Farmworker, Laborer
Employer
100 Piney Creek Lane
North East, MD 21901
United States
Job description
Workers will be required to do field work which will include assisting in the cutting of hay several times a year. They will be required to place baled hay on wagons, remove the bales from the wagons after they have been driven to the storage area, examine the bales for mold and then sort the bales and stack them in the storage area. After storage, the workers must continue to monitor the stacked hay for signs of mold or disease. In addition to hay cutting, the workers will be required to perform brush cutting and other farm maintenance activities as needed.
Special Requirements
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 (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.