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Maine Employer Farmworkers/Crop Laborers in Bowdoinham, Maine
This job was posted by https://joblink.maine.gov : For more information, please see: https://joblink.maine.gov/jobs/1311250
Period of Intended Employment: 04/30/2026 to 12/15/2026
Planting of transplants in field and greenhouse, cultivation of field and greenhouse crops.\ Harvesting of crops. Washing and packaging of crops for distribution. Duties may include:\ hand weeding with and without provided tools (hoes, shovels, rakes, etc.); washing of crops,\ harvest containers, or equipment; crop management tasks such as trellising, covering with row\ cover, setting anti-deer fences, moving irrigation pipes; packing, weighing, grading vegetables.\ Work is performed mostly outside or in greenhouses as well as in a barn and refrigerated area.\ Work is performed in all weather conditions, including hot, cold, wet and dry conditions. Work\ requires ability to repeatedly lift and move up to 50 pounds, work at a repeated task for long\ periods of time, and working from bending, stooping, kneeling, and standing positions. We\ require basic understanding of English communication for safety instructions. 2 months\ experience in the above mentioned duties is required. Operation of farm trucks and tractors is\ sometimes required for work completion.
Exposure to extreme temp, lifting 50 lbs, repetitive movements, extensive pushing and pulling,\ extensive walking, frequent stooping.