Farmworker / Laborer
Employer
3083 Konnowac Pass Road
Wapato, WA 98951
United States
Job description
This application encompasses multiple start dates of need. The employer anticipates the following
ranges of start dates in addition to the date listed in Section A.3:
02/08/2026 (86)
05/15/2026 (56)
08/13/2026 (69)
These additional start dates may be subject to change due to weather, crop and market conditions, and
other factors
CHERRY Harvest: The Worker will hand harvest cherries, this can be performed from a motorized plat
form and/or from the ground or a ladder. The Worker will attach harness, bucket or bag and pick low
hanging fruit while standing or on a ladder. The Worker will pick according to grade, color and size by
grasping fruit with the hands and removing from the tree in a motion so as not to harm adjacent buds
on the tree branches. The Worker will carry harness, bucket or bag of up to 20 lbs. and will place fruit
into plastic lugs which hold approximately 30 pounds of fruit. Care must be exercised at all times to
prevent bruising of fruit or breaking of branches. Some Workers may be required to examine harvested
fruit in plastic/wooden bins and sort out any fruit not meeting the grade, color and size specifications.
The worker must possess the ability to pick-up, handle a 10 ft. or 12 ft. orchard ladder weighing up to 40
pounds.
APPLE/PEAR Harvest: The Worker will hand harvest apples/pears this can be performed from a
motorized platform and/or from the ground or a ladder. The Worker will attach harness, bucket or bag
and picks low hanging fruit while standing on the ground and higher branches while standing on a
ladder. The Worker will pick according to grade, color and size by grasping fruit with the hands and
removing from the tree in a motion so as not to harm adjacent buds on the tree branches. The Worker
will carry harness, bucket or bag of up to 60 lbs. and will place fruit into wooden bins, 4x4x3, which hold
approximately 25 bushels of fruit. Care must be exercised at all times to prevent bruising of fruit or
breaking of branches. The Worker may be required to examine harvested fruit in bins and sort out any
fruit not meeting the grade, color and size specifications. The Worker must possess the ability to pick-up; handle a 10 ft. or 12 ft. orchard ladder weighing up to 40 pounds.
See Addendum C
Special Requirements
See Addendum C