4 Full Time Seasonal H-2A Jobs available 03/05/2024- 12/05/24.

All applicants must be able, willing and qualified to perform the work described in this job description and must be available for the entire period of employment specified in box 3 and 4, page 1.

Workers are needed to plant, trellis, maintain and harvest blueberry, abronia, raspberry, elderberry, blackberry, and wine grapes.

Workers will use hand and power tools such as but not limited to: shovels, hoes, pruners, irrigation pumps and chainsaws. Workers must have the knowledge of soil tillage and the ability to apply fertilizers and pesticides and operate and repair farm machinery. Workers will perform other activities related to production of crops.

Workers must be willing to work in varied weather ranging from extremely cold in the spring and fall to hot, humid summer days. Work is physically demanding requiring workers to stand, bend, stoop, and kneel for long periods of time.

Workers must have ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds on a frequent basis. Workers must be available to work Monday through Saturday. Employer will furnish to workers without cost all tools and equipment required to perform duties assigned.

Workers may require to work 7.5 hours shift within the hours of 7:00am - 7:00pm. Workers will be given a 30 minute lunch break and a 15 minute break in the morning and afternoon. Beginning and ending times will vary depending on the crop conditions. Beginning and ending times may vary depending upon weather and crop conditions. Workers must be able to take direction in simple English.

Requirements:

• 1 month experience in duties listed
• Lifting requirement 50 lbs.
• Driving requirement
• Drug testing may be conducted after hire at the employer's expense
• Exposure to extreme temperatures
• Extensive pushing or pulling, sitting or walking
• Frequent stooping or bending over
• 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