Farmworkers And Laborers, Crop
Employer
28600 Ridge Road
Mount Airy, MD 21771
United States
Job description
Primary work will include planting, pruning, tieing-up, cultivating, fertilizing, watering, harvesting and sorting vegetables; pruning, fertilizing, thinning, and harvesting of apple, peach, cherry trees; weeding and mowing. Alternate work will include fieldwork, general field labor, brush cutting and farm maintenance activities, including maintenance, repair or painting of barns and other structures, greenhouses and fences,and any other equipment and tools used on the farm.
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 of verifiable prior experience working on a vegetable farm or orchard planting and hand harvesting fruits and vegetables. 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