Orchard Farmworker: Harvest & Prune Fruit Trees

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

Job summary

A state employment agency seeks laborers for orchard work in Mattawa, Washington. Responsibilities include harvesting apples and cherries, thinning fruit trees, and providing general labor. Applicants must have 2 months of tree fruit farm experience and be able to lift 50 lbs. repeatedly. Exposure to extreme temperatures is expected. This is a physically demanding role with potential use of mechanical equipment.

Qualifications

• 2 months of verifiable tree fruit farm work experience is required.
• Must anticipate being available to work the entire contract period.
• Exposure to extreme temperatures necessitates physical endurance.

Responsibilities

• Harvesting apples and cherries.
• Hand thinning and shoot thinning of fruit trees.
• Training and pruning of fruit trees.
• Providing general labor in orchard properties.
• Occasional operation of mechanical equipment.

Skills

Ability to lift 50 lbs.

Experience in tree fruit farm work

Ability to work in extreme temperatures

Job description

A state employment agency seeks laborers for orchard work in Mattawa, Washington. Responsibilities include harvesting apples and cherries, thinning fruit trees, and providing general labor. Applicants must have 2 months of tree fruit farm experience and be able to lift 50 lbs. repeatedly. Exposure to extreme temperatures is expected. This is a physically demanding role with potential use of mechanical equipment.