Laborer - State of Oregon : Job Details

Initial Posting Date:

08/11/2024

Application Deadline:

11/30/2024

Agency:

Department of Agriculture

Salary Range:

3,218 - 3,776

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Laborer

Job Description:

Do you like staying busy and working hard? Do you want to help protect & promote the best quality of fruits and vegetables in the industry for consumers to eat? If so, you want to apply to this recruitment.

As a Laborer, you will assist in weighing samples, record weights, and perform special tests as required (i.e. gravity, internal, fry color determination, bruise). You may also operate equipment such as lift-truck, conveyors, panel view, and/or other equipment.

The Laborer position, this is a seasonal position with an approximate end date of October 31, 2024, the location will be in Hermiston Oregon.

NOTE:

* This job posting is open until further notice. We will review applications every week.

* This is an ongoing selection process, and we will be scheduling interviews throughout the process.

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Working conditions

* Frequently exposed to warm and cold temperatures and wet, noisy work environment.

* Workstation might be in close proximity to machinery and equipment and other potentially hazardous equipment.

* May be required to lift heavy objects, up to a maximum of approximately 50 pounds

* Prolonged standing, bending, stooping, walking.

* Position may include unusual or extended work ranging from 2 to 14 hours per day, up to seven days a week.

What we're looking for:

* Must be at least 18 years of age at time of hire.

* Must have a valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record.

How to apply:

* Ensure your application shows your relevant work experience and/or related education; this may be in the form of a filled-out application.

* Upon submitting your application, please be sure to check your Workday account for additional tasks to complete such as questionnaires and to request veteran's preferences (if applicable).

Learn more about the Oregon Department of Agriculture:

At ODA, employees work with a dynamic and supportive team of mission-focused individuals tasked with ensuring healthy natural resources, environment, and economy for Oregonians now and in the future through inspection and certification, regulation, and promotion of agriculture and food. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are embedded in ODA's core values. Employees at all levels of the agency work together to foster fairness, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Learn more about what we do here!

What's in it for you

The State of Oregon offers a competitive and affordable health and benefits package, including excellent medical, vision and dental coverage, paid holidays off, and personal business leave, as well as paid and accrued vacation leave and sick leave. In addition to standard medical benefits and employee leave, the state also provides additional optional benefits, such as basic life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, deferred compensation savings program, and flexible spending accounts for health care and childcare expenses. More information is available from the Public Employees Benefit Board.

Additional Information:

* Current state employees, please apply through your employee Workday account.

* Important: Please ensure you've provided a thorough and updated application as it pertains to the position for which you are applying. The required application materials submitted at time of application will be used to determine salary based on a pay equity assessment. For further information, please visit the Pay Equity Project homepage.

* This position is represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) position.

* This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies.

* The salary listed is the non-PERS qualifying salary range. If the successful candidate is PERS qualifying, the salary range will reflect the additional 6.95%. Please review the Classification and Compensation page for more details, or you may visit our website for information on Pay Equity.

* United States Employment Eligibility: The Oregon Department of Agriculture does not offer visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, all applicants will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security's Form I-9, confirming authorization to work in the United States. The Oregon Employment Department is an E-Verify employer. If you are the successful candidate, you must present your I-9 acceptable documents (See page 3) for employment verification.

Questions/Need Help?

If you have questions about the recruitment or need an accommodation for the recruitment process, please contact Lee Whiting at [email protected] or call 503-###-####.