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Lakeville Orchards Inc. Agricultural Worker in Williamson, New York

23 fulltime seasonal H-2A jobs available 10/25/2024- 11/05/2024

ummer Prune trees, Harvest apples, Orchard maintenance, Trimming trees, Bin repair, Hand thinning, Planting trees, Picking up roots & rocks, operate trucks or other multi-purpose vehicles to transport workers from housing (weather on or off the farm) to the farm properties; haul tools, supplies, or crops; transport workers from place to place around the farm properties during the workday (including on public roads to reach the farm fields); and/or transport workers to the grocery store, bank, or laundry facilities on an as needed basis Those that are requested to drive will be required to possess an appropriate license, no one will be rejected for this position that does not possess a drivers license. Workers are expected to work the number of days and hours specified. Depending on weather, crop or other conditions, workers may be requested, but not required to work up to seven days per week and/or on the Sabbath and will be paid overtime accordingly. Employer will furnish workers, without cost, all the tools and equipment required in the performance of the duties assigned. Workers should report for work with their own suitable clothes. While working in the field, phone usage is limited to emergency use only. Due to health & safety reasons on our farm, workers must understand basic instruction in English or Spanish.-Walk beside or ride on planting machines while inserting plants in planter mechanisms at specified intervals. -Operate trucks or other multi-purpose vehicles to transport workers from housing (weather on or off the farm) to the farm properties; haul tools, supplies, or crops; transport workers from place to place around the farm properties during the workday (including on public roads to reach the farm fields); and/or transport workers to the grocery store, bank, or laundry facilities on an as needed basis Those that are requested to drive will be required to possess an appropriate license, no one will be rejected for this position that does not possess a drivers license.

Requirements:

  • Must have three months verifiable experience in the tasks described
  • Exposure to extreme temperatures (Field temperatures may range from 0to 90+ degrees (F))
  • Repetitive movements, extensive pushing/pulling, frequent stooping/bending, extensive walking
  • Must be able to lift 75 pounds
  • Ability to comprehend simple oral instructions in English

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.

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