Job Information
EMPLOYMENT SECURITY DEPT 25-252 Farmoworkers/Laborers Needed X10 Puyallup,WA 98371 in Summit, 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
Farmworker will participate in general duties associated with a commercial farming operation. Crops: Lettuce, Cabbage, Rhubarb, and Hot Peppers. These crops listed may or may not be planted and employer is not limited to only these crops listed. Responsible for helping with day-to-day farming operations in their designated area on the vegetable farm. Duties include seeding, planting, harvesting, packaging, weeding, washing and cooling of row crop vegetables to meet production standards and procedures. The work is under the general direction of a supervisor or employer and is subject to period review by the supervisors for results obtained, changes in work methods, and adherence to policies. Maximize crop by best planting, weeding and harvesting practices. Work with crews that move and set up irrigation pipes. Workers may also: Drive tractors, Spray and mix chemicals and fertilizers, Operate trucks to carry farm equipment, crops, and farmworkers. Perform general repair of agricultural equipment. Pack crops into containers. The Employer attests that these workers will be properly trained by the farm manager who has a valid Private Applicator license which is the standard pursuant to the Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA). Furthermore, the farm manager will be available to ensure that workers understand all chemical labels, safety instructions, and application instructions pursuant to WSDA.
This job requires 3 months of hand harvesting row crop vegetables on a commercial farming operation. Specific Job Requirements: Must be able to stand, stoop, bend, kneel, and reach for long periods of time. Must be able to lift up to 60 pounds continuously throughout the workday. Workers who possess a valid drivers license and meet all applicable legal requirements, including holding a doctors certificate as required by 29 CFR 500.105, may be asked to drive vehicles for transporting workers, goods, or commodities, on or off the farm on company business. This task is voluntary, compensable, and not a mandatory job duty. Workers without a valid drivers license or doctors certificate will still be fully eligible for employment and are not disqualified from any other job responsibilities outlined in this application.
Job Requirement [found in section B part 2-4]
3 Months of experience hand harvesting row crops
Lifting requirement 60 lbs
Exposure to extreme temperatures
Extensive pushing or pulling
Extensive sitting or walking
Frequent stooping or bending over
Repetitive movements
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Salary/Wage/Benefits [found in section A, part 8 & 10]
Frequency of Pay: Biweekly
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 5hours-Sunday 0 hours: 7:00am -- 1:30pm
35 hours a week
Prospective applicants need to have full-time work availability and be able to work at least 8 hours per day.
Employer will accept referrals until 08/11/2025
Period of Employment:
May 1, 2025 to November 21, 2025
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.
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Must anticipate being available to work on the start date and through the period of the contract
Addendum B. Inbound and Outbound --I