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Job Description

Full Time:

Yes

Number of Workers Requested:

13

Job Duties:

Workers will be required to perform all duties necessary to plant, grow and harvest a large variety of vegetables and some small fruit. Workers will work with irrigation systems, cultivate soil, and harvest all crops. Pre-harvest activities include staking, tying, pruning, weeding, hoeing, and any misc duties required to plant, care and promote growth of produce. Workers will pick vegetables according to size and maturity. Harvested produce is placed in field bins Workers will load these containers onto trucks or trailers for transport from fields. Any rotted, unacceptable debris must be discarded before placing in bins. Extreme care not to bruise or damage produce must be taken at all times. Produce will be packed and prepared for market as instructed by supervisor. Trucks must be loaded / unloaded with supplies and produce weighing approximately 50 lbs, Will also perform misc farm duties such as harvest and bale hay, rake straw, cutting / baling sod, clear/repair fence rows, clean up farm buildings, and dig ditches. Work sites and equipment must be cleaned daily.

Job Classification:

45-2092.00 - Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse

Job Requirements

Experience Required:

Yes

Months of Experience Required:

3

Special Requirements:

Workers must be able to work outdoors in all types of weather. Must be able to repeatedly lift and carry 50 pounds; crouch, squat and bend for long periods of time. A designated farm crew leader or supervisor will provide instructions and general supervision. Technical horticultural activities will be closely supervised; however, workers will be expected to perform their general duties as quickly and efficiently as possible without close supervision. During busy planting/harvest season workers may be requested to start earlier and work more than the scheduled 40 hours per week, including holidays. When weather is hot, starting and quitting times may be shifted to earlier or later in the day. This may vary depending on crop and weather conditions.

Number of Hours Per Week:

35

Work Schedule (Start/End time):

8:00 A.M. - 3:30 P.M.

Employer Information

Company Name:

One Straw Farm LLC

Location:

White Hall, MD 21161

Worksite

Address:

19718 Kirkwood Shop Rd, White Hall, MD 21161

Job Order Details

ETA Case Number:

H-300-24032-685325

Multiple Worksites:

No

Date Posted:

2/2/2024

Piece Rate Offer

$0.00

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