The primary role of this position is to operate the garbanzo cleaning facility. Cleaning months are typically September-April, with operation intermittent at times depending on markets and product availability. When there is not cleaning work to be done, there is work on the farm side of things. Prior cleaning experience is preferred but not required, looking for someone who is not afraid of hard work.
Compensation
$20-28/hr depending on experience and qualifications.
Performance based year end bonus
Overtime after 40hrs
2000-2500hrs annually
Benefits
Medical reimbursement ($367/month)
80hrs paid vacation annually, accrued monthly
Work Location
Pullman, WA and surrounding 10-mile radius
Job Requirements
Must be able to lift 100lbs
Must be fluent in English
Must be able to troubleshoot problems of all varieties. Mechanical, Electrical, Logistical.
Must take pride in your work and think critically.
Must be proficient operating a forklift, or ability to learn quickly.
Job Description
January-March (40 hrs/wk): Cleaning and shipping chickpeas. Overseeing and operating the cleaning, sizing, sorting and packaging equipment.
March-May (65-80 hrs/wk): Spring field work. This work includes seeding, harrowing, fertilizing, spraying, truck driving and many other tasks to get crops planted and established. Washing machinery at end of season.
June-July (40-50 hrs/wk): Summer projects, elevator maintenance, grain bin construction.
July-September (90-100 hrs/wk): Harvest. Combining, bank out wagon driving, truck driving, and repairs as needed.
September-October (65-80 hrs/wk): Fall field work. This work includes harrowing, seeding, fertilizing, spraying, truck driving and many other tasks to get crops planted and established. Fall tillage to prepare for upcoming spring work.
October-December (40 hrs/wk): Cleaning and shipping chickpeas. Overseeing and operating the cleaning, sizing, sorting and packaging equipment.