Seasonal Fruit Orchard Worker – Harvest & Tree Care

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

Job summary

State Employment Security Dept is looking for workers in Quincy, Washington, to assist with the harvesting of pears and cherries. Responsibilities include thinning, training, and pruning fruit trees, providing general labor in the orchards, and occasionally operating mechanical equipment. Candidates must have at least 2 months of verifiable tree fruit farm work experience and be able to lift up to 60 lbs. throughout the day. This role requires availability for the entire contract period.

Qualifications

• 2 months of verifiable tree fruit farm work experience.
• Able to lift 60 lbs. repeatedly throughout the day.

Responsibilities

• Harvesting of pears and cherries.
• Hand thinning and shoot thinning of fruit trees.
• Training of fruit trees (clipping, tying, and limb positioning).
• Pruning of fruit trees.
• Providing general labor in the orchard properties.
• Occasional operation of mechanical equipment.
• Spray and mix chemicals and fertilizers.

Skills

Tree fruit farm work experience

Ability to lift 60 lbs.

Job description

State Employment Security Dept is looking for workers in Quincy, Washington, to assist with the harvesting of pears and cherries. Responsibilities include thinning, training, and pruning fruit trees, providing general labor in the orchards, and occasionally operating mechanical equipment. Candidates must have at least 2 months of verifiable tree fruit farm work experience and be able to lift up to 60 lbs. throughout the day. This role requires availability for the entire contract period.