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General Farm Worker
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What they do
A Farm, Nursery, or Greenhouse Worker propagates, cultivates and harvests plants, primarily flowers, trees, shrubs and sod, and other crops such as mushrooms that are grown in greenhouses, or grows and harvests farm crops such as grain, fruit or vegetables. Operates and maintains equipment used to grow and harvest plants and crops. Cares for animals including dairy cows or chickens, pigs or other animals raised for meat.
$36,968 / year median in Massachusetts
+20% projected growth
Job Description
Responsibilities:
- Engage in planting, weeding, harvesting, washing, and packing of produce.
Qualifications:
- Efficiency and competence in farm tasks are essential.
- A positive attitude and a strong desire to contribute to the farm\'s mission are crucial.
- Must be available to work weekends.