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Farmworkers and Laborers Crop
Ragged Hill Orchard
West Brookfield, MA
$17.80 per hour
Recruitment Information
- Telephone Number to Apply:
- +15088672187
- Email address to Apply:
- arsenaultk@charter.net
Job Description
- Full Time:
- Yes
- Number of Workers Requested:
- 1
- Job Duties:
- Harvest tree fruit using a ladder and picking bucket. Workers will be required to lift approximately 50 pounds while ascending and descending a ladder on a sustained basis. Place ladders ( up to 24 feet) against tree limb, climb ladder, secure footing and pick fruit carefully placing it into picking bucket. Climb down ladder and gently empty fruit into designated field container. Fruit should not be squeezed or handled roughly to avoid bruising. On a short term basis may perform other harvest related tasks such as operating equipment, pack fruit, and perform general farm labor such as pruning, building and equipment maintenance Work is performed out of doors sometimes under conditions of heat, cold, and rain. 1 month apple experience 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:
- 48
- Work Schedule (Start/End time):
- 6:00 A.M. - 2:30 P.M.
Employer Information
- Company Name:
- Ragged Hill Orchard
- Location:
- west brookfield, MA 01585
Worksite
- Address:
- 94 John Gilbert Rd, West Brookfield , MA 01585
Job Order Details
- ETA Case Number:
- H-300-24129-970297
- Multiple Worksites:
- No
- Date Posted:
- 5/10/2024
- Piece Rate Offer
- $0.00