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Job Description

Full Time:

Yes

Number of Workers Requested:

4

Job Duties:

All applicants must be able, willing and qualified to perform the work described in the job order and must be available for the entire period of employment specified in Section A.3 & A.4. Workers are needed to plant, maintain, and harvest multiple fruit crops including apples, cherries, peaches, plums, apricots, blueberries, and strawberries. Workers must be able to work efficiently and with attention to detail. Workers must be able to pick apples and climb ladder repetitively while carrying a picking bucket which is harnessed over the workers shoulders. Workers will perform farm vehicle and tractor maintenance and repair. Workers will take part in cleaning and organizing equipment, barns, and shop spaces. Workers must have previous commercial experience and ability to perform various tasks required in fruit production including hand-thinning, hand-weeding, pruning, pruning clean-up, tree stabilization, trunk painting, trellis installation, tree-training, orchard sanitation. Workers must also be able to help keep the overall farm and grounds clean and orderly. Workers will be operating tractors, string trimmers, chainsaws, and other farm equipment that is needed to maintain fruit crops and farm. Workers will sort, wash, pack, and otherwise prepare various crops for storage and retail sale, as well as transport and deliver various crops from field to farm buildings. Workers will load and unload farm vehicles, set up and operate various types of irrigation equipment, and cut vegetation or brush from in and around fields, buildings, fence lines, and equipment. Workers may be asked to operate trucks or other multi-purpose vehicles to transport workers from housing (whether on or off farm) to the farm properties; haul tools, supplies, or crops; transport workers from place to place around the farm properties during the workday (including on public roads to reach farmer's fields); and/or transport workers to the grocery store, bank, or laundry facilities on an as needed basis. Workers that are requested to drive will be required to possess a valid driver’s license; no worker will be rejected for not having a driver's license. Workers who do drive will still perform the same field work and other duties as non-driving workers; driving is not a primary duty. Workers will be compensated at the correct rate of pay for all hours worked, including when they are performing the employer’s obligation of driving. The work assigned will be physically demanding, long periods of standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, as well as climbing ladders for long periods of time will be required. Workers must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds on a frequent basis. In the event of inclement weather, workers may be asked to help with cleaning inside farm buildings and assist with cidery operations. Workers will also assist in preparation for pick-your-own operations including sign installation. The employer will provide 1 day of training and allow 2 days of work for the workers to satisfactorily perform duties described in this job description. Employers will furnish all tools and equipment required at no cost to workers. Workers must be available to work 9-hour shifts within the hours of 7:00am - 7:00pm from Monday through Friday, and workers may be required to work 7 hours shift within the hours of 7:00am - 7:00pm on Saturday. Workers will be given at least a 60-minute lunch break which is staggered between 11am - 1pm as decided by the workers and management. Workers may choose where to eat their lunch and return to work after their 60 minutes are up. Workers will also receive a 15-minute break in the morning and a 15-minute break in the afternoon as agreed upon by the worker and management. The daily or weekly work schedules may vary due to weather, sunlight, temperature, crop conditions, and other factors. The employer will notify workers of any change to the schedule. Workers need to check in with employer before every shift,

Job Classification:

45-2092.00 - Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse

Job Requirements

Experience Required:

Yes

Months of Experience Required:

1

Special Requirements:

NONE

Number of Hours Per Week:

52

Work Schedule (Start/End time):

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

Employer Information

Company Name:

Rose Hill Farm 1798 LLC

Location:

Red Hook, NY 12571

Worksite

Address:

19 Rose Hill Farm, Red Hook, NY 12571

Job Order Details

ETA Case Number:

H-300-26031-610671

Multiple Worksites:

No

Additional Wage Information:

$18.83 (H-2A)

Date Posted:

2/6/2026

Piece Rate Offer

$0.00

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