2 Full Time Seasonal H-2A Jobs available 04/01/2026 - 11/01/2026

All applicants must be able, willing and qualified to perform the work described in this job description and must be available for the entire period of employment specified in box 3 & 4, page 1. Workers will perform tasks related to the planting, cultivating, and harvesting of diversified ground crops. Workers will: drive, operate, adjust, and maintain farm machines; prepare soil for planting; perform manual tasks like pruning, weeding, and thinning; drive tractor for spraying pesticides and mowing; repair and maintain irrigation systems; harvest, grade, and pack fruit and vegetables; and perform other farm related duties as the need arises. Workers may use hand tools such as shovels, saws, and hoes. Workers may 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. Those that are requested to drive will be required to possess a valid drivers license, no worker will be rejected for not having a driver's license. Workers must be able to handle and climb a 20-foot ladder repetitively while carrying an apple picking bucket which is harnessed over the workers' shoulders. The employer will provide 1 day of training and allow 2 days of work for the worker to reach production standards. During harvest, productivity must be at least 60 1-1/8 bushel boxes per 7 hours worked with no more than 5% bruising for fresh market. Workers must be able to lift and carry 50 pounds on a frequent basis. Employer will furnish to workers without cost all tools and equipment required to perform duties assigned. Workers must be able and willing to work in varied weather conditions. Workers may be required to work 9 hours shift between the hours of 7:00am - 7:00pm from Monday through Saturday. Beginning and ending times will vary depending on weather and conditions in the orchard. Workers get a 30-minute Lunch break which is staggered between 11am - 1pm as agreed upon by the crew and management. Workers must be able to take directions in simple English.

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

Green Mountain Orchards, Inc.

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