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Job Description

Full Time:

Yes

Number of Workers Requested:

10

Job Duties:

Workers will perform a variety of manual tasks associated with the planting, cultivation, maintenance, and harvest of fruits and vegetables. Crops grown may include, but are not limited to, strawberries, peaches, tomatoes, pears, cucumbers, squash, zucchini, watermelon, cantaloupe, asparagus, bell peppers, lettuces, sunflowers, spinach, onions, and sweet corn. Planting and cultivation duties include planting seeds or transplanting crops by hand, staking, tying, trellising, and pruning plants to promote healthy growth. Workers will weed and thin plants using hand tools such as hoes, shovels, and knives, spread and remove ground covers, including plastic mulch, monitor plant growth, place and monitor bug traps, and conduct other crop maintenance tasks. Harvesting tasks require workers to use hand tools such as knives, shears, or shovels to pick, cut, lift, and pull crops while ensuring proper handling to prevent damage. Workers will grade, size, and field-pack harvested products according to quality standards, transport harvested produce to designated loading areas, and perform post-harvest clean-up, including removing plant debris and preparing fields for the next planting cycle. Strawberry production involves installing black plastic and drip irrigation while ensuring proper coverage and avoiding damage. Strawberry plants must be transplanted into pre-punched holes at the correct depth, and weeds must be removed from the rows and row middles. During harvest, workers will bend and stoop to pick fully ripe strawberries, sorting by size, color, shape, and maturity while discarding damaged or diseased berries. Harvested berries will be placed into containers, which may be carried to field bins or trailers. Berries must be handled with care to prevent bruising or damage. Normal production standards for strawberry harvest is 90 pounds per 6-hour shift. 1 bucket is approximately 15 pounds. Workers who do not meet this production standard will receive coaching and be subject to a progressive disciplinary process. Post-harvest tasks include removing old plants, plastic, and irrigation materials to prepare for the next planting cycle. Irrigation and soil maintenance responsibilities include managing and maintaining irrigation systems, adjusting and repairing components as needed, and mulching and maintaining soil conditions for optimal crop growth. Farm maintenance duties include maintaining a clean working environment by shoveling dirt and debris from work areas, mowing, ditching, hauling, cutting, and weeding fields. Workers will assist with the maintenance and repair of farm buildings, equipment, and fences and use hand tools such as hoes, shovels, shears, clippers, and loppers as needed. Bending, stooping, kneeling, and lifting required. Workers must be able to comprehend and follow instructions from supervisors and communicate effectively. Unusual, complex, or non-routine activities will be supervised, but workers are expected to perform basic duties in a timely and proficient manner without close supervision. Workers must comply with all safety rules, pesticide warning/re-entry regulations, and other essential postings. Proper handling and adherence to food safety standards are required throughout all tasks. This job requires intense physical labor in various weather conditions and must be conducted in adherence to all farm policies and safety procedures. Work is to be done for long periods of time in the field, when plants may be wet with dew and rain, and may be required during light rain, snow, moderate winds, direct sun, high humidity and extreme temperatures. Allergies to ragweed, goldenrod, insect spray, related chemicals, etc. may affect workers ability to perform the job. Workers must be able to perform the required work with or without reasonable accommodations.

Job Classification:

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

Job Requirements

Experience Required:

Yes

Months of Experience Required:

3

Special Requirements:

3 months experience required in general farmwork. Work outside in inclement weather including hot, cold, wet, and/or humid conditions for extensive periods of time. Saturday work required. Employer-paid drug testing may be required upon suspicion or post accident. Any worker who declines to take or fails a drug test will be immediately terminated.

Number of Hours Per Week:

36

Work Schedule (Start/End time):

7:00 A.M. - 1:30 P.M.

Employer Information

Trade Name/Doing Business As:

Sunset Farm

Company Name:

Sunset Berry Farm and Produce LLC

Location:

Alderson, WV 24910-1275

Worksite

Address:

791 Sunset School Road, Alderson, WV 24910-1275

Job Order Details

ETA Case Number:

H-300-25052-714832

Multiple Worksites:

No

Additional Wage Information:

See Addendum A

Date Posted:

2/24/2025

Piece Rate Offer

$0.00

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