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Vincek Farm Farm Laborer in Saratoga Springs, New York
2 Fulltime H-2A Seasonal Jobs available 05/02/2025- 12/15/2025.
The Farm Laborer will perform various activities associated with growing/harvesting hay, straw, and other crops on our farm. The activities will be exclusively performed in an outdoor environment. Worker will be primarily weeding, trimming, planting, and harvesting the following crops: sweet corn, summer squash, zucchini, eggplant, cucumbers, green beans, tomatoes, and a large variety of herbs. Workers will tend to other harvests on the farm such as pumpkins, and grains.
Workers will assist with feeding and maintaining pen cleanliness of Turkeys. Turkeys are a seasonal poultry. Our turkeys arrive in May-June of the Spring/Summer season so they can complete their full cycle full 22-30 weeks of full maturity before being processed in mid-November. The production and processing of Turkeys is seasonal need due to demand for turkey throughout the fall season. Workers will also assist with feeding and pen maintenance of meat chickens.
Workers will drive compact tractors, and use other machinery related to haying such as hay tedders, hay balers mowers, and hay rakes. Workers will assist with loading and transporting hay to customers. Routine maintenance and repairs are done at location of work, any maintenance/auto shop repair experience is a plus. Workers must maintain organization and cleanliness of farm. The farm is kept in order and is always systematized, workers must respect and contribute to keep the farm that way.
48 Hours/week: Hours vary based on weather. Workers must be physically able to lift up to 60 lbs. with assistance. Employer will furnish to workers, without cost, all tools and equipment required to perform duties assigned. Field temperatures range from 10 to 100 degrees (F) with possible wet morning conditions. Long hours on feet, bend, and stoop for long periods. Workers are expected to perform duties, including boxing, weighing, and loading of produce. Workers may assist in warehousing/palletizing and loading trucks/trailers with produce weighing from 50-60 lbs. and lifting to a height of 5 feet.
Assist with field preparation. Workers referred against this order must have a minimum of 3 months of verifiable experience in the aforementioned. Hours are: 11am to 7pm (Mon-Friday); with a half hour for lunch, occasional Saturday work when needed 11am to 7pm, but may vary due to weather and crop conditions. Depending on weather and conditions, longer hours may be worked in early, mid, and late summer.
Requirements:
- Minimum of 3 months of prior experience.
- Exposure to extreme temperatures.
- Extensive pushing/ pulling, sitting/ walking.
- Lifting requirement of 60 lbs with assistance.
- Repetitive movements and frequent stooping/ bending over.
The full terms and conditions of the job (form ETA790a) should be reviewed and provided to qualified applicants from this website: seasonaljobs.dol.gov. For qualified applicants requiring a Spanish translation of this job order, please email DOCE@labor.ny.gov or call 1-877-466-9757. Please include the applicant name and job order number in your request.