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BLUEBIRD INC CONTRACT LABOR - ORCHARD GENERAL LABOR Tonasket in Tonasket, Washington

Work for Tonasket Contract Labor 

Blue Bird Orchards, LLC. has Orchard Seasonal work and is looking for employee(s) who can meet the essential functions of this position. (when Orchard seasonal work is available)

Seasonal JOBS: Pruning (dormant and summer), Thinning, Planting, Tree training,  Harvest Support (tractor driving, checker, loader), Mowing, Irrigation, Spraying (including portable spraying and weed spraying),  Brush/debris removal, Propping  General labor including  Fire Blight removal (may require more specialized experience/training), fertilizing, frost control, gopher and mouse trapping/removal, grafting, hand weeding/weed trimming, mating disruption application, repair & maintenance, general tractor work. When applying to the Blue Bird Orchards, LLC, office, ask for a detailed job description for this work. 

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability required. 

Seasonal Full-time work may be available; the timeframe varies based on labor activities from January through December 2024. 

If you are interested, please come to our Tonasket office to ask about current open positions and apply. The address is 214 W 4th Street, Tonasket, WA.

The hours can be up to 8 hours a day, 7 days a week, during the harvest peak. Usually, the Main hours are Monday through Friday. Hours vary based on the time of season and the work that needs to be performed.  No work is guaranteed and subject to change based on need of labor requirements.

Rate of Pay - You will be paid at the following rate (rate per hour or piecework). See FLCA Statement addendum for pay rates for piecework, min. The wage is $16.28 per hour. Wages ranges for various labor activities - $16.28. Ask when applying for the current disclosure.

For rates of piece rate, please ask for the FLCA Disclosure statement with the current supplement for that location and timeframe.

DOE and Job activities. 

Housing/Boarding will be provided under the following conditions/costs:  Boarding is offered to those who cannot return to their permanent home at the end of the day.

The equipment and clothing the employer will provide each worker (the required Personal Protective Equipment is included here) include pruning shears, gloves, a saw, grafting materials, safety glasses, a safety vest, overalls, and ear protection. Also, any PPE related to COVID-19 protection, such as shields, masks, and gloves, is required. 

Blue Bird Orchards, LLC. is an equal-opportunity employer.

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