Orchard Laborer

Orchard Laborer
Two of Clubs Orchard, LLC — Appleton, NY

Two of Clubs Orchard, LLC (Appleton, NY) seeks Orchard Laborer to Plant trees. Build trellis and train trees. Install orchard irrigation and make repairs. Hand-thin fruit to specified crop levels. Scout orchard for disease. Mow orchard and farmstead areas. Install reflective ground cover and remove before harvest. Pick apples without bruising and without damage to trees. Select fruit based on color development; must have red/green color vision. Comply with all food safety and hygiene rules. Comply with all sexual harassment policies and all temperature safety policies. Clean bins before use. Receive empty bins from packhouse and stack in yard. Move bins of fruit in orchard on sleds or yard-lifts. Stack full bins, load fruit onto flatbed, strap loads. Winterize machinery. Perform repairs and maintenance on tractors and other machinery. Scout orchard for deer intrusion and repair fences. Clear snow from driveways and parking areas. Prune trees using hand loppers, electronic shears, and compressed air tools.. Req. 3 months experience with High Density fruit tree systems. Must be able to operate a 55 HP or larger tractor. Must be able to stand and walk for long periods of time, use sharp instruments, work from a ladder, and lift 50 pounds. Must be able to operate autonomous picking platform. Pay rate: $51,168 ($24.50/hr). Email resumes to jennyhiswife@gmail.com.