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Job Description

Full Time:

Yes

Number of Workers Requested:

5

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, page 1. Workers are needed to plant, maintain and harvest diversified ground crops, strawberries, blueberries, flowers, and medicinal herbs and roots. Workers will perform field work and greenhouse work including planting, transplanting, weeding, thinning, hoeing and other tasks required for planting, maintaining, and harvesting. Workers will sort, wash, pack and otherwise prepare various crops for storage and shipping. Workers will assist with the planting and pruning of Christmas trees. Workers will perform other farm-related duties including the following: load and unload trucks and other farm vehicles, setup and operate irrigation equipment, and cut brush and other vegetation in and around fields, buildings and equipment. Workers may also cut and split wood for heating greenhouses and perform maintenance on farm buildings and equipment. Workers will operate trucks or other multi-purpose vehicles to transport workers from housing (whether on or off farm) to the farm properties; haul tools, supplies, or crops; transport workers from place to place around the farm properties during the workday (including on public roads to reach farmer's fields); and/or transport workers to the grocery store, bank, or laundry facilities on an as-needed basis. Those that are requested to drive will be required to possess a valid driver’s license, no worker will be rejected for not having a driver's license. Workers must be able to work in various extreme weather conditions from damp and cold spring and fall days to hot and humid summer days. Work is physically demanding requiring workers to stand, bend, stoop, and kneel for extended periods of time, as well as kneeling or work on knees during specified tasks. Workers must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds on a frequent basis. Workers must be available for work Monday through Saturday. Workers may require to work 9 hours shift between the hours of 7:00am - 7:00pm from Monday through Friday and may require to work between 5 hours shift within the hours of 7:00am - 7:00pm on Saturdays. Daily beginning and ending times will vary depending on crop and other conditions. Workers will be given a 30-minute lunch break. The employer will furnish to workers without cost all tools and equipment required to perform assigned duties. Beginning and ending times may vary depending on weather and crop conditions. Workers must be able to take direction in simple English.

Job Classification:

45-2091.00 - Agricultural Equipment Operators

Job Requirements

Experience Required:

Yes

Months of Experience Required:

1

Number of Hours Per Week:

50

Work Schedule (Start/End time):

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

Employer Information

Trade Name/Doing Business As:

Dog River Farm LLC

Company Name:

Dog River Farm LLC

Location:

Berlin, VT 05602

Worksite

Address:

5665 Route 12S, Berlin, VT 05602

Job Order Details

ETA Case Number:

H-300-24046-723501

Multiple Worksites:

No

Date Posted:

2/26/2024

Piece Rate Offer

$0.00

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