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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Harvest Laborer

Nevada Onion, Inc.

Yerington, NV

$16.63 per hour

INACTIVE

Recruitment Information

Email address to Apply:
nvonion@yahoo.com

Job Description

Full Time:
Yes
Number of Workers Requested:
89
Job Duties:
Worker will be required to perform a variety of duties related to the harvesting of onions and pumpkins. The majority of the work activities during the overall contract period, however, will be related to general farm work/irrigation/crop production. Onion harvesting will include the following responsibilities: pull onions from the ground; cut tops off with scissors; drop into five gallon bucket; transfer full buckets into burlap sacks (3 buckets per sack). To meet minimum acceptable performance standards when picking/harvesting onions, worker must, after a 10 day conditioning period, fill at least 10 1/2 burlap sacks per hour under normal working conditions; workers possessing the proper licensure may be asked to transport other farm workers. Pumpkin harvesting will include the following responsibilities: use harvesting knife to safely cut pumpkins from vine; lift and place pumpkins into bin.
Job Classification:
45-2092.00 - Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse

The job/industry classification and description includes general information on the position from ONET/OES and the North American Industry Classification System. Please review Job Duties and Job Order for more information.

Job Requirements

Experience Required:
No
Special Requirements:
Applicants must have 20 days experience with the harvesting of onions and pumpkins and provide the contact information of at least one reference who can verify experience and performance. To meet minimum acceptable performance standards when picking/harvesting onions, the worker must, after a 10-day conditioning period, fill at least 10 1/2 burlap sacks per hour under normal working conditions.
Number of Hours Per Week:
48
Work Schedule (Start/End time):
7:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M.

Employer Information

Company Name:
Nevada Onion, Inc.
Location:
Yerington, NV 89447

Worksite

Address:
Bartels Ranch (no physical address), Yerington, NV 89447

Job Order Details

ETA Case Number:
H-300-24158-079367
Multiple Worksites:
No
Additional Wage Information:
$1.40 per 80-pound bag of harvested onions; average units per hour = 13; estimated rate per hour = $18.20, but may vary based on numerous factors including weather conditions, crop density, and others. Guaranteed $16.63/hr
Date Posted:
6/10/2024
Piece Rate Offer
$1.40

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