Crop Care Worker

Backyard Farms, LLC; Maine; Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Paid time off

Employee Engagement & Recognition

Opportunities for growth and advance

Job summary

Backyard Farms, LLC in Madison, ME is seeking Crop Care Workers to garden tomatoes year-round in a greenhouse environment. Training is provided and duties include harvesting and processing produce to meet quality standards. This is a full-time role with a 6:00 am - 2:30 pm shift, Monday through Friday, with some weekend hours as crop demands require.

Starting wage is $15.10 per hour. Candidates must be at least 18, have a high school diploma, and be able to lift up to 50 lbs.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• High school Diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in agriculture or restaurant industry preferred.
• Self-motivated with good communication skills.
• Able to work independently or in a team, deadline driven.
• Lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Garden, pick and process tomatoes in greenhouse; training provided.
• Work flexible hours during fast growth periods.
• Operate a trolley to reach produce up to 20 feet high.
• Handle equipment with care; report issues to Supervisor.
• Maintain hygiene and food safety compliance.
• Follow company rules, food safety guidelines and health & safety policies.
• Report pests and disease with location details to Supervisor.

Skills

Age 18+

Communication skills

Teamwork

Self-motivated

Willingness to lift 50 lbs

Education

High school Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Backyard Farms, located in Madison, ME is a 42-acre greenhouse, that we like to think of as one big backyard garden! Our spacious facility grows tomatoes year-round. We are seeking Crop Care Workers who will garden our produce to ensure it meets the highest level of quality and efficiency for our valued customers.

• Full-Time Shift: 6:00 am - 2:30 pm; Monday - Friday; Some weekend hours are required, fluctuating hours and schedule subject to the crop demands
• $15.10/hr.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Garden, pick and process tomatoes in our greenhouse environment. Training is provided and on-going.
• Ability to work flexible hours when needed to finish work in periods of fast growth and high
• May operate a trolley to reach produce that can go as high as 20' in the air.
• Handle equipment and tools with care and respect. Report issues to Supervisor
• Must ensure proper hygiene and cleanliness to meet Food Safety
• Must follow Company rules and regulations, Food Safety guidelines, and Health & Safety
• Report any pest and disease to Supervisor: including type, location and infestation

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• High school Diploma or equivalent required
• Previous experience working in the agriculture or restaurant industry preferred
• Self-motivated, positive attitude with good communication skills
• Ability to work independently and in a team, deadline driven environment
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.

Working Conditions:

• Greenhouse environment with variable and fluctuating temperatures based on the season, with high temperatures in the summer months.
• Fast paced environment working on and around powered industrial equipment and background noise approaches 70 dcbs.
• Must be able to work around bees.
• Will be on feet and walking and working on concrete surfaces.

We are pleased to offer the following Benefits:

• 401K
• Paid time off
• Employee Engagement & Recognition Programs
• Opportunities for growth and advancement

Equal Opportunity Employer
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