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Job Description

Full Time:

Yes

Number of Workers Requested:

7

Job Duties:

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, or bank on an as-needed basis. Load agricultural products into trucks, and drive trucks to market or storage facilities. Not all workers are requested to drive; drivers will be required to possess a valid operators license. No one wIll be rejected for the position that does not possess a class D license. Drive and operate farm machinery to plant, cultivate, spray and/or harvest apples, pears, corn, squash, greens, tomatoes, pumpkins & berries. Drive and attach farm implements to tractor and drive tractors in fields to prepare soil, plant, fertilize, mow, spray and/or harvest crops. Use hand tools, such as shovels, trowels, hoes, tampers, pruning hooks, shears, & knives. Drives tractors or vehicles to transport materials, supplies and products. Make adjustments and minor repairs to machinery. Mix chemical ingredients and spray fruit trees to control insects, fungus, weeds, or diseases. Remove excess growth using pruning clippers and chainsaws. Construct trellises; repair fences & participate in irrigation activities. Thin blossoms and immature fruit. Pick fruit and vegetables during harvest. Sorting, packing and loading and filling shelves with fresh fruit and vegetables. Clean work area, maintain grounds and buildings. Help with the making and bottling of cider. Help set up, clean and take down cider equipment. Operate frost protection equipment. Must be physically able to lift up to 80lbs on a consistent basis throughout the day. Employer may conduct/require random drug or alcohol tests at employer?s expense after hiring, for the safety of themselves and others as they will be operating machinery. Failure to comply with request or testing positive will result in termination. Due to health and safety concerns relating to pesticide application and operation of equipment on our farm, workers are required to have the ability to comprehend simple instructions in English. A minimum of three months verifiable experience necessary in the aforementioned is required. The activities outlined in the job description will be conducted solely on the worksite which is owned and operated by the employer.

Job Classification:

45-2091.00 - Agricultural Equipment Operators

Job Requirements

Experience Required:

Yes

Months of Experience Required:

3

Special Requirements:

The employer will not guarantee to pay the workers a bonus but reserves the right, at the employers sole discretion, to offer a bonus or to pay an hourly wage rate in excess of the highest applicable rate stated above based on longevity of tenure or exceptional job performance. PRIOR TO REFERRAL EACH WORKER SHOULD HAVE SEEN AND READ A COPY OF THE JOB ORDER AND CONFIRM THAT THEY UNDERSTAND ALL THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT AS NOTED IN THE ORDER. WORKERS SHOULD BE ABLE TO WORK IN ANY OF THE LISTED JOB ACTIVITIES AT THE DISCRETION OF THE EMPLOYER. LOCAL WORKERS NEED TO CONFIRM RELIABLE DAILY TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM THE JOB SITE FOR THE ENTIRE SEASON. NO WORKERS ARE TO GO TO THE EMPLOYERS PLACE OF BUSINESS WITHOUT A SCHEDULED APPOINTMENT.

Number of Hours Per Week:

50

Work Schedule (Start/End time):

7:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.

Employer Information

Company Name:

INDIAN LADDER FARMS INC

Location:

ALTAMONT, NY 12009

Worksite

Address:

342 ALTAMONT ROAD, ALTAMONT, NY 12009

Job Order Details

ETA Case Number:

H-300-24142-021796

Multiple Worksites:

No

Date Posted:

5/30/2024

Piece Rate Offer

$0.00

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