Apple Farmworker: Pick & Prune with Housing & Meals

H2ajobs; Waterport (NY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing provided

Meals provided

Free weekly grocery transportation

Job summary

H2ajobs is seeking workers to prune trees and pick apples for fresh market and processing. Workers must meet productivity goals and be able to work on ladders with fruits to be picked from ground level.

H2ajobs offers housing and free meal facilities, plus weekly transportation to a grocery store. Transportation and subsistence costs may be reimbursed after 50% of the contract period, with travel arranged from the country of origin if required.

Qualifications

• 1 month experience in pruning/harvesting.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs and perform repetitive movements.
• Willingness to work outdoors in extreme temperatures.
• Must follow GAP and hygiene requirements.

Responsibilities

• Harvest fresh fruit for the market and processing.
• Place picked fruit in metal frame picking buckets (40 lbs).
• Assist pruning using chainsaws with safety in low temperatures.
• Adhere to USDA standards and site safety protocols.

Skills

Physical stamina

Safety awareness

Tools

Ladder safety

Chain saw handling

Job description

H2ajobs is seeking workers to prune trees and pick apples for fresh market and processing. Workers must meet productivity goals and be able to work on ladders with fruits to be picked from ground level.

H2ajobs offers housing and free meal facilities, plus weekly transportation to a grocery store. Transportation and subsistence costs may be reimbursed after 50% of the contract period, with travel arranged from the country of origin if required.