Farmworkers and laborers crop

H2ajobs; Town of Kent (NY); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing provided

Meals provided

Transportation to grocery store weekly

Job summary

H2ajobs in New York is seeking a farm laborer to plant, hoe, weed and package green beans, cabbage, peppers. You will perform duties such as boxing, carton and crate packing and sorting produce by size, color or grade.

Responsibilities include washing and trimming produce, operating farm equipment, and maintaining a clean pack area. The job requires standing, lifting up to 60 lbs, and exposure to extreme temperatures. Employer-provided housing and meals are available.

Qualifications

• One month experience in listed farm tasks.
• Able to lift up to 60 lbs and stand for long periods.
• Able to work in conditions including extreme temperatures.

Responsibilities

• Plant, hoe, weed and package green beans, cabbage, peppers.
• Sort produce by size, color or grade before packing.
• Wash and trim produce, prep for packing.
• Operate farm machinery and equipment as needed.
• Maintain clean packing area and floors.

Skills

Physical stamina

Job description

Will plant, hoe, weed and package green beans, cabbage, peppers. performing duties and combination of the following duties: box, carton, crate, cardboard, bulk, bags. washed and trims produce, preparatory to packing, working in warehouse sort produce according to size color, or grade before packing. May drive, operate, adjust and maintain farm

machines and equipment. May weigh produce and add or remove produce from container, bag

or bin to Specified weight. Floors will be swept and barn clean before packing. Requires

standing, sitting, lifting up to 60 lbS and kneeling. No Smoking allowed. Cell phone usage is

limited to emergency use only while working. All food Safety policies must be followed while

working. 1 months experience required in work listed.

Housing: Employer-provided (including mobile or range)

Meals: Housing will be clean and meet the applicable Federal and State Housing Standards. Workers

will be responsible for maintaining housing in a neat, clean manner. Housing and utilities are

provided at no cost to workers who are unable to return to their place of residence the same

day.

The employer will furnish free cooking facilities so workers may prepare their own meals. Free

transportation will be provided once a week to grocery store so workers can purchase their

groceries.

Transport: see addendum c

Experience wanted: 1 months

Exposure to extreme temp, lifting 60 lbs, repetitive movements, extensive pushing and pulling,

extensive walking, frequent stooping