Farm and agricultural worker

Farm Worker in Grandview, Washington

Esta e uma vaga para visto H-2A, o que significa que o empregador ja pediu autorizacao para contratar trabalhadores de fora dos Estados Unidos.

Empregador: Wyckoff Farms, Inc.
Onde: Grandview, Washington
Vagas: 400
Salario: $17.13 per hour
Visto: H-2A
Inicio: 2026-10-05
Fim: 2026-11-01
Publicada em: 2026-08-17

O que voce vai fazer

Crops/Commodities: blueberries, grapes, watermelon, mint, apples, hops. Primary duties (performed the majority of workdays): All Crops: Shoot Positioning: Move catch wires on trellis to upward position with the goal of keeping shoots vertical. OR: Remove catch wires and drop to the ground. Tuck shoots under catch wires after they have been moved. Shoot Thinning: Remove shoots from vines/trees/plants or bushes in order to improve light penetration, air movement throughout the canopy and adjust crop yields. 1st – 3rd Years & Mature Tying & Training: Follow crop specific indications as dictated by management and with the use of a small hand pruner, remove excess wood from newly planted vine/bush or tree. In grapes - install grow tube around vine and tie to trainer and trellis stakes using plastic tying material. Plus, removing of soil from base of vine and sealing the base of the grow tube. In apples - trimming side limbs off or heading the tree right after planting (depends on grower desire) then, staking tree or securing it to trellis wire (once trellis is in). Fertilizer Application: Workers will be supervised by a licensed person. If the chemical requires a license to apply, they will be licensed themselves. Dependent upon crop and as dictated by management- mix and apply fertilizer either by hand or with farm implement. If by Implement: Depending on weather, determine spray job to be performed. Fill tanks with appropriate mixture of fertilizer, based on recommendation provided. Ensure tractor and sprayer are clean and appropriately maintained, including greased and oiled. Apply fertilizer to plants by operating tractor and spray implement. Perform maintenance and repair as needed, with tGrapes:e guidance of supervision. Herbicide Application: Workers will be supervised by a licensed person. If the chemical requires a license to apply, they will be licensed themselves. Dependent upon crop and as dictated by management- mix and apply herbicide either by hand or with farm implement. If by Implement: Following direction of spray supervisor, and depending on weather, determine spray job to be performed. Fill tanks with appropriate mixture of herbicide, based on recommendation provided. Ensure tractor and sprayer are clean and appropriately maintained, including greased and oiled. Apply herbicide to plants by operating tractor and spray implement. Perform maintenance and repair as needed, with the guidance of supervision. Pesticide Application: Workers will be supervised by a licensed person. If the chemical requires a license to apply, they will be licensed themselves. Dependent upon crop and as dictated by management, mix and apply pesticide either by hand or with farm implement. If by Implement: Following direction of spray supervisor, and depending on weather, determine spray job to be performed. Fill tanks with appropriate mixture of pesticide, based on recommendation provided. Ensure tractor and sprayer are clean and appropriately maintained, including greased and oiled. Apply pesticide to plants by operating tractor and spray implement. Weed mat repair/removal/replacement: Repairing/removing or replacing weed mat, as dictated by management by fixing holes, placing new weed mat or removing old or damaged weed mat and securing weed mat to ground using tools and staples. Hand Cultivation: Pull, cut, hoe weeds in cultivated rows, as dictated by management dependent upon the crop - taking care not to damage plants and weed mat. May be required to maneuver tree guards to remove plant material. Spread and remove ground covers when needed. Forklift Driver: Under the direction of Supervisor. Following forklift training and certification, employee will: Open arriving semi-truck doors to inspect incoming product. With forklift, drives each pallet out of truck and places on the weighing scale.

Como se candidatar

Candidate-se diretamente com o empregador acima. O Workmerica nao e uma agencia, nao cobra taxas e nao participa desta selecao.

Ver a oferta de emprego original

Fonte: U.S. Department of Labor, Seasonal Jobs.

Quanto isso dá por mês

Com 40 horas por semana, o valor nesta oferta dá cerca de $2,963 por mês antes dos impostos. Esse é o mês de trabalho padrão de 173 horas; horas extras, descontos e custos de viagem não estão incluídos.

Como funciona a permissão de trabalho em the United States

Employer-sponsored temporary or permanent labor certification. The employer files with the Department of Labor first. Which programme applies depends on the work and whether it is seasonal.

Publicado por U.S. Department of Labor, foreign labor certification