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Vermont Department of Labor Farm Workers and Laborers - Crop in SOUTH HERO, Vermont
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All applicants must be able, willing and qualified to perform the work described in this job description and must be available for the entire period of employment specified in box 3 & 4, page 1. This job order is for a qualified person to perform the duties of pruning, thinning, and harvesting in an apple orchard as well as general orchard work. Worker must have the knowledge and ability to prune, thin and train fruit trees. Worker must be willing to work in varied weather conditions as low as 30 degrees and as high as 90 degrees with damp mornings. Worker must be able to handle and climb a 20 foot ladder repetitively while carrying a picking bucket which is harnessed over the workers shoulders. In addition, worker may be asked to drive tractor and perform other farm related duties as the need arises. Worker may work in a packing house and drive truck to remove apple bins from the outlying orchards at harvest time. Worker must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and be available to work Monday through Saturday. When harvesting apples, productivity must be at least 60 1-1/8 bushel boxes per 7 hours worked with no more than 5% bruising for fresh market. Employer will furnish to worker without cost all tools and equipment required to perform duties assigned. Workers may require to work 8 hours shift between the hours of 7:00am - 7:00pm from Monday through Friday, and may require to work 5 hours between the hours of 7:00am - 7:00pm on Saturday. Worker will be given 30 minutes for lunch. Beginning and ending times will vary depending on the conditions in the orchard. Worker must be able to take directions in simple English.