New York Seasonal Jobs

15 fulltime seasonal H-2A jobs available 9/2/2024-5/21/2025.

All applicants must be able, willing and qualified to perform the work described in this job description and must be available for the entire period of employment specified in Box 3 & 4 on Page 1. This work order is for qualified people to perform any combination of task related to packing fresh market apples including, but not limited to, operating apple grading equipment, labelers and baggers; adjusting, maintaining and cleaning packing machines; folding cardboard containers; grade and sort by hand, or classify unprocessed apples by size, weight, color or condition, placing apples by hand into containers, tape, move and stack cartons on pallets.

Repair bulk apple bins and pallets. Use hand tools such as: bag taper, stapler, air-hammer, broom and mop. Productivity must be at least 60 bushel boxes per 7 hours worked with no more than 1% bruising. The employer will provide 1 days of training and allow 2 days of work for the worker to satisfactorily perform all duties in this job description. Employer will furnish to workers without cost all tools and equipment required to perform duties assigned. Workers must be willing to work in varied weather conditions and should report for work with their own suitable work clothing. Workers must be able to lift and carry up to 75 pounds.

Due to Federal food safety regulations, workers must speak and take directions in simple English. Beginning and ending times may vary due to weather and crop conditions. Workers referred as a result of this order must have a minimum of one (1) month of verifiable experience in performing the task described in this job description. Workers may require to work 7 hours shift between the hours of 7:00am - 7:00pm from Monday through Friday, and may require to work 5 hours shift between the hours of 7:00am - 7:00pm on a Saturday. Workers will be given a 30 minute lunch break.

Requirements:

• Workers referred as a result of this order must have a minimum of 1 month of verifiable experience in performing the tasks described in this job description.
• Employer will provide 1 day of training and allow 2 days of work for worker to satisfactorily perform duties described: Productivity must be at least 60 bushel boxes/7 hours worked with no more than 1% bruising.
• Due to Federal food safety regulations, workers must speak and take directions in simple English.
• Must be able to lift and carry 75 pounds.
• Exposure to extreme temperatures, repetitive movements, extensive pushing/pulling/walking, frequent stooping/bending.

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 DOCE@labor.ny.gov or call 1-877-466-9757. Please include the applicant name and job order number in your request.