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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse

Burnham Orchards Inc

Berlin Heights, OH

$19.57 per hour

ACTIVE

Recruitment Information

Telephone Number to Apply:
+14195882138
Email address to Apply:
h2aburnhamorchards@gmail.com

Job Description

Full Time:
Yes
Number of Workers Requested:
12
Job Duties:
Fruit/Vegetable Production: Duties to include, but not limited to: Workers may drive and operate farm machinery to plant, cultivate, harvest and store vegetables. Attach farm implements such as plow, disc, and drill to tractor and drive tractor in field to till soil and plant/cultivate crop. Perform variety of other duties such as lubricating and repairing farm machinery. May plan and schedule plowing, cultivating and harvesting operations. Plant, cultivate, harvest, & pack vegetables (boxes, buckets & crates). Lay plastic, setting plants, weeding (w/hoe & by hand), driving stakes, grading/sorting and activities associated with vegetable production. Assist in set-up of product for sale of crop. Pruning, thinning, training, harvesting Fruits & vegetables: Duties to include but not limited to: Pruning, thinning, training, harvesting fruits and vegetables including apples, peaches, blackberries, cherries, raspberries, pumpkins and squash. Workers may need to drive farm equipment including trucks and tractors to the field from the farm headquarters. They also may be required to utilize implements connected to the tractors such as bin trailers, mowers and sprayers. Workers are expected to safely use pruners, wire cutters and tensioners for trellis installation, ladders, pruning platforms and pruning towers. Planting and training of new trees and plants. Hoeing and pulling of weeds may also be required. Alternative work: General farm maintenance and other duties as required in the farming operation maintenance. Includes, but not limited to, preparing barns, draining fields, preparing land for planting, dropping sticks in field, maintenance of tool & equipment & other work as directly related to the crop activities for which the worker is hired. Also includes fixing and the clearing and painting of fence/barns. Such work will be offered when climate or crop conditions preclude working in the primary activities listed. General Conditions: If work is available beyond normal workdays, employer may offer, but not require, worker an opportunity to work additional hours. Workers will report to work at designated time and place as directed by assigned employer each day. workers may be requested to ten (10) hours per day depending on conditions in fields and the maturity of the crops. Also, workers may be requested to work on federal holidays and their Sabbath but will not be required. Workers may volunteer to work additional hours when work is available. Down time: Workers should expect occasional periods of little or no work because of weather, crop or other conditions beyond the employer’s control. These periods can occur any time throughout the season. Worker may be required to work in fields when crops are wet with dew / rain and should have suitable clothing for conditions which include light rain and temperatures ranging from 10 degrees to more than 100 degrees. Workers should be able to stand, bend, stoop and work for prolonged periods of time and be physically fit to perform duties as assigned. Care must always be exercised with any use of equipment.
Job Classification:
45-2092.00 - Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse

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:
No
Special Requirements:
Physically able to bend, stoop, and able to stand on feet for long periods of time. Physically able to meet and perform all job specifications. May be required to take random drug and / or alcohol tests, at no cost to the worker. Testing positive or failure to comply may result in immediate termination from employment. All testing and background check will occur after employment has started and is not a part of the interview process. May be required to submit a criminal background check, at no cost to the worker. Felony convictions that employer reasonably believes, consistent with current law, will impair the safety and living conditions of other workers or other individuals on the farm will result in immediate termination. Failure to comply with request for criminal background check may result in immediate termination of employment.
Number of Hours Per Week:
40
Work Schedule (Start/End time):
8:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M.

Employer Information

Company Name:
Burnham Orchards Inc
Location:
Berlin Heights, OH 44814

Worksite

Address:
8019 State Route 113, Berlin Heights, OH 44814

Job Order Details

ETA Case Number:
H-300-25126-942171
Multiple Worksites:
No
Additional Wage Information:
Apple per 18 bushel bin. Average between $20 and $24 per hour. This is not guaranteed per hour but the wage will not fall below the AWER per hour
Date Posted:
5/20/2025
Piece Rate Offer
$16.00

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