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This job was posted by https://idahoworks.gov : For more information, please see: https://idahoworks.gov/jobs/2157111 Dates of Need: 3/15/2024-11/15/2024. This job requires a minimum of three (3) months of general farm labor experience.
The lifting requirement for this position is 60 pounds.
Twining/Stringing Hops: Attaching string (twine) between trellis and the ground. Driving the stringing cart (tractor) while other workers tie twine. Workers may ride on farm implement cart, approximately 18 feet above the ground, hand tying twine to trellis. Use tool to place metal clip in the ground. Affixing string to ground. Workers will fill water tank with hop twine to make twine damp. Workers will fix any strings that come loose or need repair.
Training hops: As the hops grow, wrap any bine that has not grabbed on to the twine. Hop bines are delicate and care must be taken when performing this task.
Weed hop fields.
Planting hop roots or hop plants in pots in new hop yards.
Assist in drip irrigation duties. Roll out and/or roll up drip hose to hop plants in rows. Repair and maintain drip hose and check for leaks and breakage. Flush drip irrigation lines. Spread drip irrigation lines and tubes.
Hop trellis work: Build and repair hop trellis. Dig and repair ground. Place new poles or remove broken or damaged poles. Remove old trellis. Ensure all poles are vertically straight.
Stretch cable and wire and attach clamps.
Pick up downed hop bines: When strong winds come along and blow mature hop plants off the bine, get the hops back up the trellis.
Workers may also:
1. Operate or maintain equipment used in agricultural production and field preparation such as tractors, irrigation equipment, 4-wheelers, non-CDL, farm exempt trucks, and other commonly used equipment in agriculture.
2. Operate tractors to mow, weed spray and pull trailers in the fields.
3. Load and mix chemicals in addition to operating tractors pulling air blast sprayers.
4. Install monitor, maintain and repair the irrigation system for a specified area of the fields.
5. Spray fertilizer or pesticide solutions to control insects, fungus and weed growth, and diseases, using hand sprayers.
6. May operate non-CDL, farm exempt trucks, maintain and repair tractors, farm machinery and hop picker in harvest facility.
7. Workers may also clear debris and garbage from fields and clean/maintain farm buildings, structures, equipment, and work areas.
8. Assist with farm building/field maintenance and repairs.
9. Workers may also drive vehicles to transport farm workers, supplies, crops. and equipment.
The anticipated hours listed represent the normal work schedule. Due to the nature of these crops, weather, and the requirement to send crops to customers when needed, it is the prevailing practice to work more or different hours than those listed
A worker may be offered more than the specified hours of work; however, the worker will not be required to work for more than the number of hours specified in the job order, or on the workers Sabbath or Federal holidays. Saturday work may be required.
Workday start times vary depending on the weather. depending on the time of year, hours of daylight, and production requirements. There may be periods when little or no work will be available due to weather, time of year, and the requirements of the cropping or growing season. Workers must be able to work varying shifts as required by the season and work performed. Workers are notified of any change in the start times. Work may be performed during rain, light snow, cold, freezing temperatures and/or in high humidity and in temperatures over a 100 degrees F. Worker may be required to work in fields when crops are wet with dew/rain and should have suitable clothing for variable weather conditions.
Workers job duties may require split shifts (e.g. 5:00 am to 10:00am and 5:00pm to 8:0 pm). Work hours may vary were there are periods when extra hours are offered and periods of reduced hours are available due to weather, crop conditions, and time of year.
Hop harvest is a physically demanding job. Hop bines can scratch and irritate skin. Workers will need to dress in long sleeve shirts and pants and wear gloves and eye protection.
Hop harvest, from approximately August 25 October 7, is a 24/7 operation. The employer runs at least two shifts that may run 10-12 hours and workers may be asked to work on a either a day or night shift.
Hop harvest job descriptions are as follows:
Hop harvest is a physically demanding job. Hop bines can scratch and irritate skin. Workers will need to dress in long sleeve shirts and pants and wear gloves and eye protection.
Hop Harvester Assistant Mechanic: Must observe picking machine and make sure it is running properly. Must keep track of all tools used and make sure machine is off when performing maintenance on any part of the machine. Worker must make sure all parts are lubricated and running properly.
Hop Bine Hanger/Bottom Feeder: Job consists of unloading hop trucks at a stationary harvesting machine. Hanging bines is physically demanding and requires the employee to grab, lift, and place the ends of the hop bines on the hooks that transfer the bines from the truck bed to the harvesting apparatus.
Hop Truck Driver: Job consists of driving the hop truck into the field. The truck is loaded with hop bines and then returns to the harvest facility