Farmworker and Laborer, Crop

Sassafras Creek Farm in Leonardtown, MD is seeking Farmworkers and Laborers to plant, cultivate, harvest, and package organic fruits and vegetables. The role involves following instructions to meet quality and food safety standards, managing inventory, and assisting with farm maintenance tasks. A minimum of three months of experience is required. Workers must comply with drug and alcohol policies, and tools will be provided by the employer.
Plant, cultivate, harvest, wash, sort, grade, package and label fruit/veg crops. Harvest fruits and vegetables according to size, shape and degree of maturity. Place vegetables into field containers. Must be able to listen to, understand and follow simple instructions to ensure all work meets employer's quality standards and food safety standards. This job requires three months (or 480 hours) of verifiable experience.
The employer's farm is certified organic. The employer farms to promote the use of biological interactions and cultural practices in place of agricultural chemicals. If chemicals are used, the employer will comply with re-entry restrictions applicable to pesticides and other chemicals used in the field.
Field operation tasks will include, but are not limited to: seeding; transplanting; irrigation management, fertilizing, high tunnel production and maintenance; mulch laying and removal; field preparation and clean-up; trellising and pruning; row cover management; disease and pest scouting; organic spraying; record keeping; general farm maintenance; tractor operations; and hand weeding.
In addition to field operation tasks, duties may include: Managing inventory of stored produce; manage customer order process and maintain fulfillment records; Assessment of crops for health and harvest (e.g. size, quality, quantity); Assist and provide input to employer regarding crop production, planning and employee performance. Monitor the completion of daily farm tasks. Track and report inventory of production supplies to the Employer. Assist at farmers market and fill farmers market customer order boxes and distribution.
Workers may not report for work while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. The possession or use of illegal drugs or alcohol (exception is made for moderate alcohol consumption in company housing during non-working hours) on company property is prohibited and will be cause for termination. The employer, at no cost, will provide any tools or equipment necessary to perform required tasks to the worker.
Participate in the harvest and packing responsibilities by maintaining a neatly organized and clean harvest and storage environment and maintain harvest and distribution lists. Workers will assist with farm maintenance tasks like mowing and weed whacking. All work must be performed carefully according to instructions to avoid damage or harm to crops.
Crops may include but are not limited to the following:
Greens; beets, carrots and other root vegetables; cabbage; garlic; beans; peppers; potatoes; tomatoes; squash; cucumbers; watermelon and more.