Farmworker And Labor Crops
Employer
1355 Boston Post Rd
Guilford, CT 06437
United States
Job description
Diversified fruit and vegetable farm. General duties include: seeding, transplanting, writing labels for transplants, weeding, thinning, cultivating and pruning, less than 15% of the season; planting 15% of the season; harvesting, picking and packing by hand various crops such as leafy vegetables, legumes, squash, tomatoes, root crops, berries, apples, peaches and pears 70% of the season. Other duties include weeding, cutting, and arranging cut-flowers, use of hand tools, setting up, operating and/or repairing farm machinery. May repair farm buildings and fencing. Ability to withstand prolonged exposure to variable weather conditions; also required to bend, stoop or stand for extended periods and lift and carry 50 pounds on a frequent basis. 1 month experience required in work listed. The %'s listed are estimates. Workers may spend 0-100% of their time performing any of the activities listed.
Special Requirements
Exposure to extreme temp, lifting 50 lbs, repetitive movements, extensive pushing and pulling, extensive walking, frequent stooping.