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Job Description

Full Time:

Yes

Number of Workers Requested:

4

Job Duties:

All applicants must be able, willing and qualified to perform the work described in the job order and must be available for the entire period of employment specified in Section A. Box 3 & 4. Workers are needed to assist in planting, maintaining, and harvesting multiple fruit crops including apples, blueberries, and strawberries. Workers must be able to work efficiently and with attention to detail. Workers will perform farm vehicle and tractor maintenance and repair. Workers will take part in cleaning and organizing equipment, barns, and shop spaces. Workers must be able to operate agricultural equipment safely and must have previous commercial experience and ability to perform various tasks required in fruit production including hand-thinning, hand-weeding, pruning, pruning clean-up, tree stabilization, trunk painting, trellis installation, tree-training, orchard sanitation. Workers must also be able to help keep the overall farm and grounds clean and orderly. Workers may be asked to operate tractors, string trimmers, chainsaws, and other farm equipment that is needed to maintain the fruit crops and farm. Workers will sort, wash, pack, and otherwise prepare various crops for storage and retail sale, as well as transport and deliver various crops from field to farm buildings. Workers will load and unload farm vehicles, set up and operate various types of irrigation equipment, and cut vegetation or brush from in and around fields, buildings, fence lines, and equipment. Workers may 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, western union 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. The work assigned will be physically demanding, bending, stooping and kneeling for long periods of time will be required. Workers must be able to lift and carry 50 lbs. frequently. Workers should report for work with their own suitable clothing, must be willing to work in various extreme weather conditions from damp, cold spring and fall days to hot, humid summer days. In the event of inclement weather, workers may be asked to help with cleaning inside farm buildings and assist with cidery operations. Workers will also assist in preparation for pick-your-own operations including sign installation. Workers must be available to work 7.25-hour shifts between the hours of 7:00am - 7:00pm Monday through Saturday. Workers will be given a 30-minute lunch break which is staggered between 11am - 1pm as decided by the workers. Workers may choose where to eat their lunch and return to work after their 30 minutes are up. Workers will also receive a 15-minute break in the morning and a 15-minute break in the afternoon as agreed upon by the worker and management. The daily or weekly work schedules may vary due to weather, sunlight, temperature, crop conditions, and other factors. Employers will notify workers of any change to the schedule. The employer will provide 1 day of training and allow 2 days of work for the workers to satisfactorily perform duties described in this job description. The employer will furnish to workers without cost all tools and equipment required to perform all duties assigned. Workers must be able to take directions in simple English.

Job Classification:

45-2091.00 - Agricultural Equipment Operators

Job Requirements

Experience Required:

Yes

Months of Experience Required:

1

Number of Hours Per Week:

43

Work Schedule (Start/End time):

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

Employer Information

Trade Name/Doing Business As:

Harlow Family Farm LLC

Company Name:

Harlow Family Farm, LLC

Location:

Putney, VT 05346

Worksite

Address:

556 Bellows Falls Road, Putney, VT 05346

Job Order Details

ETA Case Number:

H-300-25108-880822

Multiple Worksites:

No

Date Posted:

4/24/2025

Piece Rate Offer

$0.00

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