FARMWORKERS/ LABORERS, X149, Yakima, Selah, Wapato, Eltopia This is a job order for field work and labor for the harvest of apples, pears, and cherries, as well as thinning, pruning, training, and other orchard labor. Cherry Harvest: The worker will hand harvest marketable cherries on a motorized platform, from the ground and/or utilizing a ladder. The worker will attach the harness, bucket or bag and pick low hanging fruit. The worker will pick according to grade, color, and size by grasping fruit with their hands and removing it from the tree in a motion so as not to cause "picker damage" defined as harming adjacent buds on the tree branches, bruising, pulling stems or spurs. The worker will carry a harness, bucket, or bag of up to 20-30lbs and will place fruit into plastic lugs. Pear & Apple Harvest: The worker will hand harvest marketable apples/ pears on a motorized platform, from the ground and/ or utilizing a ladder. The worker will attach the harness, bucket or bag and pick low hanging fruit, while standing on the ground and higher branches while standing on a ladder. The worker will pick according to grade, color, and size by grasping fruit with their hands and removing it from the tree in a motion that will not harm buds on tree branches. The worker will carry the harness or bag of up to 60 lbs. and will place the fruit into bins. The worker must exercise care at all times to prevent “picker damage", defined as bruising of fruit, stem/ spur punctures, clipper damage or other defects caused by improper care or technique. Some workers may be tasked with examining harvested fruit in bins and sort out any fruit not meeting the grade, color, and size specifications. Workers will be directed to "sort pick", based on a pre-communicated color standard or removal of physiological defects (sunburn, diseased fruit). Thinning: The worker will hand thin on a motorized platform, from the ground, and/ or utilizing a ladder. The worker will use scissor-like clippers to remove small fruit blossoms, buds, and/ or identifiable fruit from within a cluster of other fruits. The workers must be able to identify and remove fruit that is misshapen, damaged, and/ or contains other quality problems. Training: The worker will hand train fruit trees on a motorized platform, from the ground and/ or utilizing a ladder. The worker will tie, tape, or clip fruit tree limbs to wires; position limbs of fruit trees; shoot thin; remove suckers, thin clusters, position shoots, hedge or remove leaves. Pruning: The worker will hand prune trees on a motorized platform, from the ground and/ or utilize a ladder. The worker will utilize hand shears, hand loppers, hand saws, and other equipment. The worker may be required to selectively prune trees of certain size and color as instructed by their supervisor. The worker will identify and remove stubs, broken branches, downward growing branches, branches which rub against each other, shaded interior branches, deadwood, shoots, and suckers with various equipment. Tractor driving: The worker will be responsible for operating and maintaining the tractor. Once the bins are full of product, the worker will transfer the product into a trailer using a forklift. Additional Duties: - Weeding, hoeing, hand fertilizing and growth selection by hand and clipping.
- General labor to assist in establishment of new orchard properties by clearing property, planting trees, building trellis, repair and spreading of composted material.
- Caring for trees during growing process.
- Monitoring tree disease such as blighted branches in apples and gummosis in cherries.
- Harvest preparation including spreading liners in bins and rolling bins into blocks by hand.
- Repairing sprinklers on overhead cooling system.
- By hand, paint tree trunks to ensure the trees are protected from disease.
- Loading and unloading empty bins by hand.
- Sorting fruit during harvest.
- Farm clean up tasks to include picking up garbage around the orchard, removing old string/ wire from trellis/ orchard blocks and other tasks.
- Operating farm machinery and/ or motorized vehicles. The worker may drive semi-trucks to collect harvested crops in and around the field during harvest. The loaded semi-truck will be used to transport the harvested crop to the employer’s separate fields and/or its storage within the area of intended employment. The worker is exempt per Farm Exemption Use Classification, RCW 46.16A.080(3). Non-CDL requirement.
- Maintenance tasks for farm machinery.
- Spraying fruit trees. Spray fertilizer or pesticide solutions to control insects, fungus and weed growth, and diseases, using hand sprayers. The worker may operate tractors, tractor-drawn machinery, and self-propelled machinery to spray crops. Workers will either have a valid pesticide license or supervised by someone with a valid pesticide license.
- Mixing specified materials or chemicals, and dumping solutions, powders, or seeds into planter or sprayer machinery.
- Attach farm implements such as plows, discs, sprayers, or harvesters to tractors, using bolts and hand tools.
- Identifying plants, pests, and weeds to determine the selection and application of pesticides and fertilizers. Will trap and destroy pests, such as moles, gophers, and mice, using pesticides.
- Attend monthly safety meetings.
- Direct and monitor the work of casual and seasonal help during planting and harvesting.
This job opportunity is limited to qualified, available workers that are currently eligible to work in the United States, per federal regulation. Crops/Commodities: Apples, cherries, and pears. JOB REQUIREMENTS - Worker must possess 3 months of tree fruit experience.
- Must possess the ability to pick up and handle a 10-12 ft. orchard ladder.
- Saturday work required.
- Ability to lift/carry 60 lbs.
HOURS/DAYS/SCHEDULE Contract period is January 15, 2024 to November 15, 2024 7 hours per day, Monday through Friday 5 hours Saturdays SALARY/WAGE/BENEFITS Wage offer $17.97/hour No work will be performed at less than the Adverse Effect Wage Rate (AEWR) of $17.97 AEWR The payroll period is weekly. PIECE RATES Apples- Harvesting. $28.26 Piece Rate. Per 47x47x24.5 bin. Estimated hourly wage rate equivalent for this piece rate may range from $14.13 to $21.20 per hr. based on a worker filling 0.5 to .75 bin per hr. on average, depending on various factors including weather, crop density, type of picking procedure, and others. Guaranteed $17.97 per hour. Apples/ Cripps Pink- Harvesting $30.00 Piece Rate. Per 47x47x24.5 bin. Estimated hourly wage rate equivalent for this piece rate may range from $12.90 to $22.50 per hr. based on a worker filling .43 to .75 per bin on average, depending on various factors including weather, crop density, type of picking procedure, and others. Guaranteed $17.97 per hour. Apples/ Honeycrisp- Harvesting $31.76 Piece Rate. Per 47x47x24.5 bin. Estimated hourly wage rate equivalent for this piece rate may range from $12.06 to $23.82 per hr. based on a worker filling .38 to .75 bin per hr. on average, depending on various factors including weather, crop density, type of picking procedure, and others. Guaranteed $17.97 per hour. D’Anjou Pears – Harvesting- All. $25.04 Piece Rate. Per 47x47x24.5 bin. Estimated hourly wage rate equivalent for this piece rate may range from $18.02 to $25.04 per hr. based on a worker filling .72 to 1 bin per hr. on average, depending on various factors including weather, crop density, type of picking procedure, and others. Guaranteed $17.97 per hour. Bartlett Pears, Harvesting-ALL. $23.49 Piece Rate. Per 47x47x24.5 bin. Estimated hourly wage rate equivalent for this piece rate may range from $16.91 to $23.49 per hr. based on a worker filling .72 to 1 bin per hr. on average, depending on various factors including weather, crop density, type of picking procedure, and others. Guaranteed $17.97 per hour. Bosc Pear Harvest. $25.04 Piece Rate. Per 47x47x24.5 bin. Estimated hourly wage rate equivalent for this piece rate may range from $17.53 to $25.04 per hr. based on a worker filling .70 to 1 bin per hr., depending on various factors including weather, crop density, type of picking procedure, and others. Guaranteed $17.97 per hour. Starkrimson Pear, Harvesting All. $25.00 Piece Rate. Per 47x47x24.5 bin. Estimated hourly wage rate equivalent for this piece rate may range from $18.75 to $25.00 per hr. based on a worker filling 0.75 to 1 bin per hr. on average, depending on various factors including weather, crop density, type of picking procedure, and others. Guaranteed $17.97 per hour. Seckel Pear, Harvesting- All. $25.00 Piece Rate. Per 47x47x24.5 bin. Estimated hourly wage rate equivalent for this piece rate may range from $18.75 to $25.00 per hr. based on a worker filling 0.75 to 1 bin per hr. on average, depending on various factors including weather, crop density, type of picking procedure, and others. Guaranteed $17.97 per hour. Skeena Cherry Harvest. $00.21 Piece Rate. Per pound. The estimated hourly wage rate equivalent for this piece-rate may range from $10.50 to $21.00 per hr. based on a worker picking from 50 lbs to 100lbs per hour depending on various factors including weather, crop density, type of picking procedure, and others. Guaranteed $17.97 per hour. Chelan Cherry Harvesting-All. $00.21 Piece Rate. Per pound. Estimated hourly wage rate equivalent for this piece rate may range from $10.50 to $21.00 per hr. based on a worker picking from 50 lbs to 100lbs per hour depending on various factors including weather, crop density, type of picking procedure, and others. Guaranteed $17.97 per hour. Coral Champagne Cherry Harvesting-All. $00.21. Per pound. The estimated hourly wage rate equivalent for this piece-rate may range from $10.50 to $21.00 per hr. based on a worker picking from 50 lbs to 100lbs per hour depending on various factors including weather, crop density, type of picking procedure, and others. Guaranteed $17.97 per hour. Lapin Cherry Harvesting- All. $00.21. Per pound. The estimated hourly wage rate equivalent for this piece-rate may range from $10.50 to $21.00 per hr. based on a worker picking from 50 lbs to 100lbs per hour depending on various factors including weather, crop density, type of picking procedure, and others. Guaranteed $17.97 per hour. Sweetheart Cherry Harvesting- All. $00.21. Per pound. The estimated hourly wage rate equivalent for this piece-rate may range from $10.50 to $21.00 per hr. based on a worker picking from 50 lbs to 100lbs per hour depending on various factors including weather, crop density, type of picking procedure, and others. Guaranteed $17.97 per hour. Bing Cherry Harvesting- All. $00.21. Per pound. The estimated hourly wage rate equivalent for this piece-rate may range from $10.50 to $21.00 per hr. based on a worker picking from 50 lbs to 100lbs per hour depending on various factors including weather, crop density, type of picking procedure, and others. Guaranteed $17.97 per hour. Benton Cherry Harvesting-All. $00.21. Per pound. The estimated hourly wage rate equivalent for this piece-rate may range from $10.50 to $21.00 per hr. based on a worker picking from 50 lbs to 100lbs per hour depending on various factors including weather, crop density, type of picking procedure, and others. Guaranteed $17.97 per hour. Pears for Processing Only. $20.00. Per 47x47x24.5 bin. Estimated hourly wage rate equivalent for this piece rate may range from $15 to $20 per hr. based on a worker filling 0.75 to 1 bin per hr. on average depending on various factors including weather, crop density, type of picking procedure, and others. Guaranteed $17.97 per hour. Tree Training. $00.05 Piece Rate. The piece rate will vary based on the orchard density. Minimum piece rates for tree training are below: Block Density: 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 900 Rate/Tree: $1.00 $0.50 $0.33 $0.25 $0.20 $0.17 $0.14 $0.13 $0.11 $0.05 Estimated hourly wage rate equivalent for this piece rate is $17.95 based on workers training 359 trees per hr. on average. Guaranteed $17.97 per hour. (Piece rates range will vary based on cultivation variables such as climate, tree condition, age and/or market demand). Tree Thinning. $00.05 Piece Rate. The piece rate will vary based on the orchard density. Minimum piece rates for tree thinning are below: Block Density: 1000 1100 1200 1300 1400 1500 Rate/Tree: $0.10 $0.09 $0.08 $0.0 8$0.07 $0.07 $0.05 Estimated hourly wage rate equivalent for this piece rate is $17.95 based on workers thinning 359 trees per hr. on average. Guaranteed $17.97 per hour. (Piece rates range will vary based on cultivation variables such as climate, tree condition, age and/or market demand). Pruning. $00.05 Piece Rate. Pruning Rates range from $0.05 to $9.00 Estimated hourly wage rate equivalent for this piece rate is $17.95 based on workers pruning 359 trees per hr. on average. Guaranteed $17.97 per hour. (Piece rates range will vary based on cultivation variables such as climate, tree condition, age and/or market demand). HOUSING The Employer will offer housing at no cost for the Workers if applicable, and to those in corresponding employment who are not reasonably able to return to their residence within the same day in accordance with 20 CFR655.122(d). The Worker may decline an offer of housing. Separate sleeping rooms will be designated for male and female workers. Kitchen and other common facilities will be shared. The Employer will assign the Worker housing accommodations, if applicable. No person may occupy the Employer-provided housing without prior written permission by the Employer. The Worker may decline an offer of housing. TRANSPORTATION The Employer will offer transportation to and from employer provided housing to the work site, at no cost to workers who qualify. MEALS The Employer will provide the opportunity for three prepared meals a day to each worker, and if meals are provided, each employee will be charged $15.46 per day for meals or the current allowable charge as designated by DOL. Depending on the type of housing, the employer will furnish cooking facilities with working appliances, hot water, and a place to prepare food at no cost to employees occupying employer-provided housing. Employees will purchase their own food and prepare their own meals. In the event that it becomes necessary for the employer to provide 3 meals a day to the workers, the employer will deduct $15.46 per day or the current allowable charge as designated by the DOL from each worker’s pay. THREE-FOURTHS Employer agrees to offer the worker employment for a total number of work hours equal to at least three fourths of the workdays of the total period beginning with the first workday after the arrival of the worker at the place of employment or the advertised contractual first date of need, whichever is later, and ending on the expiration date specified in the work contract or in its extensions, if any. TOOLS Employer agrees to provide to the worker, without charge or deposit charge, all tools, supplies, and equipment required to perform the duties assigned. 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