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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Farm Worker

The Stone Fruit Company, LLC

Palisade, CO

$16.28 per hour

ACTIVE

Recruitment Information

Telephone Number to Apply:
+13039182918
Email address to Apply:
thestonefruitcompany@gmail.com

Job Description

Full Time:
Yes
Number of Workers Requested:
6
Job Duties:
Workers will thin blossoms and perform harvesting activities associated with peach trees. Workers will cultivate and harvest peaches by hand at the correct ripeness and pack them using various packaging methods. Workers will perform all tasks traditionally included in the operation of fruit orchards, including but not limited to irrigating, mowing, weeding, inspecting, grading, sorting, packing, storing, and pre- and post-harvest crop tasks. Workers will also perform general farm maintenance and cleanup activities, including assisting with repairs and maintenance of essential tools, farm equipment, irrigation systems, and farm facilities. Maintenance duties may include manual labor such as shoveling, digging, lifting, and clearing soil, debris, or obstructions as needed for agricultural operations, orchard maintenance, planting, irrigation access, or upkeep of employer-provided housing and related facilities. The ability to operate farm equipment, including tractors, for crop cultivation is required. Must climb up and down a ladder with a 35 lb. tote. Must be able to pick 10-bushel bags of fruit per hour for job retention. One (1) month of experience in harvesting tree fruit is required. The employer will provide no training and allow workers zero days to reach the production standard. If necessary, the employer will pay the costs of random post-employment drug and alcohol testing. ----------------------------------------------- Los trabajadores realizarán el raleo de flores y la cosecha de duraznos. Cultivarán y cosecharán duraznos a mano en su punto óptimo de maduración y los empacarán utilizando diversos métodos. Realizarán todas las tareas tradicionalmente asociadas con la operación de huertos frutales, incluyendo, entre otras, riego, siega, deshierbe, inspección, clasificación, selección, empaque, almacenamiento y tareas de pre y poscosecha. También realizarán tareas generales de mantenimiento y limpieza de la granja, incluyendo la asistencia con la reparación y el mantenimiento de herramientas esenciales, equipo agrícola, sistemas de riego e instalaciones agrícolas. Las tareas de mantenimiento pueden incluir trabajo manual como palear, cavar, levantar y limpiar tierra, escombros u obstrucciones, según sea necesario para las operaciones agrícolas, el mantenimiento del huerto, la siembra, el acceso al riego o el mantenimiento de las viviendas e instalaciones proporcionadas por el empleador. Se valorará la capacidad de operar equipo agrícola, incluyendo tractores, para el cultivo. Se requiere subir y bajar una escalera con una bolsa de 15 kg. Se requiere la capacidad de recolectar bolsas de 10 bushels de fruta por hora para conservar el empleo. Se requiere un (1) mes de experiencia en la cosecha de frutales. El empleador no proporcionará capacitación y no permitirá a los trabajadores alcanzar el estándar de producción. De ser necesario, el empleador cubrirá los costos de las pruebas aleatorias de drogas y alcohol posteriores al empleo.
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:
Yes
Months of Experience Required:
1
Special Requirements:
The ability to operate farm equipment, including tractors, for crop cultivation is required.
Number of Hours Per Week:
35
Work Schedule (Start/End time):
7:00 A.M. - 2:00 P.M.

Employer Information

Company Name:
The Stone Fruit Company, LLC
Location:
Palisade, CO 81526

Worksite

Job Order Details

ETA Case Number:
H-300-26049-649185
Multiple Worksites:
No
Additional Wage Information:
H-2A rate: $15.16 per hour
Date Posted:
2/24/2026
Piece Rate Offer
$0.00

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