IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING WAGES FOR TEMPORARY AGRICULTURAL JOBS
The Department of Labor recently announced new minimum wage rates, called Adverse Effect Wage Rates (AEWRs), that employers must offer and pay, at the time work is performed, to nonimmigrant H-2A workers and workers in corresponding employment beginning on the effective date of the new wage rates. To see the new hourly AEWRs for non-range occupations (effective January 1, 2023) and the national monthly AEWR for herding or production of livestock work on the range (effective January 1, 2023), please visit: https://www.dol.gov/agencies/eta/foreign-labor/wages/adverse-effect-wage-rates
Farm Worker Grain
LT Starowitz Farms
Elba, NY
$16.95 per hour
Recruitment Information
- Telephone Number to Apply:
- +15854091399
- Email address to Apply:
- LTStarfarms@outlook.com
Job Description
- Full Time:
- Yes
- Number of Workers Requested:
- 2
- Job Duties:
- Job requires the operation of farm equipment to plant, cultivate, irrigate, and harvest crops at the employer's worksite. Workers will also perform light landscaping around the farmstead and weeding around the farmstead when needed at the employer’s own worksite. Duties also include some manual labor such as performing maintenance and repair on farm equipment, regularly cleaning and servicing equipment, painting farm structures, operating chainsaws, construction on farm buildings and structures, and welding at the employer’s shop location when required. Job will also require workers to perform custom harvesting duties which include operating bean harvester, articulate tractor, and pick-up truck when harvesting. Workers will be required to perform repair and maintenance as well as clean and service the custom harvesting equipment as required. Custom combining duties will only be performed at the locations listed in Addendum B. Workers will handle the following crops: soybeans, field corn, peas, spinach, sweet corn. Daily duties may vary depending on crop, weather, and field conditions. Increase or bonus may be possible depending on merit and experience.
- Job Classification:
- 45-2091.00 - Agricultural Equipment Operators
The job/industry classification and description includes general information on the position from ONET/OES and the North American Industry Classification System. Please review Job Duties and Job Order for more information.
Job Requirements
- Experience Required:
- Yes
- Months of Experience Required:
- 3
- Special Requirements:
- Applicant must have or be able to obtain a drivers license within 30 days of hire. Drug screening and criminal background check may be done post hire at the employer's expense to ensure safety at and around the operation. Employees must be able to lift 50 pounds and will be operating harvesters for long periods of time resulting in extensive sitting.
- Number of Hours Per Week:
- 60
- Work Schedule (Start/End time):
- 7:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.
Employer Information
- Company Name:
- LT Starowitz Farms
- Location:
- Elba, NY 14058
- Telephone Number:
- +15854091399
Worksite
- Address:
- 4803 Barrville Rd, Elba, NY 14058
Job Order Details
- ETA Case Number:
- H-300-23093-897239
- Multiple Worksites:
- No
- Date Posted:
- 5/3/2023