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Fruit Orchard Worker in Mattawa, Washington

MaViAl Sp. z o.o. is recruiting orchard workers for seasonal tree-fruit harvesting and maintenance in Mattawa, Grant County, Washington 99349. The base rate is $17.13 gross per hour, with an expected 35-hour working week. The planned schedule is 07:00–13:30. A complete English CV is required.

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Work location and orchard assignment

The recruitment location is Mattawa in Grant County, Washington 99349. Work may include apples, cherries, grapes and pears at an approved host orchard.

The exact host orchard, block assignments, housing and reporting point are stated in the signed employment, foreign-assignment and U.S. authorization documents before travel.

Pay and working time

  • Base rate: $17.13 gross per hour.
  • Expected hours: 35 hours per week.
  • Planned schedule: 07:00–13:30.
  • Exact workdays: confirmed in writing and may change with weather, ripeness and crop conditions.
  • Piece rate: applies only when stated in the certified terms and cannot reduce pay below the required wage.
  • Paid breaks: provided according to the applicable job order and Washington requirements.

Fruit Orchard Worker responsibilities

Harvesting

  • Pick apples, cherries, grapes and pears according to grade and ripeness standards.
  • Use picking bags, buckets and approved containers correctly.
  • Prevent bruising, punctures and damage to nearby fruit or buds.

Tree and crop care

  • Thin, prune and train fruit trees under supervision.
  • Remove damaged fruit and foreign material from harvested produce.
  • Assist with routine orchard cleanup and bin distribution.

Ladder and field safety

  • Set and use 10–12-foot orchard ladders safely.
  • Work from the ground or an approved motorized platform when assigned.
  • Report injuries, unstable ladders, moving-equipment hazards and unsafe terrain.

Candidate requirements

  • English CV is mandatory. Applications sent only through messengers are not reviewed.
  • At least 2 months of verifiable orchard work involving pruning, thinning or harvesting tree fruit.
  • Recent safe experience with a three-point or comparable orchard ladder.
  • Ability to carry and position a 10–12-foot orchard ladder.
  • Ability to work outdoors in heat, dust, wind, cool mornings and changing weather.
  • Ability to follow fruit-quality and food-safety standards precisely.
  • Functional English for safety instructions and supervisor communication.
  • Valid U.S. work authorization before employment begins.

What to include in the CV

  • Exact employment dates in month/year format.
  • Crops harvested and orchard tasks performed.
  • Ladder type, height and frequency of use.
  • Thinning, pruning, training and fruit-quality duties.
  • Picking bags, buckets, bins and platforms used.
  • Typical working hours and weather conditions.
  • Current U.S. work-authorization status and earliest available start date.
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Orchard safety and quality standards

  • Inspect the orchard ladder before use and place it only on stable ground.
  • Maintain controlled movement and avoid overreaching or jumping from ladders.
  • Keep clear of tractors, bins, platforms and other moving equipment.
  • Follow hygiene, handwashing, food-safety and restricted-entry instructions.
  • Use pruning or harvesting tools only after instruction and authorization.
  • Protect fruit quality by following current size, color, grade and damage criteria.

H-2A employment conditions

  • The U.S. petitioning employer or authorized agent provides the certified job order with the real worksite, wage, hours and deductions.
  • Eligible workers who cannot reasonably return home each day receive compliant housing without rent or a housing deposit.
  • Daily transport between employer-provided housing and the worksite is provided without charge.
  • The employer provides either meals at the permitted charge or free and convenient cooking facilities.
  • Required tools, supplies and equipment are provided without charge.
  • The contract is subject to the H-2A three-fourths hours guarantee.
  • Recruitment and job-access fees may not be charged to the worker.

U.S. work authorization and assignment from Poland

MaViAl Sp. z o.o. documents the Polish employment and foreign-assignment terms before departure, including the U.S. location, assignment period, gross hourly rate, expected working time, travel arrangements, housing, insurance and reimbursement of approved business-travel expenses.

A Polish foreign-assignment document or PL/USA 1 certificate does not authorize agricultural employment in the United States. PL/USA 1 concerns social-security coverage only. Work may begin only after the correct U.S. employment authorization and the real U.S. petitioning-employer or authorized-agent arrangement have been completed.

When H-2A is used, the certified U.S. job order governs the host orchard, crops, duties, work period, wage, housing, meals and transportation terms. A qualifying temporary assignment expected to last no more than five years may remain under the Polish social-security system when the bilateral agreement's detached-worker conditions are met.

Selection process

  1. Submit the official English CV.
    Provide accurate orchard, ladder and availability details.
  2. Experience and physical-readiness review.
    MaViAl checks orchard references, ladder experience and seasonal availability.
  3. Interview and document verification.
    Selected candidates complete host-orchard, housing and authorization checks.
  4. Written offer and assignment.
    Travel and work begin only after all required documents are complete.

Before accepting the offer

  • Verify the U.S. petitioning employer or agent and exact host orchard.
  • Confirm the wage, working hours, breaks and piece-rate terms.
  • Read housing, meals, transport, insurance and reimbursement terms.
  • Check crops, ladder height, lifting and quality standards.
  • Do not travel or start work without the required U.S. authorization.

No application fee is charged for submitting a CV.

Frequently asked questions

What is the gross hourly pay?

The stated base rate is $17.13 gross per hour for an expected 35-hour week. Any piece-rate terms must be disclosed in writing.

Where exactly is the job?

The recruitment location is Mattawa, Grant County, Washington 99349. The exact host orchard, housing and reporting point are stated in the signed documents.

What schedule should I expect?

The planned schedule is approximately 07:00–13:30 for 35 hours per week. Exact workdays, breaks and weather changes are confirmed in writing.

How much experience is required?

At least two months of verifiable orchard work involving pruning, thinning or harvesting tree fruit is required.

Is ladder experience required?

Yes. Candidates should be able to safely use and move a 10–12-foot orchard ladder.

Are housing and transport provided under H-2A?

Eligible workers receive compliant housing without charge and free daily transport between employer-provided housing and the worksite.

Can I start with only a Polish business-trip document?

No. A Polish assignment document does not create a right to work in the United States. Separate U.S. employment authorization is mandatory.

What does PL/USA 1 cover?

PL/USA 1 concerns the applicable social-security system when the bilateral agreement's conditions are met. It is not a visa or work permit.

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