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                        Growing vine-ripened famous-for-flavor strawberries
                        on and near the Blue Mountains of Walla Walla, WA
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Employment Requirements

bulletWe will be employing pickers who are at least 12 years old, respectful, committed to working at least 5 days a week/5-6 hours a day through the harvest season, and who prove to be the most productive.  In addition, because strawberry picking is a physical job, basic mental and physical requirements must be met.

bulletApplication packets are available in our office by appointment only (see below).  The packet includes:
Application
Parent/School Authorization Form - if you are under 18; requires a PROOF OF
            AGE
document (can be a copy)

I-9 Form - Government code for show lots of ORIGINAL/CERTIFIED documents
            Click here to see on last page of the I-9 (Rev. 08/07/09) a list of acceptable documents. 
            You will need one (1) document from column A OR one (1) document from BOTH column B and C

W-4 - Government code for paycheck taxes
Parent/Picker Letter - Job overview, procedures, work & safety rules, pay rate etc.

bulletIf you are a first time applicant, examples of some of the required documents you may need to bring with you are:
Original or Certified Copy of your Birth Certificate
Original Social Security Card
Photo ID (school ID card works) or School Report Card


Even if you have worked for us before, you still may be required to bring some of the above documentation.

bulletWe begin picking at 7:00 am and usually pick for approximately 5-6 hours.  Payment is by the flat with bonuses for the number of days you work and the number of years you have worked for us.

bulletEmployees are responsible for getting their own transportation to work.  If you live in the city of Walla Walla or College Place, we have a couple of  bus routes to return you near home after work.

 

Applications & Office Hours

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Applications
Information regarding Summer 2010 employment will be available in April.  Please check back at that time for updates on Application Appointments.

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Office Hours

l   Summer Harvest Hours  
                Mondays thru Fridays             9:00am -    5:00pm
                Saturdays                                9:00am - 12:00noon 
                Sundays                                          Closed

l August 1st - Completion of the '09-'10 school year  -  Current Hours
                CLOSED FOR THE SEASON
               
l If you need office assistance between August 1st and the  
                      following June, please call the office at 525-2494 or 
                      email us to make arrangements.