Farmworker

Farmworker Slatington, PA 1 DAYS AGO 22642628 Summary Slatington, PA In-Person $14.00 per Hour 2 Months Experience No formal schooling No Commission 40.00 hours per week / Day Shift / Full-Time Description This is a Temporary Position. Dates of employment are 08/20/26 to 10/20/26. To apply for this job order: click on Start Application. Print your resume and write the Job Order Number on your resume and fax resume/application to S Nawarynski 610-434-4122. All resumes/applications are reviewed and only those that match the job specifications are forwarded to the employer for consideration. We encourage you to enroll in the Commonwealth Workforce Development System (www.pacareerlink.pa.gov )

Crops/Commodities:

sweet corn. Primary duties (performed the majority of workdays): Plant, cultivate, and harvest sweet corn. Assist with field preparation and harvesting activities. Weed fields by hand or with a hoe. Grade, sort, and field pack sweet corns after harvest. Cut and prepare sweet corn. Repair, maintain, wash, and sanitize sweet corn storage boxes and other storage contains. Clear fields by picking up missed Sweet Corn. Inspect harvested sweet corn. Remove rotten or defective potatoes and remove debris and other foreign material. Keep all work areas clean by sweeping floors and sanitizing machinery and surface areas. Load/unload sweet corn. Install/maintain irrigation systems and water lines. Move and install irrigation pipes and equipment. Dig and maintain ditches. Install and remove levee gates. Apply pesticides, herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protectants. Apply fertilizers, plant growth chemicals, conditioners, and other plant related treatments at the correct times depending on plant type, growth, climate and crop conditions. Workers must operate all equipment properly and in a manner that protects operator, others, the employer's products and property. Failure to comply with safety requirements and operating instructions may result in disciplinary action up to and including immediate termination. Mow, cut, and weed fields. Perform ditching, shoveling, hoeing, hauling, ground preparation, and other manual tasks. Bending, stooping and kneeling required. Use hand tools including but not limited to hoes, shovels, shears, clippers, loppers, and saws. Lift, carry, and load/unload products or supplies. Assist with farm building/field maintenance and repairs. Repair fences. Must wear assigned personal protective equipment when required. Must report for work daily wearing work clothing and boots or other durable foot wear. Workers wearing clothing inappropriate for work will not be permitted to start work. Outdoor work required when plants are wet, or during light rain, snow, moderate winds, direct sun, high humidity and extreme temperatures. Temperatures in fields during working hours may vary. Workers may be required to work during occasional showers not severe enough to stop field operations. Allergies to ragweed, goldenrod, honey bees, insecticides, herbicides, fungicides, or related chemicals may affect a worker's ability to perform the job. Work is done outdoors for long periods of time and requires prolonged periods of standing and/or walking, repetitive movements, and frequent bending and/or stooping. Workers must be able to handle, lift, and carry heavy or bulky objects (product, containers) in accordance with the specified lifting requirements. Supervisor(s) will provide instructions and directions to workers. Workers must be able to comprehend and follow instructions and communicate effectively to supervisors. Unusual, complex or non-routine activities will be supervised. Workers expected to perform basic duties in a proficient manner without close supervision. Persons seeking employment in this position must be available for the entire period requested by the employer. Applicants must be able to furnish verifiable job reference(s) or comparable third party documentation from recent employer(s) establishing acceptable prior experience.

Field Harvest & Fall Ornamental Production:

Perform duties associated with the harvest and preparation for market of pumpkins and fall ornamental products according to production standards and good agricultural practices. This job requires a minimum of 2 months of verifiable agricultural field work experience handling sweet corn on a farm. Applicants must be able to furnish verifiable job reference(s) or comparable third-party documentation from recent employer(s) establishing acceptable prior experience. Must be able to lift/carry 60lbs Additional Details How To Identify Potential Job Scams