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Position: Farm Laborer
Requirements: Minimum of 1 month of experience is required. Ability to lift 35 lbs .
Driving Requirements Exposure to Extreme Temperatures Extensive Sitting or Walking Repetitive Movements
Job description:
Prune and thin blossoms from peaches, cherries, grapes, rake brush; irrigate; harvest fruit at correct ripeness and pack into shipping boxes; may spray pesticides. Drive farm trucks on and off the farm premises. Must be able to climb down ladder with 35 lb pack. Workers must be able to thin blossoms off 60 'V' trees, or 25 'quad' trees per 8 hr. day and must average 1440 lbs. peaches picked per day over 5 day period. 1 month pruning and thinning experience required. Workers must be able to work at speed of average worker.
Anticipated Hours of Work Per Week: 40 hours per week.
Schedule: 8:00 A.M. - 4:30 P.M. Mon to Fri. 8 hours per day.
Anticipated Period of Employment: Jan 05, 2027 to Sep 27, 2027
Application Deadline: 5/17/2027
Job Location: Palisade , Colorado
Pay: $16.68 Per Hour
Effective January 1, 2027, covered agricultural employees will be paid overtime for all hours worked in excess of 56 hours in a workweek, in accordance with Colorado law.
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