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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Orchard Worker

Wilsons Orchard

Solon, IA

$18.87 per hour

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ACTIVE

Recruitment Information

Telephone Number to Apply:
+13195417682
Email address to Apply:
paul@wilsonsfarm.com

Job Description

Full Time:
Yes
Number of Workers Requested:
5
Job Duties:
Workers will pick a variety of applesby hand using company providedpicking baskets. Workers will workfrom the ground and from aluminumladders up to 8 feet tall. Workers willneed to closely follow companyinstructions to ensure apples are notdamaged during the picking process.Some apples may be selectivelypicked for size, color or condition.Workers will assist in moving emptywooden bins and/or crates in andaround the orchard by hand. Sortingof apples will take place indoorsusing a semi-automatic sizing graderand will require workers to sort outunsuitable fruit from good quality fruitand placing good fruit into wooden crates and cardboard boxes. Fullcrates/boxes will be stacked onpallets. Workers may assist withproduction and distribution of applecider made with at least 50% ofapples grown on the employer'sorchards, filling duties such aspressing apples into cider, filling ciderinto plastic jugs, loading jugs intocrates, and stacking crates of cider.Workers will provide general orchardand other farm labor includingestablishing/repairing trellis, cleaningup the orchard, repairing irrigationlines, tying branches, thinning apples,mowing and cutting ground sprouts.Workers will prune apple trees usingpruning tools and aluminum laddersup to 8 feet tall. Workers will repairwooden crates and apple bins usinghand and pneumatic tools. Workerswill also plant, grow, pick and preparefor sale strawberries, rhubarb andother seasonal crops, and performlight maintenance and improvementof farm structures, land andequipment. Weekly and hourly workschedules in Boxes A.6 and A.7 aremerely approximate; actual hours willdepend on weather and needs of thefarm, and substantial mandatoryovertime will probably be assigned.
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:
See Addendum C.
Number of Hours Per Week:
40
Work Schedule (Start/End time):
8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.

Employer Information

Trade Name/Doing Business As:
Wilsons Orchard
Company Name:
Fox Ridge Farm Inc.
Location:
Solon, IA 52333

Worksite

Address:
1998 Poplar Ave NE, Solon, IA 52333

Job Order Details

ETA Case Number:
H-300-26036-621632
Multiple Worksites:
No
Additional Wage Information:
Wage offer for H-2A workers only is $17.72 per hour
Date Posted:
2/20/2026
Piece Rate Offer
$0.00

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