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Job Description

Full Time:

Yes

Number of Workers Requested:

27

Job Duties:

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.

Job Classification:

45-2092.00 - Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse

Job Requirements

Experience Required:

Yes

Months of Experience Required:

3

Number of Hours Per Week:

55

Work Schedule (Start/End time):

7:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M.

Employer Information

Trade Name/Doing Business As:

Gunnison Lakeshore Orchards, Inc.

Company Name:

Gunnison Lakeshore Orchards, Inc.

Location:

Crown Point, NY 12928

Telephone Number:

+15185979222

Worksite

Address:

3196 NYS Route 9N &22, Crown Point, NY 12928

Job Order Details

ETA Case Number:

H-300-22171-296506

Multiple Worksites:

No

Additional Wage Information:

See Addendum C

Date Posted:

6/29/2022

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