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Job Description

Full Time:

Yes

Number of Workers Requested:

9

Job Duties:

Crops/Commodities: apples, peaches, nectarines, plums, cherries, and vegetables. This job requires a minimum of one month of prior agricultural field work employment experience performing manual and mechanical tasks associated with production and harvest activities. Workers must be able to perform all duties with accuracy and efficiency. General Instructions and overall supervision and direction of workers will be provided by a company supervisor. Workers hired pursuant to this labor certification must be able to comprehend and follow instructions of a company supervisor and communicate effectively to supervisors. Unusual, complex or non-routine activities will be supervised. Workers will be expected to perform basic duties in a timely and proficient manner without close supervision. Work assignments will be made at the sole discretion of the employer. Conditional or unforeseen circumstances such as weather or other unscheduled/unexpected interruptions in regular work schedule may occur. Workers must perform the assigned work and may not perform duties not provided in this application, or work in areas not assigned without the specific authorization of the foreman or crew boss. Workers will be expected to perform any of the listed duties as assigned by his/her supervisor. Workers should be able to work on their feet in bent positions for long periods of time. Workers must be able to climb, stand, sit, stoop, squat, kneel, crouch, bend (from the waist), push, pull, reach and lift. Work requires repetitive movements and extensive walking. Workers will work outdoors which involves exposure to sun (heat and humidity), wind, rain, snow, soil, mud, dust, cold, insects and other natural elements. Temperatures may range from 30 to 100 F. Allergies to ragweed, goldenrod, related chemicals, etc. may affect workers' ability to perform the job. Workers should be physically able to do the work required with or without reasonable accommodations. Work is to be done for long periods of time. Workers may be required to work during occasional rain showers not severe enough to stop field operations. Workers may be exposed to wet weather in the morning and hot or cold temperatures during the day. Saturday work required. Must be able to lift/carry 50 lbs. Vegetables Plant, cultivate and harvest vegetables. 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. Take care to prevent damaging produce and plants. Harvest Tree Fruit Quality is essential. Primary duties of the worker will be to harvest fresh market fruit without bruise or defect from picking. Worker will pick fruit from fruit trees and when necessary, use a provided ladder. The average length of the ladder is 16 feet to 24 feet, and the average weight is 50 pounds. When using the ladder, the worker will place the ladder firmly against or within the tree in a secure position so as not to break limbs or knock off fruit, but to prevent the risk of slipping and falling. Worker must be able to lift, carry and work from the top of the ladder. Picked fruit must be gently placed in picking bags/buckets, which attach to the body with a shoulder harness and which weigh between 30 – 50 pounds when full. Care must be taken when picking so as not to damage or bruise fruit. The full bags/buckets are gently emptied into field bins, and/or harvest containers, by an opening at the bottom of the bag or bucket. Workers may be required to pick an entire tree or spot pick the fruit.

Job Classification:

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

Job Requirements

Experience Required:

Yes

Months of Experience Required:

1

Special Requirements:

This job requires a minimum of one month of prior agricultural field work employment experience performing manual and mechanical tasks associated with production and harvest activities. Saturday work required. Must be able to lift/carry 50 lbs.

Number of Hours Per Week:

50

Work Schedule (Start/End time):

7:00 A.M. - 4:30 P.M.

Employer Information

Company Name:

Woodbine Farms, Inc.

Location:

Winchester, VA 22602

Worksite

Address:

452 Barley Lane, Winchester, VA 22602

Job Order Details

ETA Case Number:

H-300-23333-531198

Multiple Worksites:

No

Additional Wage Information:

Apple Harvest - Fresh, Apple Harvesting Fresh - $1.00 per 2,419 cubic inch box. Estimated average hourly wage rate is $16.00 based on filling 16 boxes/hour. Guaranteed hourly rate of $14.91

Date Posted:

12/6/2023

Piece Rate Offer

$1.00

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