www.capitalpress.com
January 15, 2016
590 Help Wanted
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590 Help Wanted
590 Help Wanted
COMMERCIAL SPRAY
APPLICATOR:
Skagit Farmers Supply is
seeking
a
Commercial
Spray Applicator at it's
Agronomy Center in Mt.
Vernon, Washington. Re-
sponsibilities include: Mix
and apply pesticides, herbi-
cides, fungicides, and foliar
nutrients; safely operate
spray equipment and vehi-
cles when applying chemi-
cals over areas to specified
application rates; apply
knowledge of weather con-
ditions, droplet sizes, drift
and obstructions; and cali-
brate & maintain equipment.
Qualifications: HS diploma
or equivalent or any combi-
nation of education, training
or experience. Full-time,
wage DOE. Competitive
benefits package and gen-
erous employee discounts.
A full job description & ap-
plication instructions are
available at:
www.skagitfarmers.com/careers
Farming Opportunity!: Re-
cent experience with hay
equipment and operation,
pivot irrigation, fencing, cat-
tle, practical vet. House,
salary, some benefits. Fort
Rock, OR. 541-576-2236
General Manager:
For Case Construction/
Case IH Agriculture store
complex in Central Wash-
ington. Progressive growth
company with good bene-
fits. Must have 5 years ex-
perience in retail machinery
business and be able to
manage all aspects of the
business including knowl-
edge of financial metrics,
marketing and a solid un-
derstanding of sales, parts,
and service operations.
Must be able to work a with
all department managers
and the sales team to opti-
mize business and build
customer relations. Reply to:
Store Manager
P.O. Box 850,
Moses Lake, WA. 98837
Hay Press Supervisor Needed:
in Christmas Valley, OR.
Usual benefits plus retire-
ment plan. Experience pre-
ferred. Send resume to:
aldinsdale@aol.com
Experienced Agronomist/
Field Representative:
Northern Excellence Seed,
LLC of Williams, MN. Locat-
ed minutes from famed
Lake of the Woods, has an
immediate opening for a
full-time agronomist/ field
representative working with
contract growers in the turf
grass seed industry. B.S.
degree in Agronomy or re-
lated field preferred but not
required. 3-5 years of pro-
fessional experience pre-
ferred. E-mail resume to:
nex@wiktel.com
Farm Hand Needed: perma-
nent position, self motivated
person, needs to know how
to operate hay and tillage
equipment, maintenance all
types of equipment, some
cattle experience. Housing
provided. Eastern Oregon
541- 493-1920
FARM MECHANIC/
FABRICATOR:
Immediate opening for a
full-time skilled mechanic/
fabricator for a diverse farm/
nursery located in the
Willamette Valley. Knowl-
edge of mechanical, diesel,
hydraulics, and electronics
as well as some welding/
fabrication skills. Self-moti-
vator, team player- bilingual
a plus. Requires valid
driver's license. Wage DOE,
housing available. Send Re-
sume to:
danb@stpaultel.com
or
P.O. Box 275, St. Paul, OR.
97137.
Farming in Central Oregon:
Position for an experienced
employee capable of oper-
ating equipment, applica-
tion, basic mechanical skills
with CDL. Please respond
to: 541-504-1414 or Email:
centralfarms@aol.com
Inside Sales Representative:
We are looking for a moti-
vated, self-confident individ-
ual to join our inside sales
team at Capital Press Ag
Media. The right candidate
will have a desire to learn
and grow their skills, under-
stand how to handle rejec-
tion while maintaining a per-
sistent, positive attitude,
and work well in a team en-
vironment. Job duties in-
clude servicing and up-
selling incoming classified
advertising customers and
outbound calling for new
business development as
well as some page layout
and outside sales support
duties. Job qualifications
include a high degree of
computer literacy, accuracy
and speed when typing and
spelling, excellent organiza-
tional, phone and communi-
cation skills. Full-time, wage
plus commissions. Benefits
include Paid Time Off
(PTO), insurances and 401
(k)/ Roth 401(k) retirement
plan. Send resume and let-
ter of interest to EO Media
Group, P.O. Box 2048,
Salem, OR. 97308-2048,
by fax to 503-371-2935 or e-
mail hr@eomediagroup.com
WANTED- EXPERIENCED
RANCH HAND:
Full-time position on cow/
calf operation located in the
John Day Valley in Grant
County, Oregon. Duties in-
clude feeding, flood irriga-
tion, calving, haying, ma-
chinery operation and re-
pair, cattle handling as well
as general ranch mainte-
nance. Applicant must be
18 years of age, able to lift
50lbs and have a valid
driver's license. For ques-
tions or to send references
and resume call 541 620-
0448.
Start Your Marketing Career
Here: EO Media Group in
Salem, OR., is seeking a
person interested in learn-
ing marketing from the
ground-up. This position will
market and grow circulation
for a group of community
newspapers and websites
through
telemarketing,
email and direct mail. The
position must have a willing-
ness to make cold calls, use
email, direct mail and other
digital channels for sales
and retention outreach as
well as gather and track
data and provide support to
the marketing manager.
There will be limited travel
within the area for face-to-
face sales as well. Great in-
terpersonal skills, experi-
ence with databases, sales
skills and a willingness to
grow and learn are neces-
sary. Hours are generally
Monday through Friday dur-
ing business hours, with
some evening and weekend
work necessary for special
promotions or events.
This full-time hourly, plus
commission/ bonus, posi-
tion offers benefits including
paid time off (PTO), insur-
ances and a 401(k)/ Roth
401(k)
retirement
plan.
Send resume and letter of
interest to: EO Media
Group, P.O. Box 2048,
Salem, OR. 97308-2048,
by fax to 503-371-2935 or
e-mail hr@eomediagroup.com
VINEYARD OPERATIONS
ASSISTANT:
Established
agricultural
company in Washington's
Yakima Valley is looking for
a talented candidate to as-
sist in running the day-to-
day operations of a large
vineyard operation. This in-
dividual will report to the
Vineyard Operations Man-
ager and Assistant Manag-
er, and will need the ability
to perform the following
tasks:
Duties
Supervise various levels of
employees
Ensure the day-to-day
vineyard operations are
completed safely and effi-
ciently
Keep accurate records for
all vineyard operations
Assist in coordinating and
supervising labor crews
Frost protection
Tractor operations
Pesticide applications
Other farm operation du-
ties as assigned
Skills and Qualifications
AS or BS degree in Ag re-
lated field desired, with 2
years Ag management re-
quired, 5+ preferred.
A
combination of experience
and education will be con-
sidered.
Ability to manage employees
Able to work in a fast-
paced environment with lit-
tle supervision at times
Experience with Ag opera-
tions required; experience
with vineyard operations de-
sired.
Ability to work a flexible
schedule including week-
ends, holidays, and night-
shifts seasonally.
Good computer skills with
ability to develop and main-
tain spreadsheets.
Must have a valid driver's
license with clean driving
record.
WA Private Applicators li-
cense desired.
Bilingual- English/ Spanish
is desired.
This will be a full-time, year-
round position. Salary will
depend on experience.
To apply, please submit a
cover letter, resume, and
three references to:
Chris Larson, P.O. Box 249,
Grandview, WA. 98930
ChrisL@wyckoff-farms.com
Fax: 509-882-5771
WANTED
Experienced Ranch Hand
Versatile in all phases of hay ranching,
irrigation, feeding cattle and general
ranch work. Salary and home provided.
Send Resume and work references to:
AP Cattle Company
409 Wilson Way, Etna, CA 96027
530-598-2767
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Ranch Hand Wanted: For
Eastern Oregon ranch, 541-
216-1330
DAIRY POSITIONS: Nation-
wide. Extremely Good Employ-
ers. Excellent pay/ benefits.
308-382-7370. Review Web-
site: www.hansenagriplacement.com
Farm/ Livestock Assistant:
Nevada. $50,000. See our
website for position details
EH-6071
308/382-7399
www.hansenagriplacement.com
Construction Highway Asphalt Plant Operator in
ID, WA & OR: Poe Asphalt Paving, Inc. has an
opening for an Experienced Asphalt Plant Operator.
Duties include plant set up and tear down, operation
and maintenance, good mechanical skills, CDL and
crane certification is required for this position.  Self
starter and highly motivated individual is a
must. Poe Asphalt is an EEO company offering a
Union wage and benefit package. Send resume to:
rich@poeasphalt.com, or Fax: 509-758-1754
590-2-2-4/#T4D
Wanted Landscape Focalizer:
To help with tree, shrub,
hedgerow management on
farms in Central Washing-
ton. Planting, dripline instal-
lation, irrigation, weeding,
mowing, and general year
long maintenance. Also,
help in landscaping large
farmscape projects and ty-
ing in with Market garden
farms, orchards, and row
crop operations. Prefer
someone interested in land-
scape design along with
hands on working approach.
Contact Jim Baird 509-760-
4777, Cloudview Eco Farms
jimmbaird@aol.com
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:
Come work for a great cattle
company located in Melba,
ID! We are a (15,000) head
yard in search of the perfect
fit for our team. Duties in-
clude: checking pens, doc-
toring, processing, shipping/
receiving. Rotating sched-
ule of six days on, two days
off. Insurance/ benefits; pay
D.O.E. Contact Jeff at 208-
941-7342 or send resume
and references to:
jeff@wilsoncreekfeeders.com
MAINTENANCE
MECHANIC:
Helena Chemical Company,
a
national,
agricultural
chemical company, has an
immediate opening for a full
time Maintenance Mechanic
at our Culver, Oregon loca-
tion. Must have a high
school diploma or equiva-
lent, vehicle mechanic ex-
perience, preferably have
their own basic tools and be
able to obtain a CDL with
HAZMAT endorsement.
Responsibilities Include:
maintenance,
inspection,
and repair of vehicles in-
cluding heavy diesel trucks,
off road equipment, forklifts,
and light duty vehicles as
well as repair and mainte-
nance of machinery and
equipment in our plants.
Successful applicant will re-
port to senior mechanic.
Helena offers a competitive
salary and excellent bene-
fits. Please send your re-
sume to: Helena Chemical
Company, P. O. Box 117, Cul-
ver, OR. 97734. Pre-employ-
ment drug screen and back-
ground check is required.
EEO/AA/M/F/Disabled/Veteran
“ BEST FARM PAPER AROUND! ”
Gerald Stanton • Granite Falls, Wash.
Subscribe! Call 1-800-882-6789
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POSITION OPENING
River Point Farms, America’s
largest grower, packer, shipper
and processor of onions, has
an immediate opening for Line
Leads. River Point Farms office
is located in Hermiston, Oregon.
This position comes with full benefits, a
competitive wage, and a relocation package.
SUMMARY
The Line Leader is the first line supervisor of production line
workers and the primary communicator of production
challenges and opportunities.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Must know and understand the customer’s finished good
specification and the quality attributes of raw product.
• Continually provide on the job instruction of line workers
and continually monitor to ensure they follow instructions
and communicate timely their challenges and needs to
ensure attainment of finished goods quality and the daily
production plan.
• Must have good trouble shooting skills and be able to
communicate effectively with maintenance personnel.
• Continually monitor line and plant production and effectively
communicate challenges and opportunities to Plant
Operator.
• Must be able to make quick decisions based on
understanding of operational needs in a fast paced
environment.
• Escalate production issues that will compromise production
schedule to Plant Manager or Production Manager.
• Perform quality checks of the line to include raw product,
machine set-up, finished goods and line equipment.
• Verify components of production order to ensure correct
type and quantity of components are available for
production.
• Monitor production order and production plan progress and
minimize down-time due to change overs.
• Understand and verify rejects from line and adjust as
appropriate.
QUALIFICATIONS
• High School diploma or GED required.
• 2-5 years’ experience in a lead or supervisory position in a
fast paced manufacturing or food processing environment.
• Knowledge of computers and Microsoft Office programs.
• Ability to read/comprehend written and oral instructions in
English, read and comprehend safety rules, operating and
maintenance instructions, procedure manuals and inventory
identifiers. Must pass English literacy test.
• Mathematical skills to add, subtract, multiply and divide and
the ability to perform these operations using units of weight
measurement, volume, and distance.
• Effectively communicate in English one-on-one and in small
group situations.
• Able to participate in a team-oriented environment and
willingness to assist and train others.
• Able to work flexible schedule, including overtime,
weekends, shift rotation and before and after schedule as
needed.
• Bilingual Spanish/English preferred but not required.
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Agricultural Field Sales
Representative: needed in
Walla Walla, WA. Do you
have a degree in soil or
weed science, or agronomy
crop production? Experi-
ence in Agronomy sales?
Do you build strong relation-
ships and work well inde-
pendently? Are you an ex-
cellent communicator with
the ability to lead and influ-
ence? If so, we'd like to
hear from YOU! Grow your
career with Wilbur-Ellis, a
strong and profitable indus-
try leader offering competi-
tive compensation, tremen-
dous growth and develop-
ment opportunities, and a
people-first work environ-
ment! Apply online at:
www.wilburellis.com OR e-
mail your resume to:
ddefreece@wilburellis.com
COWHAND
ZX RANCH, OR:
Cowhand needed at the ZX
Ranch in Paisley, OR. Must
have previous ranch experi-
ence with horses and cattle.
Job includes shoeing and
riding young horses. Full
time position with benefit
package. Serious inquiries,
please call 541-943-3105.
Office Administrative Assistant:
needed in Walla Walla, WA.
Are you a seasoned admin-
istrative professional with
knowledge of the Agricul-
ture industry? Do you have
strong office management
and customer service skills?
Are you highly professional
with strong organizational
skills and a keen eye for de-
tail? Highly proficient with
Windows Office Suite? If so,
we'd like to hear from YOU!
Grow your career with
Wilbur-Ellis, a strong and
profitable industry leader of-
fering competitive compen-
sation, tremendous growth
and development opportuni-
ties, and a people-first work
environment! Apply online
at: www.wilburellis.com OR
email your resume to:
ddefreece@wilburellis.com
“ Both Tractors SOLD! Thanks! ”
Jim Pettersen • Gig Harbor, Wash.
Sell yours too in Capital Press!
590 Help Wanted
Please email resume to
jamie.cimmiyotti@riverpointfarms.com
LAUGHLIN TRUCKING - CARLTON, OR
Hiring CDL’s with 2 yrs. doubles experience to
Oregon State University Ex-
tension Service: is recruiting
for a full-time (1.00 FTE)
Assistant Professor (Prac-
tice) in the College of Agri-
cultural Sciences, Depart-
ment of Horticulture. This
position will serve the South
Central Oregon region.
Salary is commensurate
with education and experi-
ence. To review posting and
apply, go to:
https://jobs.oregonstate.edu
Posting #0016943. Closing
date: 02/14/2016. OSU is
an AA/EOE/Vets/Disabled.
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• Include a note, separate from
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you do not want to see your
letter.
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listed, your letter will be
destroyed.
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practice for any employer or
employment agency to print
or circulate or cause to be
printed or circulated any
statement, advertisement or
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form of application for em-
ployment, or to make any
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which expresses directly or
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intent to make only such
limitation, specification or
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qualification.
NOTICE:
Oregon Construction
Contractors Law
(ORS 701) requires that all
businesses that advertise
remodeling, repair, home
improvement or new con -
struction be licensed with
the
Construction
Contractors Board. An
active license means the
contractor is bonded and
insured.
Verify a contractor’s
license and complaint
history at
www.hirealicensed
contractor.com
503-378-4621
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740 Miscellaneous
(2) Fairbanks Platform
Scales: 500lb capacity,
$350 each. Washtucna,
WA. 509-431-8061
Ag Water Well Locations A
Specialty: over 11,000 loca-
tions in last 40+ years.
Williams, CA. 800-787-2128
www.jackcoelwaterdowsing.com
Good Read
SECOND CHANCE
a Western Adventure by
R. Hess. Historical Western
1896-1906. Available online:
Amazon or Barnes and Noble
Walk-In Coolers and Freezers:
Temperature and humidity
control, custom design and
installation. Sandy, OR.
503-475-7046,
carbontech@frontier.com
WANTED Bridge Crane: 40'
minimum, (5) ton minimum.
Creswell, OR. 541-912-
7807
750 Fish
Oregon Aquaculture Asso-
ciation: Licensed Oregon
Fish Producers, trout &
warm water, u-catch
www.oregonaquaculture.org
890 Fertilizer
The largest Ag Dealership in
the Northwest is seeking
mechanics/techs for our
Othello, Quincy, Hermiston
and Lakeview stores.
If you possess experience, initiative, flexibility,
have a strong attention to detail, and have safety-
minded work habits give us a call. Paying top
wages and benefits, DOE.
For more information, contact
Ron Belt, Director of Service at (509) 851-8752
or by email at ron.belt@sseqinc.com.
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920 Farm Chemicals
Betamix/ Sugar Beet &
Red Beet Label:
$26/ gallon, (Product no
longer manufactured; still
registered. Delivered in the
U.S.)
Starr
Agricultural
Products Co. Chemicals,
Stanley Starr, Albany, OR.
541-926-9499,
541-979-
0165, slstarr@prodigy.net
950 Nursery Stock
Blueberry Plants: (20) vari-
eties, 1, 3, & 7 gallon, 6'
field
grown. Raspberry,
Marion, Boysen, Currants,
Grapes. Wholesale pricing,
no minimum. Canby, OR.
503-651-2622,
503-730-
4788
jimgeiselman@canby.com
www.canby.com/morningshade
Duke Blueberry Plants:
Overstock Sale! $3.20
each. Vigorous 2-3' plants
in one gallon pots, (10,000)
available with (100) plant
minimum. Canby, OR. Call
Jim 503-730-4788
1-800-882-6789
Capital
Press
www.capitalpress.com
• Ag Lime
• Certified Organic Lime
• Dolomite
Come See us at
NW Ag Show!
950 Nursery Stock
950 Nursery Stock
Plug Seedlings For Sale
660 Services
BREEDEN LOG CO.
Land Clearing, Road
Constr., Ripping, Ponds, Site
Prep, Utilities, Bridges
503-843-2981
503-435-7098 cell
CCB#130229, Lic., Bonded, Insured
Sheridan, OR
VANDERBECK
TRUCKING &
EXCAVATING
INC.
15.3, 7.6, 6.7 cubic inch plug size
Michael Philichi • 253-820-4872 • Western Oregon
Seed Zone
61
502
512
51
10
3
1
ODF
8681
7868
7867
7232
8463
7795
7726
2014 Lot # Species/Description Approx. Seedling Count
Doug Fir/Burnt Woods
Doug Fir/Provolt elv. 2000-3000
Doug Fir/Provolt elv. 1500-2500
Doug Fir/Nehalem
Doug Fir/Douglas County
Western Red Cedar/Schroeder
Ponderosa Pine/USFS Keeps Mill
40,000
6,000
11,000
22,000
40,000
30,000
10,000
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Call NOW to get a
head start for this fall!
Come see us
at the NW
Ag Show!
CCB# 84747
FULL TIME AGRICULTURAL
MECHANICS/TECHNICIANS NEEDED!
Composted Chicken Ma-
nure: nice quality, ground,
screened or unscreened,
90' struck scale. We load
trucks in under 20 minutes.
Delivery available. FOB
Mosseyrock, WA. Contact
Mike 360-880-2128
541-709-6021 • sonriselime@gmail.com
Call ea
rly fo
S
Products: pring Specia r
ls!
(503) 829-2985
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Compost: wholesale, dairy,
(30) ton loads, tested, certi-
fied spread. Sunnyside,
WA. 509-527-0526
Sonrise Lime
600 Jobs Wanted
Mt. Angel, OR
890 Fertilizer
Serving the Willamette Valley’s needs in Lime
• LICENSED • BONDED
• INSURED
Be a part of our team! Call 800-547-9754.
Quality VNS Alfalfa Seed:
$2.50/ lb. Chris Kreggers,
Touchet, WA. 509-394-2400
890 Fertilizer
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ATTENTION EMPLOYERS:
Well Qualified Dairy, Crops,
Livestock, Agri-Business Em-
ployees. Hansen Agri-Place-
ment. 308-382-7351
www.hansenagriplacement.com
870 Seed
Pasture Seed $0.75/ lb. Ex-
cellent Quality Lawn Seed
$1/ lb. Wheat Straw $80/
ton. Excellent grass hay
$120/ ton. Rickreall, OR.
503-623-6922
Plant Winter Wheat: Until
February with Goetze Certi-
fied Wheat. Treated or un-
treated. Silverton, OR. Call
for pricing 503-873-6498
710 Loans & Financing
Farm Mortgages & Other
Larger Commercial Real
Estate Loans: 4-5% rates.
RCO, Salem, OR. 971-600-
4327
• P OND C ONSTRUCTION • I RRIGATION ,
W ILDLIFE & D AIRY • S ITE P REP .
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• D UMP T RUCKING • L OG H AULING
• A LL P HASES O F E XCAVATING
join our late model tractor/hopper fleet. We run
dry bulk mainly WA, OR, ID. Most weekends off.
We OFFER Med/Den/Vis, Profit Share & 401K, paid
vacation, road/meal expense, and safety incentive.
Total comp. $50,000 PLUS.
750 Fish
Rainbow Trout for Pond
Stocking: Statewide deliv-
ery. Brian Trout Ranch,
Sandy, OR. 503-668-7861
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1-800-882-6789
660-1-5-1/#7
CAPITAL PRESS
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NOTICE: Oregon Lands-
cape Contractors Law
(ORS 671) requires that all
landscape contracting bus-
inesses to be licensed with
the Landscape Contractors
Board. This four (4) digit
number assures the busi -
ness has a bond, insurance
and an associated land -
scape contractor who has
fulfilled the testing and
experience requirements
for licensure. For your pro -
tection, verify & check a
license status on our web:
www. lcb.state.or.us or call
(503) 986-6561 before hir -
ing a landscape business.
Landscape Maintenance
companies do not have to
be licensed to perform
maintenance functions on
your already installed
landscape.
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Become the new
generation of farmer
- at the forefront of
technology and
agriculture.
Contact us today!
Lindsey Williams
(509) 527-4635
lindsey.williams@wwcc.edu
Looking for a new career?
Want to keep up with
current ag technology?
Consider WWCC’s Precision
Agriculture Degree!
Mike Hagerman
(509) 527-4217
michael.hagerman@wwcc.edu
www.WWCC.edu
500 Tausick Way
Walla Walla, WA 99362
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