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EMPLOYMENT SECURITY DEPT Tree Fruit Workers X 18 Chelan County areas in Peshastin, Washington
268566326/Tree Fruit Workers X 18 Chelan County areas
This is a job order for General Farm Workers
This job opportunity is limited to qualified, available workers that are currently eligible to work in the United States, per federal regulation.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
- Harvesting cherries, apples and pears
- Pruning of fruit trees
Training of fruit trees
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
- Three (3) months of agricultural working experience with tree fruit based on jobseeker statements.
- Able to lift 60 lbs. repeatedly throughout the day
- Are available to commit to the entire length of the contract
Are able and available to work the entire length of the contract
HOURS/DAYS/SCHEDULE: Contract period: March 16, 2024 to October 31, 2024. 6 hrs a day Monday-Friday and 5 hrs on Saturdays.
SALARY/WAGE/BENEFITS: all piece rate work will be paid at the prevailing piece rate with a minimum of $19.25 an hour guaranteed.
Pear
Hourly Wage: $19.25
All Pears: $24.05/ bin (44X 48 X 24)
The employer may pay hourly or by piece rate.
Apple
Honeycrisps $31.67/ bin (47 X 47 X 24 1/2)
All other apple harvest $28.26/ bin (44 X 48 X 24)
Cherries
Red $00.21/lb.
Yellow $00.21/lb
The payroll period shall be Bi- Weekly
The employer will furnish, without charge, all tools, supplies and personal protective equipment required in the performance of the specified work.
Employer provided housing/kitchen facilities are available for employees who are unable to reasonably return to their place of residence the same day.
Transportation costs to the job site for domestic workers from outside the local commuting distance of the job site will be reimbursed by the employer after 50% of the contract period. Transportation costs from the job site to the workers home will be provided to those domestic workers that complete the entire contract period.
Employer guarantees to offer employment for the hourly equivalent of 3/4 or 75% of the workdays of the work contract beginning with the first day of work.
Full employment description of employer benefits is available from the employer.
CLOSING DATE/DEADLINE: Employer will accept referrals until July 9, 2024
HOW TO APPLY/REQUEST A REFERRAL: Referrals can be requested from any WorkSource Office in Washington State. Applicants can contact the local WorkSource office assisting this employer by going in person to Wenatchee WorkSource Valley 270 9^th^ St NE #240,East Wenatchee WA 98802 by calling (509) 665-6605.
WorkSource is an equal opportunity employer /programs. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.
Washington Relay Service 711
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