Farm Worker

*****Job Seekers***** If you are interested in this 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 Application Deadline: 5/23/2027 Anticipated Period of Employment: 1/15/2027 – 9/29/2027 Anticipated Hours of Work Per Week: 40 hrs Schedule: 8am to 5pm; M-F

Job Description:

Winter pruning of peach trees, rake brush, plant trees, clean/maintain work area, cut weeds, thin blossoms/fruit from trees. Harvest cherries/peaches/pears at correct ripeness, pack into shipping boxes. Must be able to climb down ladder with 35 lbs pack. Must pick 10 bushel bags (50 lbs) per hour for job retention. Workers will be trained in food safety and must follow guidelines to retain employment.

Employer will abide by all of Colorado's agricultural laws to include Senate Bill 21-087 ("SB87") and the Overtime and Minimum Pay Standards Order (COMPS order) #38.

Effective 1/1/25, overtime must be paid after 48 hours worked per week, or 56 hours worked per week for up to 22 “peak weeks” for highly seasonal employers.

Skill Level 2 application: Some supervision of other employees.

Pay: $20.28 per hour Requirements: Lifting requirement 50 lbs; Extensive sitting or walking; Frequent stooping or bending over; Repetitive movements Job Location: Palisade, Colorado

Effective 1/1/25, overtime must be paid after 48 hours worked per week, or 56 hours worked per week for up to 22 "peak weeks" for highly seasonal employers. **** Contact the Mesa County Workforce for more information.****