Farm Worker
Employer
1550 Old Westminster Rd
Westminster, MD 21157
United States
Job description
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 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 field. 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 proficient manner without close supervision.
The employer at no cost will provide any tools or equipment necessary to perform required tasks to the worker be related to the planting, growing, cultivating, weeding, fertilizing, pruning, harvesting and sorting of diverse and fruit crops. These include eggplant, peppers, green beans, peas, okra, peaches, pears, plums, apples, strawberries, blackberries, pumpkins and specialty vegetables. Workers may be do any other manual task involved in the production of fruit and vegetable. All work must be performed according to instruction to avoid damage to fruit and vegetable crops.
Special Requirements
Must be able to work in outdoor environment: extremes of heat and cold, inclement weather. Must be able to crouch, bend, and sit on the ground, reach, and lift and carry items weighting up to 75 pounds. Must be able to Listen, understand, and follow simple instructions of field operations leaders and supervisors.