Job Information
EMPLOYMENT SECURITY DEPT 25-275 Farmworkers Needed X28 Carnation WA 98014 in Carnation, Washington
This job opportunity is limited to qualified, available workers that are currently eligible to work in the United States, per federal regulation.
Job Description
This job requires vegetable row crop experience by the worker. Farmworker will participate in the general duties associated with a commercial vegetable farm operation including but not limited to the hand labor required for planting, growing, cultivating, irrigating, harvesting and packing vegetable crops. In addition, workers will comply with all safety rules and food safety requirements. The anticipated work periods involved in these other crops vary widely and can occur at any time during the growing season and during the course of employment period. Crops: green beans, beets, bok choy, broccoli, cabbage, carrots, celeriac, celery, cilantro, chard, collards, corn, cucumber, dandelion, endive, kale, leeks, lettuce, parsley, parsnip, radicchio, radish, rutabaga, spinach, turnip, winter squash and annuals.
Specific Job Descriptions and Requirements: 1. Have a minimum of three verifiable months experience in hand harvesting vegetable row crops on a commercial farming operation. 2. Duties may include manually seeding, planting, hand harvesting, packaging, hand weeding, hoeing, washing, cooling, agricultural equipment operation, and growing of row crop vegetables and annuals to meet production standards and procedures. 3. The work is under the general direction of a supervisor or employer and is subject to periodic review by the supervisors for results obtained, changes in work methods, and adherence to policies. 4. Maximize crop by best planting, harvest, weeding and growing practices. 5 .Must be able to lift up to 60 pounds continuously throughout the workday. 6. Work with crews that move and set up irrigation pipes. 7. Are legally entitled to work in the U.S. 8. Meet all of the qualifications of the clearance order. 9. Are available to commit to work the entire length of the contract. 10. Workers state he/she is physically able to perform the job requirements.
Other Job Specifications for row crops include: 1. Pick row crops according to instructions of supervisor. 2. Pack harvested fruits and vegetables by count or weight into containers taking care to avoid damage. 3. Lift, carry and load containers onto harvest wagon or truck. 4. Exercise care to prevent bruising row crop. 5. Farm clean up tasks to include picking up garbage around the farm and other hand tasks. 6. Plant and pick green beans, beets, bok choy, broccoli, cabbage, carrots, celeriac, celery, cilantro, chard, collards, corn, cucumber, dandelion, endive, kale, leeks, lettuce, parsley, parsnip, radicchio radish, rutabaga, spinach, turnip, winter squash, and annuals. The Employer will furnish, without charge, all tools, supplies and personal protective equipment required in the performance of the specified work. To secure a replacement at no cost for an employer supplied item, the Worker must present the worn-out item to be replaced
Job Requirement [found in section B part 2-4]
Lifting requirement 60 lbs
Repetitive movements
Exposure to extreme temperatures
Extensive pushing or pulling
Extensive sitting or walking
Frequent stooping or bending over
Salary/Wage/Benefits [found in section A, part 8 & 10]
Frequency of Pay: Bi-weekly
Hourly: $19.82
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HOURS/DAYS/SCHEDULE [found in section A, part 6]
Monday 6hours -Tuesday 6hours-Wednesday 6hours-Thursday 6hours -- Friday 6hours-Saturday 0hours-Sunday 6 hours: 6:00am -- 12