. Field temperatures may range from 0 to 90+ degrees (F) with possible wet morning conditions Due to health and safety concerns relating to pesticide application and the operation of equipment on our farm, workers are required to have the ability to comprehend simple oral and written instructions in English. After hiring, employer may conduct random drug tests at employers expense.. Must be physically able to lift up to 80 pounds *Workers referred against this order must have a minimum of 3 months experience in performing tasks described in this order.
Summer prune trees, planting tree, tractor driving work, driving, orchard maintenance, apple harvest
Manually seed, plant, transplant, cultivate, & harvest by hand and machine agricultural commodity including but not limited to: onions, hemp, forage crops and other produce. Duties include yard clean-up and maintenance, field preparation by tilling soil, applying fertilizers, mulching, applying & removing plastic, stripping & drying, transplanting, weeding, thinning, and pruning in the fields and greenhouses. May drive farm trucks and tractors and drive for market delivery. Repair, maintain, clean, sanitize farm vehicles, tractors and implements and equipment used in processing produce. Construct trellises, repair fences & farm buildings. Construct and repair pallets, boxes and storage containers. Sort, dump, grade, clean and pack produce in farm building. Lift, move, and place pallets. Work requires standing, sitting, kneeling and lifting up to 75 lbs. on a consistent basis throughout the day. While working in the field cell phone usage is limited to emergency use only. Employer may test for drugs and alcohol at their expense anytime after hire, for the safety of themselves and others as they will be operating machinery. Due to health & safety concerns on our farm workers must understand basic instruction in English. Workers referred as a result of this order must have a minimum of three months of verifiable experience in performing the tasks described in his order
Manually plant, cultivate, & harvest vegetables & fruits such as; apples, tomatoes, peppers, eggplant, sweet corn & squash. Use hand tools, such as shovels, trowels, hoes, tampers, pruning hooks, shears, & knives. May operate farm machinery. Duties include tilling soil & applying fertilizers; transplanting, weeding, thinning, or pruning crops. Construct trellises, repair fences & farm buildings. Harvest fruits & vegetables by hand. A minimum productivity standard applies; 100 bu boxes of fresh market apples per day. All fruit to be handled with care to avoid bruising. Fruit injured by bruising, not to exceed 4%. Must be physically able to lift up to 75lbs on a consistent basis throughout the day. Due to safety concerns on a farm, workers must understand basic instructions in English. Workers referred as a result of this order must have a minimum of three months verifiable experience in performing the tasks described in this order.
Manually plant, cultivate, harvest vegetables and field crops (soy, cabbage, carrots, greens, herbs, lettuce, potatoes, squash, and tomatoes). Use hand tools. Duties include tilling soil, applying fertilizer, transplanting, seeding, weeding, thinning, pruning, applying pesticides, cleaning, packing, picking, and loading produce. Construct trellis and fences, repair farm buildings, participate in irrigation practices, set up irrigation equipment. Operate tractors, tractor drawn machinery, self-propelled machinery. Maintain farm equipment. Inform farmers of crop progress. Identify pests, plants, and weeds. Record information about crops. Assist with crop deliveries. Handle pesticides. Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. 3 months of experience required. Must be able to work in cold, wet, hot, and humid weather, and be able to work on their feet in bent, stooped, and crouched positions for long periods of time. Random drug testing may be required after hire at employer expense for both foreign and domestic workers. \n\n
Farm equipment operator to run 100 hp. tractors, tractor-drawn machinery, and self-propelled machinery to plow, harrow and fertilize soil, or to plant, cultivate, spray and harvest crops such as strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, tomatoes, corn, peppers or squash. Will operate equipment in farm fields and drive on farm roads. Manually plant, cultivate, and harvest fruits. Use hand tools, such as shovels, trowels, hoes, tampers, pruning hooks, shears, and knives. Much work will require extensive bending, stooping and ground work. Duties include tilling soil and applying fertilizers; transplanting, weeding, thinning, or pruning crops. Operate & maintain irrigation system. Repair and maintain farm vehicles, implements, and mechanical equipment. Apply fertilizers to crops. Inform farmers or farm managers of crop progress. Will monitor fields & greenhouses for plant infestations and use treatments appropriate for use in both a preventative or infestation situation. Clear and maintain irrigation ditches. Record information about crops, such as yields, or costs. Workers must have experience working with farm sanitary and safety practices as required in Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) plans. Due to health and safety concerns relating to pesticide application and the operation of equipment on our farm, workers are required to have the ability to comprehend simple oral and written instructions in English. After hiring, employer may conduct random drug tests at employers expense. Must be physically able to lift up to 80 pounds *Workers referred against this order must have a minimum of 3 months experience in performing tasks described in this order. Production standards will be in effect for some crops
Manually seed, plant, transplant, cultivate, & harvest herbs & vegetables such as beets, carrots, onions, corn, cabbage, squash, spinach & lettuce. To perform any and all work associated with the production and harvesting of greenhouse grown vegetables. Use hand tools, such as shovels, trowels, hoes, tampers, pruning hooks, shears, & knives. Duties include field preparations by tilling soil & applying fertilizers, mulching, plastic removal, transplanting, weeding, thinning, and/or pruning crops. Operate tractors, tractor-drawn machinery, and self-propelled machinery to plow, harrow & fertilize soil or to plant, cultivate, spray & harvest crops. Repair & maintain farm vehicles, implements & mechanical equipment. Construct trellises, repair fences & farm buildings and participate in irrigation activities. Set up & operate irrigation equipment. Harvest vegetables by hand. Harvesting, cleaning, grading and packing the vegetables grown on the farm as well as wild foraging of produce. Inform farmers or farm manager of crop progress. Work requires standing, sitting, kneeling and lifting up to 75 lbs. on a consistent basis throughout the day. Employer may conduct random drug tests at employers expense after hiring, for the safety of themselves and others as they will be operating machinery. Due to health & safety concerns on our farm workers must understand basic instruction in English. Workers referred as a result of this order must have a minimum of three months of verifiable experience in performing the tasks described in his order.\n\n\n\n
Feed animals, clean barn, help with lambing, general work at farm. \nMust have at least 6 months experience as it relates to sheep and cattle. Worker must have knowledge of livestock and be able to assist in the birthing process of cattle and lambing/sheep. Must be able to identify, separate and move into bonding pens sheep and cattle which have given birth from those which are still pregnant. Further duties will include but are not limited to branding, vaccinating, skinning, castrating, sorting and loading on trucks for transport to pasture or market. Must be able to move and install temporary fence as well as repair permanent fence. Must be able to install and move portable processing and loading corrals. Will be required to operate vehicles supplementing feed and water for livestock as needed. Will be required to supply water, repair pipelines and repair water troughs. Workers will clean barns and perform general grounds maintenance around the farm. Will be required to move sheep and cattle to different fenced pastures assuring that the nutritional needs of livestock and good husbandry practices of livestock are met. Workers will work an eight hour shift as agreed upon by the employer in any 24 hour period.\nAlimenta a los animales, limpia el establo, ayuda con el parto, trabajo en general en la granja.\nDebe tener al menos 6 meses de experiencia en lo que se refiere a ganado ovino y bovino. El trabajador debe tener conocimientos sobre ganado y ser capaz de ayudar en el proceso de parto de ganado vacuno y ovino. Debe ser capaz de identificar, separar y trasladar a corrales de unión a ovejas y vacas que hayan parido de aquellas que aún están preñadas. Otros deberes incluirán, entre otros, marcar, vacunar, desollar, castrar, clasificar y cargar en camiones para su transporte a los pastos o al mercado. Debe poder mover e instalar la cerca temporal, así como también reparar la cerca permanente. Debe poder instalar y mover corrales portátiles de procesamiento y carga. Se requerirá que operen vehículos que complementen el alimento y el agua para el ganado según sea necesario. Se requerirá para suministrar agua, reparar tuberías y reparar abrevaderos. Los trabajadores limpiarán los graneros y realizarán el mantenimiento general de los terrenos alrededor de la granja. Se requerirá trasladar ovejas y ganado a diferentes pastizales cercados asegurando que se satisfagan las necesidades nutricionales del ganado y las buenas prácticas de crianza del ganado. Los trabajadores trabajarán un turno de ocho horas según lo acordado por el empleador en cualquier período de 24 horas.
Orchard Work Apples, peaches, pears, blueberries pruning (using hand pruners, loppers, and chain saw to cut branches), thinning fruit (using hands to remove excess fruit), harvesting fruit (harvested by hand into buckets and deposited into larger containers apples and pears use a 50 lb bucket to harvest, peaches use a 25 lb crate to harvest, blueberries use a 10 lb bucket to harvest), planting trees. A mnimum productivity standard applies; 80 bushel boxes of Fresh Market apples per day. All fruit to be handled with care to avoid bruising. Fruit injured by bruising, not to exceed 2%. Workers may be instructed to selectively pick mature fruit according to size, color & other USDA standards. Workers must be physically able to pick tree fruit.(45%)\nGreenhouse annual and perennial plants planting (planting small plants into pots), plant cleaning (using hands or scissors to pinch plants), plant spacing (separating potted plants and moving two 15 lb trays), general cleanup (sweeping, organizing pots and trays) (20%)\nFarm Work grading fruit (using hands to select fruit for appropriate container), aiding in cider production (selecting fruit to be processed, bottling cider, cleaning machinery); peeling/slicing fruit (using a peeler to process fruit); farmyard and building maintenance (weed trimming using a powered machine, sweeping barns, cleaning grading and cider equipment, cleaning tractors and other small equipment); seeding and harvesting pumpkins (picking pumpkins weighing 1 lb to 100 lbs either into crates or loading trucks) (35%)\nMachinery operation involved. Drivers license required to transport between work sites. Heavy lifting involved. Due to health and safety concerns on a farm, worker must understand basic instructions in English. Workers referred as a result of this order must have a mnimum of 3 months of verifiable experience in performing the tasks described in this order.\n
Harvest Productivity Standards: Workers must be able to harvest at least 5 bins (20 bu Equivalent) per day of fresh market apples and 7 bins (20 bu Equivalent) per day of process apples while not to exceed 2% bruising rate. \n\nSanitation Requirements: For food and general personal safety purposes, all workers will be required and expected to follow common sanitary practices at all times. This is particularly critical when hand harvesting crops for human consumption. Employees are required to cleanse their hands by washing them thoroughly with soap and water after using the bathroom and before entering the fields for harvest activities or the packing facility for packing operations.\n\nWorkers will perform various tasks involved in planting, cultivation (including pruning and thinning) and harvesting fruit according to supervisor’s instructions. Workers may till soil, plant stock, and do pruning activities using a variety of tools. May aid in irrigation duties. May aid in minor repair of wooden fruit containers. Workers will harvest fruit according to color, size, and degree of maturity as specified by supervisor and place into ¾ bushel baskets taking the extra time, care and effort not to bruise or scar the fruit. \n\nSpot Harvest: These apples are picked for immediate use. It is extremely important for this fruit not to be damaged. Workers must take care to prevent scratching and bruising fruit. Worker will be assigned a row usually with a partner and is responsible for picking the fruit that is the reddest and biggest. Fruit is selected from the tree according to size and/or color standard set by the picking supervisor. In some instances, fruit harvest will be done from a 16-foot ladder weighing up to 30 lbs. All workers must be able to lift and carry ladder, as well as work from the top of the ladder. The entire tree must be checked to ensure removal of all fruit meeting-picking requirements. Fruit is placed gently in the picking container until container is full. The full picking container weighing up to 50 lbs. is then gently emptied into a field bin, taking care not to spill or bruise the fruit in the container or in the field bin. Field bin volume may be checked and determined by weight on state certified scales. Workers are required to stay on their assigned row unless directed by a supervisor to change, or to help someone sporadically. Picking units will be kept free of limbs, leaves or mushy fruit. Workers will be required to pick up and return picking ladders to the ladder wagon provided by the grower at the end of each workday or as directed by the grower or designated supervisor.\n\nThe following description of job activities applies to apples and sweet cherries.\n\nHarvest: Workers will be assigned a row usually with a partner and is responsible for picking all the proper fruit from that row, or half row. Fruit is selected from the tree according to size and/or color standard set by the picking supervisor. In some instances, fruit harvest will be done from a 16-foot ladder weighing up to 30 lbs. All workers must be able to lift and carry ladder, as well as work from the top of the ladder. The entire tree must be checked to ensure removal of all fruit meeting-picking requirements. Fruit is placed gently in the picking container until container is full. The full picking container weighing up to 50 lbs. is then gently emptied into a field bin, taking care not to spill or bruise the fruit in the container or in the field bin. Field bin volume may be checked and determined by weight on state certified scales. Workers are required to stay on their assigned row unless directed by a supervisor to change, or to help someone sporadically. Picking units will be kept free of limbs, leaves or mushy fruit. Workers will be required to pick up and return picking ladders to the ladder wagon provided by the grower at the end of each workday or as directed by the grower or designated supervisor.\n
Vegetable production: plant, transplant, thin, stake and tie, irrigate, fertilize, harvest, wash, and process a diverse collection of vegetables. Maintain fencing and farm equipment. Tend a seasonal flock of chickens that are not overwintered.
PLANTING, DIGGING, MOVING & PRUNING OF TREES AND SHRUBS, MOVING & PLACING MULCH AS NECESSARY, CUTTING OF GRASS, REMOVAL OF WEEDS, ETC., IRRIGATE FARM SOIL AND MAINTAIN DITCHES OR PIPES AND PUMPS, SPRAY FERTILIZER OR PESTICIDE SOLUTIONS TO CONTROL INSECTS, FUNGI AND WEEDS, TEND TO AND FEED ANIMALS (ELK), BUILD AND MEND FENCING, CUT, RAKE, AND TETHER HAY, PERFORM BASIC EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING, ASSIST WITH OTHER GENERAL LABOR TASKS. ALL ACTIVITIES WILL BE PERFORMED ON A FARM.
Performs duties including: drive and operate farm machinery to plant, cultivate, harvest and store grain and fruit crops. Attach farm implements, such as plow, disc and drill to tractor. Till soil; plant and cultivate grain. Transportation and application of organic and commercial nutrients to Schofield Farm properties from locations in Chautauqua county, NY, including transporting nutrients from hopper to stockpile and from stockpile to farm. Tow harvesting equipment between Schofield Farm properties. Drive and operate self-propelled combine, grain cart, other harvesting equipment. General lubrication, service (check fluids) and incidental repair to farm machinery. Drive grain and livestock feed trucks to transport crops/feed to elevator, storage area, various Schofield Farm properties or farm properties within Chautauqua county, NY. List of equipment: Row crop tractors and implements, GPS guidance, liquid application equipment, pumps, Class A tank trailers, Class A tri-axle trailers, grain and forage harvesting equipment, sprayers, tillage equipment, irrigation equipment, loaders, dozer. Must be willing to work in inclement weather conditions. Random drug screening required post hire at employers expense due to DOT regulations. Failure to pass drug screen will result in termination of employment. Must be able to lift 60 lbs. Minimum of (3) months experience required. Must be able to obtain a CDL within 30-90 days of hire. No minimum education required. Wage rate may increase with verifiable experience. Employer may reward exceptional work with monetary or other benefits in addition to those listed here in his sole discretion.
Drives and operates a variety of farm machines and equipment such as tractors, sprayers, and others to plant, harvest fruit, prune, thin, or spray grape vineyards. Maintains and performs preventative maintenance on machinery and equipment. Will follow directions for mixing and applying chemicals, including herbicide, and other pesticides under the supervision and direction of a licensed applicator. Vineyard work includes pruning, tying, hand hoeing, planting, shoot and cluster thinning, leaf pulling pest control, mowing, composting, weeding, moving catch wires, shoot positioning, trellis construction and repair, and hand and machine harvest. Workers must be physically able to harvest fruit including carrying 35 lb boxes of grapes over the head and out of the rows. Assist in loading and unloading trucks. \n\nWorkers may be requested but not required to work on their Sabbath.\n\n
Workers will perform any combination of tasks related to the planting, cultivating and harvesting of fruit including, but not limited to, operate a tractor, repair and maintain farm vehicles, implements and mechanical equipment, pruning, weeding, thinning, spraying, mowing, irrigating and harvesting. Use hand tools such as a ladder and picking bucket. 3 months experience required in duties listed.
Drives and operate a variety of farm machines and equipment such as tractors, sprayers, forklifts, backhoes and others to plant, prune, thin or spray grape vineyards. Maintains and performs preventive maintenance on machinery and equipment. Will follow directions for mixing and applying chemicals, including herbicide, pesticide and insecticide, under the supervision and direction of a licensed applicator. Vineyard work includes pruning, tying, hand hoeing around vines, planting, shoot thinning, cluster thinning, leaf pulling, pest control, spraying, mowing, trimming and weeding, moving catch wires, shoot positioning, trellis repair and construction and working in various ways to help with machine harvesting. Workers must be physically lift up to 80 pounds. Picked grapes are placed in a 35 lb. lugs which must be carried over the head out of vineyard rows. Workers will record weight data and take samples from crushed grapes for analysis. Workers must be physically able to lift up to 80 pounds. Employer will furnish to workers, without cost, all tools and equipment required in the performance of the duties assigned. Workers should report for work with their own suitable work clothing. Field temperatures may range from 0 to 90+ degrees (F) with possible wet morning conditions. Due to health and safety concerns relating to pesticide application and the operation of equipment on our farm, workers are required to have the ability to comprehend simple instructions in English. After hiring, employer may conduct random drug tests at employers expense. Workers referred against this order must have a minimum of 2 months verifiable experience in the aforementioned skills and duties.
trimming trees. summer prune, planting, orchard maintenance, spraying & mowing using a tractor, harvest apples, driving & tractor work
Trimming trees, summer prune, field work, plant new trees, orchard maintenance, spraying & mowing using a tractor,driving, harvest apples, tractor work, fix bins
Mowing, picking rocks and maintaining fields, fixing fences and buildings. Spreading manure in fields piled up from the winter. Using skidster to clean barns, stack hay and straw to supply for the winter. Owners travel out of state with teams of horses to compete from June through November and during this time mucking stalls, feeding horses and letting horses in and out of stalls during the day is needed. Assisting with breeding and foaling which occurs usually between January through June.
The Farmworkers will drive tractors/trucks and operate skid steer to perform a variety of crop raising duties pertaining to soy, corn, alfalfa, rye, oats, grass, and hay. They will plow, harrow, plant, fertilize, cultivate, and harvest using a variety of farm machinery. The Farmworkers will also load and transport harvested crops from field to storage. They will pick stones, clean out and repair fence line. Manure pushing/spreading, barn cleaning. The workers must be able to lift 80lbs with assistance. 1 month of verifiable experience in crop related work. Random drug testing may be required post hire at employer expense to both H-2A and domestic workers. Work in all weather conditions. Hours are 7:00am to 4:00pm (Mon-Fri); 7:00am to 12:00pm (Saturday). Hours may vary based on weather and crop conditions.\n\n
Manually plant, cultivate, care for, and harvest grapes. Use hand tools, such as, but not limited to: trowels, ick irons, hammers, pry bars, wire tighteners, shovels, pickaxes, tampers, pruning shears, loppers, and picking shears. Duties include tiling soil, spreading fertilizer, planting, translating, weeding, pruning, thinning crops, moving catch wires, hedging, installation and removal of bird/animal deterrents such a netting, seeding cover crops, applying mulch/compost, leaf removal, applying fertilizers, herbicides, and pesticides, operation of [power equipment such as chain saws, trimmers, hedgers, power washers, operation and maintenance of tractors and tractor pulling equipment used in day to day vineyard operation, picking, sorting, loading harvested product, construct and maintain trellises, fences, machinery, equipment, buildings, landscaping, drainage systems and ditches, irrigation systems, hand harvest and load harvested fruit. Workers are expected to work at least the number of hours and days specified in this order. Depending on weather, crop, or other conditions, workers may be asked, but not required to work up to 10 hours per day, 7 days per week including Sunday and the Sabbath. The employer will furnish the worker all tools and equipment needed to complete the assigned tasks and duties at no cost to the worker. The worker must report to work wearing suitable clothing for the tasks and duties assigned as well as for current and anticipated weather conditions. Field temperatures can range from below 0 (F) to above 90(F) with the possibility of sun, clouds, wind, rain, sleet, freezing rain, and snow. Workers referred to this order must have a minimum of 3 months agricultural (Farming) experience preferably vineyard.\nVineyard Association Members:\n(1) Boundary Breaks Vineyard: 1568 Porter Covert Road, Lodi, NY 14860\nFEIN: 26-2322142\nContact: Bruce Murray, Owner\nPhone: 607-474-5030\nWorkers:2\nWorksite Address: 1568 Porter Covert Road, Lodi, NY 14860\nWorkers Compensation Policy: The State Insurance Fund (Z-2219-464-110\n(2) Buttonwood Vineyards, LLC:5986 State Route 89, Romulus, NY 14541\nFEIN: 46-3563822\nContact: David Pittard, Member\nPhone: 315-243-6903\nWorkers: 2\nWorksite Address:5986 State Route 89, Romulus, NY 14541\nWorkers Compensation Policy: Farm Family/United Farm Family (#3101W9884)\n(3) Thristy Owl Wine Company, Inc: 6861 Rt 89, Ovid, NY 14521\nFEIN: 46-0467650\nContact: Jonathon Cupp\nPhone: 607-869-5805\nWorkers: 4\nWorksite Address: 6861 Rt 89, Ovid NY 14521\nWorkers Compensation Policy: The State Insurance Fund (Z-1462-898-6)\n(4) Patrician Verona, Inc. d/b/a Hosmer Winery: 6999 Rt 89, Ovid, NY 14521\nFEIN: 15-0530298\nContact: Cameron Hosmer\nPhone: 607-869-3393\nWorkers: 4\nWorksite Address: 6999 rt 89, Ovid, NY 14521\nWorkers Compensation Policy: The State Insurance Fund (Z-724-029-4)\n\nWe are providing the following documents with this application:\n- Certificate of Workers Compensation for each member\n- Work Rules\n- Housing Rules\n
Use manual and powered equipment to plant, maintain , fertilize, irrigate, harvest, transport : hay, straw, soybeans, greenhouse plants, vegetable and fruit crops. Load and unload trucks, maintain fences, equipment, and irrigation.In addition, the worker will maintain and clean work areas around production greenhouses. \n\nEquipment operated: Farm tractor (50HP min), baler, bale loader, (and other powered hay and straw production equipment), field planter, rototiller, mower, soil blender, flat filler and sterilizer. Also power tools for farm maintenance.\n\nWorkers will comply with procedures for power equipment safety as instructed and follow other instructions of supervisor. Workers will follow rules that assure site safety as instructed. Tools paid for by employer;. \n
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 Box 3 & 4, Page 1. Job duties include planting vines, maintenance of and repair of vineyard infrastructure (trellising, posts etc.), maintenance of vineyard (mowing, weeding, rototilling etc.),maintenance and care of vines, (training, tying, pruning, cluster-thinning, trimming and general canopy management, cover vines with nets and install wild life deterrents). In addition, workers will organize harvesting and harvest (prepare equipment etc.), maintenance of equipment (tractors,mowers, trimmers, rototillers ATV's etc.).\n \nThe employer will provide 1 day of training and allow 2 days of work for the worker to satisfactorily perform the duties described in the job description. Workers must be willing to work in varied weather conditions, including temperatures as low as 25 degrees with snow up to one foot deep and as high as 90 degrees with damp mornings. Work requires long periods of standing, bending and kneeling. Workers must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds on a frequent basis and be available to work 5 days a week with Sunday's for worship. \n \nEmployer will furnish to workers without cost all tools and equipment required to perform duties assigned. Worker will be given 30 minutes for lunch. Beginning and ending times will vary depending on the conditions in the orchard. Workers must be able to take directions in simple English.
Use manual and powered equipment to plant (25%), maintain (prune, fertilize, irrigate, weed, control pests, stake and tie, mulch) (30%) , and harvest **(30%) fruits (apples, peaches, cherries, berries, plums) vegetables (tomatoes, melons, squash). Maintain honeybees (5%). Maintain fences, equipment, and farm buildings (10%).\n\n**Climb ladders and pluck fruit from trees (40%), move from site to site (10%), leave fruit in bins (10%). Clean fruit(5%), Sort fruit (5%), Pack fruit (20%), Clean packing areas with brushes, brooms, and running wter (10%)\n\nEquipment operated: Farm tractor, rototiller, mower, seed drill, post hole digger, chain saw,tiller and hoist. Workers will comply with procedures for ladder safety as instructed and follow other instructions of supervisor. Workers will follow rules that assure food safety as instructed which include hand washing, use of restrooms and handling of fruit. Tools paid for by employer.\n
Manually plant, cultivate, and harvest vegetables, fruits, and field crops. Use hand tools to till, fertilize, transplant, weed, thin, prune, apply pesticides, clean, irrigate, and load produce. Operate, repair, maintain tractors/implements to grow and harvest crops. Mix and apply agrichemicals, maintain fences and buildings. \n\nSembrar, cultivar, y cosechar manualmente vegetales, frutas, y pacas de pasto. Utilisa herramientas de mano para harar, abonar, transplantar, deshierbar, podar, aplicar pesticidas, limpiar, regar agua, y cargar producto. Operar, reparar, y mantener tractores/implementos para cultivar y cosechar cultivos. Mesclar y aplicar agroquimicos, mantener edificios y cercas. \n\n
Manually plant, weed, harvest and prune plants. Maintain weed-free rows, applying fertilizer and mound rows.\nIdentify flower's state of bloom. Harvest flowers with precision and speed of 200 per hour, sorting, conditioning &\npacking cut flowers, loading on trucks for delivery. Dig up tubers, wash, dry, cut, separate, label for storage and\npack for next season. Land clearing, tiling soil, brush clearing, mowing and rock removal. Driving is required to \nmove supplies and flowers as needed between worksites and warehouses. Must be a focused and\ndetail-oriented person. Must be physically able to lift 50 lbs. consistently throughout the day. Workers referred as\na result of this order must have a minimum of 3 months verifiable experience working in commercial flower\nproduction. Due to health, plant sanitary, & safety concerns on our farm, workers must understand, read and write\nbasic English and not smoke.
The Farmworkers/Animal Caretaker will perform general farm labor in connection with our seasonal poultry and crop operations as outlined below: \nPullet Rearing/Litter Management: Maintain or remove litter (animal waste) from aisles in our barns on a daily basis during the fall/winter season. Maintain litter aisle shavings and keep calcium chip buckets filled as needed. This specific cleaning is done to a greater extent and different from the daily, routine cleaning that other employees perform due to the time of year. Workers will split up baby chicks to different tiers within barn. Vaccinate pullets at thirteen weeks of age. Load pullets into carts to be transported to laying hen houses at the end of the rearing period. Workers will perform dry and wet cleaning and maintenance duties to prepare laying houses for pullets at the end of the rearing period and to clean empty pullet houses after pullets are moved out. The dry-cleaning duties include using backpack blowers to blow down henhouses, sweep floors, clean lights and other miscellaneous cleaning and light repair duties. Wet cleaning includes pressure washing and spraying wet disinfectant to thoroughly clean henhouses. This job includes holding a pressure washing nozzle outstretched from your body for a number of hours in a very humid environment. This cleaning is to a greater extent and different from the daily, routine cleaning that other employees perform. Due to enhanced biosecurity protocol, workers will only be allowed to enter and work in areas approved by their supervisor. \n\nFarmworker/Cage Assembly: Workers needed to disassemble existing conventional cage systems. Workers will then be asked to assemble cage free housing systems in place of the conventional caged system. Throughout the process the barn will need to be maintained for cleanliness. Once systems are in place workers will assist with the placement and care of birds.\n\nCorn Crop: Workers will be responsible for any and all activities related to the corn crop. Activities will include but are not limited to planting, plowing, spraying, harvesting, drying and general maintenance required for care of the crop, crop land, or crop equipment. \n\nSeasonal Maintenance: Workers will perform dry and wet cleaning and maintenance duties to prepare laying houses for pullets at the end of the rearing period and to clean empty pullet houses after pullets are moved out. Remove mortality as needed. The dry-cleaning duties include using backpack blowers to blow down henhouses, sweep floors, clean lights and other miscellaneous cleaning and light repair duties. Wet cleaning includes pressure washing and spraying wet disinfectant to thoroughly clean henhouses. This job includes holding a pressure washing nozzle outstretched from your body for a number of hours in a very humid environment. Due to enhanced biosecurity protocol, workers will only be allowed to enter and work in areas approved by their supervisor. Pick up refuse and perform light maintenance in and around the exterior of the farm, including painting and light construction. Sweeping, cleaning and painting in and around farmstead, including buildings and grounds. The task is to a greater extent and does not replace the routine daily cleaning and maintenance performed by poultry care or general farm staff. \n\nBiosecurity Requirements - Any persons coming on to our farms and into our barns must not own birds, unless they are not located within a commutable distance from any of our farm locations. This is mandated by the following:\n· United Egg Producers — Animal Welfare Certification\n· United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) — National Poultry Improvement Program — Biosecurity Indemnification Requirement\n· Eggland's Best Standard Operating Procedures — Biosecurity Standard\n· Food & Drug Administration (FDA) — 21 CFR, Parts 16 and 118 — Prevention of Salmonella Enteritidis in Shell Eggs\n
Drive tractors, heavy trucks and flatbed trailers containing various crops and fertilizer to various farm-owned properties in St. Lawrence county, NY and load and unload trucks using forklift or other agricultural equipment. Operate skid steer to perform a variety of crop raising duties pertaining to soy, corn, alfalfa, rye, oats, grass, and hay. Perform other incidental activities associated with planting, plowing and harvesting. Workers will plow, harrow, plant, fertilize, cultivate, and harvest using a variety of farm machinery. The workers will also load and transport harvested crops from field to storage. They will pick stones, clean out and repair fence line. Manure pushing/spreading, barn cleaning and hauling manure/fertilizer from farm to field. 1 month of verifiable experience in crop related work. CDL driver's license or foreign equivalent required. Random drug testing may be required post hire at employer expense to both H-2A and domestic workers. Work in all weather conditions. Hours are 7:00am to 4:00pm (Mon-Fri); 7:00am to 12:00pm (Saturday). Hours may vary based on weather and crop conditions.\n\n\n
Under direction of supervisor, worker will perform any combination of tasks involved in the operation of tractors and farm equipment. Workers must be able to drive tractor and operate sprayer to spray orchards. Under the supervision of a licensed sprayer workers must be able to mix chemicals given the proper provided PPE and instructions. Workers must be able to read directions for mixing and write proper records for each spray. Workers will perform any combination of duties consistent with harvesting quality fruit and vegetables. Manually plant, cultivate, & harvest fruit & vegetables such as: apples, strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, squash, peppers, beans, & tomatoes. Workers will have to conduct general orchard work including but not limited to field work, pruning and maintenance of fields, trees and farm equipment. Use hand tools, such as shovels, trowels, hoes, tampers, pruning hooks, shears, & knives. Duties include tilling soil & applying fertilizers; transplanting, weeding, thinning, or pruning crops. Construct trellises, repair fences & farm buildings. Set up & operate irrigation equipment. After completion of 3 days of training, the employer will expect workers to pick a minimum of 100 bu of fresh market apples per day with no more than 2% bruising. Pick apples for fresh marketing and or processing. Inform farmers or farm manager of crop progress. Workers may be instructed to selectively pick mature fruit & vegetables, according to size, color & other USDA standards. The workers will be expected to hand harvest fruit and vegetables. Workers will have to work in cold and wet conditions and must have proper clothing for such conditions. Must be physically able to lift up to 75lbs on a consistent basis throughout the day. While working in the field, cell phone usage is limited to emergency use only. Due to safety concerns on a farm, workers must understand basic instructions in English. Workers referred as a result of this order must have a minimum of six months verifiable experience in performing the tasks described in this order.
Workers will perform various tasks involved in planting, cultivating, pruning, thinning and harvesting apples, peaches and sweet cherries according to supervisors instructions. Most of these duties will be performed on up to an 18 foot ladder. Duties include tilling soil & applying fertilizers; transplanting, weeding, thinning, and/or pruning crops & applying pesticides; cleaning, packing, and loading harvested products. Construct trellises, repair fences & farm buildings, and participate in irrigation activities. Inform farmers or farm managers of crop progress. Identify plants, pests, & weeds to determine the selection & application of pesticides & fertilizers. Clear and maintain irrigation ditches. Record information about crops, such as pesticides use, yields or costs. Employer will expect worker to pick a minimum of 120 bu boxes of apples per day with no more than 1% (WNY) bruising. Workers are expected to work at least the number of days and hours specified. Depending on weather, crop or other conditions, workers may be requested, but not required to work up to seven days per week and/or on the Sabbath and up to 12 hours per day. Employer will furnish to workers without cost all the tools and equipment required in the performance of the duties assigned. Workers should report for work with their own suitable clothes. Field temperatures may range from below 0 to 90+ degrees (F), with possible wet morning conditions. Must be physically able to lift up to 70lbs on a consistent basis throughout the day. While working in the field, phone usage is limited to emergency use only. Due to health & safety concerns on our farm workers must understand basic instruction in English or Spanish. Employer may conduct random drug tests at employers expense after hiring, for the safety of themselves and others as they will be operating machinery. Failure to comply with the request or testing positive will result in immediate termination. Insubordination by the employee and not following rules or actions that put other employees at risk are cause for immediate termination. Workers referred as a result of this order must have a minimum of three months of verifiable experience in performing the tasks described in his order. Job specifications can change frequently during the season due to crop or market conditions, even on the same crop. Workers will be expected to conform to the specific instructions given by the supervisor for each days work. \nThe activities outlined in the job description will be conducted solely on the worksite which is owned and operated by the employer.\n
Under direction of supervisor, worker will perform any combination of tasks involved in the operation of tractors and farm equipment for the purpose of tilling soil, mowing grass, cutting brush, planting young trees and plants, spraying fruit trees and plants. Use tractors and trucks on farm property to move equipment and supplies such as irrigation pipes and pumps, smudging equipment, fertilizer, ladders, bins and other supplies for harvest workers. Move empty bins around orchard for use by pickers and transport full bins of fruit from orchard to packing shed or storage facility. Operate engines and pumps for irrigation and move, set up, and start fans or smudge pots for frost protection. Need apple farm experience. Pick fruit during harvest. While working in the field, cell phone usage is limited to emergency use only. Due to safety concerns on a farm, worker must understand basic instructions in English. Workers referred as a result of this order must have a minimum of 6 months of verifiable experience in performing the tasks described in this order. The activities outlined in the job description will be conducted solely on the worksite which is owned and operated by the employer.\n
Workers will pick, clean, grade, sort, pack and load apples, cherries, plums, prunes, apricots, and peaches, do fence and trellis repair and other orchard maintenance. Cut down, prune, plant and fertilize trees, work with tree and orchard irrigation and make repairs. Must be able to stand and walk long periods of time, use sharp instruments, able to do ladder work and lift 50 lbs. Workers must have 3 months verifiable agricultural field work experience.\n\nLos trabajadores recogerán, limpiarán, clasificarán, empacarán y cargarán manzanas, cerezas, ciruelas, ciruelas pasas, albaricoques y melocotones, repararán cercas y enrejados y realizarán otro mantenimiento del huerto. Cortar, podar, plantar y fertilizar árboles, trabajar con riego de árboles y huertos y hacer reparaciones. Debe poder estar de pie y caminar largos períodos de tiempo, usar instrumentos afilados, poder trabajar con escaleras y levantar 50 libras. Los trabajadores deben tener 3 meses de experiencia laboral agrícola verificable.
Duties include planting/caring for seedlings including watering, pruning, fertilizing, pest control. Unload, handle, and sort seedlings and liners when delivered. Cultivate fields/prepare for planting. Cultivate rows to prevent weed growth. Plant winter cover crops performed with tractor & cultivator. Cull unsalable material. Perform day to day watering as needed. Maintain machines, hand tools, and irrigation for daily use. Balling/burlapping mature trees with mechanical spade. Prepare trees for safe/proper loading and transport. Will be expected to use tractors, farm implements, skid steers, and front loaders. Will be expected to use pruners, sprayers and other hand tools. Exp. with farm equip., heavy equip., hand tools, and plants useful. Wage rate may increase with verifiable experience with our company. Must be able to lift 65 lbs., and be able to sit, stand, crouch, and squat repeatedly for long periods of time. Must be able to obtain U.S. Drivers License w/i 90 days or hire. Hours may vary based on weather and crop conditions.
OUTDOOR WORK RAIN OR SHINE, STOOP LABOR. PLANTING/HARVESTING OF FLOWERS, HEAVY LIFTING. ONE MONTH EXPERIENCE NECESSARY. MUST LIFT 25LBS ON A REGULAR BASIS. DRUG TESTING GIVEN POST HIRE AT EMPLOYERS EXPENSE. Extra hours may be available. Workers may be requested but not required to work on their designated day of rest. Time and a half will be paid after 60 hours in any work week, and for any hours worked on a worker’s designated day of rest.
Manually prune, plant, cultivate, & harvest fruits, vegetables, & field crops such as: apples, pears, peaches, plums, nectarines, apricots, berries, pumpkins, tomatoes, hemp, summer & winter vegetables. Use hand tools, such as shovels, trowels, hoes, tampers, pruning hooks, shears, & knives. Duties include tilling soil & applying fertilizers; transplanting, weeding, thinning, or pruning crops & applying pesticides. Construct trellises, repair fences & farm buildings, or participate in irrigation activities. Set up & operate irrigation equipment. Operate tractors, tractor-drawn machinery, and self-propelled machinery to plow, harrow & fertilize soil or to plant, cultivate spray & harvest crops. Repair & maintain farm vehicles, implements & mechanical equipment. Help with making and bottling of cider. Help set up, clean and take down cider equipment. Cut, split & stack firewood. Harvest fruits & vegetables by hand. Apply pesticides, herbicides or fertilizers to crops. Inform farmers or farm manager of crop progress. Identify plants, pests, & weeds to determine the selection & application of pesticides & fertilizers. Clear and maintain irrigation ditches. Record information about crops, such as pesticides use, yields or costs. Employer will expect worker to pick a minimum of 100 bu boxes of apples with no more than 4% bruising. While working in the field, cell phone usage is limited to emergency use only. Due to safety concerns on a farm, workers must understand basic instructions in English. Workers referred as a result of this order must have a minimum of three months verifiable experience in performing the tasks described in this order.\n \n
Crops/Commodities: \npome fruits, stone fruits, grapes, berries, and rhubarb. \nThis job requires a minimum of three months of prior experience working in a diversified orchard, handling manual and machine tasks associated with commodity production and harvest activities. Workers must be able to perform manual as well as mechanized activities with accuracy and efficiency. Cultivate and harvest fruits. Use hand tools including, but not limited to: shovels, hoes and knives. Spread plastic or other groundcovering. Clean plastic by hand from ground upon removal. Weed and thin plants. Stake/tie plants, trellis/prune plants, and set poles and wires for vine plants. Pick, cut, lift, or pull crops. Grade, size and pack product in field. Take care to prevent damaging produce and plants. Work in fields. \nPrune, cultivate and hand-harvest pome fruits, stone fruits, grapes, berries and rhubarb. Spread and remove ground covers. Pick/harvest according to quality standards. Load/transport harvested fruits. Prepare boxes and sort/pack fruit. Workers must adhere to all Food Safety Protocol. \nWeed fields. Perform hoeing, hauling, and other manual tasks. Bending, stooping and kneeling required. Use hand tools including but not limited to hoes, shovels, shears, clippers, loppers, and saws. Lift, carry, and load/unload products or supplies. Use retriever/roller wagons. Use power equipment including but not limited to: tractors, power shears and chain saws. Must operate agricultural equipment safely, with or without direction. \nClear cull stock, brush and debris from field and clean/maintain all work areas. Workers will also perform general orchard work including but not limited to preparing land for planting, planting trees, trimming suckers, building trellises, mulching trees, inserting/removing tree spreaders, hoeing, cleaning and clearing fence rows and farm buildings, operation and maintenance of tractors and other equipment under supervision. Apply pesticides, herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protectants. Mix and apply fertilizers, plant growth chemicals, conditioners, and other plant related treatments at the correct times depending on plant type, growth, climate and crop conditions. Employee may assist and/or participate in Bin construction and/or repair. This task requires the use of various tools including but not limited to tape measures, hammers, staple guns, nail guns, hack saws, power saws, and air compressors.\nTree Training: hoeing, tree painting. Tie/position trees and limbs, together and to trellises, using string, tape, wire or other fasteners and supports. Thinning: Hand thin to control the size and quality of fruit. Remove fruit blossom, bud and/or identifiable fruit from within a cluster of other fruits. Must accurately identify and remove misshapen, damaged or otherwise unmarketable fruit. Pruning: Hand pruning based on fruit variety. Use manual and mechanized pruning tools and equipment. Identify and remove stubs or broken branches, downward-growing branches, branches rubbing against each other, shaded interior branches, dead wood and shoots-suckers. Weeding, grafting, and budding.\n Use/handle ladders up to 15 ft. in length and weighing up to 50 lbs. or perform work on motorized platform. Harvest: Spot and/or strip pick fruit based on seasonal need. Snap fruit off tree with thumb and palm of hand to avoid stem pulls, punctures, bruising, or other damage. Pick culls and peelers. Fill fruit buckets and bags and place fruit in bins. Follow supervisor/foreman's instructions on color/size requirements. Must be able to differentiate between colors and fruit varieties accurately. \nCherries: Hand pick fruit leaving stems attached. Place harvested fruit at bottom of basket/bucket. Avoid stem pulls, punctures, bruising, or other damage. Identify defects (bird pecks, limb rubs, splits, sunburn) and other damage. Follow supervisor/foreman's instructions on fruit quality.
Worker must possess the physical strength and endurance (ability to continue or last) to repeat the harvest process though out the workday, working quickly and skillfully to perform activities assigned during that activity. Workers may not leave trash, or other discarded items in work areas or vehicles but must dispose of such items in provided receptacles. Workers must wash hands with soap and water after all bathroom and meal breaks. Allergies to varieties of ragweed, goldenrod, insecticides, related agricultural chemicals, etc., may affect worker’s ability to perform the work described herein. Must display the ability to move, place, climb and work from orchard ladders up to 16 feet in height, making the necessary adjustments for various procedures while carrying up to 30 pounds.\n\nHarvest Productivity Standards: Workers must maintain a 5% or better bruising rate. \n\nSanitation Requirements: For food and general personal safety purposes, all workers will be required and expected to follow common sanitary practices at all times. This is particularly critical when hand harvesting crops for human consumption. Employees are required to cleanse their hands by washing them thoroughly with soap and water after using the bathroom and before entering the fields for harvest activities or the packing facility for packing operations.\n\nApples: Workers will perform various tasks involved in planting, cultivation (including pruning and thinning) and harvesting fruit according to supervisor’s instructions. Workers will till soil, plant stock, and do pruning activities using a variety of tools. Workers will aid in irrigation duties. Will aid in minor repair of wooden fruit containers. Workers will harvest fruit according to color, size, and degree of maturity as specified by supervisor and place into ¾ bushel baskets taking the extra time, care, and effort not to bruise or scar the fruit. \n\nThe following description of job activities applies to apples. \n\nHarvest: Workers will be assigned a row usually with a partner and is responsible for picking all the proper fruit from that row, or half row. Fruit is selected from the tree according to size and/or color standard set by the picking supervisor. In some instances, fruit harvest will be done from an 8 or 16-foot ladder weighing up to 30 lbs. All workers must be able to lift and carry ladder, as well as work from the top of the ladder. The entire tree must be checked to ensure removal of all fruit meeting-picking requirements. Fruit is placed gently in the picking container until container is full. The full picking container weighing up to 50 lbs. is then gently emptied into a field bin, taking care not to spill or bruise the fruit in the container or in the field bin. Field bin volume may be checked and determined by weight on state certified scales. Workers are required to stay on their assigned row unless directed by a supervisor to change, or to help someone sporadically. Picking units will be kept free of limbs, leaves or mushy fruit. Workers will be required to pick up and return picking ladders to the ladder wagon provided by the grower at the end of each workday or as directed by the grower or designated supervisor.\n\n
Crops/Commodities: \ncauliflower, cucumbers, zucchini/summer squash, peppers, eggplant, sweet corn, winter squash, lettuce, beets, watermelons, and kale/greens, flowers, vegetable plants. \nThis job requires a minimum of three months of verifiable prior experience working on a commercial vegetable crop farm handling manual and machine tasks associated with commodity production and harvest activities. Plant, cultivate and harvest vegetables (cauliflower, cucumbers, zucchini/summer squash, peppers, eggplant, sweet corn, winter squash, lettuce, beets, watermelons, and kale/greens. ) . Use hand tools including, but not limited to: shovels, hoes and knives. Plant roots, seeds and bulbs. Spread plastic or other groundcovering. Clean plastic by hand from ground upon removal. Till soil. Weed and thin plants. Transplant plants by hand. Stake/tie plants, trellis/prune plants, and set poles and wires for vine plants. Pick, cut, lift, or pull crops. Tie vegetables in bunches. Grade, size and field pack product; sort, grade, pack product in packing facility. Take care to prevent damaging produce and plants. Remove stakes and twine from fields. Mow, cut, and weed fields. Perform ditching, shoveling, hoeing, hauling, ground preparation, and other manual tasks. Bending, stooping and kneeling required. Lift, carry, and load/unload products or supplies. Use power equipment including but not limited to: tractors, planters, mowers, plows, sprayers, cultivators, power shears, chain saws, high lifts, fork lifts, skid loaders. Must operate agricultural equipment safely, with or without direction. Install/maintain irrigation systems and water lines. Move and install irrigation pipes and equipment. Dig and maintain ditches. Install and remove levee gates. Clear debris from field and clean work areas and assigned equipment. \n\nPerform manual and mechanized tasks associated with the production of flowers and vegetable plants. Plant, cultivate, and maintain nursery stock, bedding plants, plugs, liners, hanging baskets, and other horticultural varieties. Propagate plants from cuttings. Plant/pot seedlings, fill and label trays, move product to/from greenhouses and/or loading/unloading areas. Crimp wire baskets. Attach hangers to baskets and hang throughout holding houses. Move containerized plants using rolling/electric carts. Load/unload trucks and product from conveyor belt. Install/remove plastic coverings. Clean/maintain work area.\n\nPrune, trim, and perform other general plant maintenance. Water or irrigate plants, and apply fertilizer or other chemicals. Maintain irrigation systems. Count, inventory, and grade plants. Pack, label, tag, pull, sort, and store plants by variety\n\nWork is done in the field for long periods of time. Workers will assist in handling product weighing up to 60 pounds and lifting to a height of 5 feet. Workers must work on their feet in bent positions for long periods of time. Work requires repetitive movements and extensive walking. Work required in fields when plants are wet with dew and rain, and will be required during light rain, snow, moderate winds, direct sun, high humidity and extreme temperatures. Temperatures in fields during working hours can range from 10 to over 100 degrees F. Workers will be required to work during occasional showers not severe enough to stop field operations. Allergies to ragweed, goldenrod, honey bees, insecticides, herbicides, fungicides, or related chemicals may affect a worker’s ability to perform the job. Workers should be able to do the work required with or without reasonable accommodations. Saturday work required. \n \nSupervisor(s) will provide instructions and directions to workers. Workers must be able to comprehend and follow instructions and communicate effectively to supervisors. Unusual, complex or non-routine activities will be supervised. Workers expected to perform basic duties in a timely and proficient manner without close supervision.
OUTDOOR WORK, RAIN OR SHINE, STOOP LABOR, PLANTING & HARVESTING OF TREES AND SHRUBS. HEAVY LIFTING, ONE MONTH EXPERIENCE NECESSARY. LIFTING OF 25LBS ON A REGULAR BASIS. DRUG TESTING MAY BE GIVEN POST HIRE AT EMPLOYERS EXPENSE. ADDITIONAL HOURS MAY BE OFFERED, BUT NOT REQUIRED.
Manually prune, plant, cultivate, & harvest fruits including apples and pears. Use hand tools, such as shovels, trowels, hoes, tampers, pruning hooks, shears, & knives. Duties include tilling soil & applying fertilizers; transplanting, weeding, thinning, or pruning crops. Construct trellises, repair fences & farm buildings. Set up & operate irrigation equipment. Work will include but is not limited to picking fruit; apples & pears for fresh market during harvest and/or processing and cleaning, packing and loading harvested products. Harvest fruits by hand. A minimum productivity standard applies; 116 bu boxes of fresh market apples per day. All fruit to be handled with care to avoid bruising. Fruit injured by bruising, not to exceed 4%. Workers will be instructed to selectively pick mature fruit according to size, color & other USDA standards. Worker must be physically able to pick tree fruit, most of which is done from ladders with lower branches being picked from the ground. Picked fruit is placed in a metal-framed canvas picking bucket with canvas straps that slip over the head and rest on the shoulders. Filled bucket weighing up to 40 lbs. Workers required to handle ladders up to 24 long and weighing about 2 lbs per foot. Must be physically able to lift up to 75lbs on a consistent basis throughout the day. While working in the field, cell phone usage is limited to emergency use only. Due to safety concerns on a farm, workers must understand basic instructions in English. Workers referred as a result of this order must have a minimum of three months verifiable experience in performing the tasks described in this order.
Operating large farm equipment and machinery equipped such as tractors, trucks for cultivating, tilling, fertilizing, planting, moving, storing, harvesting grain and oilseed crops such as corn silage, haylage; driving 10 wheel truck or tractor with trailer attached to move crops or equipment to designated locations; move and spread manure on fields as fertilizer; perform basic maintenance and safety inspections on trucks; driving farm vehicle; minor daily and incidental upkeep to equipment and worksite.
OUTDOOR WORK, RAIN OR SHINE, STOOP LABOR, PLANTING & HARVESTING OF FLOWERS, VEGETABLES. HEAVY LIFTING, ONE MONTH EXPERIENCE NECESSARY. LIFTING OF 25LBS ON A REGULAR BASIS. DRUG TESTING MAY BE GIVEN POST HIRE AT EMPLOYERS EXPENSE.
PLANT, HARVEST, CULTIVATE, WEED, PREPARE LAND/FIELD. PRUNE FRUIT CROPS AND VEGETABLE CROPS. WASH EQUIPMENT, FENCE, TRELLIS REPAIRS IF NEEDED. SOIL PREPARING FOR FALL CROPS.
Job duties will entail: Trimming and pruning of Apple, Pear, Peach, Plum, Apricot, and Prune trees. Planting of new fruit trees. Planting various vegetable plants that include (Zucchini, Cucumbers, Eggplant, Bell Pepper, Assorted Hot Peppers, Winter Squash, Green Kale, Tuscan Kale, Collard Greens, Green Cabbage, Red Cabbage, Nappa Cabbage, Potatoes, Onions, Leek, Celery, Celery Root, Garden Beets, Swiss Chard.) Workers will tend and weed all crops previously mentioned and assist in crop management. Workers will hand harvest all the above listed fruits and vegetables. Workers will also aid in washing and packaging crops to be packed for retail sale. Workers will occasionally assist in the cleaning of harvest equipment and harvest containers.
Manually plant, cultivate, and harvest apples. Use hand tools, such as shovels, trowels, hoes, tampers, pruning hooks, shears, and knives. Duties may include tiling soil and applying fertilizers; transplanting, weeding, thinning, or pruning apples; applying pesticides; cleaning; packing, and loading harvested products. May construct trellises, repair fences and farm buildings, or participate in irrigation activities. Set up and operate irrigations equipment. Operate tractors, tractor drawn machinery, and self-propelled machinery to plow, harrow and fertilize soil, or to plant, cultivate, spray and harvest apples. Repair and maintain farm vehicles, implements, and mechanical equipment. Harvest apples by hand. Apply pesticides, herbicides or fertilizers to crops. Inform farmers or farm managers of crop progress. Identify plants, pests, and weeds to determine the selection and application of pesticides and fertilizers. Clear and maintain irrigation ditches. Record information about apples, such as pesticide use, yields or costs. Apples injured by bruising during picking shall not exceed 1% (WNY) for fresh and 1% (WNY) for processing. Productivity must be at least 5 bins (100 bushels) fresh market and/or 7 bins (140 bushels) processing fruit per day. Workers are expected to work at least the number of days and hours specified. Depending on weather, crop and other conditions, workers may be requested, but not required, to work up to seven days per week and/or on the Sabbath and up to 12 hours per day. Employer will furnish to workers, without cost, all tools and equipment required tin the performance of the duties assigned. Workers should report for work with their own suitable work clothing. Field temperatures may range from 0 to 90+ degrees (F) with possible wet morning conditions. Workers referred against this order must have a minimum of 1 month experience in performing tasks described in this order.
Manually plant, cultivate, and harvest apples. Use hand tools, such as shovels, trowels, hoes, tampers, pruning hooks, shears, and knives. Duties include tilling soil and applying fertilizers; transplanting, weeding, thinning, or pruning crops; applying pesticides; cleaning, packing, and loading harvested products. Construct trellises, repair fences and farm buildings, or participate in irrigation activities. Set up and operate irrigation equipment. Operate tractors, tractor-drawn machinery, and self-propelled machinery to plow, harrow, and fertilize soil, or to plant, cultivate, spray and harvest crops. Repair and maintain farm vehicles, implements, and mechanical equipment. Harvest apples by hand. Apply pesticides, herbicides, or fertilizers to crops. Inform farmers or farm managers of crop progress. Identify plants, pests, and weeds to determine the selection and application of pesticides and fertilizers. Clear and maintain irrigation ditches. Record information about crops, such as pesticide use, yields, or costs. Apples injured by bruising during picking shall not exceed 1% (WNY) for fresh and 1% (WNY) for processing. Productivity must be at least 4 Bins (80 bushels) fresh market and/or 5 Bins (100 bushels) processing apples per day. Workers are expected to work at least the number of days and hours specified. Depending on weather, crop or other conditions, workers may be requested, but not required, to work up to seven days per week and/or on the Sabbath and up to 12 hours per day. Employer will furnish to workers, without cost, all tools, and equipment required in the performance of the duties assigned. Workers should report for work with their own suitable work clothing. Field temperatures may range from below 0 to 90+ degrees (F) with possible wet morning conditions. *Workers referred against this order must have a minimum of 3 months experience in performing tasks described in this order. The employer will provide 1 days of training and/or allow 1 days of work for worker to reach production standards if applicable. The employer assures that workers hired under this order who will be handling pesticides will be provided appropriate training. 42 pound lifting requirement.
Manually plant, cultivate, & harvest vegetables & fruits including; broccoli, cauliflower, tomatoes, beans, squash, berries, corn, pumpkins, peaches, plums, apples, apricots & pears. Use hand tools, such as shovels, trowels, hoes, tampers, pruning hooks, shears, & knives. Duties include tilling soil & applying fertilizers; transplanting, weeding, thinning, or pruning crops & applying pesticides. Construct trellises, repair fences & farm buildings, or participate in irrigation activities. Set up & operate irrigation equipment. Operate tractors, tractor-drawn machinery, and self-propelled machinery to plow, harrow & fertilize soil or to plant, cultivate spray & harvest crops. Repair & maintain farm vehicles, implements & mechanical equipment. Harvest fruits & vegetables by hand. Apply pesticides, herbicides or fertilizers to crops. Inform farmers or farm manager of crop progress. Identify plants, pests, & weeds to determine the selection & application of pesticides & fertilizers. Clear and maintain irrigation ditches. Record information about crops, such as pesticides use, yields or costs. Employer will expect worker to pick a minimum of 100 bu boxes of apples with no more than 4% bruising. Employer will provide 4 days of training. Employer may conduct random drug tests at employers expense after hiring, for the safety of themselves and others as they will be operating machinery. Must be physically able to lift up to 75lbs on a consistent basis throughout the day. While working in the field, cell phone usage is limited to emergency use only. Phones use must be limited to break times and lunch break. Due to safety concerns on a farm, workers must understand basic instructions in English. Workers referred as a result of this order must have a minimum of three months verifiable experience in performing the tasks described in this order.
Manually plant, cultivate, and harvest apples. Use hand tools, such as shovels, trowels, hoes, tampers, pruning hooks, shears, and knives. Duties include tilling soil and applying fertilizers; transplanting, weeding, thinning, or pruning crops; applying pesticides; cleaning, packing, and loading harvested products. Construct trellises, repair fences and farm buildings, or participate in irrigation activities. Set up and operate irrigation equipment. Operate tractors, tractor-drawn machinery, and self-propelled machinery to plow, harrow, and fertilize soil, or to plant, cultivate, spray and harvest crops. Repair and maintain farm vehicles, implements, and mechanical equipment. Harvest apples by hand. Apply pesticides, herbicides, or fertilizers to crops. Inform farmers or farm managers of crop progress. Identify plants, pests, and weeds to determine the selection and application of pesticides and fertilizers. Clear and maintain irrigation ditches. Record information about crops, such as pesticide use, yields, or costs. Apples injured by bruising during picking shall not exceed 1% (WNY) for fresh and 1% (WNY) for processing. Productivity must be at least 4 Bins (80 bushels) fresh market and/or 5 Bins (100 bushels) processing apples per day. Workers are expected to work at least the number of days and hours specified. Depending on weather, crop or other conditions, workers may be requested, but not required, to work up to seven days per week and/or on the Sabbath and up to 12 hours per day. Employer will furnish to workers, without cost, all tools, and equipment required in the performance of the duties assigned. Workers should report for work with their own suitable work clothing. Field temperatures may range from below 0 to 90+ degrees (F) with possible wet morning conditions. *Workers referred against this order must have a minimum of 3 months experience in performing tasks described in this order. The employer will provide 1 days of training and/or allow 1 days of work for worker to reach production standards if applicable. The employer assures that workers hired under this order who will be handling pesticides will be provided appropriate training. 42 pound lifting requirement.
See attachments for full list of job duties. General Duties: Duties performed will include propagating plants from cuttings, grafting plants, preparing soil, planting, pruning, cutting, deadheading, pinching, trimming to shape, spacing plants, potting, fertilizing with granular or liquid fertilizer, cleaning work areas, transporting plant materials in the nursery and greenhouse areas, loading and unloading plants and all other duties associated with ornamental plant and tree production. Between harvesting, workers will be required to perform duties to prepare crops for marketing. Workers will unload and restock for storage. Duties include winter protection activities including moving, covering, and uncovering plants and applying or removing plastic from shelters. Clean and maintain equipment and facilities. \nWorkers will assist supervisors in communicating information regarding work duties and requirements and instructing other workers in planting, cultivating, harvesting techniques, grading, labeling, packing, and loading activities. Workers will serve as the lead worker in small crews. \nWorkers will work on their feet in bent, stooped and crouched positions and on ladders up to ten (10) feet in height for long periods of time. Employees must be able to lift and carry plant material or equipment ranging in weight from 50 to 80 pounds frequently throughout the work day. Work requires repetitive movements and extensive walking. Allergies to ragweed, goldenrod, insect spray, related chemicals, etc. may affect workers' ability to perform the job. Workers are expected to work outside in all weather conditions including cold, snow, rain, and heat. Temperatures may range from 10 to 100 F. Workers may be required to work during rain and snow conditions that are not severe enough to stop field operations. Workers should be physically able to do the work required with or without reasonable accommodations. Work on Saturdays is required. Workers are expected to be at work on time every day work is available and to work the full work day as specified in this job order. \nEmployer reserves the right after employment to ask any employee to take a blood or urine test to determine whether he/she is under the influence of controlled substances, illegal drugs or alcohol at the employers expense.\nEmployer will provide transportation between living quarters and the work site every day for workers who must be provided housing under the applicable regulations.\n
Crops: Apples, Cherries, Peaches, Blackberries, Raspberries, Blueberries, Greenhouse Cucumbers. \nWorker must possess the physical strength and endurance (ability to continue or last) to repeat the harvest process though out the workday, working quickly and skillfully to perform activities assigned during that activity. Workers must work at a sustained (continuing for an extended period of time without interruption), vigorous pace (quick and steady) and make bona fide efforts (made in earnest intent) to work efficiently (performing or functions in the best possible manner with the least waste of time and effort) and consistently (same way for a long time) that are reasonable under the climatic and other working conditions, Workers may not leave trash, or other discarded items in work areas or vehicles but must dispose of such items in provided receptacles. Workers must wash hands with soap and water after all bathroom and meal breaks. Allergies to varieties of ragweed, goldenrod, insecticides, related agricultural chemicals, etc., may affect worker’s ability to perform the work described herein. Must display the ability to move, place, climb and work from orchard ladders up to 16 feet in height, making the necessary adjustments for various procedures while carrying up to 30 pounds.\n\nSanitation Requirements: For food and general personal safety purposes, all workers will be required and expected to follow common sanitary practices at all times. This is particularly critical when hand harvesting crops for human consumption. Employees are required to cleanse their hands by washing them thoroughly with soap and water after using the bathroom and before entering the fields for harvest activities or the packing facility for packing operations.\n\nHarvest Productivity Standards: Workers must maintain a 5% or better bruising rate.\n\nApples: Workers will perform various tasks involved in planting, cultivation (including pruning and thinning) and harvesting fruit according to supervisor’s instructions. Workers will till soil, plant stock, and do pruning activities using a variety of tools. May aid in irrigation duties. Will aid in minor repair of wooden fruit containers. Workers will harvest fruit according to color, size, and degree of maturity as specified by supervisor and place into ¾ bushel baskets taking the extra time, care and effort not to bruise or scar the fruit. \n\nThe following description of job activities applies to apples, cherries, and peaches. \n\nHarvest: Workers will be assigned a row usually with a partner and is responsible for picking all the proper fruit from that row, or half row. Fruit is selected from the tree according to size and/or color standard set by the picking supervisor. In some instances, fruit harvest will be done from an 8 or 16-foot ladder weighing up to 30 lbs. All workers must be able to lift and carry ladder, as well as work from the top of the ladder. The entire tree must be checked to ensure removal of all fruit meeting-picking requirements. Fruit is placed gently in the picking container until container is full. The full picking container weighing up to 50 lbs. is then gently emptied into a field bin, taking care not to spill or bruise the fruit in the container or in the field bin. Field bin volume may be checked and determined by weight on state certified scales. Workers are required to stay on their assigned row unless directed by a supervisor to change, or to help someone sporadically. Picking units will be kept free of limbs, leaves or mushy fruit. Workers will be required to pick up and return picking ladders to the ladder wagon provided by the grower at the end of each workday or as directed by the grower or designated supervisor.\n
Manually plant, cultivate, and harvest apples. Use hand tools, such as shovels, trowels, hoes, tampers, pruning hooks, shears, and knives. Duties include tilling soil and applying fertilizers; transplanting, weeding, thinning, or pruning crops; applying pesticides; cleaning, packing, and loading harvested products. Repair fences and farm buildings, or participate in irrigation activities. Set up and operate irrigation equipment. Operate tractors, tractor-drawn machinery, and self-propelled machinery to plow, harrow and fertilize soil, or to plant, cultivate, spray and harvest crops. Repair and maintain farm vehicles, implements, and mechanical equipment. Harvest fruits by hand. Apply pesticides, herbicides or fertilizers to crops. Inform farmers or farm managers of crop progress. Identify plants, pests, and weeds to determine the selection and application of pesticides and fertilizers. Record information about crops, such as pesticide use, yields, or costs. Apples injured by bruising during picking shall not exceed 1% (WNY) for fresh and 1% (WNY) for processing as defined in the U.S. standard for grades. Productivity must be at least 4- 20 bushel bins fresh market and/or 6- 20 bushel bins processing fruit per day. Workers must have experience working at production rates and must have experience in working with farm sanitary and safety practices as required in Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) plans. Workers must be physically able to lift up to 80 pounds. Employer will furnish to workers, without cost, all tools and equipment required in the performance of the duties assigned. Workers should report for work with their own suitable work clothing. Field temperatures may range from 0 to 90+ degrees (F) with possible wet morning conditions. Due to health and safety concerns relating to pesticide application and the operation of equipment on our farm, workers are required to have the ability to comprehend simple instructions in English. After hiring, employer may conduct random drug tests at employers expense. *Workers referred against this order must have a minimum of 3 months verifiable experience in performing tasks described in this order.
Manually plant, cultivate, and harvest fruits including apples, peaches and cherries. Use hand tools, such as shovels, trowels, hoes, tampers, pruning hooks, shears, and knives. Duties include tilling soil and applying fertilizers; transplanting, weeding, thinning, or pruning crops; applying pesticides; cleaning, packing, and loading harvested products. Repair fences and farm buildings, or participate in irrigation activities. Set up and operate irrigation equipment. Operate tractors, tractor-drawn machinery, and self-propelled machinery to plow, harrow and fertilize soil, or to plant, cultivate, spray and harvest crops. Repair and maintain farm vehicles, implements, and mechanical equipment. Harvest apples and/or cherries by hand. Apply pesticides, herbicides or fertilizers to crops. Inform farmers or farm managers of crop progress. Identify plants, pests, and weeds to determine the selection and application of pesticides and fertilizers. Record information about crops, such as pesticide use, yields, or costs. Apples injured by bruising during picking shall not exceed 1% (WNY) for fresh and 1% (WNY) for processing as defined in the U.S. standard for grades. Productivity must be at least 4-20 bushel bins fresh market and/or 6-20 bushel bins processing fruit per day. Workers are expected to work at least the number of days and hours specified. Workers must have experience working at piece rate production and must have experience in working with farm sanitary and safety practices as required in Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) plans. Workers must be physically able to lift up to 80 pounds. Employer will furnish to workers, without cost, all tools and equipment required in the performance of the duties assigned. Workers should report for work with their own suitable work clothing. Field temperatures may range from 0 to 90+ degrees (F) with possible wet morning conditions. Due to health and safety concerns relating to pesticide application and the operation of equipment on our farm, workers are required to have the ability to comprehend simple instructions in English. After hiring, employer may conduct random drug tests at employers expense. *Workers referred against this order must have a minimum of 3 months verifiable experience in performing tasks described in this order.\n
Crops/Commodities: \napples, peaches, hay/ straw. \nThis job requires a minimum of 3 months of agricultural employment experience performing manual tasks, preferably on a fruit or vegetable farm. Applicants must be able to furnish verbal or written statement establishing relevant prior work experience. Workers must be able to perform manual tasks with accuracy and efficiency. Mow, cut, and weed fields. Perform ditching, shoveling, hoeing, hauling, ground preparation, and other manual tasks. Bending, stooping and kneeling required. Use hand tools including but not limited to hoes, shovels, shears, clippers, loppers, and saws. Lift, carry, and load/unload products or supplies. Load hay/straw onto wagon; unload hay/straw into barn. Apply pesticides, herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protectants. Mix and apply fertilizers, plant growth chemicals, conditioners, and other plant related treatments at the correct times depending on plant type, growth, climate and crop conditions. Assist with farm building/field maintenance and repairs. Build/repair fences. \n\nPlanting: Propagate plants by placing buds/scions. Plant seedlings or 'liners' by hand or with mechanical planter. Clear cull stock, brush and debris. Dig holes and shovel dirt. Tree Training: hoeing, tree painting, weed mat application. Tie/position trees and limbs, together and to trellises, using string, tape, wire or other fasteners and supports. Thinning: Hand thin to control the size and quality of fruit. Remove fruit blossom, bud and/or identifiable fruit from within a cluster of other fruits. Must accurately identify and remove misshapen, damaged or otherwise unmarketable fruit. Pruning: Hand pruning based on fruit variety. Use manual pruning tools and equipment. Identify and remove stubs or broken branches, downward-growing branches, branches rubbing against each other, shaded interior branches, dead wood and shoots-suckers.\n\nUse/handle ladders up to 15 ft. in length and weighing up to 30 lbs. or perform work on motorized platform. Harvest: Spot and/or strip pick fruit based on seasonal need. Snap fruit off tree with thumb and palm of hand to avoid stem pulls, punctures, bruising, or other damage. Pick culls and peelers. Fill fruit buckets and place fruit in bins. Follow supervisor/foreman's instructions on color/size requirements. Must be able to differentiate between colors and fruit varieties accurately. \n\nWork is done in the field for long periods of time. Workers may assist in handling product weighing up to 50 pounds and lifting to a height of 5 feet. Workers must work on their feet in bent positions for long periods of time. Work requires repetitive movements and extensive walking. Work required in fields when plants are wet with dew and rain, and may be required during light rain, snow, moderate winds, direct sun, high humidity and extreme temperatures. Temperatures in fields during working hours can range from 10 to over 100 degrees F. Workers may be required to work during occasional showers not severe enough to stop field operations. Allergies to ragweed, goldenrod, honey bees, insecticides, herbicides, fungicides, or related chemicals may affect a worker’s ability to perform the job. Workers should be able to do the work required with or without reasonable accommodations. Saturday work required. Must be able to lift/carry 50 lbs.\n\nSupervisor(s) will provide instructions and directions to workers. Workers must be able to comprehend and follow instructions and communicate effectively to supervisors. Unusual, complex or non-routine activities will be supervised. Workers expected to perform basic duties in a timely and proficient manner without close supervision. Workers must obey all safety rules and basic instructions and be able to recognize, understand and comply with safety, pesticide warning/re-entry and other essential postings. \n\nNon-employees access to work sites or adjacent areas strictly prohibited.
Transplant seedlings and rooted propagules (20%): carefully place propagule at proper level in soil in pot, apply water and space pots on bench. Move containers (various pots and planter units)(25%): space containers properly on benches and out in the nursery rows. Water plants (15%): Touch up water where sprinklers and drip devices dont apply sufficient water, place and maintain drip and sprinkler devices on plants. Weed (10%): Carefully remove weeds from containers and from soil in nursery area. Prune (10%): prune plants in pots to promote fullness and maintain shapes. Cleanup and pack (20%): Maintain nursery and sales area neat, clean, and tidy, package orders as instructed by manager.\n\nEquipment operated: Irrigation sprinklers and emitters, tractor and trailer, skid steer, fork lift, mower and tiller, mechanized vacuum, and string trimmers\nWorkers will comply with and follow other instructions of supervisor. Workers will follow rules that assure safety is practiced in lifting and other operations.\n\nRequirements that apply:\nXX Exposure to Extreme Temp. / Expuesto a Temperaturas Extremas \nXX Frequent Stooping / Inclinndose o agachndose con frecuencia\nXX Lifting requirement / Levantar o Cargar 50 lbs./libras \nXX Repetitive Movements / Movimientos repetitivos \n
All applicants must be able, willing and qualified to perform the work described in this job description and must be available for the entire period of employment specified in box 3&4 on page 1. Workers will perform a variety of tasks related to the pruning and training of apple trees and harvesting of apples. Workers must have the knowledge and ability to prune and train apple trees. Other orchard-related duties may include but are not limited to: driving tractor, picking up brush and roots from orchard floor, repairing broken bins, and planting and watering trees. It also will be necessary for workers to fill apple shelves as well as to drive truck to remove apple bins from the outlying orchards at harvest time. The employer will provide 1 day of training and/or allow 2 days of work for worker to reach production standards. During harvest, productivity must be at least 8.5 1-1/8 bushel boxes per hour worked with no more than 5% bruising for fresh market. Workers must be willing to work in varied weather conditions as low as 15 degrees and up to one foot of snow. Workers must be able to handle and climb a 20 foot ladder and know how to use a chain saw. Employer will furnish to workers without cost all tools and equipment required to perform all duties assigned. Workers will be given 30 minutes for lunch and a 15 minute break in the morning and the afternoon. Beginning and ending times will vary depending on the conditions in the orchard. Workers must be able to take direction in simple English and be available to work Monday through Saturday.
Hand-harvest and field pack vegetables (potatoes, greens, spinach, herbs). Weed, thin plants, cut seed potato, and grade potatoes. Prepare field for planting. Transplant plants, riding on transplanter or by hand. Tie vegetables in bunches or top them. Pick, cut, lift or pull crops to harvest them. Knives will be used when harvesting and field packing. Load field trailers. Care must be taken to prevent damaging product and plants. Operate tractors, tractor-drawn machinery, and self-propelled machinery to harvest crops. 50 Hours/week: Hours vary based on weather. Workers must be physically able to lift up to 60 lbs with assistance. Employer will furnish to workers, without cost, all tools and equipment required to perform duties assigned. Field temperatures range from 10 to 100 degrees (F) with possible wet morning conditions. After hire, employer may conduct random drug testing at employer's expense. Long hours on feet, bend and stoop for long periods. Work is to be done in the field for long periods of time. Workers are expected to perform duties, including boxing, weighing, and loading of produce. Workers may assist in warehousing/palletizing and loading trucks/trailers with produce weighing from 50-60 lbs and lifting to a height of 5 feet. Production standards apply. Assist with sorting of potato shipments. Cut seed potatoes by hand. Assist with field preparation. Workers referred against this order must have a minimum of 3 months of verifiable experience in the aforementioned. Random drug testing may be required at employer expense post-hire to both H-2A and domestic workers. Hours are: 7am to 4pm (Mon-Friday); 7am to 12 o'clock (Saturday), but vary due to weather and crop conditions. Actual hours worked can vary throughout the season - during peak periods the hours worked can be higher.
Manually plant, cultivate and harvest apples. Use hand tools such as shovels, trowels, hoes, tampers, pruning hooks, shears, knives and saws. Till soil and apply fertilizers; transplant, weed, thin or prune crops (may require the use of chainsaws); apply pesticides; clean, pack and load harvested products. Construct trellis, assemble bins, repair bins, fences and farm buildings, participate in irrigation or drainage activities. Set up and operate irrigation equipment. Operate tractors, tractor-drawn machinery, and self-propelled machinery to plow, harrow and fertilize soil, or to plant, cultivate, prune, thin, train trees, spray, protect with hail netting, enhance crop light exposure and harvest crops. Use equipment, sanitizers and hand tools to sanitize bins, machinery and equipment to meet food safety regulations. Repair and maintain farm vehicles, implements, and mechanical equipment. Harvest apples by hand. Apply hail netting, reflective orchard floor covering, pesticides, herbicides or fertilizers to crops. Remove or move hail netting or reflective orchard floor covering from block to block or to storage building. Inform supervisor of crop progress. Identify plants, pests, and weeds to determine the selection and application of pesticides and fertilizers. Clear and maintain drainage ditches. Participate in employer provided and other training for pesticide use & application, food safety practices, equipment operation and safety and general work safety. Follow all food and other safety procedures. Record information about crops such as pesticide use, food safety threats or practices, yields or costs. Apples injured by bruising during picking shall not exceed 0% (WNY) for fresh and 0% (WNY) for processing. Productivity must be at least 3 bins (67.5 bushels) fresh market and/or 6 bins (120 bushels) processing fruit per day. A few fresh varieties require stem clipping of each apple before placing the apple in the picking bag. Workers are expected to work at least the number of days and hours specified. Depending on weather, crop or other conditions, workers may be requested, but not required, to work up to seven days per week and/or on the Sabbath and up to 12 hours per day. Workers should report to work with their own suitable work clothing and footwear. Field temperatures may range from below O (F) to 90+ degrees (F) with possible wet morning conditions. Due to both worker safety and food safety concerns, workers must be able to speak and understand enough English to follow directions and communicate safety threats to the farmer, other workers and supervisors.\nOrchard Development and Maintenance: Workers will be required to plant, adjust planting depth by the tree graft union, stomp soil around newly planted trees, spread fertilizer, pick up roots, stones, and limbs, hoe trees, strip suckers or unwanted growth from trees, dig root suckers, rub out buds, remove vines, lay irrigation pipe or tube, repair and maintain irrigation system, strap, paint tree trunks and tie or thin out the crop load on fruit trees. Instruction will be given for each task and standards of performance communicated to workers. The specific standards for a job will be disclosed and demonstrated by the supervisor before the work begins.\nDormant & Summer Pruning: While pruning trees, workers will receive proper tools for the particular job (i.e., saw, pruners, loppers and hand snips). These tools will be returned to the employer at the end of the task. The supervisor will set a standard or pattern for each orchard and will demonstrate and communicate to his workers. Workers will be assigned rows of trees and must prune each tree according to the predetermined standard. In some instances, pruning will be done from an 8 or 18 foot ladder weighing up to 40 pounds. All workers must be able to lift and carry a ladder, as well as work from the top of a ladder. Wood cut from the tree must be removed without damaging apples.
Perform various activities associated with growing grass and sod on farm. Activities will be exclusively performed in an outdoor environment. Aid in soil preparation, including removing rocks, roots, limbs, stumps, trees, and other debris from the fields and farm area. Sod large areas, sow grass seed, plant plugs of sod grass, cut, roll, and stack sod in accordance with supervisor's instructions. Weed, hoe, and propagate. Water, fertilize, spray, monitor, trim, weed, load, transport, and discard sod. Irrigation set up and operation. Bag certified grass seed. Perform other activities associated with growing grass and sod in a nursery. Workers will load and unload empty pallets by hand. Workers may be subject to random drug testing at employer expense post hire. Workers must be able to work in wet, hot, humid weather and able to work on their feet in bent, stooped positions for long periods of time. Hours are: 6:00am to 4pm (Monday - Saturday). Hours may vary due to weather and crop conditions. During peak periods the hours worked may be higher.
Manually plant, spray, weed, fertilize, harvest and prune, shrubs and trees using hand tools and gas powered equipment. Operate tractors and other machinery to fertilize, cultivate, harvest and spray fields and plants. Inspect plants to detect insects or disease and inform employer. Harvesting full grown crops require digging and heavy lifting up to 75 lbs on a consistent basis throughout the day. Will maintain irrigation and fences. Due to health and safety concerns and operation of equipment on our farm, workers are required to have the ability to comprehend simple instructions in English. While working in the field, cell phone usage is limited to emergency use only. Workers referred as a result of this order must have a minimum of three months of verifiable experience in performing the tasks described in his order. Employer expects workers to pick up a minimum of 50 lbs. including tools and plant material.
All applicants must be able, willing and qualified to perform work described in this job description and must be available for the entire period of employment specified in this work order. This work order is for qualified people to perform a combination of tasks involved in the production and harvesting of apple, peach, plum and cherry trees. Duties include; clearing orchard alley-ways of brush by hand or with hand-held mechanical hedger, spring/summer pruning fruit trees by hand using a pruning sheer to promote optimum growth of tree and fruit and manual harvesting/picking of fruit from apple, peach and cherry trees. Pruning activities will require workers to use a manual hand-held sheer demanding repetitive clasping of the hand. Pruning may occur from a tractor pulled platform, on which workers will be required to prune while the tractor moves down alley-ways. Works must be willing and able to work from 10 ft high pruning platforms. Workers are expected to reach a pruning efficiency of 100 trees pruned per day by the third day of employment. Workers are required to thin the apple trees in the orchard by hand in order to manage the crop load of the trees. Thinning requires workers to pick individual young fruitlets off of the tree branch in order to reduce crop load. Picking apples requires worker to handle ladders up to 24' and pick into metal-framed canvas covered picking pockets strung around shoulders that weigh up to 50 pounds when filled. Filled buckets are emptied into bulk bins with a capacity of 20 bushes, maintaining the fruit quality as defined in the US standard for grades; fruit injure day bruising shall not exceed 2%. Productivity must be at least 100 bushel boxes per day of fresh market fruit. Workers must be physically able to lift and carry up to 70 lbs on a consistent basis for an 8 hour work day. Cherry harvest includes picking into 10 quart pails slung around shoulder and emptying into a 25 lb plastic lug. Workers are required to use ladders up to 24' to pick. Workers are required to work in the tree and rootstock nursery where young trees are propagated for the orchard. Nursery duties include; weeding between plants by hand, de-leafing young trees by hand and applying granular fertilizer by hand. Employer will furnish to workers all tools required in the performance of the duties assigned without cost. Workers must have experience driving tractor and be willing to operate tractors to fumigate, mow, mulch and harvest the orchard. Workers must be willing to mxi spray chemical tanks and apply pesticides to orchard. Skilled tractor worker is required to operate orchard equipment, especially during harvest when bin trailers each with five 20 bushel bins of fruit are transported from the orchard to the staging yard. Ability to operate forklifts to move 20 bu bins filled with fruit is preferred. Basic ability to service tractors is preferred. Ability to recognize and communicate issues with the orchard manager or supervisor is required. Workers must be willing to work in a variety of weather conditions and temperatures. Workers are not permitted to use cell phones for personal use during work times, but may use for emergency purposes. Workers referred as a result of this order must have a minimum of three months verifiable experience in performing the tasks in this order. The employer will allow three days of work for worker to reach production standards.
Manually plant, cultivate, and harvest apples. Use hand tools such as shovels, trowels, hoes, tampers, pruning hooks, shears and knives. Duties including tilling soil and applying fertilizers, transplanting, weeding,\nthinning or pruning crops, applying pesticides, cleaning, packing, and loading harvested products. Repair fences and farm buildings, or participate in irrigation activities. Set up and operate irrigation equipment. Operate tractors, tractor-drawn machinery, and self-propelled machinery to plow, harrow and fertilize soil, or to plant, cultivate, spray and harvest crops. \nRepair and maintain farm vehicles, implements, and mechanical equipment. Harvest apples by hand. Apply pesticides, herbicides or fertilizers to crops. Inform farmers or farm manager of crop progress. Identify plants, pests, and weeds to determine the selection\nand application of pesticides and fertilizers. Record information about crops, such as pesticide use, yields, or costs.\nApples injured by bruising during picking shall not exceed 1% (WNY) for fresh and 1% (WNY) for processing as defined in the US standard for grades. Productivity must be at least 4-20 bushel bins fresh market and/or 6-20 bushel bins processing fruit per day. Workers must have experience at piece rate production and must have experience in working with farm sanitary and safety practices as required in Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) plans. Workers must be physically able to lift up to 80 pounds. Employer will furnish to workers, without cost, all tools and equipment required in the performance of the duties assigned. Workers should report for work with their own suitable work clothing. Field temperatures may range from 0 to 90+ degrees (F) with possible wet morning conditions. Due to health and safety concerns relating to pesticide application and the operation of equipment on our farm, workers are required to have the ability to comprehend simple instructions in English. After hiring, employer may conduct random drug tests at employer's expense. *Workers referred against this order must have a minimum 3 months verifiable experience in performing tasks described in this order.
Manually prune, plant, cultivate, & harvest apples & pears. Use hand tools, such as shovels, trowels, hoes, tampers, pruning hooks, shears, & knives. Duties include tilling soil & applying fertilizers; transplanting, weeding, thinning, or pruning crops & applying pesticides. Construct trellises, repair fences & farm buildings. Set up & operate irrigation equipment. Clear & maintain irrigation ditches. Harvest fruits by hand. Pick apples for fresh marketing and/or processing. A minimum productivity standard applies; 116 bu boxes of fresh market apples per day. All fruit to be handled with care to avoid bruising. Fruit injured by bruising, not to exceed 4%. Workers be instructed to selectively pick mature fruit according to size, color & other USDA standards. Worker must be physically able to pick tree fruit, most of which is done from ladders with lower branches being picked from the ground. Picked fruit is placed in a metal-framed canvas covered picking bucket with canvas straps that slip over the head and rest on the shoulders. Filled bucket weighing up to 40 lbs. Must be physically able to lift up to 75lbs on a consistent basis throughout the day. Workers must have Apple Farm experience. Due to safety concerns on a farm, workers must understand basic instructions in English Workers referred as a result of this order must have a minimum of three months of verifiable experience in performing the tasks described in his order\nWhile working in the field, cellphone usage is limited to emergency use only.\n
Tree Nursery Work, harvesting, cultivating, pruning & planting, drive equipment
Manually plant, cultivate, and harvest vegetables, fruits, and field crops. Use hand tools, such as shovels, trowels, hoes, tampers, pruning hooks, shears, and knives. Duties may include tilling soil and applying fertilizers; transplanting, weeding, thinning, or pruning crops; applying pesticides; or cleaning, grading, sorting, packing, and loading harvested products. May construct trellises, repair fences and farm buildings, or participate in irrigation activities.Mix chemicals ingredients and spray vegetables/fruit to control insects, fungus, weeds, or diseases. Other duties may include operation of farm machinery, repair and maintenance of machinery as well as building maintenance and worker housing repair. Operation of motor vehicles a must. Must be physically able to lift up to 75 lbs on a consistent basis throughout the day. Cell phone usage is limited to emergency use only while working in the field, and may be used during break times and lunch breaks. A minimum of three months verifiable experience necessary in the aforementioned.
Under direction of supervisor, worker will perform any combination of tasks involved in the operation of tractors and farm machinery to plant, cultivate, spray and/or harvest fruit & vegetables such as; apples, peaches, tomatoes, corn, pumpkins, squash, cucumbers and peppers. Attach farm implements to tractors and drive tractors in fields to prepare soil, plant, fertilize, mow grass, cut brush, plant young trees, spraying fruit trees and plants and/or harvest crops. Drives tractor or truck to transport materials, supplies and products. Make adjustments and minor repairs to machinery. Mix chemical ingredients and spray fruit trees to control insects, fungus, weeds or diseases. Remove excess growth using pruning saws and clippers. Irrigate soil. Pick fruit & vegetables during harvest. Thin blossoms and immature fruit. Prop limbs to prevent breakage. Operate frost protection equipment. Must be physically able to lift up to 75lbs on a consistent basis throughout the day. While working in the field, all cell phone usage is limited to emergency use only. Due to health and safety concerns on a farm, worker must understand basic instructions in English. Workers referred as a result of this order must have a minimum of 6 months of verifiable experience in performing the tasks described in this order. \n
Manually prune, cultivate, & harvest apples. Use hand tools, such as shovels, trowels, hoes, tampers, pruning hooks, shears, & knives. Duties include tilling soil & applying fertilizers, herbicides & pesticides; transplanting, weeding, thinning, or pruning crops. Construct trellises, repair fences & farm buildings, or participate in irrigation activities. Set up & operate irrigation equipment. Operate tractors, tractor-drawn machinery, and self-propelled machinery to plow, harrow & fertilize soil or to plant, cultivate, spray & haul harvest crops. Repair & maintain farm vehicles, implements & mechanical equipment. Will repair, paint, sanitize, and mark bins, picking baskets and ladders. Harvest fruit by hand. Inform farmers or farm manager of crop progress. Identify plants, pests, & weeds to determine the selection & application of pesticides & fertilizers. Clear and maintain irrigation ditches. Record information about crops, such as pesticides use, yields or costs. Pick apples for fresh marketing and/or processing. A minimum productivity standard applies; 70 bu boxes of fresh market apples per day. All fruit to be handled with care to avoid bruising. Fruit injured by bruising, not to exceed 4%. Must be physically able to lift up.\nWorker places ladder firmly against or within tree in a secure position so as not to break limbs or knock off fruit and to prevent slipping or falling. All fruit to be handled with care to avoid causing bruising. Fruit injured by bruising during picking shall not exceed 4% as defined in the U.S. standard for grades. Each worker's picked fruit will be inspected according to instructions given each day by the orchard foreman. Workers will be directed to strip all fruit from tree at one picking or to spot pick (selective picking) according to size and color depending on crop conditions and state of maturity. Fruit picked as drops is never mixed with tree fruit.\nMay also perform any combination of tasks involved in planting, cultivating, and harvesting of crops such as tilling soil, planting stock, pruning , removing suckers and runners from trees, vines, and plants. Other duties may include laying out irrigation pipe and installing sprinklers, assisting in repairing fences, loading and unloading trucks, clearing fields, burning brush, hand thinning fruit and smudging. Will repair, paint, sanitize, marking of bins, picking buckets & ladders. Will use appropriate tools such as shovels, hoes, tampers, pruning hooks and shears. Employer will furnish to workers, without cost, all tools and equipment required in the performance of the duties assigned. Workers should report for work with their own suitable work clothing. Field temperatures may range from 30 degrees to 85 degrees with possible wet morning conditions. May press cider from harvested fruit and bag or box harvested fruit for roadside stand. May clean, lubricate and adjust farm machinery.\n
OUTDOOR WORK, RAIN OR SHINE, STOOP LABOR, PLANTING OF FLOWERS, HARVESTING. HEAVY LIFTING, ONE MONTH EXPERIENCE NECESSARY. DRIVING OF PRODUCTS FROM FARM TO WORK LOCATON LIFTING OF 25LBS ON A REGULAR BASIS. DRUG TESTING GIVEN POST HIRE AT EMPLOYERS EXPENSE. WORKDAYS MAY VARY. ADDITIONAL HOURS MAY BE AVAILABLE BUT NOT REQUIRED.
Job requires driving and operating farm equipment such as tractors, combines, skid-steer sprayers, etc. to till soil, plant, fertilize & harvest crops as well as being able to lift up to 80 pounds on a regular basis. Employees may drive semi-truck to transport crops to the employer’s storage area. CDL is requested, if possible, but not required. The applicant must also be able to perform mechanical repair and maintenance. 3 months experience required. Increase or bonus may be possible depending on experience and merit.
Operate large farm equipment such as trucks, skid loaders and tractors for cultivating, tilling, fertilizing, planting, spraying, and harvesting potatoes; perform wash plant duties and make seed cutting preparations; operating potato storage conveyors and potato piler equipment. Candidate may work nights and weekends. Candidate must have or be willing to obtain a valid driver’s license within 45 days of employment. Employer may request but cannot require workers to work on their Sabbath. Rate of pay may be more depending on experience.
Drives and operates farm machines to grow and harvest combination of kinds of crops such as berries, vegetables, and flowers. Attaches farm implements such as plow, seed drill, manure spreader, and trailers and running gears to tractor and drives tractor and operates implements in the field and barnyard. Manually plant, cultivate, and harvest vegetables, fruits, nuts, and field crops. Use hand tools such as shovel, trowels, hoes, tampers, pruning hooks, shears, and knives. Duties may include tilling soil, transplanting, weeding, thinning, or pruning crops, picking, cleaning, packing, and loading crops. Harvest fruits and vegetables by hand. May construct trellises, repair fences, and farm buildings, or participate in irrigation activities. Set up and operate irrigation equipment. Repair and maintain farm vehicles, implements, and mechanical equipment. Inform farm managers of crop progress. Clean and maintain irrigation ditches. Record information about crops, yields, or costs. Must have six months verifiable experience in the above.
Under direction of supervisor, worker will perform any combination of tasks involved in the operation of tractors and farm machinery to plant, cultivate, spray and/or harvest apples and other tree fruit. Attach farm implements to tractors and drive tractors in fields to prepare soil, plant, fertilize, mow grass, cut brush, plant young trees, spray fruit trees and plants and/or harvest crops. Drives tractor or truck to transport materials, supplies and products. Make adjustments and minor repairs to machinery. Mix chemical ingredients and spray fruit trees to control insects, fungus, weeds or diseases. Remove excess growth using pruning saws and clippers. Irrigate soil. Pick fruit during harvest. The employer will provide 4 days of training and/or allow 4 days of work for worker to reach production standards. After completion of training or break-in period, employer will expect worker to: pick a minimum of 120 bu boxes of apples with no more than 4% bruising per day. Thin blossoms and immature fruit. Prop limbs to prevent breakage. Operate frost protection equipment. While working in the field, cell phone usage is limited to emergency use only. Due to health and safety concerns and operation of equipment on our farm, workers are required to have the ability to comprehend simple instructions in English. A minimum of six months verifiable experience necessary in the aforementioned
The Farmworkers will perform any combination of the following duties in connection with nursery related work. Prepare soil and growth media, cultivate, prune and otherwise participate in horticulture activities. Operate tractors, tractor-drawn machinery and self-propelled machinery to grow and harvest nursery stock, plants and trees. Haul and spread top soil, fertilizer, etc. to condition land. Tie, bunch, wrap and pack flowers, plants, shrubs and trees. Harvest full-grown crops requiring digging, balling, and heavy lifting. Mix chemical solutions, such as fertilizer, herbicides and pesticides and spray plants. Hours may vary based on weather and crop conditions.
Drive and operates farm machines to grow and harvest vegetables including artichokes, broccoli, beets, carrots, cabbage, celeriac, celery, eggplant, and garlic. Attaches farm implements to tractor, and drives tractor while operating implements on the field. To till soil, plant, cultivate and fertilize a large variety of crops. Thins & weeds plants using hoes and shovels or power drawn implements. Each worker must have 6 months verifiable work experience driving 110 hp(and/or larger) tractors. The workers will be driving tractors, assembling and moving irrigation equipment, applying spray materials to a large variety of crops for insect, disease, weed control, and as fertilizers. During the fall they will be working in greenhouses also planting, harvesting, and cleaning. Must be able to bend, stoop, and stand on feet for long periods of time. Because the farm is part of a treatment center and school for individuals with disabilities, and farm work is included as part of the program for residents, farm workers must also be able and willing to interact effectively and safely with disabled individuals who are part of the therapeutic program. Must be able to lift 50 lbs. Workers will be required to work in a multidisciplinary, therapeutic environment. A pre employment drug screen and back ground check will be conducted at the employer expense.\n\nConduce y opera máquinas agrícolas para cultivar y cosechar verduras, como alcachofas, brócoli, remolacha, zanahorias, repollo, apio, apio, berenjena y ajo. Fija los implementos agrícolas al tractor y conduce el tractor mientras opera los implementos en el campo. Para labrar el suelo, plantar, cultivar y fertilizar una gran variedad de cultivos. Diluye y desmaleza las plantas usando azadones y palas o implementos de tracción. Cada trabajador debe tener 6 meses de experiencia laboral verificable conduciendo tractores de 110 hp (y / o más grandes). Los trabajadores conducirán tractores, ensamblarán y moverán equipos de riego, aplicarán materiales de aspersión a una gran variedad de cultivos para el control de insectos, enfermedades, malezas y como fertilizantes. Durante el otoño estarán trabajando en invernaderos también plantando, cosechando y limpiando. Debe poder agacharse, agacharse y pararse de pie durante largos períodos de tiempo. Debido a que la granja es parte de un centro de tratamiento y una escuela para personas con discapacidades, y el trabajo agrícola está incluido como parte del programa para los residentes, los trabajadores agrícolas también deben poder y estar dispuestos a interactuar de manera efectiva y segura con las personas discapacitadas que forman parte de la programa terapéutico. Debe poder levantar 50 libras. Los trabajadores deberán trabajar en un entorno terapéutico multidisciplinario. Se realizará una prueba de detección de drogas previa al empleo y una verificación de antecedentes a cargo del empleador.
Workers will plant and cultivate vegetables, fruit, and field crops both manually and by operating tractors and tractor drawn machinery. Manually prune, plant & harvest the following crops: Berries, Watermelon, Corn, Tomatoes, Asparagus, Peppers, Cucumbers, Eggplant, Peas, Green Beans, Cabbage, Pumpkins & Squash. Greenhouse work; some plants are started by seed in a temperature controlled environment. Workers will work with seeding plants in trays, stacking trays, covering stacks and moving stacks to hot room for good germination. This includes preparing trays for seeding, moving the stacks after germination to greenhouses. When seedlings reach appropriate size workers will transplant seedlings to prepared beds according to supervisors instructions. Drive & operate farm machines to grow & harvest fruits and vegetables. Attach farm implements, such as plow, seed drill and manure spreader to tractors and drive tractors and operate implements in field to till soil and plant, cultivate and fertilize crops. Drive trucks in fields to pick up produce. Operate tractors, tractor-drawn machinery, and self-propelled machinery to plow, harrow & fertilize soil or to plant, cultivate, spray & haul harvest crops. Repair & maintain farm vehicles, implements & mechanical equipment. Thin and weed plants. Must be able to use hand tools: shovels to dig soil and remove rocks; trowels to plant seedlings; hoes to remove weeds without damage to plants and roots; tampers to plant seeds; shears to prune; and knives to harvest produce without cutting vines. Mix chemical solutions, such as pesticides, herbicides and fertilizers and spray crops. Must be able to lift and carry 75 Ibs consistently throughout the day. Must be able to bend and stoop and stand on feet for long periods of time to weed and harvest crops. Pick a minimum of 100 bu with no more than 4% bruising. Once hired employer may conduct random drug tests at employers expense. Failure to comply with request or testing positive will result in termination. Workers referred as a result of this order must have a minimum of three months verifiable experience.
Crops/Commodities: \nannuals, perennials, nursery stock, vegetable plants. \nThis job requires a minimum of 3 months of prior experience working in a nursery handling both manual and machine tasks associated with commodity production and harvest activities. Workers must be able to perform manual as well as mechanized activities with accuracy and efficiency. Plants, cultivates and maintains in condition for shipping and resale to customers nursery stock. Pots seedlings, prunes, spaces, irrigates and culls plants to ensure availability of marketable products. Packs, labels, pulls and stores plants according to variety. Weeds, loads/unloads truck and wagons. Workers will perform work including but not limited to planting, digging, mulching, transplanting, mowing, watering in nurseries and seasonal holding houses. Count and inventory plants. Propagate plants from cuttings. Remove plastic from seasonal holding houses in spring and cover seasonal holding houses with plastic in fall. Assist with building seasonal holding houses. Plant and dig field grown plants, burlap roots, perform general maintenance of field grown plants. Fill, lift and carry various size pots with soil and plants weighing as much as 60 pounds. Plants must be handled carefully so that minimal leaves, limbs and roots are broken during transplanting process. Performs any other duties involved in the maintenance of plant materials and nursery stock and maintenance of holding yards and shipping areas.\n\nWork is to be done for long periods of time. Workers are expected to perform duties including loading/unloading trucks. Workers will lift up to a height of 5 feet, push, pull or carry heavy objects weighing up to 75 pounds, for long periods of time. Workers should be able to work on their feet in bent, stooped or crouched positions for long periods of time. Work requires repetitive movements and extensive walking. Workers will make fast, simple, repeated movements of fingers, hands and wrists. Workers must be able to bend, stretch, twist and reach out with the body, arms and/or legs. Allergies to ragweed, goldenrod, honey bees, insecticides, herbicides, fungicides, or related chemicals may affect a worker’s ability to perform the job. Work required in fields when plants are wet with dew and rain, and may be required during light rain, snow, moderate winds, direct sun, high humidity and extreme temperatures. Temperatures may range from 10 to 100 F. Workers will be required to work during occasional showers not severe enough to stop field operations and in high humidity. Workers should be physically able to do the work required with or without reasonable accommodations. Saturday work required. Must be able to lift/carry 75 lbs.\n\nIn addition, workers are required to perform variable tasks such as the following: hand cultivation, irrigation, ditching, shoveling, hoeing, hauling, ground preparation, weeding, shrubbing, cleaning and repairing greenhouse/nursery structures, seed beds, racks, or grounds, incidental crop set up, gardening and other tasks related to nursery operation. \n\nWork also includes mechanized field work using power equipment. By way of example and not limitation power equipment may include tractors, planters, cultivators, forklifts and other equipment. Workers will be expected to be able to operate agricultural equipment with or without direction.\n\nWorkers must be able to comprehend and follow instructions and communicate effectively to supervisors. Unusual, complex or non-routine activities will be supervised. Field workers will be expected to perform their general duties in a timely and proficient manner without close supervision. Workers must obey all safety rules and basic instructions and be able to recognize, understand and comply with safety, pesticide warning/re-entry and other essential postings.
Plant, spray, weed, fertilize, and water plants and flowers using hand and gardening tools. Transplant and/or pot and label them. Feel plants' leaves and note their coloring to detect the presence of insects or disease. Operate 75hp tractors and other machinery and equipment to fertilize, cultivate, and spray greenhouses, plants, pumpkins and conifer trees. Other crops will include hanging baskets, annuals & perennials, tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers and squash, Will operate equipment in farm fields and drive on farm roads. Inspect plants and bud ties to assess quality. Spray plants/flowers/trees with prescribed herbicides, fungicides and pesticides to control diseases and insects under strict supervision. Dig, cut, and transplant seedlings, cuttings, and conifers. Move containerized plants, and flowers, using wheelbarrows or tractors. Clean work areas, and maintain grounds. Haul and spread topsoil, fertilizer, peat moss, and other materials to condition soil, using wheelbarrows or carts and shovels. Will lift and carry bags of fertilizer weighing up to 80 pounds. Maintain and repair irrigation and climate control systems. Harvest pumpkins. Must be able to physically lift up to 80 pounds. Employer will furnish to workers, without cost, all tools and equipment required in the performance of the duties assigned. Workers should report for work with their own suitable work clothing. Field temperatures may range from 0 to 100+ degrees (F) with possible wet morning conditions. Will work during inclement weather as needed. Must have experience in working with farm sanitary and safety practices required in Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) plans. Due to health and safety concerns relating to pesticide application and the operation of equipment on our farm, workers are required to have the ability to comprehend simple instructions in English. After hiring, employer may conduct random drug tests at employers expense. Workers referred against this order must have a minimum of 3 months experience in performing tasks described in this order.
Manually plant, cultivate, and harvest apples. Use hand tools, such as shovels, trowels, hoes, tampers, pruning hooks, shears, and knives. Duties include tilling soil and applying fertilizers; transplanting, weeding, thinning, or pruning crops; applying pesticides; cleaning, packing, and loading harvested products. Repair fences and farm buildings, or participate in irrigation activities. Set up and operate irrigation equipment. Operate tractors, tractor-drawn machinery, and self-propelled machinery to plow, harrow and fertilize soil, or to plant, cultivate, spray and harvest crops. Repair and maintain farm vehicles, implements, and mechanical equipment. Harvest apples by hand. Apply pesticides, herbicides or fertilizers to crops. Inform farmers or farm managers of crop progress. Identify plants, pests, and weeds to determine the selection and application of pesticides and fertilizers. Record information about crops, such as pesticide use, yields, or costs. Apples injured by bruising during picking shall not exceed 1% (WNY) for fresh and 1% (WNY) for processing as defined in the U.S. standard for grades. Productivity must be at least 4-20 bushel bins fresh market and/or 6- 20 bushel bins processing fruit per day. Workers must have experience working at piece rate production and must have experience in working with farm sanitary and safety practices as required in Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) plans. Workers must be physically able to lift up to 80 pounds. Employer will furnish to workers, without cost, all tools and equipment required in the performance of the duties assigned. Workers should report for work with their own suitable work clothing. Field temperatures may range from 0 to 90+ degrees (F) with possible wet morning conditions. Due to health and safety concerns relating to pesticide application and the operation of equipment on our farm, workers are required to have the ability to comprehend simple instructions in English. After hiring, employer may conduct random drug tests at employer’s expense. *Workers referred against this order must have a minimum of 3 month’s verifiable experience in performing tasks described in this order.
harvest apples, pears, peaches, Packing & Sorting Apples, grafting, budding, tree pruning, bin repair, tractor operating, grounds maintenance and hand thinning. Repair & maintain farm vehicles, implements & mechanical equipment. Use & operate fruit juice pressing equipment and sorting apples. Harvest fruits by hand, General Farm work. After 4 days of training employer will expect worker to pick a minimum of 5 bins (100 bushels boxes) of fresh market apples per day with no more than 0% (WNY) bruising and/or 7 Bins (140 bushels boxes) of processing apples per day. Workers are expected to work at least the number of days and hours specified. Depending on weather, crop or other conditions, workers may be requested, but not required to work up to seven days per week and/or on the Sabbath and up to 12 hours per day. Employer will furnish to workers without cost all the tools and equipment required in the performance of the duties assigned. Workers should report for work with their own suitable clothes. Field temperatures may range from below 0 to 90+ degrees (F), with possible wet morning conditions. Workers must be physically able to lift up to 75 lbs on a consistent basis throughout the day.\nCell phone usage is limited to emergency use only while working in the field. Due to health & safety concerns on our farm workers must understand basic instruction in English. Workers referred as a result of this order must have a minimum of three months of verifiable experience in performing the tasks described in his order. Employer may conduct random drug tests at employers expense after hiring. Workers will drive. Not all workers will be requested to drive. Those that are requested will be required to possess appropriate drivers license. No one will be rejected for a position that does not have a license. The activities outlined in the job description will be conducted solely on the worksite which is owned and operated by the employer.\n
Sowing, harvesting, cleaning, watering plants. Heavy lifting of potted plants in greenhouses. Standing on feet throughout day. Employer may conduct drug testing post hire at employers expense.
Harvesting, cleaning, watering, preparation & lifting heavy potted plants for sale in greenhouse. Standing on feet throughout day. One month experience necessary. Lifting of 25lbs on a regular basis. Drug testing given post hire at employers expense.
Workers will be responsible for the care and maintenance of vineyards. Duties include but are not limited to tiling soil, planting, weeding, pruning, thinning crops, moving catch wires, hedging, installation and removal of bird/animal deterrents such as netting, applying mulch/compost, leaf removal, cleaning and clearing hedgerows, burning of pruning cuttings, picking rocks. Operation of power equipment may be required, such as chain saws, trimmers, hedgers, power washers, operation of tractors, ATVs and tractor pulled equipment. Picking, sorting, loading harvested product, construction and maintenance of trellises, fences, machinery, equipment, buildings, landscaping, drainage systems and ditches. Use of hand tools, including but not limited to shovels, hoes, shears, clippers, loppers, saws, hammers, wire tighteners. Work is done in fields for long periods of time, requiring repetitive movement and extensive walking, bending stooping and kneeling. Workers are expected to work at least the number of hours and days specified. Depending on weather, crop or other conditions, workers may be requested, but not required to work up to seven days per week and/or on the Sabbath and up to 12 hours per day. Employer will furnish workers, without cost, all tools and equipment required in the performance of duties assigned. Workers should report with their own suitable work clothing and footwear. Field temperatures may range between 0-100 degrees fahrenheit. Work is required in the fields when plants are wet with dew and rain, sleet, snow, winds, direct sun, high humidity, and extreme temperatures. Workers referred to this order must have a minimum of 2 months agricultural farming experience. \nPlease note that this is a joint job order with two other vineyard entities\nRed Tail Ridge of Penn Yan, NY and Heart and Hands Wine Co. of Union Springs, NY. Workers will be shared among each company. Work done will be the same at each entity.
Drives and operates farm machinery to grow and harvest apples. Attaches and operates implements on tractors such as sprayers, discs, mowers. Supervise general orchard pruning, thinning, maintenance, and harvest. Mix and apply agri -chemicals. Six months verifiable experience required.\n\nManeja y opera equipos de la finca para producir y cosechar manzanas. Conecta y opera implementos de tractores para esprear, cultivar, y cortar maleza. Supervisar la poda, mantenimiento, y cosecha de manzanas. Mesclar y aplicar agri-quimicos. Require 6 meses de experiencia en lo mencionado aqui.\n
Manually plant, cultivate, & harvest fruits, grain & vegetables such as apples, strawberries, pumpkins & squash. Use hand tools, such as shovels, trowels, hoes, tampers, pruning hooks, shears, & knives. Duties include tilling soil & applying fertilizers; transplanting, weeding, thinning, or pruning crops; apply pesticides; and cleaning, packing and loading harvested products. Construct trellises, repair fences & farm buildings and participate in irrigation activities. Picking rocks out of the fields onto a wagon prior to harvest. Operate tractors, tractor-drawn machinery, and self-propelled machinery to plow, harrow & fertilize soil or to plant, cultivate spray & harvest crops. Repair & maintain farm vehicles, implements & mechanical equipment. Harvest apples by hand. Harvesting strawberries into quart baskets & putting pumpkins & squash into crates in the field. Washing & packing squash & pumpkins into cardboard boxes for delivery. Apply pesticides, herbicides or fertilizers to crops. Inform farmers or farm manager of crop progress. Identify plants, pests, & weeds to determine the selection & application of pesticides & fertilizers. Clear and maintain irrigation ditches. Record information about crops, such as pesticides use, yields or costs. Productivity must be at least 5 (20 bu) bins per day for fresh market apples and 7 (20 bu) bins per day for processing apples. All fruit to be handled with care to avoid bruising. Apples injured by bruising shall not exceed 1% as defined in the US standard for grades. Workers are expected to work at least the number of days and hours specified. Depending on weather, crop or other conditions, workers may be requested, but not required to work up to seven days per week and/or on the Sabbath and up to 12 hours per day. Employer will furnish to workers without cost all the tools and equipment required in the performance of the duties assigned. Workers should report for work with their own suitable clothes. Field temperatures may range from below 0 to 90+ degrees (F), with possible wet morning conditions. Must be physically able to lift up to 75 lbs on a consistent basis throughout the day. All incoming workers must be vaccinated prior to arrival. Documentation will be required. While working in the field cell phone usage is limited to emergency use only. Once hired employer may conduct random drug tests at employers expense. Failure to comply with request or testing positive will result in termination. Workers referred as a result of this order must have a minimum of three months of verifiable experience in performing the tasks described in his order. The activities outlined in the job description will be conducted solely on the worksite which is owned and operated by the employer
Manually plant, cultivate, and harvest apples. Use hand tools, such as shovels, trowels, hoes, tampers, pruning hooks, shears, and knives. Duties include tilling soil and applying fertilizers: transplanting, weeding, thinning, or pruning crops; applying pesticides; cleaning, packing, and loading harvested products. Construct trellises, repair fences and farm building, or participate in irrigation activities. Set up and operate irrigation equipment. Operate tractors, tractor-drawn machinery, and self-propelled machinery to plow, harrow and fertilize soil, or to plant, cultivate, spray and harvest crops. Repair and maintain farm vehicles, implements and mechanical equipment. Harvest fruits by hand. Apply pesticides, herbicides, or fertilizers to crops inform farmers or farm managers of crop progress. Identify plants, pests, and weeds to determine the selection and application of pesticides and fertilizers. Clear and maintain irrigation ditches. Record information about crops, such as pesticide use, yields, or costs. Apples injured by bruising during picking shall not exceed 1%(WNY) for fresh and 2%(WNY) for processing. Productivity must be at least 3 Bins (60bushels) fresh market and/or 4 bins (80 bushels) processing fruit per day. Employer will furnish to workers, without cost, all tools and equipment required in the performance of the duties assigned. Workers should report for work with their own suitable work clothing. Field temperatures may range from below 0 to 90+ degreed (F) with possible wet \nmorning conditions. Workers referred against this order must have a minimum of 3 month experience in performing tasks described in this order.
Perform duties like: Assist in live cover breeding. Full watch of pregnant mares. Assist in foaling and foaling aftercare. Administering medications and vaccinations. Handling of live horses of all ages and genders, including young foals. Perform Halter training and sales preparation. Load/unload departing horses or new arrivals. Walk horses. General farm work such as feeding horses, cleaning stalls and barns, repairing and maintaining fences, pastures, barns and farming equipment. \n\nEquipment:\nTractors and gators
trimming trees, summer prune, working up fields to plant new trees, planting, orchard maintenance, spraying & mowing using a tractor, harvest strawberries & apples, tractor work
Plant, spray, weed, fertilize, and water plants and flowers using hand and gardening tools. Transplant and/or pot and label them and move to indoor or outdoor growing areas. Detect the presence of insects or disease by feeling plants leaves and noting their coloring. Operate forklifts, electric & manual hand jacks, bale busters, conveyors, sprayers and other machinery and equipment needed to fertilize, cultivate, and spray greenhouses and plants. Will operate equipment within the nursery setting. Workers will be required to load and unload trucks with plants, supplies, wreaths & greens, as well as chemicals & soils. Spray plants/flowers with prescribed herbicides, fungicides and pesticides to control diseases and insects under strict supervision. Dig, cut, and transplant seedlings and cuttings. Move containerized plants, and flowers, using wheelbarrows or nursery carts. Maintain clean and sanitary work areas. and maintain grounds. Will lift and carry bags of soil & fertilizer weighing up to 80 pounds. Maintain and repair irrigation and climate control systems. Workers must have experience in working with farm sanitary and safety practices as required in Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) plans. Employer will furnish to workers, without cost, all tools and equipment required in the performance of the duties assigned. Workers should report for work with their own suitable work clothing. Field temperatures may range from 30 degrees to 90+ degrees F and work may be done in the rain, snow, mud, wind and sun. Due to health and safety concerns relating to pesticide application and the operation of equipment on our farm, workers are required to have the ability to comprehend simple oral and written instructions in English. After hiring, employer may conduct random drug tests at employers expense. Workers referred against this order must have a minimum of 3 months experience in performing tasks described in this order.\n\n\n
trimming trees, summer prune, working up fields to plant new trees, planting, orchard maintenance, spraying & mowing using a tractor, harvest apples, tractor work and maintenance and bin repair
Due to food safety regulations, workers must understand basic instructions in English.\nDuring the anticipated period of employment, the primary activity on this farm will be the hand harvest of apples. Workers drive and operate farm machinery to plant, cultivate, spray and harvest apples. Removes excess growth from trees to improve fruit quality using pruning saws and clippers. Workers drive tractors to transport materials, supplies, or product. Also, thin blossoms or immature fruit to obtain better quality fruit. Other harvesting fruit or other job duties, if required.\nWorkers must be physically able to pick fruit, most of which is done from ladders with lower branches being picked from the ground. Workers place ladder firmly against or within tree in a secure position so as not to break limbs or knock off fruit and to prevent slipping or falling. All fruit to be handled with care to avoid causing bruising. Picked fruit is placed in a metal-framed, canvas-covered picking bucket with canvas straps that slip over the head and rest on the shoulders. The bucket when filled weighs up to 45-lbs. and is emptied into bulk boxes known as tote boxes. Each tote box has a capacity of twenty (20) bushels. Workers are required to handle ladders up to 24-feet long and weighing about 2-lbs. per foot. In apple harvest work, workers may be instructed to selectively pick mature fruit according to size, color, and grade standards factors. Workers will be directed to strip all fruit from tree at one picking or to spot pick (selective picking) according to size and color depending on crop conditions and state of maturity. Fruit picked as drops is never mixed with tree fruit. Productivity must be at least 4.8 bins per day for fresh market apples and 6.75 bins per day for processing apples. Each workers picked fruit will be inspected according to instructions given each day by the orchard foreman.\nWorkers also perform any combination of tasks involved in trimming, planting, cultivating and harvesting of fruits such as tilling soil, planting stock, pruning trees and bushes, removing suckers and runners from trees, vines and plants. Other duties include laying out irrigation pipe and installing sprinklers, assisting in repairing fences, unloading trucks, clearing fields, burning brush and hand thinning fruit. Will use appropriate tools such as shovels, hoes, tampers and/or pruning shears. \nPeaches and cherries are hand-picked in half-bushel baskets. Also the skimming of cherries from tanks as cherries are shaken from tree. Additional duties from January to March include tree trimming for early Spring growth; expect inclement working conditions, cold temperatures (at times below 32 degrees) and snow-covered ground.\nEmployer will furnish to workers, without cost, all tools and equipment required in the performance of the duties assigned. Workers should report for work with their own suitable work clothing. Field temperatures may range from 30 degrees to 85 degrees with possible wet morning conditions. Extensive walking and frequent stooping is expected. All applicants will be required to have three months experience in all duties outlined in this job order.
This position is for a Potter Plant Grower: Perform duties like: harvesting, cleaning, watering, preparing and lifting potted plants in greenhouse setting.\n\nEquipment: Planting tools \n\nCrops: Annuals, Bulbs, Perennials
Workers will perform tasks involving but not limited to planting, trimming, thinning, weeding, hoeing, succoring, spraying and harvesting apples and pears according to supervisors instructions. Apples and pears will be picked for both fresh market and processing according to color, size, and maturity as specified by the supervisor. Productivity must be at least 5 (20 1 1/8 bu) bins per day for fresh market apples, 6 (20 1 1/8 bu) bins per day for processing apples, and 5 (20 1 1/8 bu) bins per day for processing pears. A minimum production standard applies: 8 bushels per hour with no more than 1% bruising. Workers must be physically able to pick tree fruit, most of which is done from ladders, with lower branches being picked from the ground. Picked fruit is placed in a metal-framed canvas covered picking bucket which is equivalent to bushel. The bucket will have canvas straps that slip over the head and rest on the shoulders. The filled bucket, weighing up to 40 lbs. is emptied into bulk bins with capacity equal to 20 1 1/8 bu. Workers are required to handle ladders up to 24 long and weighing about 2 lbs. per foot. Workers will be instructed to selectively pick mature fruit according to size, color, defects & other USDA grade standards. Must be able to lift 75 lbs. on a consistent basis throughout the day. Workers will also repair boxes when instructed. Workers will till soil, plant stock, perform pruning activities, and aid in irrigation duties using a variety of tools. The tools must be returned to the employer at the end of the day. When performing thinning and pruning, workers will be instructed as to the desirable result. The supervisor will set a standard or pattern and clearly communicate it to the workers. Workers will operate trucks, tractors, forklifts, or other self-propelled machinery for loading, land preparation, cultivation, fertilizing, harvesting, or spraying. Workers will perform maintenance or repairs on machinery. Workers may not leave trash in work areas or vehicles. Workers must wash hands with soap and water after all bathroom and meal breaks. Will also repair boxes. Cell phone usage is limited to emergency use only while working in the field. Due to safety concerns on our farm, workers must be able to communicate in English and understand basic instructions in English. All workers referred as a result of this order must have a minimum of three months verifiable experience in performing the tasks described in this order.
Workers will perform any combination of tasks related to the cultivating, harvesting and processing of fruit and vegetable crops (Peaches, cherries, sweet corn, tomatoes, squash, peas, green beans, carrots, onions, garlic, potatoes, beets, grapes and cucumbers) including, but not limited to: pruning; pulling brush; tying; weeding; thinning; irrigation; fertilizing; mowing; harvesting; grading; sorting; classifying fruit by size, weight, or condition; placing fruit in containers; and taping, moving, and stacking cartons. Use farm equipment (mechanical and manual), implements and tools such as shovel, shears, saw and hoe. Field work begins at assigned time shortly after daylight. Work may be performed in light rain and in high humidity, and in temperatures ranging from 100+ degrees to below 35 degrees F. In addition responsibilities include maintaining and keeping structures and barns in good order.
Crops/Commodities: \ncabbage, pumpkins, squash, sweet corn, grain corn, soybeans, broccoli, lettuce, Brussell sprouts. \nThis job requires a minimum of 3 months of verifiable prior experience working on a diversified crop farm handling both machine and manual tasks associated with commodity production and harvest activities. Workers must be able to safely perform all duties, manual as well as mechanized, with accuracy and efficiency. Manually plant, cultivate, and harvest vegetables and field crops, including but not limited to, cabbage, pumpkins, squash, sweet corn, grain corn, soybeans, broccoli, lettuce, and Brussell sprouts. Use hand tools, such as shovels, trowels, hoes, tampers, pruning hooks, shears, and knives. Duties include tilling soil, trimming cabbage, and applying fertilizers; transplanting, weeding, thinning, or pruning crops; applying pesticides; cleaning, packing, and loading harvested products. Construct trellises, repair fences and farm buildings, perform general farm area maintenance; paint farm equipment and property; pick rocks, clear hedgerows and ditches; keep rodents out of fields; participate in irrigation activities; set up and operate irrigation equipment; clear and maintain irrigation ditches; load trucks.\n\nOperate tractors, tractor-drawn machinery, and self-propelled machinery to plow, harrow and fertilize soil, or to plant, cultivate, spray and harvest crops. Workers will be expected to be able to operate agricultural equipment with or without direction. Repair and maintain farm vehicles, implements, and mechanical equipment. Harvest vegetables by hand. Apply pesticides, herbicides or fertilizers to crops. Inform farmers or farm managers of crop progress. Identify plants, pests, and weeds to determine the selection and application of pesticides and fertilizers. \n\nWorkers will perform work including but not limited to planting seed, rotating trays, loading out plants by hand, digging, mulching, transplanting, mowing, watering in nurseries and seasonal holding houses. Fertilize, prune, spray, space, tag and perform other plant maintenance through life cycle. Count and inventory plants. Propagate plants from cuttings. Remove plastic from seasonal holding houses in spring and cover seasonal holding houses with plastic in fall. Assist with building seasonal holding houses. Plants must be handled carefully so that minimal leaves, limbs and roots are broken during transplanting process.\n\nEmployer will furnish to workers, without cost, all tools and equipment required in the performance of the duties assigned. Workers should report for work with their own suitable work clothing. Field temperatures may range from -30 degrees to 90+ degrees F. and work will be done in the rain, snow, mud, wind and sun. \n\nWork is to be done in the field for long periods of time. Workers are expected to perform duties including boxing, weighing and loading of product. Workers will assist in loading trucks with product weighing up to and including 60 pounds and lifting to a height of 5 feet for long periods of time. Workers should be able to work on their feet in bent positions for long periods of time. Work requires repetitive movements and extensive walking. Allergies to ragweed, goldenrod, honey bees, insecticides, herbicides, fungicides, or related chemicals may affect a worker’s ability to perform the job. Work required in fields when plants are wet with dew and rain, and may be required during light rain, snow, moderate winds, direct sun, high humidity and extreme temperatures. Workers should be physically able to do the work required with or without reasonable accommodations. Saturday work required. Must be able to lift/carry 60 lbs.\n\nSupervisor(s) will provide instructions and directions to workers. Workers must be able to comprehend and follow instructions and communicate effectively to supervisors. Unusual, complex or non-routine activities will be supervised.
Manually plant, cultivate , and harvest apples & peaches . Use hand tools , such as shovels ,trowels ,hoes ,tampers , pruning hooks shears ,and knives duties include tiling soil and applying fertilizers , transplanting ,weeding ,thinning or pruning crops , applying pesticides , cleaning packing , and loading harvested products . Construct trellises , repair fences and farm building , or participate in irrigation activities . Set up and operate irrigation equipment . Operate tractors , tractor drawn machinery , and self propelled machinery to plow , harrow and fertilize soil , or to plant, cultivate, spray and harvest crops . Repair and maintain farm vehicles, implements and mechanical equipment . Harvest fruit by hand , apply pesticides , herbicides or fertilizers to crops . Inform farmers or farm managers of crop progress . Identify plants , pesticides , herbicides or fertilizers to crops. Identify plants , pests and weed to determine the selection and application of pesticides and fertilizers . Clear a nd maintain irrigation ditches . Record information about crops , such as pesticide use , yields ,or costs . Apples injured by bruising during picking shall not exceed 2%(WNY) for processing . Productivity must be least 5 bins (100 bushels) fresh market and/or 8 bins (160 bushels) processing fruit per day . Employer will furnish to workers , without cost , all tools, and equipment required in the performance of the duties assigned . Workers should report for work with their own suitable work clothing. Field temperatures may range below o to 90 + degrees (f) with possible wet experience in performing tasks described in this order.
Operate tractors, tractor-drawn machinery, and self-propelled machinery to plow, harrow and fertilize soil, or to plant, cultivate, spray and harvest crops. Manually plant, cultivate, and harvest fruits. These crops include organic berries & melons, organic vegetables to include greens, brassicas, tomatoes, peppers and eggplant. Use hand tools, such as shovels, trowels, hoes, tampers, pruning hooks, shears, and knives. Duties will include tilling soil and applying fertilizers; transplanting, weeding, thinning, or pruning crops. Set up, operate, monitor & maintain irrigation/fertigation system. Sort, pack, bunch, wash vegetables and berries, and load trucks for CSA and markets. Repair and maintain farm vehicles, implements, and mechanical equipment. Apply fertilizers to crops. Inform farmers or farm managers of crop progress. Will monitor fields & high tunnels for plant infestations and use treatments appropriate for organic use in both a preventative or infestation situation. Clear and maintain irrigation ditches. Record information about crops, such as yields, or costs. Due to health and safety concerns relating to pesticide application and the operation of equipment on our farm, workers are required to have the ability to comprehend simple oral and written instructions. After hiring, employer may conduct random drug tests at employers expense. Must be physically able to lift up to 80 pounds *Workers referred against this order must have a minimum of 2 months experience in performing tasks described in this order within an organic farming environment.
Workers will be responsible for primary supervision of assigned employees during all aspects of greenhouse operations including preparation, planting, maintenance, and shipping. Responsible for primary supervision of assigned employees during farm production including planting, field and farm maintenance, harvesting, and \npacking activities\n\n
Workers will perform duties relating to the planting, harvesting, and field maintenance tasks including weeding, staking, and tying, and field clean-up tasks of all vegetable crops (corn, peppers, specialty peppers, squash, cucumbers, tomatoes, eggplant, broccoli, lettuce, beans, brussels sprouts, and cabbage) as instructed by their supervisor. Perform duties relating to the washing and packing of vegetables harvested on the farm, as instructed by their supervisor. Perform duties including planting, maintaining, packing, and shipping of greenhouse \nproducts. Duties may vary from time to time. This work requires harvesting produce while making important decisions based on product size, shape, coloring and ripeness according to prescribed standards. Workers may be required to use hand tools such as knives and shears. Workers will also participate in the cleaning and packing of harvested produce, and the cleaning of packing lines, packinghouse, coolers, and any equipment or tools used for the harvesting, packing, storage, or handling of vegetables & flower deliveries. Workers will also plant, maintain, harvest, pack, ship, and load greenhouse floral or vegetable products in a greenhouse environment. All work requires adherence to important food safety and quality standards, operating procedures and the ability to work quickly and consistently alongside fellow workers with a positive, professional, team-based attitude. This work can require standing, walking, stooping, bending and lifting up to 60 pounds above the head for long periods of time outdoors in all weather, including adverse weather conditions. For food safety and general personal safety practices, all workers will be required and expected to follow common sanitary practices at all times. Employees are required to cleanse their hands by washing them thoroughly with soap and water after using the provided bathroom accommodations and before entering the fields or packinghouse, and after smoking or eating. May drive bus or van to transport workers to work location. Not all workers requested to drive. Those that are requested to drive will be required to possess an appropriate license. No one will be rejected for the position that does not possess a drivers license. Three months verifiable experience in commercial conventional fruit or vegetable farming is required. Workers referred against this order must have a minimum of three months verifiable experience in performing the tasks posted in this job order. Employees unable to maintain minimum performance standards will be ineligible for further employment. \nAll employees are expected to abide by Amos Zittel and Sons Work Rules.\n
Duties include pruning, thinning, weeding apple trees. Prune trees seasonally to promote optimum growth of tree and fruit. Gather pruned branches from area for disposal. Preform summer pruning and suckering by cutting terminal growth and watering sprouts from inside of the tree using hand pruner. Thin trees from orchard to eliminate diseased or nonproductive trees using chain saws, shears, and knives. Duties include tilling soil and applying fertilizers, transplanting, weeding, thinning, or pruning crops, cleaning, and loading harvested products, applying pesticides. Constructing trellises, repairing fences and farm buildings, or participating in irrigation activities. Operating tractors, tractor drawn machinery to plow, harrow and fertilize soil or to plant, cultivate, spray and harvest crops. Repair and maintain bins, farm vehicles, implements and mechanical equipment. Clear and maintain irrigation ditches. Harvest fruit by hand. Apples injured by bruising during picking shall not exceed 2% (WNY) for fresh and 2% (WNY) for processing. Productivity must be at least 4 bins (80 bushel) fresh or 5 bins (100 bushel) processing per day. Employer will furnish to workers, without cost, all tools and equipment required in the performance of the duties assigned. Workers should report for work with their own suitable work clothing. Workers are exposed to wet/snowy weather. Field temps may range from below 0 (f) to 90 degrees (f). Work required in fields when wet with dew and/or rain and may be required during snow, moderate winds, and direct sun. Workers should be able to work on their feet for long periods of time. Bending, stooping, and kneeling required. Work requires repetitive movements and extensive walking. Must be able to lift/carry 50lbs. Workers must be able to perform manual as well as mechanized activities with accuracy and efficiency. Workers referred against this order must have a minimum of 3 months experience in preforming the tasks described in this order. To provide a safe and healthy crop, workers will be trained in USDA Good Agriculture Practices (GAP) certification standards.
This job order is being filed on behalf of an agricultural association, comprising of the businesses below: \n\nForking Paths Vineyards, Inc, 400 Barracks Road, Geneva, NY 14456, Ontario County \nLucas Vineyards, Inc, 3862 County Road #150 Interlaken, NY 14847 Seneca County\nLamoreaux Landing Wine Cellars, 9224 State Route 414 Lodi, NY 14860 Seneca County\nWagner Vineyards, LLC, 9322 State Route 414, Lodi NY 14860, Seneca County\n\nManually plant, cultivate, care for, harvest grapes. Use hand tools, such as but not limited to: trowels, hoes, pick irons, hammers, pry bars, wire tighteners, shovels, pick axes, tampers, pruning shears, loppers, and picking shears. Duties include tilling soil, spreading fertilizer, planting, transplanting, weeding, pruning, thinning crops, moving catch wires, hedging, installation and removal of bird/animal deterrents such as netting, seeding cover crops, applying mulch/compost, leaf removal, applying fertilizers, herbicides, and pesticides, operation of power equipment such as chain saws, trimmers, hedgers, power washers, operation and maintenance of tractors and tractor pulled equipment used in the day to day vineyard operation, picking, sorting, loading harvested product, construct and maintain trellises, fences, machinery, equipment, buildings, landscaping, drainage systems and ditches, irrigation systems, hand harvest and load harvested fruit. Workers are expected to work at least the number of hours and days specified in this order. Depending on weather, crop, or other conditions, workers may be asked, but not required, to work up to 12 hours a day, 7 days a week including Sunday or the Sabbath. The employer will furnish to the worker all tools and equipment needed to complete the assigned tasks and duties at no cost to the worker. The worker must report to work wearing suitable and appropriate clothing for the tasks and duties assigned as well as for current and anticipated weather conditions. Field temperatures can range from below 0(F) to above 90(F) with the possibility of sun, clouds, wind, rain, sleet, freezing rain, and snow. Workers referred to this order must have a minimum of 3 months of agricultural (Farming) experience preferably in a vineyard.
A foaling attendant is a seasonal and temporary job found in every breeding facility. This position is seasonal because Thoroughbred Horses give birth from January to June every year. Then baby horses must be weaned from mothers. They generally answer to a breeding or Broodmare manager.\n\nJob Description\nMares generally foal under the cover of night and provide very little advance warning of labor. Attendants are hired to keep watch overnight for signs of impending birth. They are either to notify the breeding manager or handle the birthing process themselves.\n\nFoaling Responsibilities\nRemaining awake all night to monitor mare behavior\nNotify whoever needs to be notified\nHandle the birthing process, in some cases assist\nCould be responsible for administering night medications\n\nWeaning \nWeaning is the separation of a foal from its dam, which can be a very stressful process if not navigated correctly. As with all mammals, it is natural and necessary for a foal and mare to separate. Deciding when to wean a foal depends on the temperament and health of the mare and foal, but generally takes place when the foal is between four and six months old.\n
Manually prune, plant, cultivate, & harvest fruits, apples. Use hand tools, such as shovels, trowels, hoes, tampers, pruning hooks, shears, & knives. Duties include tilling soil & applying fertilizers; transplanting, weeding, thinning, or pruning crops. Construct trellises, repair fences & farm buildings. Picking stones by hand. Set up & operate irrigation equipment. Clear & maintain irrigation ditches. Harvest fruit by hand. Work will include but is not limited to picking apples for fresh marketing and /or processing and cleaning, packing and loading harvested products. Workers will package apples in packing house. A minimum productivity standard applies; 100 bu boxes of fresh market apples per day. All fruit to be handled with care to avoid bruising. Fruit injured by bruising, not to exceed 4% also no more than 4% spurs left on the stem of the apple. Workers be instructed to selectively pick mature fruit according to size, color & other USDA standards. Worker must be physically able to pick tree fruit, most of which is done from ladders with lower branches being picked from the ground. Picked fruit is placed in a metal-framed canvas covered picking bucket with canvas straps that slip over the head and rest on the shoulders. Filled bucket weighing up to 40 lbs. Must be physically able to lift up to 75lbs on a consistent basis throughout the day. Due to health & safety concerns on our farm workers must understand basic instruction in English. Cell phone usage is limited to emergency use only while working in the field. Workers referred as a result of this order must have a minimum of three months of verifiable experience in performing the tasks described in his order. \nThe activities outlined in the job description will be conducted solely on the worksite which is owned and operated by the employer.\n
General orchard work requires trimming and pruning, cutting away dead or excess branches from apple trees to maintain the health and value of the tree, using hand saws and pruners, power pruners, step ladders, trimming clippers and pruning hooks. Workers ability to keep hands and arms steady while moving and trimming, ability to bend, stretch, twist or reach with your body, arms and/or legs. Must be able to lift 50 pounds. Prepare fields and plant new trees. Harvest apples from tree and deposit them in a bushel picking bucket to a bin. Manually harvest fruit using hand tools such as picking buckets, step ladders and boxes (bins). Apples injured by bruising during picking shall not exceed 1% (WNY) for fresh and 1% (WNY) for processing. Productivity must be at least 7 bins per day of fresh (20 bushel bin) or 8 bins per day of processing (20 bushel bin). Repair of apple bins, replace broken and damaged boards with new boards using a hammer and nails. Employer will furnish to workers, without cost, all tools and equipment required in the performance of the duties assigned. Workers should report to work with their own suitable work clothing. Field temperatures may range from below 0 to 90+ degrees (F) with possible wet morning conditions. \nPursuant to regualtions at 20 CFR 655.122(o), if, before the expiration date specified in the work contract, the services of the worker are no longer required for reasons beyond the control of the employer due to fire, weather, or other Act of God that makes the fulfillment of the contract impossible, the employer may terminate the work contract. Whether such an event constitutes a contract impossibility will be determined by the CO. In the event of such a termination of a contract, the employer must fulfill a three-fourths guarentee for the time that has elasped from the start of the work contract to the time of its termination, as comparable employment aceptable to the worker, consistent with existing immigration law, as applicable. If such transfer is not affected, the employer must: (1) Return the worker, at the employers expense, to the place from which the worker (disregarding intervening employment) came to work for the employer, or transport the worker to the workers next certified H-2A employer, whichever the worker perfers; (2) Reimburse the worker the full amount of any deductions made from the workers pay by the employer for transportation and subsistence expenses to the place of employment; and (3) Pay the worker for any costs incurred by the worker for transportation and daily subsistence to the employers place of employment. Daily subsistence must be computed as set forth in Item 19. The amount of the transportation payment must (and is not required to be more) than the most economical and reasonable common carrier transportation charges for the distances involved.\n
Plant, spray, weed, fertilize, and water plants and flowers using hand and gardening tools. Transplant and/or pot and label them. Detect the presence of insects or disease by feeling plants leaves and noting their coloring. Operate 50 HP tractors, forklifts, bale busters and other machinery and equipment to fertilize, cultivate, and spray greenhouses, plants and pumpkins. Will operate equipment in farm fields and drive on farm roads. Inspect plants and bud ties to assess quality. Spray plants/flowers with prescribed herbicides, fungicides and pesticides to control diseases and insects under strict supervision. Dig, cut, and transplant seedlings and cuttings. Move containerized plants, and flowers, using wheelbarrows or tractors. Clean work areas, and maintain grounds and landscaping. Haul and spread topsoil, fertilizer, peat moss, and other materials to condition soil, using wheelbarrows or carts and shovels. Will lift and carry bags of fertilizer weighing up to 80 pounds. Maintain and repair irrigation and climate control systems. Workers must have experience in working with farm sanitary and safety practices as required in Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) plans. Employer will furnish to workers, without cost, all tools and equipment required in the performance of the duties assigned. Workers should report for work with their own suitable work clothing. Field temperatures may range from 0 degrees to 90+ degrees F and work may be done in the rain, snow, mud, wind and sun. Due to health and safety concerns relating to pesticide application and the operation of equipment on our farm, workers are required to have the ability to comprehend simple oral and written instructions in English. After hiring, employer may conduct random drug tests at employers expense. Workers referred against this order must have a minimum of 3 months experience in performing tasks described in this order.
Supervise incoming workers to trim tree, summer prune, working up fields to plant new trees, orchard maintenance, spraying & mowing using a tractor, harvest apples, tractor work
Due to food safety regulations, workers must understand basic instructions in English.\nDuring the anticipated period of employment, the primary activity on this farm will be the hand harvest of apples. Workers drive and operate farm machinery to plant, cultivate, spray and harvest apples. Removes excess growth from trees to improve fruit quality using pruning saws and clippers. Workers drive tractors to transport materials, supplies, or product. Also, thin blossoms or immature fruit to obtain better quality fruit. Other harvesting fruit or other job duties, if required.\nWorkers must be physically able to pick fruit, most of which is done from ladders with lower branches being picked from the ground. Workers place ladder firmly against or within tree in a secure position so as not to break limbs or knock off fruit and to prevent slipping or falling. All fruit to be handled with care to avoid causing bruising. Picked fruit is placed in a metal-framed, canvas-covered picking bucket with canvas straps that slip over the head and rest on the shoulders. The bucket when filled weighs up to 45-lbs. and is emptied into bulk boxes known as tote boxes. Each tote box has a capacity of twenty (20) bushels. Workers are required to handle ladders up to 24-feet long and weighing about 2-lbs. per foot. In apple harvest work, workers may be instructed to selectively pick mature fruit according to size, color, and grade standards factors. Workers will be directed to strip all fruit from tree at one picking or to spot pick (selective picking) according to size and color depending on crop conditions and state of maturity. Fruit picked as drops is never mixed with tree fruit. Productivity must be at least 4.8 bins per day for fresh market apples and 6.75 bins per day for processing apples. Each workers picked fruit will be inspected according to instructions given each day by the orchard foreman.\nWorkers also perform any combination of tasks involved in planting, cultivating and harvesting of fruits such as tilling soil, planting stock, pruning trees and bushes, removing suckers and runners from trees, vines and plants. Other duties include laying out irrigation pipe and installing sprinklers, assisting in repairing fences, unloading trucks, clearing fields, burning brush and hand thinning fruit. Will use appropriate tools such as shovels, hoes, tampers and/or pruning shears. \nPeaches and cherries are hand-picked in half-bushel baskets. Also the skimming of cherries from tanks as cherries are shaken from tree. Additional duties from January to March include tree trimming for early Spring growth; expect inclement working conditions, cold temperatures (at times below 32 degrees) and snow-covered ground.\nEmployer will furnish to workers, without cost, all tools and equipment required in the performance of the duties assigned. Workers should report for work with their own suitable work clothing. Field temperatures may range from 30 degrees to 85 degrees with possible wet morning conditions. Extensive walking and frequent stooping is expected. All applicants will be required to have three months experience in all duties outlined in this job order.
We need seasonal help while our barns are occupied with layers. Workers will perform dry and wet cleaning and maintenance duties to prepare laying houses for pullets, to clean empty houses after layers are retired. Remove mortality as needed. Other duties may include operation of farm machinery, repair and maintenance of machinery. The dry-cleaning duties include using backpack blowers to blow down henhouses, sweep floors, clean lights and other miscellaneous cleaning and light repair duties. Wet cleaning includes pressure washing and spraying wet disinfectant to thoroughly clean henhouses. This job includes holding a pressure washing nozzle outstretched from your body for a number of hours in a very humid environment. Maintenance & Packing Packing/palletizing eggs, loading/unloading trucks, and cleaning packing room. Pick up refuse, clean and perform maintenance in and around the exterior of the farm. This includes painting and light construction. Removal of birds, cleaning. Litter Management - Maintain or remove litter (animal waste) from aisles in our organic barns on a daily basis during the fall/winter/spring season. Operation of motor vehicles a must. Must be physically able to lift up to 75 lbs on a consistent basis throughout the day. \nWorkers must refrain from the use of cell phones while working in the field. Workers may not use cell phones for personal calls, emails, or texts during working times. Phone use must be limited to break times and lunch breaks. A minimum of three months verifiable experience necessary in the aforementioned.
Operating large farm equipment and machinery such as loaders, backhoes, forklifts, tractors, trucks, combines, swathers, balers for cultivating, tilling, fertilizing, planting, storing, harvesting grain and oilseed crops such as corn, soybeans, wheat, hay; managing inventory by ordering inputs, supplies, and equipment as needed; performing preventive maintenance to ensure appropriate operation of equipment; troubleshooting and solving basic mechanical & electrical problems on the farm; performing some welding as needed; moving crops or equipment to designated locations; identify and ensure that safety hazards and unsafe practices are corrected and addressed; perform snow removal; driving farm vehicle, minor daily and incidental upkeep to equipment and worksite.