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Employment: 3/1/2024-10/16/2024. Location:Selah , Washington. Applicant
\"MUST HAVE\" 3 months of experience.Job Duties Crops/Commodities:
hops.Mechanic & Fabricator Helper: Work directly under the mechanic or
fabricator to assist them with the maintenance of all farm equipment and
vehicles. May be required to move or hold parts for the mechanic. May be
responsible for oiling, cleaning belts, washing, general cleaning, and
painting. Must be able to work independently on jobs that are assigned
from the mechanic or fabricator. Irrigation: Work with management to
understand the correct irrigation schedule to effectively irrigate each
field. Some varieties have specific water needs and irrigator must know
what variety is in each field and the proper settings. Must understand
the pump system and how to operate each pump station. Must be able to
perform chemigation when needed. Must take Pesticide Handlers course and
be certified to handle and apply chemicals through the irrigation
system. Must be able to repair and all damaged irrigation systems. Must
be able to properly place and pick up drip tubes at the start and end of
season. Baling: Responsible for the last step in the harvest cycle. Must
be able to operate machinery that produces the bale of hops. Must be
able to hand sew the tops of all bales before staging the bale. Must
maintain mandatory paperwork to record variety, field number, kiln
number and bale weight. Tractor & Farm Vehicle Work: Must be able to
drive and operate tractors and small farm utility vehicles to perform
tasks in the field and around the farm, during the growing season and
harvest season. Perform tasks for ground preparation, hauling, mowing,
plowing, etc. Must be able to operate equipment with or without
direction and in a safe manner. Misc Farm Tasks: Must be able to perform
daily tasks around the farm to keep operations running smoothly and
safely. May be required to bend, stoop, kneel for long periods of time.
May be required to use tools such as hoes, shovels, knives, saws, power
tools. May be required to lift, carry, load or unload products for the
farm. May be required to clean and help maintain farm buildings,
structures, equipment and work areas. Assist with the maintenance and
repairs of fields and/or farm buildings. Work is done in the field for
long periods of time. Workers may assist in handling product weighing up
to 60 pounds and lifting to a height of 5 feet. Workers must work on
their feet in bent positions for long periods of time. Work requires
repetitive movements and extensive walking. Work required in fields when
plants are wet with dew and rain, and may be required during light rain,
snow, moderate winds, direct sun, high humidity and extreme
temperatures. Temperatures in fields during working hours can range from
40 to over 105 degrees F. Workers may be required to work during
occasional showers not severe enough to stop field operations. Allergies
to ragweed, goldenrod, honey bees, insecticides, herbicides, fungicides,
or related chemicals may affect a worker\'s ability to perform the job.
Workers should be able to do the work required with or without
reasonable accommodations. Supervisor(s) will provide instructions and
directions to workers. Workers must be able to comprehend and follow
instructions and communicate effectively to supervisors. Unusual,
complex or non routine activities will be supervised. Workers expected
to perform basic duties in a timely and proficient manner without close
supervision. Workers must obey all safety rules and basic instructions
and be able to recognize, understand and comply with safety, pesticide
warning/re-entry and other essential postings. Workers must operate
equipment, with or without direction, in a m nner that protects
operator, visitors, other workers, products, trees, crops and equipment.
Failure to comply with safety requirements and operating instructions
may result in termination. Non-employees access to work sites or
adjacent areas strictly prohibited. Non-working minors may not be
present, adjacent to worksites, or left in vehicles during the day. Use,
possession, transfer, offer, sale or manufacture of marijuana and/or
controlled substances strictly prohibited. All work sites are alcohol
and drug free work places. Employees must not report for work, enter the
employers\' property or perform service while under the influence of or
having used alcohol, marijuana, illegal controlled substances, or any
other substance that may in any way adversely affect their alertness,
coordination, reaction or safety. Persons seeking employment in this
position must be available for the entire period requested by the
employer. Applicants must be able to furnish verbal or written statement
establishing relevant prior work experience. Employer may request, but
not require, workers to work more than the stated daily hours and/or on
a worker\'s Sabbath or federal holidays. Worker must report to work at
designated time and place each day. Daily or weekly work schedule may
vary due to weather, sunlight, temperature, crop conditions, and other
factors. Employer will notify workers of any change to start time.
Workers will have an unpaid lunch break TERMINATION. Prior to any
termination for cause, employer evaluates workers\' performance of