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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

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

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