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Job Description

Full Time:

Yes

Number of Workers Requested:

8

Job Duties:

This job includes a combination of tasks involving but not limited to: pruning, thinning, spraying, mowing, trellising, repair and maintenance of farm buildings and fences, planting, weeding, shoveling, handling computer sorted apples, grading for quality standards and placing into bags, trays and corrugated boxes. The crops include apples, grapes, pumpkins, aronia berries, blueberries, and cranberries. Workers will lift approximately 50 pounds while on a ladder up to 16' feet tall. Workers will carefully harvest only the correct size and color fruit or vegetable. The crew manger will explain the minimum size and percentage of color for quality standards each day along with consistently monitoring bruising which must be less than 5%. Work is outdoors in verse weather conditions; hot, cold, wet, etc. One month Agricultural work experience including, harvesting any of these crops required. This job is best suited to fast/careful individuals. Some apple harvest will be conducted without ladders or picking drops. Normal harvest using ladders and from the ground are at a higher piece rate. Picking apples from the tops of the trees only with ladders will be at a higher rate. Harvesting Honey Crisp and carefully clipping the stems is at the highest rate. Quality standards are expected to be met after 1/2-day training. Production standards will increase from 50% to 75% to 100% by the third day. The crew manager will explain the minimum size and percentage of color for standards each day along with consistently monitoring bruising which must be less than 5%. May drive and operate equipment. Applicants must have a valid drivers license.

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:

40

Work Schedule (Start/End time):

8:30 A.M. - 4:00 P.M.

Employer Information

Company Name:

Ricker Hill Orchards

Location:

Turner, ME 04282

Worksite

Address:

11 Ricker Hill Rd, PO Box 202, Turner, ME 04282

Job Order Details

ETA Case Number:

H-300-24159-085476

Multiple Worksites:

No

Additional Wage Information:

at least $17.80 per hour

Date Posted:

6/17/2024

Piece Rate Offer

$1.75

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