1 Fulltime H-2A Seasonal Jobs available 08/24/2024 - 04/30/2025.

Farm worker to run 100 HP tractors, tractor-drawn machinery for the packing of feed corn and other feed blends as well as the production of maple syrup. Use hand tools such as drills and augers. Will drive/ operate farm vehicles including trucks and forklifts. All workers are required to drive. All required driving will be on farm equipment and on farm property, farm roads and public highways. All driving or operation of equipment will be done solely on farm locations and are incidental to our agricultural operation.

August 24 to April 25- Retrieve corn from storage bins/silos using tractor and grain cart then bring product to the bagging facility. Load tractor trailers with grains per orders using PTO/electric augers. Mix harvested grains according to criteria for multiple feed types. Will mix blends using skid steer. Will use bagging equipment to bag different mixes according to type and weight. Monitor stitching machine to insure proper tension and sealing. Will palletize bagged grain by type and move from bagging area by forklift to warehouse and final point of sale location on the farm. Will maintain inventory of supplies and feeds as necessary.

January 25 to April 25. Will perform the range of duties in the production of maple syrup. Worker will install tree taps, install/replace or repair maple lines, monitor and maintain vacuum lines to insure proper flow of tree sap. Using tractors or trucks, will haul raw sap to processing facility. Monitor boilers to insure proper heat is consistent. Will repair and maintain syrup making implements, and mechanical equipment. Will pull taps as needed at seasons conclusion and clean taps and other equipment for storage. All necessary tools and equipment for the maple related work will be provided by the farm owner.

Workers should report for work with their own suitable work clothing. Wood lot temperatures may range from 0 to 50+ degrees (F) with likely wet snowy conditions at times. Due to health and safety concerns relating to the operation of equipment on our farm, workers are required to have the ability to comprehend simple oral and written instructions in English. After hiring, employer may conduct random drug tests at employers expense. Must be physically able to lift up to 80 pounds *Workers referred against this order must have a minimum of 3 months experience in performing tasks described in this order in an agricultural setting. Workers must be able to obtain a drivers license

Requirements: * Workers referred against this order must have a minimum of 3 months experience in performing tasks described in this order in an agricultural setting. * After hiring, employer may conduct random drug tests at employers expense. * Lifting requirement of 80 lbs.
* Workers must have or be able to obtain a drivers license. * Exposure to extreme temperatures, * Repetitive movements, extensive pushing/pulling, frequent stooping/bending, and extensive walking.

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.