Farmworkers/laborers X73 Othello, Mattawa

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

Job summary

A government employment agency is seeking qualified workers for harvesting and caring for apple and cherry fruit trees in Mattawa, Washington. Responsibilities include hand thinning, pruning, and general labor in the orchards, with occasional operation of mechanical equipment. Candidates must have at least 2 months of fruit farm work experience and the ability to lift 60 lbs. continually. Availability for the entire contract period is essential, with the job requiring exposure to extreme temperatures.

Qualifications

• 2 months of verifiable tree/vine fruit farm work experience.
• Must anticipate being available to work the entire contract period.
• Exposure to extreme temperatures.

Responsibilities

• Harvesting of apple and cherry fruit trees.
• Hand thinning and shoot thinning fruit trees.
• Training of fruit trees (clipping, tying, and limb positioning).
• Pruning of fruit trees.
• Provide general labor in the orchard properties.
• Occasional operation of mechanical equipment.

Skills

Ability to lift 60 lbs.

Experience with fruit tree farming

Adaptability to extreme temperatures

Job description

ENGLISH

This job opportunity is limited to qualified, available workers that are currently eligible to work in the United States, per federal regulation.

ESPAÑOL

Esta oportunidad de trabajo está limitada a trabajadores calificados y disponibles que actualmente son elegibles para trabajar en los Estados Unidos, según la regulación federal.

Work Tasks to be performed

• Harvesting of apple and cherry fruit trees.
• Hand thinning and shoot thinning fruit trees.
• Training of fruit trees (clipping, tying, and limb positioning).
• Pruning of fruit trees.
• Provide general labor in the orchard properties.
• Occasional operation of mechanical equipment.

Tareas Específicas en el Trabajo

• Cosecha de manzanos y cerezo.
• Adelgazamiento manual y aclareo de brotes de árboles frutales.
• Entrenamiento de árboles frutales (recorte, atado y posicionamiento de ramas).
• Poda de frutales.
• Proporcionar mano de obra general en las propiedades del huerto.
• Operación ocasional de equipos mecánicos.

Job Requirements

• 2 months of verifiable tree/vine fruit farm work experience.
• Must anticipate being available to work the entire contract period.
• Able to lift 60 lbs. repeatedly throughout the day.
• Exposure to extreme temperatures.