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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. Workers are needed
to plant, trellis, maintain and harvest blueberry, aronia, raspberry,
elderberry, blackberry, and wine grapes. Workers will use hand and power
tools such as but not limited to shovels, hoes, pruners, irrigation
pumps and chainsaws. Workers must have the knowledge of soil tillage and
the ability to apply fertilizers and pesticides and operate and repair
farm machinery. Workers will perform other activities related to
production of crops. Workers must be willing to work in varied weather
ranging from extremely cold in the spring and fall to hot, humid summer
days. Workers may operate trucks or other multi-purpose vehicles to
transport workers from housing (whether on or off farm) to the farm
properties; haul tools, supplies, or crops; transport workers from place
to place around the farm properties during the workday (including on
public roads to reach farmers fields); and/or transport workers to the
grocery store, bank, or laundry facilities on an as-needed basis.
Driver\'s license is required. Work is physically demanding requiring
workers to stand, bend, stoop, and kneel for long periods of time.
Workers must have ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds on a
frequent basis. Workers must be available to work Monday through
Saturday. Employer will furnish to workers without cost all tools and
equipment required to perform duties assigned. Workers may require to
work 7.5 hours shift within the hours of 7:00am - 7:00pm. Workers will
be given a 30-minute lunch break and a 15-minute break in the morning
and afternoon. Beginning and ending times may vary depending upon
weather and crop conditions. Workers must be able to take direction in
simple English.