Farmworker And Laborer Crops
Employer
209 Chace Hill Rd.
Sterling, MA 01564
United States
Job description
Work may include but not be limited to: plant, cultivate, harvest various crops such as apples, pumpkins and blueberries. Use hand tools such as shovels, hoes, rakes, pruning shears, saws and ladders. Duties may include tilling soil, applying fertilizer, transplanting, weeding, hand thinning, pruning, applying general use pesticides under the supervision of a licensed applicator. Picking, cleaning, sorting, packing, processing and handling harvested products. May set up, operate, repair and maintain farm equipment, machinery and buildings. May also participate in set-up and operate irrigation equipment. Work is mostly outdoors and often under hot or cold weather conditions. Work requires bending, stooping, lifting, and carrying up to 50 pounds on a frequent basis. One month experience required in work listed.
Special Requirements
Exposure to extreme temp, lifting 50 lbs, repetitive movements, extensive pushing and pulling, extensive walking, frequent stooping.