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Job Description

Full Time:

Yes

Number of Workers Requested:

2

Job Duties:

Crops/Commodities: assorted vegetables. Primary duties (performed the majority of workdays): Plant, cultivate and harvest assorted vegetables including, but not limited to, summer squash, arugula, basil, sweet potatoes, bok choy, broccoli, swiss chard, tomatoes, beets, turnips, watermelon, winter squash, napa cabbage, cantaloupe, carrots, cilantro, collards, cucumbers, daikon radish, dill, eggplant, fennel, cut flowers, sunflowers, garlic, green beans, salad greens, kale, lettuce, okra, onions, parsley, hot peppers, bell peppers, perennial herbs, spinach, potatoes, radicchio, red radish, raspberries, celery, rutabaga, scallions. Assist with field preparation and harvesting activities. Workers will participate in all farm tasks related to mixed vegetable production including: seeding, planting, watering, weeding, trellising, harvesting, washing vegetables, the inspection, grading, sorting, storage, and post-harvest treatment of crops. Plant, spray, weed, fertilize, water, and prune plants, and shrubs, using gardening tools such as a wheelhoe and handhoe. Washing produce, weighing the produce, maintaining inventory, including bunching cilantro, parsley, dill, turnips and radishes. Keep all work areas clean by sweeping floors and sanitizing machinery and surface areas. May use mechanized equipment including but not limited to: rotary mower, front end loader, and other power tools/equipment. Must operate agricultural equipment safely, with or without direction. Use hand tools including, but not limited to: shovels, hoes and knives. Plant roots, seeds and bulbs. Till soil. Weed and thin plants. Transplant plants by hand. Stake/tie plants, trellis/prune plants, and set poles and wires for vine plants. Pick, cut, lift, or pull crops. Tie vegetables in bunches. Grade, size and field pack product. Take care to prevent damaging produce and plants. Mow, cut, and weed fields. Perform shoveling, hoeing, ground preparation, and other manual tasks. Bending, stooping and kneeling required. Use hand tools including but not limited to hoes, shovels, shears, clippers, loppers, and saws. Lift, carry, and load/unload products or supplies. Assist with farm building/field maintenance and repairs. Repair fences. Install/maintain irrigation systems and water lines. Move and install irrigation pipes and equipment. Apply organic pesticides, fungicides, and other crop protectants. Apply fertilizers, plant growth chemicals, conditioners, and other plant related treatments at the correct times depending on plant type, growth, climate and crop conditions. Workers must operate all equipment properly and in a manner that protects operator, others, the employer's products and property. Failure to comply with safety requirements and operating instructions may result in disciplinary action up to and including immediate termination. Must wear assigned personal protective equipment when required. Must report for work daily wearing work clothing and boots or other durable foot wear. Workers wearing clothing inappropriate for work will not be permitted to start work. Outdoor work required when plants are wet, or during light rain, snow, moderate winds, direct sun, high humidity and extreme temperatures. Temperatures in fields during working hours may vary. Workers may be required to work during occasional showers not severe enough to stop field operations. Allergies to ragweed, goldenrod, and honey bees may affect a worker's ability to perform the job. Work is done outdoors for long periods of time and requires prolonged periods of standing and/or walking, repetitive movements, and frequent bending and/or stooping. Workers must be able to handle, lift, and carry heavy or bulky objects (product, containers) in accordance with the specified lifting requirements.

Job Classification:

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

Job Requirements

Experience Required:

Yes

Months of Experience Required:

3

Special Requirements:

This job requires a minimum of 3 months of verifiable agricultural field work experience handling both manual and mechanized tasks associated with production of assorted vegetables on a farm. Applicants must be able to furnish verifiable job reference(s) or comparable third party documentation from recent employer(s) establishing acceptable prior experience. Saturday work required. Must be able to lift/carry 60 lbs. Workers with clean driving record and/or insurable driver's license may be required to drive company vehicles.

Number of Hours Per Week:

44

Work Schedule (Start/End time):

7:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M.

Employer Information

Company Name:

Tinicum CSA Inc

Location:

Upper Black Eddy, PA 18972

Worksite

Address:

1073 River Rd, Upper Black Eddy, PA 18972

Job Order Details

ETA Case Number:

H-300-26026-591422

Multiple Worksites:

No

Date Posted:

2/4/2026

Piece Rate Offer

$0.00

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