Job Information
NJ Employer Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Produc in Elmer, New Jersey
Anticipated period of employment: 05/18/2026 to 09/10/2026
All applicants must have at least 2 months verifiable experience grading and inspecting peaches and nectarines for commercial market. 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.
Inspectors will inspect and grade fruit, both in the field or shed, according to marketing specifications. Estimates weight of product visually and by feel. Verifies count. Looks at, feels and smells product as required to determine grade and identify substandard peaches. Workers will assist orchard supervisor with quality control and harvesting scheduling to ensure premium quality. Will assist with field hauling scheduling. Will maintain records and will interact with harvest employees. Workers may be required to enter information into computer. Sanitation Requirements: For food and general personal safety purposes, all workers will be required and expected to follow common sanitary practices at all times. This is particularly critical when hand harvesting crops for human consumption. Employees are required to cleanse their hands by washing them thoroughly with soap and water after using the bathroom and before entering the fields for harvest activities or the packing facility for packing operations. Farm, and Field Sanitation All workers will be responsible for picking up trash, cleaning bathrooms, sweeping floors and other farm sanitation duties. Crew leader: A worker found to be qualified may perform various duties of a working crew leader. Only workers with verifiable experience will be assigned this duty. This job will include working on quality control and scheduling of orchard duties with the supervisor or owner. See ETA 790/790A for a complete job description.
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 they may call and/or email Felicia Pascal to schedule an interview Monday- Thursday from 9am to 3pm.
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