Berry Farmworker: Harvest & Field Tasks

State Employment Security Dept; Soap Lake (WA); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Full time

Job summary

State Employment Security Dept is hiring in Soap Lake, WA for a role focusing on berry harvesting and general orchard labor. Responsibilities include installing infrastructure, planting, weeding, and using mechanical equipment as needed. Candidates must have at least 3 months of experience in berry picking or nursery work. This opportunity is limited to qualified workers eligible to work in the U.S. and offers a hands-on work environment.

Qualifications

• 3 months of verifiable work experience picking raspberries, blackberries, and berry plant nursery work.

Responsibilities

• Harvesting of blackberries and raspberries.
• Installing infrastructure (trellis, irrigation, and shade/bird net).
• Setting out pots, filling pots with coconut coir.
• Planting, training, pinching, and harvesting of berry plants.
• Weeding pots, planting rows, and destroying plants.
• Provide general labor in the orchard properties.
• Occasional operation of mechanical equipment.
• Spray and mix chemicals and fertilizers.

Job description

State Employment Security Dept is hiring in Soap Lake, WA for a role focusing on berry harvesting and general orchard labor. Responsibilities include installing infrastructure, planting, weeding, and using mechanical equipment as needed. Candidates must have at least 3 months of experience in berry picking or nursery work. This opportunity is limited to qualified workers eligible to work in the U.S. and offers a hands-on work environment.