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Horticultural Worker

Edgewater Farm, LLC

Plainfield, NH

$16.95 per hour

ACTIVE

Recruitment Information

Telephone Number to Apply:
+16032988391
Email address to Apply:
info@edgewaterfarm.com

Job Description

Full Time:
Yes
Number of Workers Requested:
19
Job Duties:
All applicants must be able, willing and qualified to perform the work described in this job description and must be available for the entire period of employment specified in box 3 & 4, page 1 Workers are needed to plant, maintain and harvest various vegetable crops greenhouse tomatoes, and small fruit. Workers must have working knowledge of and ability to perform various tasks required in greenhouse tomato production, including harvesting, grading, suckering, trellising, clipping and thinning. Workers will perform field work including planting, transplanting, weeding, thinning, hoeing and other tasks required in the planting, maintaining and harvesting of various vegetable and berry crops; will sort, wash, pack, and otherwise prepare various crops for storage and shipping; will transport and deliver various crops from field to farm and or retail strand; will load and unload trucks and other farm vehicles; will setup and operate various irrigation equipment; and will cut brush and other vegetation in and around fields, buildings and equipment. Workers must be able to work in various extreme weather conditions from damp, cold spring and fall days to hot humid summer days. Work is physically demanding requiring workers to stand, bend, stoop, and kneel for extended periods of time. Workers must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds on a frequent basis. Workers must be available to work Monday through Saturday. Daily beginning and ending times will vary depending on crop and other conditions. The employer will furnish to workers without cost all tools and equipment required to perform assigned duties. Workers will be given a 30 minute lunch break and a 15 minute break in the morning and afternoon. Workers must be able to take direction in simple English.
Job Classification:
45-2092.00 - Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse

The job/industry classification and description includes general information on the position from ONET/OES and the North American Industry Classification System. Please review Job Duties and Job Order for more information.

Job Requirements

Experience Required:
Yes
Months of Experience Required:
1
Number of Hours Per Week:
54
Work Schedule (Start/End time):
8:00 A.M. - 6:00 P.M.

Employer Information

Company Name:
Edgewater Farm, LLC
Location:
Plainfield, NH 03781
Telephone Number:
+16032988391

Worksite

Address:
99 River Rd, Plainfield, NH 03781

Job Order Details

ETA Case Number:
H-300-23089-891160
Multiple Worksites:
No
Date Posted:
4/6/2023

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