What are the responsibilities and job description for the Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop position at Chestnut Hill Farm and Market LLC?
Plant, maintain, and harvest vegetable and fruit crops. Harvest crops according to size, shape and degree of maturity. Place crops into field containers. Carry full container to designated site. Crops may include but are not limited to the following: strawberries, cucumbers, sweet corn, tomatoes, squash, eggplant, peppers, green beans, peas, pumpkins, root vegetables, leafy greens and other specialty vegetables. Must be able to listen to, understand and follow simple instructions to ensure all work meets employers quality standards. workers will Use hand tools, such as shovels, trowels, hoes, tampers, pruning hooks and shears. Duties may include tilling soil and applying fertilizers, transplanting, weeding, thinning or pruning crops; applying pesticides; cleaning, packing, and loading harvested products. Will plant, cultivate, irrigate, harvest and sort fruit crops while working outside in all types of weather. Workers may be required to do any other manual tasks involved in the production of crops and assist in the maintenance of the farm. All work must be performed carefully according to instruction to avoid damage to crops.
This job requires two months (or 320 hours) of verifiable prior experience.
Employer will comply with re-entry restrictions applicable to pesticides and other chemicals used in the fields.
Workers may not report for work while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. The possession or use of illegal drugs or alcohol (exception is made for moderate alcohol consumption in company housing during non-working hours) on company property is prohibited and will be cause for termination.
Salary : $15