Job Opportunities

To apply for a position, see below.
Volunteers welcome- inquire by email

OPEN POSITION

Vegetable Farm Laborer : April 2022 thru November 2022
Open Positions- 2 Full Time
​Must be able to work the entire season

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Crops/Commodities: berries, vegetables, including but not limited to, strawberries, blueberries, greens, root vegetables, herbs, sweet potatoes, tomatoes, squash, watermelons. Plant, cultivate and harvest vegetables following prescribed food safety standards. Use hand tools including, but not limited to: shovels, hoes and knives. Plant roots, seeds and bulbs. Spread plastic or other groundcovering. Clean plastic by hand from ground upon removal. Till soil. Weed and thin plants. Transplant plants by hand. Stake/tie plants, trellis/prune plants, and set poles and wires for vine plants. Pick, cut, lift, or pull crops. Tie vegetables in bunches. Grade, size and field pack product. Take care to prevent damaging produce and plants. Cultivate, sort, pack potatoes. Weed fields by hand or with a hoe. Maintain clean working environment, shoveling dirt and other debris from work area. Work in fields. Prune, plant, cultivate and hand-harvest berries. Spread and remove ground covers. Place and monitor bug traps. Trellis berry plants. Train berry canes. Monitor growth for tipping/pruning. Pick/harvest berries according to quality standards. Load/transport harvested berries. Mow, cut, and weed fields. Perform ditching, shoveling, hoeing, hauling, ground preparation, and other manual tasks. Bending, stooping and kneeling required. Use hand tools including but not limited to hoes, shovels, shears, clippers, loppers, and saws. Lift, carry, and load/unload products or supplies. Use power equipment including but not limited to: tractors, planters, mowers, plows, sprayers, cultivators, power shears, chain saws, high lifts, fork lifts, skid loaders. Must operate agricultural equipment safely, with or without direction. Install/maintain irrigation systems and water lines. Move and install irrigation pipes and equipment. Dig and maintain ditches. Apply pesticides, herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protectants. Mix and apply fertilizers, plant growth chemicals, conditioners, and other plant related treatments at the correct times depending on plant type, growth, climate and crop conditions. Assist with farm building/field maintenance and repairs. Build/repair fences. Work is done in the field for long periods of time. Workers may assist in handling product weighing up to 60 pounds and lifting to a height of 5 feet. Workers must work on their feet in bent positions for long periods of time. Work requires repetitive movements and extensive walking. Work required in fields when plants are wet with dew and rain, and may be required during light rain, snow, moderate winds, direct sun, high humidity and extreme temperatures. Temperatures in fields during working hours can range from 10 to over 100 degrees F. Workers may be required to work during occasional showers not severe enough to stop field operations. Allergies to ragweed, goldenrod, honey bees, insecticides, herbicides, fungicides, or related chemicals may affect a worker’s ability to perform the job. Supervisor(s) will provide instructions and directions to workers. Workers must be able to comprehend and follow instructions and communicate effectively to supervisors. Unusual, complex or non-routine activities will be supervised. Workers expected to perform basic duties in a timely and proficient manner without close supervision. Workers must obey all safety rules and basic instructions and be able to recognize, understand and comply with safety, pesticide warning/re-entry and other essential postings. No smoking or tobacco use of any kind will be permitted in the fields.
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PROFILES WE ARE LOOKING FOR

  • Seeks to advance their agricultural knowledge with the aim of starting their own farm;
  • Has a good level of experience in market gardening (1 season plus);
  • Capacity for physical work under variable weather conditions;
  • Ease of working independently and in teams;
  • Attention to detail and work well done;
  • Has a valid driver’s license.

EMPLOYMENT DETAILS

  • Full-time position (40 hours);
  • Monday-Friday , Saturday hours.
  • Hourly Pay range $15.50-$19.50 DOE
  • Off-site housing is a possibility
  • Transportation is the responsibility of the employee.
  • Must be able to work the entire season from April-November  

Ready to Apply?

PLEASE SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING
  • Resume;
  • a short letter of intention;
  • 3 references
  • Email the above and any inquirys to downhomeproduce@gmail.com
We look forward to hearing from you!