Employment in New York Agriculture: Application Requirements

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The agricultural sector in the state of New York maintains open job postings for fruit harvesting and field work. One of the active vacancies offers a salary of $19 per hour for work in apple orchards in Wayne County.

The position was posted through El Portal Migrante, a platform promoted by the Center for Migrants’ Rights (CDM). The position is designed for workers with legal authorization or work visa status in the United States.

What is the Springbrook Orchards position about?

The position is with Springbrook Orchards Inc., located at 4729 Preemption Road in Lyons, New York. The position requires participating in the production, harvesting, and sorting of apples during the agricultural season. Selected workers will need to sort fruit directly in the orchards and perform loading and unloading of containers.

A delivery worker in an archive photograph. EFE/Ángeles Visdómine

The position also requires operating light-duty trucks, tractors, or other authorized utility vehicles for internal transportation within the field. The wage of $19 per hour exceeds New York state’s general minimum wage for areas outside the city.

Additionally, it complies with the regulations of the Adverse Effect Wage Rate (AEWR) established by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL). The employer must respect the hours stipulated in the contract and provide appropriate safety equipment for agricultural work.

What are the requirements and how to apply?

To qualify for the position, applicants must have a valid work visa or current legal employment authorization in the country. The employer requires a minimum of 3 months of verifiable previous work experience in similar agricultural activities.

Interested parties can contact the farm administration directly by phone at +1 315-945-1934. It is also possible to send your work information and experience documentation to the official email scottpalmer@localnet.com.

The Center for Migrants’ Rights reminds that recruiters cannot charge money for applying to a job offer. Demanding commissions or withholding passports are illegal practices prohibited by U.S. federal labor laws. Applicants should request a written copy of the working conditions before relocating to the job location.

What rights do agricultural workers have in New York?

New York labor laws protect all workers in the field, regardless of their origin or type of contract. Agricultural employees have the right to receive a full day of rest each week and payment for overtime hours. If the contract is managed under the H-2A temporary visa program, the employer must guarantee housing at no cost.

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