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Job Description

Full Time:

Yes

Number of Workers Requested:

5

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 will be required to: manually plant, cultivate, and harvest a variety of fruits and vegetables including sweet corn, cucumbers, squash, strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries. Workers may use hand tools, such as shovels, hoes, pruning hooks, shears and knives; till soil; transplant, weed, thin, and prune crops; clean and pack harvested products; drive and operate tractors, tractor-drawn machinery, trucks, and forklifts; transport harvested fruits and vegetables from field to packing house; prune trees seasonally to promote optimum growth of tree and fruit; and apply pesticides, herbicides and fertilizers to crops following DEC guidelines. Workers will also be asked to assist in greenhouses where workers will: mix dirt; fill containers; plant, spray, weed, fertilize and water plants and flowers; and perform tasks using hands and gardening tools. 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. Picking apples requires workers to handle ladders up to 22’ and pick into buckets strung around shoulders that weigh up to 40 pounds when filled. The work assigned will be physically demanding, long periods of standing, 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 75 pounds on a frequent basis. Workers may not use cell phones for personal use during work times. Phone use must be limited to breaks and lunch. Field temperatures may range from 0 to 90+ degrees (F) with possible wet morning conditions. Once hired, employers may conduct random drug tests at employer’s expense. Workers may be required to work 8 hours shift within the hours of 7:00am - 7:00pm from Monday through Saturday. Workers will be given at least a 30-minute lunch break which is staggered between 11am - 1pm as decided by the workers. Workers may choose where to eat their lunch and return to work after their 30 minutes are up. 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. 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. The employer will furnish to workers without cost all tools and equipment required to perform all duties assigned. Workers must be able to take directions in simple English. Workers referred against this order must have a minimum of three months verifiable experience. Four (4) workers starting on April 6th, 2026 and ending on November 18th, 2026 One (1) worker starting on Jun 8th, 2026 and ending on November 18th, 2026

Job Classification:

45-2091.00 - Agricultural Equipment Operators

Job Requirements

Experience Required:

Yes

Months of Experience Required:

3

Special Requirements:

The employer reserves the right to conduct random drug screenings at their discretion. These screenings will be performed at no cost to the employee and are intended to ensure workplace safety and compliance with company policies.

Number of Hours Per Week:

48

Work Schedule (Start/End time):

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

Employer Information

Company Name:

Rulfs Orchard, LLC

Location:

Peru, NY 12972

Worksite

Address:

531 Bear Swamp Road, Peru, NY 12972

Job Order Details

ETA Case Number:

H-300-26034-616350

Multiple Worksites:

No

Additional Wage Information:

$18.83 (H-2A)

Date Posted:

2/9/2026

Piece Rate Offer

$0.00

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