Farm Worker
Employer
22222 Davis Mill Road
Germantown, MD 20876
United States
Job description
Must be able to work outdoors in dusty and dirty conditions, in extremes of heat and cold, and in inclement
weather. Must be able to crouch, bend,
and sit on the ground, reach and lift and carry items weighing up to 75 pounds. Must be able to listen to,
understand, and follow simple instructions of field
operations leaders and supervisors. This job requires three months (or 480 hours) of verifiable prior experience.
Employer will comply with re-entry restrictions applicable to pesticides and other chemicals used in the fields.
A designated lead worker or company supervisor will provide instructions and general supervision. Technical
horticultural activities will be closely supervised. However,
workers will be expected to perform their general duties in a timely and proficient manner without close
supervision.
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.
The employer at no cost will provide any tools or equipment necessary to perform required tasks to the worker.
Tasks will be related to the planting, growing,
cultivating, weeding, fertilizing, pruning, harvesting and sorting of diverse vegetables and fruit crops. These crops
may include but are not limited to the following:
cucumbers, sweet corn, tomatoes, squash, eggplant, peppers, green beans, peas, okra, peaches, pears, plums,
apples, strawberries, blackberries, pumpkins and
specialty vegetables. Workers may be required to do any other manual task involved in the production of fruit and
vegetable crops. All work must be performed
carefully according to instruction to avoid damage to fruit and vegetable crops.
Special Requirements
None