- Full Time:
- Yes
- Number of Workers Requested:
- 15
- Job Duties:
- Workers will shear trees. Workers will plant, cultivate, harvest, and bundle trees for transport. Workers will load bundled trees on trucks. Workers will spread fertilizer. Workers will perform hand planting, using both shovels and machines, as required. Workers may report to work at the designated time and place each day. Daily or weekly work schedules may vary due to weather, sunlight, temperature, crop conditions, and other factors. Employer will notify workers of any change to start/end times. Employer may request, perform farm clean-up activities, mending/repairing fences as needed.
Work is to be done for extended periods of time in the field, when plants may be wet with dew and rain, and may be required during 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.
Must wear assigned personal protective equipment when required. Must report for work daily wearing appropriate work clothing and boots or other durable footwear. Casual clothing not permitted. Workers wearing inappropriate clothing will not be permitted to start work. Workers will have an unpaid lunch break when working more than 5 hours. Employer may request but not require that workers work more than the stated daily hours, on the worker's Sabbath, or on federal holidays.
The work described herein is regular, seasonal full-time work requiring all workers to be available as stated on the standard work schedule, throughout the entire contract period. Employees may experience a temporary reduction in work and/or a temporary work stoppage due to the natural agricultural cycle.
The employer attests that workers and handlers will receive annual pesticide safety training in accordance with the Worker Protections Standard (WPS) mandated by the Oregon Department of Agriculture.
- Job Classification:
- 45-2092.00 - Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse