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Evolutionary Organics Farmworkers and Laborers in New Paltz, New York
5 Fulltime H-2A Seasonal Jobs available 03/29/2024 - 12/16/2024
Manually plant, cultivate, and harvest crops. Use hand tools, trowels, hoes, knives, and other tools. Duties include tilling of soil, applying fertilizers, weeding, organic pesticide applications, harvest, cleaning, packing and loading of produce, Constructions of trellises, fence and farm building maintenance, installing and running irrigation, operating tractors and implements for tillage, cultivation, fertilization, and spraying. Identifying plants, weeds, and pests. Informing employer of crop progress daily, seed starting, and greenhouse work. Must have 3 months verifiable experience. Criminal background check performed at the expense of the employer, post hire, to ensure the safety of employer, employees and the public that come to the farm. Results will not lead to automatic termination. Crops include: baby salad greens, squash, tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, potatoes, herbs, berries, beets, peas, kale, and beans.
Requirements:
- Must have 3 months of verifiable experience.
- A criminal background check will be performed at the expense of the employer, post hire.
- Driver Requirements
- Exposure to extreme temperatures.
- Lifting requirement of 75 lbs.
- Repetitive movements, extensive pushing/pulling and frequent stooping/bending.
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 DIPA@labor.ny.gov or call 1-877-466-9757. Please include the applicant name and job order number in your request.