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FLC Farm Worker in Upper Black Eddy, Pennsylvania
Reference the below state and job order # when inquiring about this position.
Originating state and job order # Pennsylvania - 22271260
REQUIREMENTS: Must be at least 18 years of age. Must be available the entire work period of 4/11/26-10/30/26. Must agree to 44 hr work week. Employer will provide transportation from employer provided living quarters to work site every day. Must read, and agree to, all terms and conditions of employment prior to a referral to the employer.
OPENINGS: 2
*SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: *Must have at least 3 months of verifiable experience in all job duties. This job requires exposure to extreme temperatures, ability to lift 60 lbs., repetitive movements, extensive walking, frequent stooping, extensive pushing and pulling.
*JOB DUTIES: *Handling manual tasks associated with commodity production and harvest activities. Crops/Commodities: assorted vegetables. Primary duties (performed the majority of workdays): Plant, cultivate and harvest assorted vegetables including, but not limited to, summer squash, arugula, basil, sweet potatoes, bok choy, broccoli, swiss chard, tomatoes, beets, turnips, watermelon, winter squash, napa cabbage, cantaloupe, carrots, cilantro, collards, cucumbers, daikon radish, dill, eggplant, fennel, cut flowers, sunflowers, garlic, green beans, salad greens, kale, lettuce, okra, onions, parsley, hot peppers, bell peppers, perennial herbs, spinach, potatoes, radicchio, red radish, raspberries, celery, rutabaga, scallions. Assist with field preparation and harvesting activities. Workers will participate in all farm tasks related to mixed vegetable production including: seeding, planting, watering, weeding, trellising, harvesting, washing vegetables, the inspection, grading, sorting, storage, and post-harvest treatment of crops. Plant, spray, weed, fertilize, water, and prune plants, and shrubs, using gardening tools such as a wheelhoe and handhoe. Washing produce, weighing the produce, maintaining inventory, including bunching cilantro, parsley, dill, turnips and radishes. Keep all work areas clean by sweeping floors and sanitizing machinery and surface areas. May use mechanized equipment including but not limited to: rotary mower, front end loader, and other power tools/equipment. Must operate agricultural equipment safely, with or without direction. Use hand tools including, but not limited to: shovels, hoes and knives. Plant roots, seeds and bulbs. 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. Mow, cut, and weed fields. Perform shoveling, hoeing, 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. Assist with farm building/field maintenance and repairs. Repair fences. Install/maintain irrigation systems and water lines. Move and install irrigation pipes and equipment. Apply organic pesticides, fungicides, and other crop protectants. Apply fertilizers, plant growth chemicals, conditioners, and other plant related treatments at the correct times depending on plant type, growth, climate and crop conditions. Workers must operate all equipment properly and in a manner that protects operator, others, the employer's products and property. Failure to comply with safety requirements and operating instructions may result in disciplinary action up to and including immediate termination. Must wear assigned personal protective equipment when required. Must report for work d