What are the responsibilities and job description for the Vegetable Farm Field Crew Worker position at Tangerini's Spring Street Farm?
POSITIONS OPENING MID APRIL/MAY 2026. Tangerini’s Farm grows over 70 acres of fruits and vegetables following organic farming practices. Our mission is to strengthen our local food chain by growing quality fruits and vegetables for our community. Our field crew consists of 10-12 driven, hardworking members who enjoy a good day’s work. Field crew members work in all weather and are responsible for harvesting, washing, and packing produce to high quality standards along with other fruit and vegetable production tasks. The crew works directly with Crew Manager, Owner, and Production Manager. Tangerini’s distributes produce via our farm store, multiple farmer’s markets, and wholesale to other farms, restaurants, and other vendors.
All new employees will come to the farm on a two-week trial basis. Good workers will find themselves in good company.
Job Description:
- Harvesting a variety of produce by hand and with the assistance of machine harvesters
- Washing/preparing produce for markets and wholesale
- Transplanting on a mechanical transplanter, hand transplanting greenhouses
- Weeding- using hand tools, hand weeding
- Field projects such as tomato/pepper staking, row covers, weed mats, some irrigation set up, Other tasks involved with vegetable production
- Interest in organic farming practices
- Farming experience is a plus but not necessary for the right person
- Reliable transportation to work
- Ability to work efficiently based on priorities, willingness to take direction initiative, and constructive criticism
- Ability to provide proactive, honest and constructive communication about work
- Ability to lift 50lbs repeatedly and easily, and to hustle through a physically busy day
- Reliability and punctuality
- Familiarity with produce and plants a plus
- Cleans up their work space when the task is completed
- Capable of doing tedious and sometimes strenuous task for several hours at a time
- The desire to learn will lead to other farming opportunities and growth with the business
- Sense of humor and a positive attitude
Schedule and Benefits:
- Monday-Friday, 7am-3:30pm with occasional Saturdays in busy months
- Mid April/May through October, winter hours for the right candidate
- Full time applicants preferred, but not required
- All new hires for this position start at $15.00/hour
- 25% Employee discount on all products we sell
- Free vegetables when in good supply and picked on your own time
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $15.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
Work Location: In person
Salary : $15