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Vermont Employer Farmworkers & Laborers & Agricultural Equipment Operator in Shelburne, Vermont
This job was posted by https://www.vermontjoblink.com : For more information, please see: https://www.vermontjoblink.com/jobs/1223441
All applicants must be able, willing and qualified to perform the work described in this job description and must be available for the entire period of employment specified in box 3 & 4, page 1. Workers are needed to plant, trellis, maintain, harvest, and package blueberry, aronia, raspberry, elderberry, blackberry, wine grapes, and other annual and perennial plants as needed for the farms production operations. Workers will use hand and power tools such as but not limited to shovels, hoes, pruners, irrigation pumps, chainsaws, and generators. Workers must have the knowledge of soil tillage and the ability to apply fertilizers and operate and/or perform basic repairs and maintenance to machinery used in farm operations. Workers will perform other activities related to production of crops. Workers must be willing to work in varied weather ranging from extremely cold in the spring and fall to hot, humid summer days. Workers may operate trucks or other multi-purpose vehicles to transport workers from housing (whether on or off farm) to the farm properties; haul tools, supplies, or crops; transport workers from place to place for farm operations during the workday (including on public roads); and/or transport workers to the grocery store, bank, or laundry facilities on an as needed basis. Those that are requested to drive will be required to possess a valid drivers license. Work is physically demanding requiring workers to stand, bend, stoop, and kneel for long periods of time. Workers must have ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds on a frequent basis. Workers must be available to work Monday through Saturday. Employer will furnish to workers without cost all tools and equipment required to perform duties assigned. Workers may be required to work 9-hour shifts within the hours of 7:00am - 7:00pm from Monday to Friday. Workers will be given a 30-minute lunch break and a 15-minute break in the morning and afternoon. Beginning and ending times may vary depending upon weather and crop conditions. Workers must be able to take direction in simple English.
