Job Information
Coward Farms LLC Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery in Southwick, Massachusetts
3 Full Time Seasonal H-2A Jobs available 05/18/2024 - 11/26/2024.
Work may include but not limited to preparing land to plant, hoe, cultivate, irrigating, weeding, suckering, suckering, harvest various crops Such as but not limited to vegetables, flowers, tobacco, Christmas trees. Duties may include but are not limited to applying fertilizer, apply general use or any restricted use pesticide under the direct supervision of a certified applicator, cutting, spearing, hanging crop, taking down, and stripping off leaves and bundling. Work is physically demanding and is performed in extreme weather conditions. Must be extremely careful not to damage leaves. Might drive tractor for loading and unloading trailers into barns. Must be able to handle 30lbs 20ft off the ground while standing on wooden poles. May set up, operate, and repair farm machinery and farm buildings. May participate in irrigation activities. Work requires bending, stooping, lifting and ability to carry up to 50lbs on a frequent basis. one months of experience in work is required.
Requirements:
- 1 month experience in duties listed
- Lifting requirement 50 lbs.
- Exposure to extreme temperatures
- Extensive pushing or pulling
- Extensive sitting or walking
- Frequent stooping or bending over
- Repetitive movements
The full terms and conditions of the job (form ETA790a) should be reviewed and provided to qualified applicants from this website: seasonaljobs.dol.gov