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Farmworker (crop)
Chazy Orchards
Chazy, NY
$16.95 per hour
Recruitment Information
- Telephone Number to Apply:
- +15188467171
- Email address to Apply:
- customerservice@chazyorchards.com
Job Description
- Full Time:
- Yes
- Number of Workers Requested:
- 24
- Job Duties:
- 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, processing of Cider apples, 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.
- 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:
- 3
- Special Requirements:
- Employer agrees to provide to the worker, without charge or deposit charge, all tools, supplies, and equipment required to perform the duties assigned.
- Number of Hours Per Week:
- 45
- Work Schedule (Start/End time):
- 7:30 A.M. - 4:00 P.M.
Employer Information
- Trade Name/Doing Business As:
- Chazy Orchards
- Company Name:
- Giroux Orchards, LLC (Order #4)
- Location:
- Chazy, NY 12921
- Telephone Number:
- +15188467171
Worksite
- Address:
- 9486 Route 9, Chazy, NY 12921
Job Order Details
- ETA Case Number:
- H-300-23283-422132
- Multiple Worksites:
- No
- Additional Wage Information:
- Effective January 1, 2024; farmworkers will begin to receive overtime pay after working 56 hours in the calendar week.
- Date Posted:
- 10/26/2023