Farm workers and Laborers; Crop

Tougas Family Farm; Northborough (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading farm in Northborough seeks a dedicated farm worker for the 2025 season. Responsibilities include operating machinery, picking apples, and maintaining equipment. Ideal candidates will have experience in agricultural tasks and the ability to follow detailed instructions. Join us to contribute to a fruitful harvest!

Qualifications

• One month experience required in listed work.

Responsibilities

• Operates farm machinery and attaches implements.
• Picks apples and prepares them for sale.
• Repairs and maintains farm equipment.

Skills

Teamwork

Attention to Detail

Tools

Farm Machinery

Irrigation Equipment

Job description

Date of Need: 3/1/2025 to 12/15/2025 Drives and operates farm machinery.

Attaches farm implements to tractors. Removes excess growth from apple

trees and fruit plants, and applies general use pesticides under the

supervision of a licensed applicator. Picks apples and tree fruit.

Prepares apples and fruit for sale and processing. Removes rocks, weeds,

and brush from apple orchards and fields using tools. Prepares soil and

plants plants and seeds. Trains and prunes apple trees, fruit trees, and

bushes. Lays out irrigation pipes and adjusts valves. Assists with frost

control activities. Installs and removes bird netting on crops. Cleans,

lubricates, and adjust farm machinery. Repairs and maintains irrigation

equipment, farm equipment, and farm buildings. Will be required to lift

50 pounds while ascending and descending a ladder. Must be capable of

receiving detailed instructions from supervisors. Will work individually

or as part of a team. One month experience required in work listed.