Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultur

About the Role

Full-time seasonal H-2A positions available from April 13, 2026, to November 20, 2026. Processing of pasture raised poultry begins in early April and continues through early December. After these months, poultry and pig operations cease due to weather conditions in the Northeast. During peak season, the farm raises 20,000 broilers, 650 turkeys, and 150 pigs, creating the heaviest need for labor in processing and caring for poultry and pigs.

Responsibilities

• Daily watering, feeding, and pasture rotation of broiler chickens, laying hens, ducks, turkeys, and pigs
• Management of chicken brooder
• General farm work and maintenance
• Set up, operate, drive, and repair farm vehicles, tractors, and machines
• Assist with equipment maintenance for agricultural purposes
• Products processing, packaging, and inventory
• Weekly slaughter/processing of poultry and pork in on-farm processing facility

Requirements

• 1 month of experience in the duties listed
• Ability to lift 50 lbs
• Ability to work in exposure to extreme temperatures
• Ability to perform extensive pushing or pulling
• Ability to sit or walk extensively
• Frequent stooping or bending over
• Ability to perform 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