Farm Worker

Job description

Farm Workers will be responsible for duties associated with planting, transplanting, cultivating, and caring for blueberry crops and harvesting, sorting and grading, loading, and unloading of blueberries; pruning and upkeep of blueberry plants; applying pesticide and fertilizer to plants; setup, operation, and basic maintenance of irrigation systems used to water crops and to ensure frost protection; operating truck, tractor, or ATV to transport equipment and perform work duties; and ensuring the general cleanliness of work areas, including farm, field, and farm buildings (duties include picking up trash and debris, cleaning bathrooms, sweeping and mopping floors, and cleaning farm equipment). Farm Workers will also be responsible for planting and care for other secondary crops at the farm, including sunflower field, wildflowers to attract pollinating animals, raised bed gardens for vegetables and herbs, and a pumpkin patch. Duties will vary by season: winter is focused on planting, pruning, and spraying blueberry bushes during pre-season dormancy; spring is focused on fertilizing blueberries and planting secondary crops/flowers; summer is focused on crop maintenance and harvest; and early fall is focused on pre-dormancy fertilization of blueberries and pumpkin harvest. Duties require workers to stand, walk, stoop, bend, and lift up to 85 pounds and require individuals to work quickly and consistently and for long periods of time outdoors in all weather conditions. Anticipated vehicles and equipment used in duties include the following: tractor, truck, ATV, saws, weed eaters, tiller, shovel, rake, hoe, pruners, and chemicals spray applicators. Anticipated crops include the following: blueberries, sunflowers, wildflowers, pumpkins, tomatoes, cucumbers, lettuce, kale, onions, broccoli, peppers, squash, melons, strawberries, watermelon, and carrots.

Schedule: 40 hours per week. Typical work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm, with a 30- minute lunch break. Work hours and schedule may vary. May offer weekend and/or holiday shifts during peak times.

Special Requirements

Requirements: Applicant must possess three (3) months of experience hand harvesting fruits and/or vegetables. Please see Addendum C for additional information.