POSITION SUMMARY:

Farm Hands will record information about crops such as pesticide use. Farm Hands will dig and plant seeds, or transplant seedlings by hand and harvest vegetables by hand and check every item to ensure it meets the farm’s standards while tossing away items that do not pass that threshold. Farm Hands will identify plants, pests, and weeds to determine the selection and application of pesticides and fertilizers. Farm Hands will inform the Farm Operations Manager of crop progress and will occasionally operate tractors and service farm machinery as needed. Farm Hands will also be required to adhere to agricultural workplace safety practices.

POSITION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Harvest, dig, plant seeds and/or transplant seedlings by hand. Load agriculture products into trucks, boxes, and/or storage facilities. Wash produce and produce bins, keep cold storage rooms tidy.

Assist with packing of Farm Box orders and distribution, assist with field and date grove operations as needed under the direction of the Farm Operations Manager; assist the Farm Operations Manager on tasks as needed.

• This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties. Employee may perform other related duties as assigned.

WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

It is preferred to have at least two years of experience building and operating irrigation systems, operating tractors, and working in agriculture.

EDUCATION / LICENSE / CERTIFICATIONS:

High School Diploma or GED preferred

Valid Driver’s License

Ability to pass a soft criminal/background check