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LT Starowitz Farms Farm Worker Grain in Elba, New York
3 full time, temporary, seasonal H-2A positions available 04/10/2024- 11/01/2024.
Job to be conducted in different locations in Genesee and Orleans Counties
Job requires the operation of various tractors and farm equipment to till soil; work ground; prepare and maintain land; and plant, spray, cultivate, and harvest crops. Equipment that workers may be required to operate includes, but is not limited to, tractors with various implements and equipment that utilizes GPS and auto-guidance systems. Non CDL farm trucks will be loaded with agricultural products and driven on the farm and to storage facilities.
Job also requires loading seed into planters; performing general maintenance, repairs and/or clean-up of storage sheds, pivot points, buildings, and all farm equipment; ensuring operational areas are organized and well maintained; welding; using hand tools and equipment to repair, clean and maintain farm vehicles, machinery and specialized machinery and agricultural equipment; operating chainsaws; and regularly servicing equipment.
Job will also require workers to perform custom harvesting duties which include operating bean harvester, articulate tractor, and pick-up truck when harvesting. Workers will be required to perform repair and maintenance as well as clean and service the custom harvesting equipment as required. Custom harvesting duties will only be performed at the locations listed in Addendum B.
Workers will handle the following crops: soybeans, field corn, peas, spinach, sweet corn. Daily duties may vary depending on crop, weather, and field conditions. The employer reserves the right to increase workers' pay or provide bonuses based on tenure, performance, or other factors that are solely based on the discretion of the employer.
A paid lunch break of at least 30 minutes would be provided daily.
Requirements: * 3 months experience * Driver Requirements (must have or be able to obtain a drivers license within 30 days of hire). * Criminal Background Check * Drug Screening post hire at employer's expense. * Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds * Extensive sitting or walking
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.