- Full Time:
- Yes
- Number of Workers Requested:
- 2
- Job Duties:
- Responsibilities to include, but not limited to: Assist with the planting of grain corn. Assist with field preparation and zone building. Assist with the operation of tractors and related equipment for field preparation. Assist with planting, cultivating, and harvesting of: Broccoli, Cauliflower, Cabbage, Cantaloupe, Pickling Cucumbers, Table stock cucumbers, Garlic, Green Beans, Hot Peppers, Eggplant, Lettuce, Peppers, Radishes, Summer Squash, Sweet Corn, Tomatoes, Watermelon, Winter Squash (Acorn, Butternut, Spaghetti), Zucchini, Corn Stalks, Pumpkins and Potatoes. Use appropriate method for type of vegetable when planting, cultivating and harvesting to ensure produce quality and worker safety. Be able to safely use various harvest techniques with clippers, knives & by hand. Work with Team Leader/Management determining work assignment. Harvest vegetables using correct techniques and guidelines/criteria directed by the Team Leader/Management. Put vegetables in direct containers and load on truck/wagon for transport. May tie vegetables in specific size bunches using rubber bands. May remove top foliage from vegetables. May wash vegetable by hand or mechanically. May pack vegetables to be shipped to stores. May assist with other farm maintenance. Be able to work outside in variable weather conditions. Assist with GAP and FSMA compliance. Work requires standing, sitting, kneeling and lifting up to 75 lbs on a consistent basis throughout the work day. Due to health & safety concerns on our farm, workers must understand basic instructions in English. Workers referred as a result of this order must have a minimum of three months verifiable experience in performing the tasks described in this order. While working in the field, all cell phone usage is limited to emergency use only. Workers will drive. Not all workers will be requested to drive. Those that are requested will be required to possess appropriate drivers license. No one will be rejected for a position that does not have a license.
- Job Classification:
- 45-2092.00 - Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse