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Job Description

Full Time:

Yes

Number of Workers Requested:

10

Job Duties:

The general farm labor/equipment operator will be responsible for performing a variety of manual and mechanized tasks related to the production of Potatoes, Corn, Soybeans, Cabbage, Bell Peppers, Spinach/Collards/Kale, & Asparagus. This position requires the safe operation of farm equipment and machinery, and applicants must be able to perform physically demanding work in various weather conditions. Operate and service a variety of farm equipment, including tractors, sprayers, cultivators, harvesters, and combines. Perform manual tasks such as planting, pruning, cultivating, thinning, and harvesting crops by hand. Assist with irrigation via pivot, linear, hard hose, drip, etc. and irrigation equipment maintenance. Transport agricultural products, equipment, and supplies using farm trucks and trailers. Conduct routine maintenance and basic repairs on farm machinery and equipment. Record meter readings and report any mechanical issues to management. Assist with the packing, grading, and loading of crops for storage or market. Clear and prepare fields for planting. May involve removing debris and tilling soil. Perform general farm maintenance, including: building upkeep, shop area cleanup, mowing/ weed whacking farm lanes and around buildings Follow all safety protocols and regulations when operating machinery, handling equipment, and applying pesticides or fertilizers. Adhere to all policies and procedures regarding worker safety and food safety protocols. Assist in Good Agricultural Practices policies.

Job Classification:

45-2091.00 - Agricultural Equipment Operators

Job Requirements

Experience Required:

Yes

Months of Experience Required:

2

Special Requirements:

Any new foreign or domestic workers need to have the skill required in all of these tasks. 2 months of experience operating farm equipment (required) Driver's license (required) - we will help obtain NJ driver's license upon arrival Experience using GPS Auto Steer Systems (required) Experience running self-propelled sprayer (preferred but not required) Experience driving Farm trucks (manual) & trailers (required). Physical requirements: Ability to lift and carry objects weighing up to [50-70] pounds. Able to work outdoors for extended periods in various weather conditions, including sun, heat, cold, and rain. Requires standing, walking, bending, stooping, and reaching for long periods while performing repetitive tasks. Good manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination for operating equipment and harvesting crops. Use hand tools including hoe, shovel, scissors, weed whacker and leaf blower.

Number of Hours Per Week:

45

Work Schedule (Start/End time):

7:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.

Employer Information

Company Name:

Dusty Lane Farms, LLC

Location:

Elmer, NJ 08318

Worksite

Address:

327 Garrison Rd, Elmer, NJ 08318

Job Order Details

ETA Case Number:

H-300-25350-487615

Multiple Worksites:

No

Additional Wage Information:

$14.20 (H-2A wage) - See Addendum A

Date Posted:

12/23/2025

Piece Rate Offer

$0.00

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