AMVETS Jobs

271840124/Tree Fruit Workers X 21 Tonasket and Oroville, WA 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:

1. Harvesting cherries, apples, and pears, blueberries
2.  Pruning of fruit trees

3. 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: June 1, 2024, to November 14, 2024.  6 hrs a day Monday-Friday and 5 hrs. on and Sat

SALARY/WAGE/BENEFITS: all piece rate work will be paid at the prevailing piece rate with a minimum of $19.25 an hour guaranteed.             

• 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 August 24, 2024

HOW TO APPLY/REQUEST A