Farmworker Laborer And Crop
Employer
8444 Fountain Rock Road
Walkersville, MD 21793
United States
Job description
Workers will plant, cultivate, weed, irrigate, harvest, wash, sort and pack a diverse variety of crops, while working outside in all types of weather. Must be able to use hand tools such as: shovels, trowels, hoes, tampers, pruning hooks, shears and knives. Duties may include tilling soil, transplanting, weeding, mulching, applying and removing row covers, thinning, or pruning crops; cleaning, packing, and loading harvested products. May construct trellises, repair fences and farm buildings, participate in irrigation activities and other farm related activities as needed. The employer, at no cost, will provide any tools or equipment necessary for workers to perform required tasks. Harvest vegetables according to size, shape and degree of maturity. Place vegetables into field containers. All work must be performed carefully according to instructions to avoid damage or harm to crops.
Must be able to work outdoors in dusty and dirty conditions, in extremes of heat and cold and in inclement weather. Must be able to crouch, bend, and sit on the ground, and lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds. Must be able to listen to, understand and follow simple instructions of field leaders and supervisor. This job requires three months (or 480 hours) of verifiable prior experience. The employer will comply with re-entry restrictions applicable to pesticides and other chemicals used in the fields.
Workers may not report for work while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. The possession or use of illegal drugs or alcohol (exception is made for moderate alcohol consumption incompany housing during non-working hours) on company property is prohibited and will be cause for termination. Tasks will be related to a diverse variety of fruit and vegetable crops.
Special Requirements
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.