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Job Description

Full Time:

Yes

Number of Workers Requested:

7

Job Duties:

Ag Equipment Operator: Worker will be required to complete the following activities as directed by supervisor: operate farm equipment including forklifts, tractors, tractors with attachments, harvesters, and trucks to complete farm tasks; spray crops with tractor and spray attachment; load, haul, and unload harvested crops on farm or to employer-owned storage; inspect, maintain, prepare and repair farm equipment; drive Employer-provided vehicle to and from the worksite and to locations within 30 miles; wash, sanitize, and repair harvesting bins; repair deer fence and drain tile; install or repair irrigation systems; maintain grounds, landscaping, and farm buildings; complete general farm, vineyard and orchard maintenance; weeding; shoveling; hoeing; mowing; hand fertilizing; thinning; pruning; grafting; tying limbs; perform vineyard canopy management; string lines for hop growth; planting fruit trees, vineyards and hop yards; conduct farm building repairs; complete harvest preparation tasks such as spreading liners in bins, wash and sanitize harvesting bins or repair harvesting bins; assist in hauling fruit and juice during and after harvesting; clean and sanitize grape and juice vessels; hand harvest apples, grapes and hops to quality standards; laying mylar; construct and maintain trellis; general maintenance and repair of bird netting and deer fencing; complete general hand tasks to include picking up garbage around the orchard, removing old trees/vines, string and wire from trellis and orchard blocks; picking up sticks, rocks and brush throughout the farms; conduct various field and farm clean up tasks at end of season. Other duties assigned under this order will be consistent under Bureau of Labor Statistics Standard Occupational Classification: Agricultural Equipment Operators (45–2091)

Job Classification:

45-2091.00 - Agricultural Equipment Operators

Job Requirements

Experience Required:

Yes

Months of Experience Required:

3

Special Requirements:

Experience Requirement: 3 verifiable months of commercial agriculture equipment operator experience of minimum 85 horsepower required. Applicants must furnish job references from employers of the last 3 years establishing acceptable prior experience. Job requires worker to complete tasks in agriculture equipment operation and general farm labor, vineyard and orchard maintenance; and hand harvest of apples, grapes and hops. Employer will provide instructions and training on specific job duties. Drug screen done at employers expense and not utilized as a pre-employment tool. Season Commitment: Job offered requires worker be available for work for entire employment period. Work Rule Violations: Worker may be disciplined and/or terminated for cause for violating work rules provided at orientation.

Number of Hours Per Week:

35

Work Schedule (Start/End time):

7:00 A.M. - 2:00 P.M.

Employer Information

Company Name:

Harbor Hill Fruit Farms, Inc.

Location:

Lake Leelanau, MI 49653

Worksite

Address:

7788 E Horn Road, Lake Leelanau, MI 49653

Job Order Details

ETA Case Number:

H-300-25364-517149

Multiple Worksites:

No

Additional Wage Information:

$16.15 (H2A)

Date Posted:

1/16/2026

Piece Rate Offer

$0.00

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