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NBBO Farming Farm worker in Hector, New York
5 Fulltime H-2A Seasonal Jobs available 2/15/2024-11/15/2024.
Duties: Workers will perform any combination of tasks related to the cultivating, harvesting and processing of fruit and vegetable crops including, but not limited to: pruning; pulling brush; tying; weeding; thinning; irrigation; fertilizing; mowing; harvesting; grading; sorting; classifying fruit by size, weight, or condition; placing fruit in containers; and taping, moving, and stacking cartons. Crops include: peaches, cherries, sweet corn, tomatoes, squash, peas, green beans, carrots, onions, garlic, potatoes, beets, grapes, lettuces, herbs, peppers and cucumbers.
Use farm equipment (mechanical and manual), implements and tools such as shovel, shears, saw and hoe.
Field work begins at assigned time shortly after daylight. Work may be performed in light rain and in high humidity, and in temperatures ranging from 100+ degrees to below 35 degrees F.
- Minimum of three months experience required
- Lifting requirement of 60 lbs.
- Exposure to extreme temps and repetitive movements
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.