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G & G Farms Inc. Farmworker * and Laborer in Williamson, New York
12 Fulltime H-2A Seasonal Jobs available 01/30/2023 - 11/30/2023.
Manually plant, cultivate , and harvest apples & peaches . Use hand tools , such as shovels ,trowels ,hoes ,tampers , pruning hooks shears ,and knives duties include tiling soil and applying fertilizers , transplanting ,weeding ,thinning or pruning crops , applying pesticides , cleaning packing , and loading harvested products . Construct trellises , repair fences and farm building , or participate in irrigation activities . Set up and operate irrigation equipment . Operate tractors , tractor drawn machinery , and self propelled machinery to plow , harrow and fertilize soil , or to plant, cultivate, spray and harvest crops . Repair and maintain farm vehicles, implements and mechanical equipment . Harvest fruit by hand , apply pesticides , herbicides or fertilizers to crops . Inform farmers or farm managers of crop progress . Identify plants , pesticides , herbicides or fertilizers to crops. Identify plants , pests and weed to determine the selection and application of pesticides and fertilizers . Clear a nd maintain irrigation ditches . Record information about crops , such as pesticide use , yields ,or costs . Apples injured by bruising during picking shall not exceed 2%(WNY) for processing . Productivity must be least 5 bins (100 bushels) fresh market and/or 8 bins (160 bushels) processing fruit per day . Employer will furnish to workers , without cost , all tools, and equipment required in the performance of the duties assigned . Workers should report for work with their own suitable work clothing. Field temperatures may range below o to 90 + degrees (f) with possible wet experience in performing tasks described in this order.
Requirements:
- Workers referred must have a minimum of 1 month experience in performing tasks described.
- Valid drivers license and valid Pesticide license or at the very minimum training with pesticides
- Exposure to extreme temperatures
- Repetitive movements, extensive pushing/pulling/sitting/walking, frequent stooping.
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.