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This job was posted by https://joblink.maine.gov : For more information,
please see: https://joblink.maine.gov/jobs/1337846
Period of Intended Employment: 07/15/2026 to 05/15/2027
Crops/Commodities:
Vegetables including, but not limited to, sweet corn, winter squash,
potatoes, rutabaga, cucumbers, green beans, peppers.
Primary duties (performed the majority of workdays):
Plant, cultivate and harvest vegetables. Use hand tools including, but
not limited to: shovels, hoes and knives. Plant roots, seeds and bulbs.
Spread plastic or other ground covering. 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. Take care to prevent damaging produce and plants. Grade, size,
and sort product according to color, shape, size, appearance, feel,
and/or quality, in accordance with supervisor’s instructions and
employer standards. Inspect products for damage/defects and discard
inferior products and foreign matter. Place product in bins/trays and
other containers according to grade and mark grades on containers. Weigh
products and record weight and/or grade. Handle product carefully to
prevent damage. Operate equipment safely, with or without direction.
Must follow quality control standards and production procedures.
Clean/sanitize work station and equipment.
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.
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.
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. Assist with farm building/field
maintenance and repairs. Repair fences.
Must wear assigned personal protective equipment when required. Must
report for work daily wearing work clothing and boots or other durable
foot wear. Workers wearing clothing inappropriate for work will not be
permitted to start work.
Outdoor work required when plants are wet, or during light rain, snow,
moderate winds, direct sun, high humidity and extreme temperatures.
Temperatures in fields during working hours may vary. 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. Work is done outdoors for long
periods of time and requires prolonged periods of standing and/or
walking, repetitive movements, and frequent bending and/or stooping.
Workers must be able to handle, lift, and carry heavy or bulky objects
(product, containers) in accordance with the specified lifting
requirements.
This job requires a minimum of 3 months of prior verifiable experience
working on a vegetable farm. Workers must be able to perform all duties
with accuracy, efficiency and an eye to quality standards to ensure the
production of a premium quality product. Applicants
must be able to furnish verifiable job reference(s) or comparable third
party documentation from recent employer(s) establishing acceptable
prior experience. Saturday work required. Must be able to lift/carry 60
lbs. Employer-paid post-hire drug testing required.
