30 fulltime seasonal H-2A jobs available 08/15/24 11/01/24.

Orchard maintenance, harvest apples, Bin repair, Hand thinning, planting trees, Picking up roots & rocks.

Apples injured by bruising during picking shall not exceed 1% (WNY) for fresh and 1% (WNY) for processing as defined in the U.S. standard for grades. Productivity must be at least 4-20 bushel bins fresh market and/or 6-20 bushel bins processing fruit per day. Workers must have experience working at piece rate production and must have experience in working with farm sanitary and safety practices as required in Good Agricultural Practices (GAP)plans. Workers should report for work with their own suitable work clothing.

Field temperatures may range from 0to 90+ degrees (F) with possible wet morning conditions Due to health and safety concerns relating to pesticide application and the operation of equipment on our farm, workers are required to have the ability to comprehend simple oral instructions in English. Must be physically able to lift up to 75 pounds *Workers referred against this order must have a minimum of 3 months experience in performing tasks described in this order.

Requirements:

• Must have 3 month experience
• Must be able to lift up to 75 pounds.
• Exposure to extreme temperatures, extensive walking/sitting, extensive pushing/pulling, frequent stooping, repetitive movements.

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.