Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse

Illinois Foundation Seeds, Inc; Harvard (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the farming industry is seeking entry-level Farmworkers and Laborers. This role involves various tasks such as hand harvesting, planting, and general maintenance of crops. Applicants should have experience in hand harvesting and be prepared for physical work in diverse weather conditions. This is a full-time position requiring dedication and adherence to sanitation practices.

Qualifications

• At least three months of experience in hand harvesting produce.

Responsibilities

• Hand harvesting, planting, transplanting, weeding, and irrigating.
• Operating machinery, sorting seeds, packing, and general farm maintenance.

Skills

Hand Harvesting

Sanitation Practices

Job description

Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse

Join to apply for the Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse role at Illinois Foundation Seeds, Inc.

This position involves working with various crops such as sweet corn seed, soybean, wheat, vegetables, flowers, and more. Responsibilities include hand harvesting, planting, transplanting, weeding, irrigating, operating machinery, sorting seeds, packing, and general farm maintenance.

Applicants must have at least three months of experience in hand harvesting produce and be able to provide positive references from recent employers. All workers are required to follow strict sanitation practices, including hand washing and maintaining cleanliness.

Work conditions include early mornings, standing for long periods, lifting up to 75 lbs., and performing tasks in various weather conditions. Workers must supply their own work clothes. Tasks may vary daily, and workers could be assigned different duties as needed.

This is a full-time, entry-level position in the farming industry, involving management and manufacturing functions.