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Zukovich Farms LLC Farmwokers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, in Tamaqua, Pennsylvania

2 Full Time Seasonal H-2A Jobs available 05/27/2024 - 11/01/2024.

Worker must possess the physical strength and endurance (ability to continue or last) to repeat the harvest process though out the workday, working quickly and skillfully to perform activities assigned during that activity. Workers must work at a sustained (continuing for an extended period of time without interruption), vigorous pace (quick and steady) and make bona fide efforts (made in earnest intent) to work efficiently (performing or functions in the best possible manner with the least waste of time and effort) and consistently (same way for a long time) that are reasonable under the climatic and other working conditions, Workers may not leave trash, or other discarded items in work areas or vehicles but must dispose of such items in provided receptacles. Workers must wash hands with soap and water after all bathroom and meal breaks. Allergies to varieties of ragweed, goldenrod, insecticides, related agricultural chemicals, etc., may affect workers ability to perform the work described herein.

Sanitation Requirements: For food and general personal safety purposes, all workers will be required and expected to follow common sanitary practices at all times. This is particularly critical when hand harvesting crops for human consumption. Employees are required to cleanse their hands by washing them thoroughly with soap and water after using the bathroom and before entering the fields for harvest activities or the packing facility for packing operations.

Crops: Sweet Corn, Tomatoes, Peppers, Potatoes, Onions, Cabbage, Broccoli, Cauliflower, Pumpkins, Squash, Cucumbers, Pickles, Garlic, String Beans, Red Beets, Hay, Straw, Blueberries

Workers will NOT work with field crops (e.g.: Field Corn, Soybeans, Wheat, Rye)

Requirements:

  • 3 month experience in duties listed
  • Drug Screen
  • Lifting requirement 75 lbs.
  • Exposure to extreme temperatures
  • Extensive Pushing or Pulling
  • Extensive sitting or walking
  • Frequent stooping or bending over
  • 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

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