*Jobseekers* If you are interested in the 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 Requirements: Must have 1 month of experience Certification/ license requirements Must be able to lift 35 pounds Driver requirements Exposure to extreme temperatures Extensive sitting or walking Frequent stooping or bending over Repetitive movements Job description: Workers will perform pruning, thinning, and harvesting of fruit trees. Workers will plant, cultivate, and harvest sweet cherries, peaches, plums, nectarines, and apples by hand at correct ripeness and pack using various packaging methods. Workers will perform all tasks traditionally included in the operation of organic fruit orchards, including but not limited to irrigating, mowing, pest control, and fertilizing. Additional duties include weeding, inspecting, grading, sorting, packing, storing, and pre-and post-harvest treatment of crops. Workers will also perform general farm maintenance and cleanup activities, including assisting with repairs and maintenance of basic tools, farm equipment, and irrigation system. Must be able to operate farm equipment and drive tractors for crop cultivation. Must be able to climb up and down a ladder with a 35 lb. tote. Must be able to pick 10-bushel bags of fruit per hour for job retention. One (1) month of experience in harvesting tree fruit is required. A valid driver's license is also required to make local deliveries. The employer will provide no training and allow zero days for the worker to reach the production standard. Anticipated hours of work per week: 45 hours per week *Schedule: Monday-Friday 7 hours Saturday-5 hours Anticipated period of employment: 3/1/2025 to 10/15/2025 Application deadline: 6/23/2025 Job location: Hotchkiss, CO Pay: $17.84 *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 local workforce center for more information. *WFC STAFF: OFFICIAL JOB ANNOUNCEMENT (ETA 790) IS ATTACHED TO THIS JOB POSTING UNDER "DOCUMENTS"