Anticipated period of employment: 03/01/2025 to 11/30/2025

All workers should have at least 3 months experience hand harvesting fruit on a commercial farm. Applicants must be able to furnish affirmative job references from recent employers. Must be physically able to meet and perform all job specifications stated in job order. Must be able to work in the hot humid weather for extended periods of time.

Crops: Asparagus, Rhubarb, Strawberries, peas, beets, kale, lettuce, swiss chard, broccoli, zucchini, summer squash, kohlrabi, sweet cherries, sour cherries, cucumbers, snap beans, eggplant, sweet corn, peaches, melon, garlic, plums, peppers, tomatoes, cabbage, apples, pumpkins, cauliflower, winter squash. Workers will perform any combination of duties consistent with harvesting quality fruit and vegetables. Workers will have to conduct general orchard work including but not limited to field work, pruning and maintenance of fields, trees, and farm equipment. The worker will also maintain the exterior around property building, sweep and clean, and maintain building, hand mowing, and weed whacking around property. Requires general agricultural work and heavy lifting. Must be physically able to perform job specification. The employer will provide tools necessary to perform the described job duties without charge to the worker. All fields are owned and controlled by the employer and the employer is not FLC. 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 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. Must display the ability to move, place, climb and work from orchard ladders up to 16 feet in height, making the necessary adjustments for various procedures while carrying up to 30 pounds. See ETA 790/790A for a complete job description

Only workers meeting all qualifications on the job order should be referred by the Job Service Office. Interested candidates must contact their local employment office to receive a copy of the job order (ETA 790/790A) and applicable attachments. Once the applicant has a copy of the job contract call or email Chad Kirby Monday Thursday 9:00 am until 3:00 pm to schedule an interview and referred to NY1518193 as the CO is in connection with this NJ number.

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