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Job Description

Full Time:

Yes

Number of Workers Requested:

200

Job Duties:

Crops/Commodities: apples, pears, cherries. This job requires a minimum of one month of prior experience working in tree fruit orchards handling manual tasks associated with fruit production, pruning activities and showing proficiency with orchard ladder use. Workers must be able to perform all work activities with accuracy and efficiency. General 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 with 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. 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 foreman or crew boss. Workers will be expected to perform any of the listed duties as assigned by his/her supervisor. Workers will be required to attend an orientation on workplace rules, policies and safety information prior to beginning work. Workers should be able to work on their feet in bent positions for long periods of time. Work requires repetitive movements and extensive walking. Allergies to ragweed, goldenrod, insect spray, related chemicals, etc. may affect workers' ability to perform the job. Workers should be physically able to do the work required with or without reasonable accommodations. Work is to be done for long periods of time. Temperatures may range from 18 to 105 F. Workers may be required to work during occasional snow and or rain showers not severe enough to stop field operations. Workers should be physically able to do the work required with or without reasonable accommodation. Workers must obey all safety rules and basic instructions and be able to recognize, understand and comply with safety, pesticide warning/re-entry and other essential postings. The job requires regular standing and walking. Employees are frequently required to use hands to grasp, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms, climb and balance on ladders. Workers will be required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl under trellis wires upon occasion. Workers must be able to lift/carry up to 50 lbs. throughout the course of the day. Ladders 10 to 12 feet in length are essential to the task of pruning fruit trees. Workers must possess proficiency in handling ladders, climbing and working on ladders safely. Employees will be expected to use all equipment in a safe and prudent manner to avoid injury. There are no supervisory responsibilities in this job. Workers will receive hand-on training to ensure safe use of ladders. Worker should not lean the ladder into the tree, lean off to one side of the ladder, and/or stand on the last two steps. Do not climb the trees; use a ladder. If unsure of how to use a ladder safely, workers should consult with a crew boss. Workers should keep the work area clean and safe by keeping cut branches away from the walking area to prevent tripping and falling. Orchard Clean Up Orchard clean up is a general term for duties associated with keeping the outdoor orchard area clean. Additional duties under the clean up description are: collecting and disposing of mylar plastic sheeting, orchard row weeding activities and other associated duties keeping the orchard clean and debris-free. Thinning Thinning is a manual process used to control the size and fruit quality of grown fruit. Employees will be given appropriate training by supervisors.

Job Classification:

45-2092.00 - Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse

Job Requirements

Experience Required:

Yes

Months of Experience Required:

1

Special Requirements:

This job requires a minimum of one month of prior experience working in tree fruit orchards handling manual tasks associated with fruit production, pruning activities and showing proficiency with orchard ladder use. Saturday work required. Must be able to lift/carry 50 lbs. The company may require the employee to submit to a drug screen if involved in an accident involving injury and/or company equipment damage. Employer-paid post-hire random, post-accident and upon suspicion drug testing is required.

Number of Hours Per Week:

35

Work Schedule (Start/End time):

7:30 A.M. - 2:00 P.M.

Employer Information

Company Name:

Mid Columbia Ag Services, LLC

Location:

Yakima, WA 98902

Telephone Number:

+15094576177

Worksite

Address:

503 Oak Ridge Road, White Salmon, WA 98672

Job Order Details

ETA Case Number:

H-300-22321-593762

Multiple Worksites:

No

Additional Wage Information:

Pear, Apple and Cherry Tree Pruning (Guaranteed AEWR $17.41 per hour minimum): $.10-$5.00 per pear, apple or cherry tree depending upon size of tree:

Date Posted:

12/13/2022

Piece Rate Offer

$0.00

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