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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Farmworker/ Laborers

wafla

Tieton, WA

$19.25 per hour

INACTIVE

Recruitment Information

Telephone Number to Apply:
+13607017661
Email address to Apply:
H2jobs@wafla.org

Job Description

Full Time:
Yes
Number of Workers Requested:
38
Job Duties:
APPLE/PEAR Harvest: Worker will hand harvest apples; this can be performed from a motorized platform and/or from the ground or a ladder. Worker will attach harness, bucket or bag and picks low hanging fruit while standing on the ground and higher branches while standing on a ladder or platform. Worker will pick according to grade, color and size by grasping fruit with the hands and removing from the tree in a motion so as not to harm adjacent buds on the tree branches. For some apple varieties, the stem must be clipped after the fruit is picked and before it is placed in the picking bag. Worker will carry harness, bucket or bag of up to 60 lbs. and will place fruit into wooden bins, 47-inch X 47-inch X 24.5 inch or plastic bins, 47-inch X 47-inch X 24.5 inch which hold approximately 25 bushels of fruit. Care must be exercised at all times to prevent bruising of fruit or breaking of branches. Some workers may be required to examine harvested fruit in plastic/wooden bins and sort out any fruit not meeting the grade, color and size specifications. Workers must possess ability to pick up, handle a 10 ft. or 12 ft. orchard ladder weighing 40 pounds. Please see Addendum C: A.8a Job Duties
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:
Yes
Months of Experience Required:
3
Special Requirements:
2) Worker must possess 3 months of agricultural experience, familiarity with commercial farming, harvest, and techniques. Please see Addendum C: B.6 Job Qualifications and Requirements
Number of Hours Per Week:
40
Work Schedule (Start/End time):
6:00 A.M. - 1:30 P.M.

Employer Information

Company Name:
wafla
Location:
Lacey, WA 98516

Worksite

Address:
Strand Orchards, LLC - West Lazy: 310 Nash Road, Tieton, WA 98947

Job Order Details

ETA Case Number:
H-300-24165-110067
Multiple Worksites:
No
Additional Wage Information:
Please see Addendum C: A.8e Additional Crop or Agricultural Activities and Wage Offer Information
Date Posted:
6/25/2024
Piece Rate Offer
$0.00

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