Job Information
NJ Employer Farmworkers in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
Anticipated period of employment: 03/02/2026 to 11/27/2026
Must have three months experience hand harvesting a perishable crop. Applicants must be able to furnish affirmative job references from recent employers operating comparable operations establishing acceptable previous experience. Must be physically able to meet and perform all job specifications stated in job order. Must be able to work in the hot humid weather for extended periods of time. Workers are subject to random drug testing at no cost to the employee. All drug testing will occur after the worker begins his or her employment and is not a part of the interview process. Failing or refusing a drug test will result in immediate termination.
Crops: Peaches, Apples, Pears, Plums, Cherries, Nectarines, Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Squash, Peppers, Watermelon, Cantaloupe, pumpkins, Eggplant Apples, Peaches, Cherries, Plums, Nectarines and Pears: Workers will perform various tasks involved in planting, cultivation (including pruning, training, and thinning) and harvesting fruit according to supervisors instructions. Workers will till soil, plant stock, and do pruning activities using a variety of tools. Workers will aid in irrigation duties. Will aid in minor repair of wooden fruit containers. Workers will harvest fruit according to color, size, and degree of maturity as specified by supervisor and place into 1/2 bushel baskets taking the extra time, care and effort not to bruise or scar the fruit See ETA 790/790A for a complete job description
Only workers meeting all qualifications on the job order should be referred by the Job Service Office. Interested candidates must contact their local employment office to receive a copy of the job order (ETA 790/790A) and applicable attachments. Once the applicant has a copy of the job contract email Sofia Scholl a resume or call Monday Thursday 9:00 am until 3:00 pm and referred to 22202751 as the CO is in connection with this NJ number.
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