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Stone Goose Enterprises Agricultural Equipment Operators in North Rose, New York
6 Fulltime H-2A Seasonal Jobs available 082/2/2024 - 11/08/2024.
Drive and operate specific farm machines to grow a variety of apples and pears. Will drive and/or operate harvesting machines.
Will attach implements and drive 75 hp tractors with attached instruments to fields for cultivating, discing, and planting for fruit trees. All workers are required to drive. Driving duties will be limited to operation of farm equipment such as tractors and/or tractor drawn machinery Will operate equipment in farm fields and drive on farm roads. All driving or operation of equipment will be done solely on farm locations and are incidental to our agricultural operation.
Will prune, thin or spray trees such as apple or pear. Apply pesticides, herbicides or fertilizers to crops. Performs light summer pruning and suckering by cutting terminal growth and water sprouts from inside of tree using hand pruner. Thins trees from orchard to eliminate diseased /non-productive trees using chain saw. Adjust and maintain farm machines. Will harvest pumpkins. There will be work that involves excessive bending and/or stooping. Will harvest apples and pears. Apples injured by bruising during picking shall not exceed 1% (WNY) for fresh and 1% (WNY) for processing. Productivity must be at least 6 Bins (120 bushels) fresh market and/or 8 Bins (160 bushels) processing fruit per day. Workers must have experience working at piece rate production and must have experience in working with farm sanitary and safety practices as required in Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) plans.
Workers are expected to work at least the number of days and hours specified. Must be able to physically lift up to 80 pounds. Workers should report for work with their own suitable work clothing. Field temperatures may range from 0 to 90+ degrees (F) with possible wet morning conditions. Due to health and safety concerns relating to pesticide application and the operation of equipment on our farm, workers are required to have the ability to comprehend simple instructions in English. After hiring, employer may conduct random drug tests at employers expense. Workers referred against this order must have a minimum of 3 months experience in the aforementioned.
Requirements: * Three months experience of the duties mentioned * Must be able to lift a minimum of 80 pounds * Driver Requirements * Random drug testing can be performed post hire at the employer's expense * Exposure to extreme temperatures * Extensive pushing/pulling/sitting/walking, frequent stooping, and repetitive movements
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.