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Job Description

Full Time:

Yes

Number of Workers Requested:

4

Job Duties:

Must be able to crouch, bend, and sit on the ground, reach and lift and carry items weighing up to 75 pounds. Must be able to listen to, understand, and follow simple instructions of field operations leaders and supervisors requires three months (or 480 hours) of verifiable prior experience. Employer will comply with re-entry restrictions applicable to pesticides and other chemicals used in the field. A designated lead worker or company supervisor will provide instructions and general supervision. Technical horticultural activities will be closely supervised. However, workers will be expected to perform their general duties in a timely proficient manner without close supervision. Duties may include tilling soil, mulching and applying fertilizers; planting, transplanting, weeding, trimming, leaf pulling, shoot thinning, and pruning; harvesting crops; cleaning, grading, and loading harvested crops. May construct and repair trellises, repair fences and farm buildings, or participate in irrigation activities. May assist with cleaning and sanitizing processing equipment. The employer at no cost will provide any tools or equipment necessary to perform required tasks to the worker be related to the planting, growing, cultivating, weeding, fertilizing, pruning, harvesting and sorting of diverse variety of grapes. Primary crop is grapes. All work must be performed according to instruction to avoid damage to crops. Workers may not report for work while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. The possession or use of illegal drugs or alcohol (exception is made for moderate alcohol consumption during non-working hours) on company property is prohibited and will be cause for termination.

Job Classification:

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

Job Requirements

Experience Required:

Yes

Months of Experience Required:

3

Special Requirements:

Must be able to work in outdoor environment: extremes of heat and cold, inclement weather. During busy planting/harvest season workers may be requested to start earlier and work more than the scheduled 40 hours per week, including holidays. When weather is hot, starting and quitting times maybe shifted to earlier or later in the day. This may vary depending on weather conditions.

Number of Hours Per Week:

40

Work Schedule (Start/End time):

7:30 A.M. - 3:00 P.M.

Employer Information

Company Name:

Old Westminster Winery

Location:

Westminster, MD 21157

Worksite

Address:

1550 Old Westminster Road, Westminster, MD 21157

Job Order Details

ETA Case Number:

H-300-24026-668820

Multiple Worksites:

No

Date Posted:

2/2/2024

Piece Rate Offer

$0.00

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