Greenhouse Worker/packing House
Employer
82 Wilson Road
East Thetford, VT 05043
United States
Job description
All applicants must be able, willing and qualified to perform the work described in this job description and must be available for the entire period of employment specified in box 3 & 4, page 1. Workers will perform a combination of tasks involved in the planting, cultivating and harvesting of tomatoes, according to the instructions of the supervisor. Workers will work in greenhouse planting and transplanting seedlings. Work will include hand weeding, thinning and hoeing, as well as other duties related to the planting, maintaining and harvesting of the crops. Workers will operate farm machinery and work in a storage building washing, culling, and preparing produce for storage or distribution. Workers are required to stand, bend and kneel for long periods of time. Workers must be able to lift and carry 50 pounds on a frequent basis.
Workers will harvest the crops according to the quality and method of the employer. Due to safety concerns for employees and the plants, there will be NO SMOKING on the farm premises. The owners will provide a designated area for smoking. Workers will work in varied weather conditions. Beginning and ending times each day, as well as the number of hours per day will vary depending on the weather and the conditions of the crops. Workers will be given a 30 minute lunch break and a 15 minute break in the morning and afternoon. Workers must be able to take directions in simple English.
Special Requirements
None