Farmworkers And Laborers

Job description

This application encompasses irrigation, general farm labor, and growing and harvest row crops such as hay, corn and triticale and hops.

Work will be done at locations in Idaho and Oregon worksites.
This job requires a minimum of three (3) months of general farm labor experience
The lifting requirement for this position is 60 pounds.

*Employees working in hop and corn fields should wear long sleeve shirts, pants, gloves, hi-visible vests, eye protection, and closed toe shoes/boots as corn and hop bines can scratch and irritate skin.

*Most of the required positions are outdoors. It is imperative that the employees understand that job duties may be performed in rain, snow, wind, freezing temperatures and/or high humidity, and hot temperatures of approximately higher than 100 degrees Fahrenheit.

*It is imperative that the employees understand that they may work in fields when crops are wet and have dew on them and should have proper clothing for all weather conditions.

*During hay, corn, and hop harvests the operation runs 24/7 and the employer runs at least two shifts. Employees may be asked to work day or evening shifts.

*Employees that work in the hop kiln (hop dryer) must be able to work in hot temperatures. It is important that they stay hydrated throughout their shift.

*These positions require strenuous and repeated bending, standing, walking, & being on your feet for hours at a time.

Special Requirements

See Addendum