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Cherry Hill Orchards Farmworker in Lancaster, Pennsylvania

This is a Temporary Position.  Dates of employment are 4/13/2024 to 12/15/2024.  To apply to this Job Order: click on "Apply Now". Resumes and/or applications can also emailed to Rebecca Moyer at remoyer@pa.gov, or faxed to 717-391-3569. Be sure to reference the job posting number on your resume/application. All resumes are reviewed and only those that match the job specifications are forwarded to the employer for consideration.

Under the direction of the supervisor, workers may perform any of the following tasks. Use of hand tools and mechanical equipment for the purposes of planting, maintaining the property and harvesting of tree fruits, sweet corn and pumpkins. Workers will help in establishing and maintaining trellis systems, harvest and renovation of older blocks. Applicants must have knowledge and understanding of modern pruning techniques for peach, cherry, apricot, plum and apple. Applicant must be able to select fruit for proper size, color and maturity during harvest. Applicant must have experience in separating fruit to obtain proper crop loads. Applicant must be able to walk, bend, stand and kneel for extended periods as well as be able to lift 75 pounds and carry 45 pounds for (8) eight hours. This is outside work. It will be hot, cold, snowy, wet and muddy at times. Employer will furnish without cost all tools and equipment required to perform the required duties assigned. Workers may not use cell phones for personal calls, emails or texts during work. Phone use is limited to break times. Employer may conduct random drug tests after a worker begins employment at employers expense. This Job requires a minimum of (3) three months of prior verifiable experience.

 

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