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Position: Farmworker
Requirements: Lift 35lbs, Exposure to extreme temperatures, Extensive sitting or walking, Frequent stooping or bending over, Repetitive movements
Job Description: Winter pruning of fruit trees and grape vines using handsaws and pruning tools. Rake brush and orchard/vineyard cleanup. Thin blossoms and fruit on peach, apricot, cherry trees, and grapevines. Harvest fruit by hand at correct ripeness. Pack fruit into shipping boxes. Must be able to climb up and down orchard ladder with pruning tools and 35 lb. picking tote. Must be able to pick 10 bushel bags of fruit per hour for job retention. One (1) month experience pruning and harvesting fruit trees/grapevines is required. The employer will provide no training and allow zero days for the worker to reach the production standards.
Anticipated Hours of Work Per Week: 40hrs per week
Schedule: Monday-Friday 7hrs Saturday 5hrs 7:00am-3:00pm
Anticipated Period of Employment: 01/15/2027 to 10/31/2027
Application Deadline: 06/08/2027
Job Location: Palisade, CO
Pay: $16.68
Effective 1/1/25: Overtime must be paid after 48 hours/week, or 56 hours/week for up to 22 "peak weeks" for highly seasonal employers