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Farmworker and Laborer

Bussa Orchards

south glastonbury, CT

$16.95 per hour

ACTIVE

Recruitment Information

Telephone Number to Apply:
+18606332387
Email address to Apply:
dlapple@aol.com

Job Description

Full Time:
Yes
Number of Workers Requested:
2
Job Duties:
Planting, cultivating and processing of fruit including apples, peaches and pears but not limited to driving, operating, adjusting and maintaining farm machinery, preparing soil, planting, pruning, weeding applying pesticides, thinning, mowing harvesting, grading, packing and loading trucks. May use shovel, pruning saw, hoe and picking bucket. Work is usually performed outside, sometimes under extremely hot or cold conditions. Work is physically demanding requiring workers to bend, stoop, lift and able to carry 50 lbs. Duties may require working off the ground at heights up 20 ft using ladders or climbing, Two month experience in duties listed above required.
Job Classification:
45-2092.00 - Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse

The job/industry classification and description includes general information on the position from ONET/OES and the North American Industry Classification System. Please review Job Duties and Job Order for more information.

Job Requirements

Experience Required:
Yes
Months of Experience Required:
1
Special Requirements:
Exposure to extreme temp, lifting 50 lbs, repetitive movements, extensive pushing and pulling, extensive walking, frequent stooping.
Number of Hours Per Week:
42
Work Schedule (Start/End time):
7:30 A.M. - 3:30 P.M.

Employer Information

Company Name:
Bussa Orchards
Location:
south glanstonbury, CT 06073
Telephone Number:
+18606332387

Worksite

Address:
79 clark hill rd, south glastonbury, CT 06073

Job Order Details

ETA Case Number:
H-300-23086-878889
Multiple Worksites:
No
Date Posted:
3/30/2023

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