Farm Worker

H-2A seasonal job with Fuller Orchards LLC in Palisade, Colorado. Pay: $20.28/hr. Work period: 2027-01-15 to 2027-09-29. Positions: 18. About 40 hours a week. The employer's full description is in English on the official DOL job order.

Winter pruning of peach trees, rake brush, plant trees, clean/maintain work area, cut weeds, thin blossoms/fruit from trees. Harvest cherries/peaches/pears at correct ripeness, pack into shipping boxes. Must be able to climb down ladder with 35 lbs pack. Must pick 10 bushel bags (50 lbs) per hour for job retention. Workers will be trained in food safety and must follow guidelines to retain employment.

Employer will abide by all of Colorado's agricultural laws to include Senate Bill 21-087 ("SB87") and the Overtime and Minimum Pay Standards Order (COMPS order) #38.

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.

Skill Level 2 application: Some supervision of other employees.

Work period: 2027-01-15 to 2027-09-29. Positions: 18.