New York Seasonal Jobs

10 Fulltime H-2A Seasonal Jobs available 6/26/23 - 11/25/23.

Crops: Apples, Sweet Cherries, Peaches, Blackberries, Raspberries, Blueberries, Plums, Tomatoes

Worker must possess the physical strength and endurance (ability to continue or last) to repeat the harvest process though out the workday, working quickly and skillfully to perform activities assigned during that activity. Workers must work at a sustained (continuing for an extended period of time without interruption), vigorous pace (quick and steady) and make bona fide efforts (made in earnest intent) to work efficiently (performing or functions in the best possible manner with the least waste of time and effort) and consistently (same way for a long time) that are reasonable under the climatic and other working conditions, Workers may not leave trash, or other discarded items in work areas or vehicles but must dispose of such items in provided receptacles. Workers must wash hands with soap and water after all bathroom and meal breaks. Allergies to varieties of ragweed, goldenrod, insecticides, related agricultural chemicals, etc., may affect worker's ability to perform the work described herein. Must display the ability to move, place, climb and work from orchard ladders up to 16 feet in height, making the necessary adjustments for various procedures while carrying up to 30 pounds.

Harvest Productivity Standards: Workers must maintain a 5% or better bruising rate.

Apples: Workers will perform various tasks involved in planting, cultivation (including pruning and thinning) and harvesting fruit according to supervisor's instructions. Workers will till soil, plant stock, and do pruning activities using a variety of tools. May aid in irrigation duties. Will aid in minor repair of wooden fruit containers. Workers will harvest fruit according to color, size, and degree of maturity as specified by supervisor and place into 3/4 bushel baskets taking the extra time, care and effort not to bruise or scar the fruit.

The following description of job activities applies to apples, cherries, and peaches.

Harvest: Workers will be assigned a row usually with a partner and is responsible for picking all the proper fruit from that row, or half row. Fruit is selected from the tree according to size and/or color standard set by the picking supervisor. In some instances, fruit harvest will be done from an 8 or 16-foot ladder weighing up to 30 lbs. All workers must be able to lift and carry ladder, as well as work from the top of the ladder. The entire tree must be checked to ensure removal of all fruit meeting-picking requirements. Fruit is placed gently in the picking container until container is full.

Requirements:

• At least 3 months verifiable experience pruning high density fresh fruit apple trees.
• Exposure to extreme temps
• Lifting requirement of 75 lbs.
• Repetitive movements, extensive pushing/pulling, extensive walking, and frequent stooping
• Post-hire drug screening at employers expense

The full terms and conditions of the job (form ETA790a) should be reviewed and provided to qualified applicants from this website: seasonaljobs.dol.gov. For qualified applicants requiring a Spanish translation of this job order, please email DIPA@labor.ny.gov or call 1-877-466-9757. Please include the applicant name and job order number in your request.