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EMPLOYMENT SECURITY DEPT Blueberry farm Harvest Labor in Bellingham, Washington

This H-2A job opportunity is limited to qualified, available workers that are?[currently]{.underline}?eligible to work in the United States, per federal regulation. 

[Job Description]{.underline} 

+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ | Crop and Pay: | | | | No work will be performed at less than the AEWR of $19.25 AEWR | | | |   | | | | Blueberry Farming | | | |   | | | |   | | | | $19.25 an hour | | | |   | | | |   | | | |   | +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ | Work Tasks: | | | |   | | | | This job requires Hand Picking, Stacking Flats/Lugs/Bins, Thinning, | | Training, and Pruning Blueberries by the worker. There are general | | conditions of employment, general job specifications and individual | | requirements that are specific to each job duty: | | | | GENERAL CONDITIONS: Field work begins at assigned time shortly after | | daylight. Work may be performed during light rain and in high | | humidity and in freezing or high heat temperatures. The worker may be | | required to work in the orchard when trees are wet with dew/rain and | | | | should have suitable clothing for variable weather conditions. Worker | | may be required to lift or load objects continually up to the weight | | limit identified in section B.4.. | | | | The Worker may never ride on agricultural equipment not designed for | | work related riding purposes or any other non-passenger intended | | equipment unless instructed and authorized by the employer or | | supervisor to do so. | | | | All work-related injuries must be immediately reported to the crew | | leader, foreman, or supervisor. | | | | Workers compensation claims may be presented to any medical provider, | | through your employer or state agency if applicable. | | | | Full Growing Season Commitment: he worker agrees to be available for | | work and perform the assigned work for the assigned employer through | | the full period of employment in accordance with sections A.3 and A.4 | | of the ETA 790. | | | | Light Duty: Workers restricted to light duty work by their physician | | may be offered light duty jobs in accordance with State Law and/or | | agency guidance. | | | | Training: There will be a demonstration period to familiarize workers | | with job specification and to demonstrate proper methods and other | | crop | | | | specific issues. | +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 

Work indoors and outdoors, in seasonal temperatures and conditions. Work long hours during peak season, including weekends and holidays. Continuously walk, stand, bend, kneel, and reach overhead and from side to side -- all for long periods of time. Lift and move product or equipment that weighs up to 60 pounds in an environment that is often hot. With proper training may be asked to drive equipment. Specific individuals who have experience in running crews may be asked to supervise a group of workers by following instructions from upper management. This would involve communicating and directing the crew in the proper work tasks needed for a particular job. 

 

Job Requirements:

  • 3 month of previous work experience.
  • Exposure to extreme temp.
  • Lifting requirement of 60 lbs.
  • Repetitive Movements.
  • Frequent stooping or bending over.
  • Extensive sitting and walking.
  • Extensive pushing and pulling

     

     

     

     

Persons seeking employment in this position must be available for the entire period requested by the employer. Successful applicants will be subject to a trial period of up to five days during which their performance of required tasks will be evaluated.

If the performance during the trial period is not acceptable to the employer, the worker 's employment will be terminated.

Raises and/or bonuses may be offered to any seasonal worker employed pursuant to this job order, at the company's sole discretion, based on individual factors including work performance, skill, and tenure.

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