Farmworkers And Laborers Crop
Employer
13 Congamond Rd
Southwick , MA 01077
United States
Job description
Work may include but not limited to preparing land to plant, hoe, cultivate, irrigating, weeding, suckering, and harvest various crops, such as but not limited to greenhouses, vegetables, flowers, tobacco, Christmas trees. Greenhouse work may include but are not limited to covering greenhouses with plastic, filling, seeding and watering plants. Duties may include but are not limited to applying fertilizer, apply general use or any restricted use pesticide under the direct supervision of a certified applicator, cutting, spearing, hanging crop, taking down, and stripping off leaves and bundling. Work is physically demanding and is performed in extreme weather conditions. Must be extremely careful not to damage leaves. Might drive tractor for loading and unloading trailers into barns. Must be able to handle 30lbs 20ft off the ground while standing on wooden poles. May set up, operate, and repair farm machinery and farm buildings. May participate in irrigation activities. Work requires bending, stooping, lifting and ability to carry up to 50lbs on a frequent basis. One months of experience in work is required.
Special Requirements
Exposure to extreme temp, lifting 50 lbs, repetitive movements, extensive pushing and pulling, extensive walking, frequent stooping.