****Jobseekers***** If you are interested in the position, meet the experience requirements, and are willing to commit to the entire contract period, please go to your local workforce center to be apprised of all terms and conditions of employment and application instructions. *****Position: Farm Worker *****Requirements: Must have 3 months of experience Must be able to lift 65 pounds Exposure to extreme temperatures Extensive pushing or pulling Extensive sitting or walking Frequent stooping or bending over Repetitive movements *****Job Description: Workers will prune fruit trees, thin and harvest peaches, cherries and grapes. Workers must be physically able to pick tree fruit, most of which is done from ladders, with lower branches being picked from ground. Filled bucket, weighing up to 35 lbs., is emptied into bulk bins. When necessary, workers are required to handle and pick from ladders up to 7 ft. in length and weighing 15 to 25 pounds. Worker places ladder firmly against or within tree in a secure position so as not to break limbs or knock off fruit and to prevent slipping or falling. All fruit must be handled with care to avoid bruising. Each tree will be picked according to instructions given each day by the orchard foreman. Primary duty will be to harvest fruit; however other duties will be offered including hand thinning fruit, picking roots, rocks and other debris, mulching, pruning, cutting shoots and suckers, raking cuttings. Employer retains the right to discharge an unqualified worker, malingerer, or recalcitrant worker who is physically able but does not demonstrate the willingness to perform the work necessary for the employer to grow a premium quality product or for any other lawful reason. All terms and conditions included in the job order will apply equally to all workers, both U.S. workers, and H-2A workers, employed in the occupation described in this clearance order. Employer may request but not require workers to work more than 7 hours per day and/or on a worker's Sabbath or federal holidays. Workers will have an unpaid lunch break and must report to work at a designated time and place each day. Work schedule may vary due to weather, sunlight, temperature, crop conditions, and other factors. Employer will notify workers in advance of any change to start time. TERMINATION. Employer may terminate a worker for lawful job-related reasons and notify the Job Service local office if the worker: (1) abandons employment (five consecutive workdays of unexcused absence); (2) malingers or otherwise refuses, without cause, to perform the work as directed; (3) commits serious act(s) of misconduct or repeatedly violates the Work Rules; (4) fails, after completing the allowable three day training period or five day trial period (whichever is applicable), to perform in a competent and skillful manner that enables the employer to produce and sell a premium quality product; and/or (5) provides other lawful job-related reasons for termination, including termination of a non-US worker because a U.S. worker becomes available for the job under the DOL 50% rule. Regardless of whether the employer requires a background check as a condition of employment, the employer may terminate for cause, in accordance with applicable laws and regulations, any worker found during the period of employment to have a criminal conviction record or status as a registered sex offender that the employer reasonably believes will endanger the safety or welfare of other workers, company staff, customers, etc.*** FOR MORE JOB DUTIES, SEE ADDENDUM C*** *****Anticipated hours of work per week: 40 hours a week 8am to 4pm *****Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7 hours per day. Saturday- 5 hours Sunday- off *****Anticipated period of employment: 4/15/2025 to 10/31/2025 *****Application deadline: 7/23/2025 *****Job location: Paonia, CO *****Pay: $17.84 ****** Effective 1/1/25, overtime must be paid after 48 hours worked per week, or 56 hours worked per week for u to 22 peak weeks for highly seasonal employers. ***** Contact the local workforce center for more information. *****WFC STAFF: OFFICIAL JOB ANNOUNCEMENT (ETA 790) IS ATTACHED TO THIS JOB POSTING UNDER DOCUMENTS
Job Title
Farm Worker