Orchard Labor Worker Position Available In Berks, Pennsylvania

Kempton, PA
1 DAYS AGO
21557024
Summary
Kempton, PA
$17.96 per Hour
1 Months Experience
No formal schooling
No Commisssion
40.00 hours per week / Day, Weekend Shift /Full-Time
Description This is a Temporary Position. Dates of employment are 07/30/25 to 12/31/25. To apply for this job order: click on Start Application. Print your resume and write the Job Order Number on your resume and fax resume/application to S Nawarynski 610-434-4122. All resumes/applications are reviewed and only those that match the job specifications are forwarded to the employer for consideration. We encourage you to enroll in the Commonwealth Workforce Development System (www.pacareerlink.pa.gov ) Workers will perform Agricultural Orchard Labor on Asian pear farm orchard. Workers will harvest, prune, peel, thin, and pack into boxes Asian pear fruit. Workers may use hand tools, including but not limited to knives, peelers and stem clippers. Instructions and overall supervision and direction of workers will be provided by a company supervisor. Workers hired pursuant to this labor certification must be able to comprehend and follow instructions of a company supervisor and communicate effectively to supervisors. Unusual, complex or non-routine activities will be supervised. Workers will be expected to perform basic duties in a timely and proficient manner without close supervision. Workers must obey all safety rules and basic instructions and be able to recognize, understand and comply with safety regulations. Work assignments will be made at the sole discretion of the employer conditional on unforeseen circumstances such as weather or other unscheduled/unexpected interruptions in regular work. Workers must perform the assigned work and may not perform duties not provided in this application, or work in areas not assigned without the specific authorization of the company supervisor. Workers will be expected to perform any of the listed duties as assigned by his/her supervisor. Workers should be able to work on their feet in bent positions for long periods of time. Workers must be able to climb, stand, sit, stoop, squat, kneel, crouch, bend (from the waist), push, pull, reach and lift. Work requires repetitive movements and extensive walking. Workers will work outdoors which involves exposure to sun (heat and humidity), wind, rain, soil, mud, dust, cold, insects and other natural elements. Temperatures in fields may range from 30 to 100 degrees F. Allergies to ragweed, goldenrod, honey bees, insecticides, herbicides, fungicides, or related chemicals may affect a worker’s ability to perform the job. Work required in fields when plants are wet with dew and rain, and may be required during light rain, snow, moderate winds, direct sun, high humidity and extreme temperatures. Workers may be required to work during occasional showers not severe enough to stop field operations. Work is to be done for long periods of time. Workers should be physically able to do the work required with or without reasonable accommodations. Saturday work required. Must be able to lift/carry 50 lbs. Workers will be trained in USDA Good Agricultural Practices certification standards. Failure to abide by GAP standards will be grounds for dismissal. Workers required to follow common sanitary practices at all times, particularly when hand harvesting crops for human consumption. Workers required to wash hands thoroughly with soap and water after using the bathroom and before entering fields for harvest activities. Must be able to lift 50 lbs. Must have 1 months previous experience. The applicant will be employed from 7/30/2025 to 12/31/2025. Applicants must apply via Pa Careerlink and by contacting the PA Careerlink Lehigh Valley.