Part - Time Cleaner Needed ($20/hr, Flexible Hours) - Elmont, New York, US
Company
Shift
Location
Elmont, NY (+1 other)
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
7 days ago
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via Talent.com
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Job Description
Role Overview
Please ensure you read the below overview and requirements for this employment opportunity completely.
We're looking for people in the NYC area to record themselves doing normal household activities using their phone and a lightweight head-mounted strap that we provide. This data helps improve household robotic systems.
Example Activities
Examples of activities you may be asked to record include:
• Cooking a meal
• Folding laundry
• Cleaning and tidying up
• Organizing drawers, shelves, or items around the house
• Picking up, moving, and sorting objects
What We Provide
• $20/hour pay
• A lightweight recording strap
• Flexible scheduling — record from home on your own time
• Automatic upload through our app
• Privacy protection, including automatic face blurring for anyone who may appear in the video
About You
• Be based in the New York City area.
• Possess a smartphone with a wide-angle camera (0.5x) and internet access.
• Be comfortable doing normal light household activities.
• Demonstrate the ability to follow instructions carefully.
• Be available for one paid 30-minute online training session. xklufbp
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
Remote working/work at home options are available for this role.
Please ensure you read the below overview and requirements for this employment opportunity completely.
We're looking for people in the NYC area to record themselves doing normal household activities using their phone and a lightweight head-mounted strap that we provide. This data helps improve household robotic systems.
Example Activities
Examples of activities you may be asked to record include:
• Cooking a meal
• Folding laundry
• Cleaning and tidying up
• Organizing drawers, shelves, or items around the house
• Picking up, moving, and sorting objects
What We Provide
• $20/hour pay
• A lightweight recording strap
• Flexible scheduling — record from home on your own time
• Automatic upload through our app
• Privacy protection, including automatic face blurring for anyone who may appear in the video
About You
• Be based in the New York City area.
• Possess a smartphone with a wide-angle camera (0.5x) and internet access.
• Be comfortable doing normal light household activities.
• Demonstrate the ability to follow instructions carefully.
• Be available for one paid 30-minute online training session. xklufbp
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
Remote working/work at home options are available for this role.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about Packing Jobs
What is the minimum wage for Packing Jobs in the United States?
As per the U.S. Department of Labor, the minimum wage for packing jobs in the United States is $7.25 per hour as of 2026. Non-exempt packing workers must receive overtime compensation at 1.5 times their regular rate for all hours worked beyond 40 in a workweek.
What are the required working hours, overtime rules, and leave benefits for packing jobs in the United States?
The Fair Labor Standards Act mandates a 40-hour workweek for packing jobs, with mandatory overtime pay after 40 hours as of 2026. Eligible employees receive up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act after completing 12 months of service with their employer.
What tax withholdings apply to packing job wages in the United States?
Packing job employees must have 6.2 percent Social Security tax and 1.45 percent Medicare tax withheld from wages under FICA as of 2026. Employers also withhold federal income tax based on IRS Publication 15 tables, with an additional 0.9 percent Medicare surtax applying to wages over $200,000 for single filers.
What visa or work permit requirements apply to non-citizens seeking packing jobs in the United States?
Non-citizens must obtain employment authorization through USCIS before starting packing jobs, typically via H-2B temporary non-agricultural worker visas with a 2026 annual cap of 66,000. Employers must file Form I-129 and demonstrate no qualified U.S. workers are available.
