Greenhouse/farm Worker

Job description

Workers will perform a wide array of manual agricultural and horticultural tasks to support crop and plant production. General duties include, but are not limited to the following:

Work tasks will include plant care, field production, sod production, equipment operation, and general farm maintenance including construction and equipment maintenance.

Workers are required to work both inside structures and outside in various weather conditions. Temperatures may range from 10*F - 100*F, with the potential for wet conditions due to production processes or weather conditions not severe enough to stop field work; other various conditions may apply.

Hours will vary depending on crop, time of year, and customer need. Early mornings, late evenings, and weekend work should be expected.

Workers are expected to perform duties including boxing, weighing, and loading of products. Packaged products may weigh up to 60 lbs. and may be lifted to a height of 5 ft. Repetitive movements such as stooping, kneeling, bending, extensive walking, standing, and extensive pushing and/or pulling is required. Allergies to ragweed, goldenrod, insect spray, related chemicals, etc. may affect the workers ability to perform the job.

Workers must be able to perform required tasks with accuracy and efficiency. All workers will be required to follow complete documentation and record-keeping procedures as established by the Employer for all applicable processes.

Special Requirements

This job requires a minimum of 3 months prior experience working on a vegetable farm or greenhouse, handling manual tasks associated with crop production and harvest activities, general plant production and maintenance.

Employer assures that workers will be provided transportation from living quarters to work site every day (for workers who must be provided housing under the applicable regulations.)

Persons seeking employment as experienced Greenhouse/Farm Worker must be available for the entire period requested by the employer. Applicants must be able to furnish verbal or written statement establishing relevant prior work experience.

Raises and/or bonuses may be offered to any seasonal worker employed pursuant to this job order, at the sole discretion of the Employer, based on individual factors such as work performance, skill, and tenure.