Farmworker Laborer And Crop
Employer
1200 Long Corner Road
Mt. Airy, MD 21771
United States
Job description
Plant, cultivate, harvest, wash, sort, grade, package and label crops. Harvest vegetables according to size, shape and degree of maturity. Place vegetables into field containers. Must be able to listen to, understand and follow simple operation tasks, duties may include: Managing inventory of stored produce; manage customer order process and maintain fulfillment records; Assessment of crops for health and harvest (e.g. size, quality, quantity); Assist and provide input to employer instructions to ensure all work meets employer's quality and food safety standards. This job requires three months (or 480 hours) of verifiable experience. The employer's farm is certified organic. The employer farms to promote the use of biological interactions and cultural practices in place of agricultural chemicals. If chemicals are used, the employer will comply with applicable re-entry restrictions in the field. Field operation tasks will include, but are not limited to: seeding; transplanting; irrigation management, fertilizing, high tunnel production and maintenance; mulch laying and removal; field preparation and clean-up; trellising and pruning; row cover management; disease and pest scouting; organic spraying; record keeping; general farm maintenance; tractor operations; and hand weeding. Monitor the completion of daily farm tasks. Track and report inventory of production supplies to the Employer. Assist at farmers market and with CSA customer order boxes and distribution. The employer, at no cost, will provide the worker with any tools or equipment necessary to perform required tasks. Workers will participate in the harvest and packing responsibilities by maintaining a neatly organized and clean harvest and storage environment and maintain harvest and distribution lists. Workers will assist with farm maintenance tasks like mowing and weed whacking. All work must be performed carefully, according to instructions to avoid damage or harm to crops. Crops may include but are not limited to the following: Leafy greens such as kale collards and spinach; and Root Vegetables such as potatoes, beets, and carrots; other vegetable such as cabbage; beans; peppers; tomatoes; squash; or cucumbers.
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 in company housing during non-working hours) on company property is prohibited and will be cause for termination.
Special Requirements
Workers must be able to work outdoors in all types of weather; repeatedly lift and carry at least 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 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 worker may be requested to start earlier and work more than the scheduled 35 hours per week, including holidays. When weather is hot, starting and ending times may be shifted to earlier or later in the day.