18 Temporary Farm Labor positions
Sterino Farms is offering 18 full-time temporary farm labor positions in Pierce County, Washington. Anticipated period of employment is 8/2/2019 to 11/30/2019. Qualified workers must have 3 months row crop produce harvesting experience and will be expected to perform general agricultural labor such as weeding, hand harvesting, washing & packaging row crop produce. It is mandatory that those applying be able to lift sixty-pound boxes throughout the workday. Some examples of these crops are; berries, pumpkins, rhubarb, lettuce, cabbage, celery and corn. Workers may also operate farm equipment. Wage is $15.03/hr. Anticipate a 48-hr workweek, 75% of the hours are guaranteed over the term of the contract. Housing is available for workers including U.S. workers who cannot reasonably return to their permanent residence at the end of each workday. Tools, supplies and equipment will be provided at no cost to the worker. Initial transportation and subsistence expense to the worksite will be provided or paid for by the employer upon 50% completion of contract or earlier. Out of state applicants can apply at their local SWA office or contact the employer by phone at 360-701-7661. For the SWA servicing the area of intended employment contact WorkSource Pierce at 253-284-8816. Reference job order number 208357277.