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Job Description

Full Time:

Yes

Number of Workers Requested:

23

Job Duties:

GENERAL FARMWORKER AND LABORER - The employer grows several varieties of pears, Asian and European. The employees job duties include miscellaneous agricultural and orchard work (see Standard Occupational Classifications (SOC)45-2041, 45-2091, 45-2092 and 53-7064). Generally, workers perform the following: Plant, cultivate, and harvest tree fruit; Use hand tools, such as shovels, trowels, hoes, tampers, pruning hooks, shears, and knives; Apply fertilizers; Graft, weed, thin, or prune trees; Apply pesticides; or Clean, sort and load , harvested products; Construct trellises, repair fences and farm buildings, or participate in irrigation activities; Record information about crops, such as pesticide use, yields, or costs; Direct and monitor the work of seasonal help during planting and harvesting and inform farm supervisor of crop conditions; Set up and operate irrigation equipment; Inspect, grade, sort, store and perform post-harvest treatment of crops; Load crops into trucks and drive to market or storage facilities; Clean work areas, and maintain grounds and landscaping; Maintain and repair irrigation and climate control systems; Trap and destroy pests, such as moles, gophers, and mice, using pesticides; Repair farm buildings, fences, and other structures; Repair and maintain farm vehicles, implements and mechanical equipment; There are few typical days and workers may be required to change duties and/or locations often and engage in various general functions. Daily duties may vary depending on crop, weather and field conditions. Work is done in the fields for long periods of time. Workers may assist in handling product weighing up to 60 pounds and lifting to a height of 5 feet. Workers must work on their feet in bent positions for long periods of time. Work requires repetitive movements and extensive walking. Work required in fields when plants are wet with dew and rain, and may be required during light rain and snow, moderate winds, direct sun, high humidity and extreme temperatures. All other duties assigned under this order will be those duties of General Farm Worker and Laborer SEE ADDENDUM "C"

Job Classification:

45-2092.00 - Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse

Job Requirements

Experience Required:

Yes

Months of Experience Required:

1

Special Requirements:

This job requires a minimum of one month of prior experience working in tree fruit orchards handling manual tasks associated with fruit production and harvest activities. The work week is Monday through Saturday (Saturday work required); Sunday work may be offered but not required. Workers must be able to lift/carry 60 lbs. Employer paid post-hire drug testing required after a worker has an accident at work and suspicion of use.

Number of Hours Per Week:

40

Work Schedule (Start/End time):

6:00 A.M. - 1:30 P.M.

Employer Information

Trade Name/Doing Business As:

Morale Orchards

Company Name:

Morale Orchards LLC

Location:

Hood River, OR 97031

Worksite

Address:

3993 Hwy 35, Hood River, OR 97031

Job Order Details

ETA Case Number:

H-300-24188-178053

Multiple Worksites:

No

Additional Wage Information:

Pear Harvesting, 26.00 per bib (48" x 48" x 26")

Date Posted:

7/11/2024

Piece Rate Offer

$26.00

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