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Robert Circle R Fruit Farms, Inc. farmworker laborer crop in Waterport, New York
31 Fulltime H-2A Seasonal Jobs available 02/13/2024 - 11/20/2024
Prune Trees and Pick Apples for Fresh Market and/or processing and juice. Productivity must be at least 3 Bins per day of Fresh Market and 4 Bins a day of processing fruit. Workers Must be physically able to pick tree fruit, most of which is done on ladders, with lower branches being picked from ground. Picked fruit is placed in a metal frame canvas covered picking bucket with canvas straps that slip over the head and rest on shoulders, weighing 40 lbs. Pruning trees require handling of chain saws with weather conditions being below 20 degrees. Workers maybe instructed to selectively pick mature fruit according to size and color and other USDA standards. Employees are required to have proper hygiene and follow GAP requirements.
Requirements:
- Must have a minimum of 3 months experience in the aforementioned.
- Lifting requirement of 50 lbs.
- Repetitive movements, extensive pushing/pulling, extensive walking, and frequent stooping/bending.
- Exposure to extreme temperatures.
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.