Farmworkers and Laborers - Athens, NY, US
Job Information
Job Order ID :
NY1484500
# of Positions :
2
Minimum Education Level :
Less than High School
Experience Required :
3 months
Salary :
$17.80 + hourly
Duration :
Full Time Seasonal
Shift :
First Shift (Day)
Hours per week:
40
Job Description
2 Fulltime H-2A Seasonal Jobs available 3/15/2024 - 12/20/2024.
The Farm Workers will use manual and powered equipment to plant, maintain, harvest, and pack vegetable crops (tomatoes, Squash, pumpkins, Potatoes, Cucumbers, Peppers, Turnips, Greens). They will maintain fences, equipment, and irrigation systems. Workers will operate farm tractors, rototillers, and mowers. They will be responsible for preparing soil; planting, pruning, cutting, deadheading, pinching, trimming to shape, spacing plants; fertilizing with granular or liquid fertilizers; cleaning work areas; transporting plant materials in the nursery/greenhouse areas; loading and unloading plants; and all other duties associated with producing crops for Rexcroft Farm. Must be able to work in cold, wet, hot, and humid weather, and be able to work on their feet in bent, stooped, and crouched positions for long periods of time. Between harvesting, workers will be required to perform duties to prepare crops for marketing. 3 months verifiable experience in crop planting and maintenance required. Ability to lift up to 75 lbs. Random drug testing may be required after hire at employer expense for both foreign and domestic workers. 40 Hours/week. Additional hours required as necessary based on weather and crop progression. Hours may vary based on weather and crop conditions.
Requirements:
* 3 months verifiable experience in crop planting and maintenance required.
* Ability to lift up to 75 lbs.
* Random drug testing may be required after hire at employer's expense.
* Exposure to extreme temperatures.
* Repetitive movements.
* Extensive walking, extensive pushing/pulling, and 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 DIPA@labor.ny.gov or call 1-877-466-9757. Please include the applicant name and job order number in your request.
Company Information
Name :
Rexcroft Farm LLC
Application Information
Email :
By Phone :
Call Daniel King at 5188218709
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