This is a Temporary Position. Dates of employment are 04/11/25 to 10/31/25. To apply for this job order: click on Start Application.  Print your resume and write the Job Order Number on your resume and  fax resume/application  to S Nawarynski  610-434-4122. All resumes/applications are reviewed and only those that match the job specifications are forwarded to the employer for consideration. We encourage you to enroll in the Commonwealth Workforce Development System (www.pacareerlink.pa.gov )

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 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, and honey bees 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 walkin , 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.

Workers with a clean driving record (no major moving violations such as but not limited to Driving While Intoxicated or Reckless Driving) and able to obtain an insurable driver's license may drive company vehicles

This job requires a minimum of 3 months of verifiable agricultural field work experience handling both manual and mechanized tasks associated with production of assorted vegetables on a farm.

Must be able to lift/carry 60 lbs.