General Farm Laborers
Douglas AG Services, Inc. is offering 144 temporary outdoor agricultural positions in the Benton, Adams and Franklin county area located in the state of Washington. Name and location (s) can be obtained from your nearest State Work Force Agency. Anticipated period of employment is March 15, 2018 through November 11, 2018, qualified workers must have 3 months of tree fruit experience and expect to perform tree-fruit based agricultural work.
A guaranteed wage of 14.12 per hour. Piece rates for apples $15.00-$28.00 per bin, pears $22.00-$26.50 per bin, red cherries $3.00 per 20lb lug, yellow cherries $6.00 per 20lb Lug. Non-Harvest piece rate such as weeding, tree training, painting and pruning pays $0.02-$0.75. A specific piece rate/wage information for each employer can be obtained from your local State Work Force Agency. Anticipate a 40 hour work week and a guaranteed 75% of hours. Free housing available for workers who cannot reasonably return to their residence each day. Tools, supplies, and equipment will be provided. Transportation and Subsistence expenses to the worksite will be provided upon 50% completion of the contract.