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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Farmworkers & Laborers & Agricultural Equipment Operator

Stine Orchard LLC

Monkton, VT

$17.80 per hour

INACTIVE

Recruitment Information

Telephone Number to Apply:
+18023557894
Email address to Apply:
stineorchard@gmail.com

Job Description

Full Time:
Yes
Number of Workers Requested:
2
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 on Page 1. This work order is for qualified people to perform the duties of pruning, thinning, general orchard work and harvesting produce in an apple orchard, as well as field work, weeding, thinning, hoeing and other duties related to the planting, maintaining and harvesting diversified ground crops. Primary ground crops include pumpkins, winter squash, and sweet corn. Workers must have the knowledge and ability to prune, thin and train apple trees, and be willing to work in varied weather conditions – as low as 30 degrees and during harvest as high as 90 degrees with damp mornings. Workers must be able to handle and climb a 20-foot ladder repetitively while carrying an apple picking bucket which is harnessed over the workers shoulders. Workers may work in a packing house washing and preparing produce for storage or retail sale. Workers will press apples into cider. Workers will drive a truck on public roads between orchard blocks to remove apple bins from outlying orchards during harvest time. In addition, workers may be asked to drive tractor, pick up brush from orchard floor, repair broken bins, plant and water trees, pick rocks to prepare soil for planting, and other farm related tasks as the need arises. 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. When harvesting apples, productivity must be at least 60 1-1/8-bushel boxes per 7 hours worked with no more than 5% bruising for fresh market. The employer will provide 1 day of training and allow 2 days of work for the worker to reach production standards. Work requires long periods of standing, bending and kneeling. Workers must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and be available to work Monday through Saturday. Employer will furnish to workers without cost all tools and equipment required to perform duties assigned. Workers must be able to operate a chainsaw. Workers may require to work 9 hours shift on Monday and Tuesday between the hours of 7:00am - 7:00pm; and workers may require to work 10 hours shift Wednesday through Saturday between the hours of 7:00am - 7:00pm. Worker will be given 30 minutes for lunch. Beginning and ending times will vary depending on the conditions in the orchard. Workers must be able to take directions in simple English.
Job Classification:
45-2091.00 - Agricultural Equipment Operators

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
Number of Hours Per Week:
58
Work Schedule (Start/End time):
7:00 A.M. - 7:00 P.M.

Employer Information

Company Name:
Stine Orchard LLC
Location:
Monkton, VT 05469

Worksite

Address:
1823 Monkton Road, Monkton, VT 05469

Job Order Details

ETA Case Number:
H-300-24157-074138
Multiple Worksites:
No
Date Posted:
6/6/2024
Piece Rate Offer
$0.00

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