24 Farmworker jobs in the United States
General Farmworker
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Mississippi Dept of Employment - JobID: 609992 ( The goal of the Mississippi Department of Employment Security is to help Mississippians get jobs. Through the network of WIN Job Centers, MDES matches qualified, prospective employees with employers. Also through the MDES, Mississippians can obtain job training to sharpen their work skills and make themselves more competitive in the job market.Apply Now >>
General Farmworker
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Mississippi Dept of Employment - JobID: 605449 ( The goal of the Mississippi Department of Employment Security is to help Mississippians get jobs. Through the network of WIN Job Centers, MDES matches qualified, prospective employees with employers. Also through the MDES, Mississippians can obtain job training to sharpen their work skills and make themselves more competitive in the job market.Apply Now >>
Farmworker Diversified AZ
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Job Title: Diversified Farmworker
Category: Non-Exempt ~ Seasonal H2A
Department: Harvest & Post Harvest
Location: Goodyear & Maricopa - AZ
Report to: Department Supervisor
Season Contract 09/28/2025 - 05/24/2026
At Duncan Family Farms (DFF), we believe our primary responsibility is to produce clean, healthy, life-giving food. As a leading certified-organic grower, we harvest thousands of acres of produce those ships directly from our farms to processors in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. Some of our products include Spinach, Spring Mix Lettuce, Kale, Arugula, and Culinary Herbs. Due to our innovative programs, Duncan Family Farms has won numerous awards and is nationally recognized as a ‘showcase' of progressive farming techniques. Recent growth has enabled the expansion of our technological portfolio as well as our technical personnel. Duncan Family Farms is based in Goodyear, Arizona, and has farms across the United States.
Job Description and Requirements
The job requires a minimum of 3 months of verifiable commercial agricultural employment experience, preferably on a vegetable farm, handling both manual and machine tasks associated with commodity production and harvest activities. Workers must be able to perform manual as well as mechanized activities with accuracy and efficiency. This is hard, strenuous labor, under cold, wet conditions in the spring, and extreme heat and humidity in the summer.
Workers will be required to perform a variety of duties related to the production of herbs and vegetables. Workers will be required to manually plant, cultivate, and harvest vegetables such as: Green/Red Romaine, Green/Red Oak, Green/Red Leaf, Mizuna, Arugula, Green/Red Chard, Tatsoi, Spinach, Kale as well as other types of vegetables, lettuce crops, culinary herbs, microgreens, and other field crops. Worker will be required to use hand tools, such as shovels, trowels, hoes, tampers, pruning hooks, shears, and knives. Duties may include tilling soil and applying fertilizers; transplanting, weeding, thinning, or pruning crops; applying pesticides; or cleaning, grading, sorting, packing, and loading harvested products. Employees may be required to assist with farm building and field maintenance, repair fences, and/or repair or cover hoop houses. Employees may be asked to perform irrigation activities such as placing irrigation pipes and fittings. There is a considerable amount of stooping and kneeling throughout the various tasks being performed. Care must be taken to prevent damaging produce and plants. Workers will be required to dig and prepare ground, till soil and prepare field for planting, plant pots in fields, remove broken or damaged poles and install new poles (hoop houses), manually remove weeds by hand or with digging tools.
Workers will be asked to spread plastic or cover crops with netting materials or plastic and remove them when no longer needed by hand or machine. Workers will be asked to pack crops in totes, bins, clamshells, tie or bundle items, weigh product and load product by hand.
Workers will install and maintain irrigation systems and water lines. Move and install irrigation pipes and equipment, and remove drip tubing or install drip tubing, dig, and maintain ditches.
Workers must wear assigned personal protective equipment when required. Must report for work daily wearing work clothing and boots or another durable footwear. Workers wearing clothing inappropriate for work will not be permitted to start work.
Workers with a clean driving record (no major moving violations such as but not limited to Driving While Intoxicated or Reckless Driving) and able to obtain an insurable driver's license may be required to drive company vehicles.
In addition, workers will be required to perform variable tasks such as the following: ditching, shoveling, hoeing, hauling, ground preparation, and other tasks related to general farming. Workers will also engage in maintaining the equipment, restrooms, and fields in sanitary condition by sanitizing equipment, restrooms, lunch tables, picking up packing material, boxes, labels, trash, and discard of any other unwanted items.
Work will also include mechanized fieldwork using power equipment. By way of example and not limitation power equipment may include tractors, planters, sprayers, cultivators, and other equipment. Workers will be expected to be able to operate agricultural equipment with or without direction. Workers must be able to comprehend and follow instructions and communicate effectively to supervisors. Unusual, complex, or non-routine activities will be supervised. Field workers will be expected to perform their general duties in a timely and proficient manner without close supervision. Workers must obey all safety rules and basic instructions and be able to recognize, understand, and comply with safety, pesticide warning/re-entry and other essential postings.
Minimum Qualifications
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3 months experience commercial farming required.
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Experience working with the following crops:
- Green/Red Romaine
- Green/Red Oak
- Green/Red Leaf
- Mizuna
- Arugula
- Green/Red Chard
- Tatsoi
- Spinach
- Kale
- Culinary Herbs
- Microgreens
Physical Demands/Work Environment
Workers will be required to harvest crops by hand and work in the fields for long periods of time. Workers will work in packing areas used for packing vegetables. Workers are expected to perform duties including boxing, weighing, and loading of products. Workers will assist in loading/ unloading trucks with products weighing up to and including 60 pounds and lifting to a height of 5 feet for long periods of time. Workers must be able to work on their feet in bent positions and must be able to bend and stoop for long periods of time. Work requires repetitive movements and extensive walking. Allergies to ragweed, goldenrod, honeybees, insecticides, herbicides, fungicides, or related chemicals may affect a worker's ability to perform the job. Work required in fields when plants are wet with dew and rain, and may be required during light rain, snow, moderate winds, direct sun, high humidity and extreme temperatures. Temperatures in fields may range from 10 to 105 F. Workers will be required to work during occasional showers not severe enough to stop field operations. Workers should be physically able to do the work required with or without reasonable accommodation. To be qualified for this position, a worker must be willing to perform the considerable manual labor required on such a farm.
DFF is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Farmworker Diversified AZ
Posted 10 days ago
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Job Title: Diversified Farmworker
Category: Non-Exempt ~ Seasonal H2A
Department: Production, Harvest, Post-Harvest, Irrigation, Technical Services, CEA, Microgreens
Location: Goodyear, Maricopa
Report to: Department Supervisor
At Duncan Family Farms (DFF), we believe our primary responsibility is to produce clean, healthy, life-giving food. As a leading certified-organic grower, we harvest thousands of acres of produce those ships directly from our farms to processors in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. Some of our products include Spinach, Spring Mix Lettuce, Kale, Arugula, and Culinary Herbs. Due to our innovative programs, Duncan Family Farms has won numerous awards and is nationally recognized as a ‘showcase' of progressive farming techniques. Recent growth has enabled the expansion of our technological portfolio as well as our technical personnel. Duncan Family Farms is based in Goodyear, Arizona, and has farms across the United States.
Job Description and Requirements
The job requires a minimum of 3 months of verifiable commercial agricultural employment experience, preferably on a vegetable farm, handling both manual and machine tasks associated with commodity production and harvest activities. Workers must be able to perform manual as well as mechanized activities with accuracy and efficiency. This is hard, strenuous labor, under cold, wet conditions in the spring, and extreme heat and humidity in the summer.
Workers will be required to perform a variety of duties related to the production of herbs and vegetables. Workers will be required to manually plant, cultivate, and harvest vegetables such as: Green/Red Romaine, Green/Red Oak, Green/Red Leaf, Mizuna, Arugula, Green/Red Chard, Tatsoi, Spinach, Kale as well as other types of vegetables, lettuce crops, culinary herbs, microgreens, and other field crops. Worker will be required to use hand tools, such as shovels, trowels, hoes, tampers, pruning hooks, shears, and knives. Duties may include tilling soil and applying fertilizers; transplanting, weeding, thinning, or pruning crops; applying pesticides; or cleaning, grading, sorting, packing, and loading harvested products. Employees may be required to assist with farm building and field maintenance, repair fences, and/or repair or cover hoop houses. Employees may be asked to perform irrigation activities such as placing irrigation pipes and fittings. There is a considerable amount of stooping and kneeling throughout the various tasks being performed. Care must be taken to prevent damaging produce and plants. Workers will be required to dig and prepare ground, till soil and prepare field for planting, plant pots in fields, remove broken or damaged poles and install new poles (hoop houses), manually remove weeds by hand or with digging tools.
Workers will be asked to spread plastic or cover crops with netting materials or plastic and remove them when no longer needed by hand or machine. Workers will be asked to pack crops in totes, bins, clamshells, tie or bundle items, weigh product and load product by hand.
Workers will install and maintain irrigation systems and water lines. Move and install irrigation pipes and equipment, and remove drip tubing or install drip tubing, dig, and maintain ditches.
Workers must wear assigned personal protective equipment when required. Must report for work daily wearing work clothing and boots or another durable footwear. Workers wearing clothing inappropriate for work will not be permitted to start work.
Workers with a clean driving record (no major moving violations such as but not limited to Driving While Intoxicated or Reckless Driving) and able to obtain an insurable driver's license may be required to drive company vehicles.
In addition, workers will be required to perform variable tasks such as the following: ditching, shoveling, hoeing, hauling, ground preparation, and other tasks related to general farming. Workers will also engage in maintaining the equipment, restrooms, and fields in sanitary condition by sanitizing equipment, restrooms, lunch tables, picking up packing material, boxes, labels, trash, and discard of any other unwanted items.
Work will also include mechanized fieldwork using power equipment. By way of example and not limitation power equipment may include tractors, planters, sprayers, cultivators, and other equipment. Workers will be expected to be able to operate agricultural equipment with or without direction. Workers must be able to comprehend and follow instructions and communicate effectively to supervisors. Unusual, complex, or non-routine activities will be supervised. Field workers will be expected to perform their general duties in a timely and proficient manner without close supervision. Workers must obey all safety rules and basic instructions and be able to recognize, understand, and comply with safety, pesticide warning/re-entry and other essential postings.
Minimum Qualifications
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3 months experience commercial farming required.
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Experience working with the following crops:
- Green/Red Romaine
- Green/Red Oak
- Green/Red Leaf
- Mizuna
- Arugula
- Green/Red Chard
- Tatsoi
- Spinach
- Kale
- Culinary Herbs
- Microgreens
Physical Demands/Work Environment
Workers will be required to harvest crops by hand and work in the fields for long periods of time. Workers will work in packing areas used for packing vegetables. Workers are expected to perform duties including boxing, weighing, and loading of products. Workers will assist in loading/ unloading trucks with products weighing up to and including 60 pounds and lifting to a height of 5 feet for long periods of time. Workers must be able to work on their feet in bent positions and must be able to bend and stoop for long periods of time. Work requires repetitive movements and extensive walking. Allergies to ragweed, goldenrod, honeybees, insecticides, herbicides, fungicides, or related chemicals may affect a worker's ability to perform the job. Work required in fields when plants are wet with dew and rain, and may be required during light rain, snow, moderate winds, direct sun, high humidity and extreme temperatures. Temperatures in fields may range from 10 to 105 F. Workers will be required to work during occasional showers not severe enough to stop field operations. Workers should be physically able to do the work required with or without reasonable accommodation. To be qualified for this position, a worker must be willing to perform the considerable manual labor required on such a farm.
DFF is an Equal Opportunity Employer
**Título del Puesto:** Trabajador Agrícola Diversificado **Categoría:** No Exento ~ Temporal H2A **Departamento:** Producción, Cosecha, Post-Cosecha, Riego, Servicios Técnicos, Agricultura en Ambientes Controlados (CEA), Microverdes **Ubicación:** Goodyear, Maricopa **Reporta a:** Supervisor del Departamento En _Duncan Family Farms_ (DFF), creemos que nuestra responsabilidad principal es producir alimentos limpios, saludables y que den vida. Como productores líderes certificados en agricultura orgánica, cosechamos miles de acres de productos que se envían directamente desde nuestras granjas a procesadores en Estados Unidos, Canadá y el Reino Unido. Algunos de nuestros productos incluyen espinaca, mezcla de lechugas de primavera, col rizada (kale), rúcula y hierbas culinarias. Gracias a nuestros programas innovadores, _Duncan Family Farms_ ha ganado numerosos premios y es reconocida a nivel nacional como un ejemplo de técnicas agrícolas progresistas. Nuestro reciente crecimiento ha permitido la expansión de nuestro portafolio tecnológico, así como de nuestro personal técnico. _Duncan Family Farms_ tiene su sede en Goodyear, Arizona, y cuenta con granjas en todo Estados Unidos. # Descripción del Puesto y Requisitos El trabajo requiere un **mínimo de 3 meses de experiencia comprobable en labores agrícolas comerciales** , preferiblemente en granjas de vegetales, realizando tareas manuales y mecánicas relacionadas con la producción y cosecha de cultivos. Los trabajadores deben poder realizar actividades manuales y mecanizadas con precisión y eficiencia. Este trabajo es físicamente exigente, realizado bajo condiciones frías y húmedas en primavera, y calor extremo y humedad en verano. Los trabajadores deberán realizar diversas tareas relacionadas con la producción de hierbas y vegetales. Estas incluyen plantar, cultivar y cosechar manualmente vegetales como: lechuga romana verde/roja, roble verde/rojo, hoja verde/roja, mizuna, rúcula, acelga verde/roja, tatsoi, espinaca, kale, además de otras verduras, lechugas, hierbas culinarias, microverdes y cultivos de campo. Se requerirá el uso de herramientas manuales como palas, palines, azadas, pisones, ganchos de poda, tijeras y cuchillos. Las tareas pueden incluir labranza del suelo y aplicación de fertilizantes; trasplante, deshierbe, aclareo o poda de cultivos; aplicación de pesticidas; limpieza, clasificación, empaque y carga de productos cosechados. También se puede requerir la asistencia en mantenimiento de edificios de la granja y campos, reparación de cercas y reparación o cobertura de invernaderos. Los trabajadores pueden realizar actividades de riego como colocación de tuberías y accesorios de riego. Las tareas requieren agacharse y arrodillarse constantemente. Se debe tener cuidado para no dañar los cultivos y plantas. También se exigirá excavar y preparar el terreno, labrar la tierra para plantar, plantar macetas en campos, retirar postes dañados e instalar nuevos, remover maleza manualmente o con herramientas de excavación. Se les pedirá colocar plástico o redes sobre los cultivos y retirarlos manual o mecánicamente cuando ya no se necesiten. También empacarán los cultivos en cajas, contenedores, empaques tipo clamshell, atarán o agruparán productos, pesarán y cargarán productos manualmente. Se instalarán y mantendrán sistemas de riego y líneas de agua, moverán e instalarán tuberías y equipos de riego, retirarán o colocarán cintas de goteo, cavarán y mantendrán zanjas. Se debe usar el equipo de protección personal asignado cuando se requiera. Se debe presentar al trabajo usando ropa adecuada de trabajo y botas o calzado duradero. No se permitirá trabajar con ropa inadecuada. Los trabajadores con historial de manejo limpio (sin infracciones graves como conducir bajo influencia de alcohol o conducción imprudente) y que puedan obtener una licencia de conducir asegurable podrían ser requeridos para manejar vehículos de la empresa. Adicionalmente, se realizarán tareas variadas como cavado de zanjas, palear, deshierbar con azada, acarreo, preparación del terreno, y otras tareas generales de agricultura. Los trabajadores también deberán mantener el equipo, los baños y los campos en condiciones sanitarias mediante limpieza de equipo, baños, mesas de almuerzo, recolección de material de empaque, cajas, etiquetas, basura, y otros artículos desechables. El trabajo también incluirá labores mecanizadas usando equipos motorizados como tractores, sembradoras, fumigadoras, cultivadoras y otros. Los trabajadores deben ser capaces de operar maquinaria agrícola con o sin supervisión. Se requiere comprender y seguir instrucciones y comunicarse efectivamente con los supervisores. Actividades inusuales o complejas serán supervisadas. Los trabajadores deben desempeñar sus labores de manera oportuna y competente sin supervisión constante. Se deben respetar todas las normas de seguridad, instrucciones básicas y ser capaces de reconocer, entender y cumplir con avisos de seguridad y restricciones de reentrada por pesticidas u otros avisos importantes. # Requisitos Mínimos * 3 meses de experiencia en agricultura comercial. * Experiencia trabajando con los siguientes cultivos: * Lechuga romana verde/roja * Lechuga roble verde/roja * Lechuga hoja verde/roja * Mizuna * Rúcula * Acelga verde/roja * Tatsoi * Espinaca * Kale * Hierbas culinarias * Microverdes # Requisitos Físicos / Ambiente de Trabajo Los trabajadores deberán cosechar a mano y trabajar en los campos durante largos períodos. También trabajarán en áreas de empaque. Se espera que realicen tareas como empacado, pesado y carga de productos. Ayudarán a cargar y descargar camiones con productos de hasta 60 libras, levantando hasta una altura de 5 pies por periodos prolongados. Deberán trabajar de pie en posiciones encorvadas, agacharse durante largos periodos, hacer movimientos repetitivos y caminar extensamente. Alergias al polen de ambrosía, vara de oro, abejas, insecticidas, herbicidas, fungicidas u otros químicos similares pueden afectar la capacidad del trabajador para desempeñar este puesto. El trabajo se realiza en condiciones climáticas variables, incluyendo plantas mojadas por rocío o lluvia, lloviznas, nieve ligera, vientos moderados, sol directo, humedad alta y temperaturas extremas (entre 10°F y 105°F). Se requerirá trabajar bajo lluvias ligeras si no interrumpen las operaciones. Los trabajadores deben estar físicamente capacitados para realizar las tareas requeridas con o sin ajustes razonables. Para estar calificado para este puesto, el trabajador debe estar dispuesto a realizar el arduo trabajo manual requerido en esta granja. **DFF es un Empleador que Ofrece Igualdad de Oportunidades.**Dairy Herd Farmworker
Posted 21 days ago
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The University of Pennsylvania, the largest private employer in Philadelphia, is a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation. This historic, Ivy League school consistently ranks among the top 10 universities in the annual U.S. News & World Report survey. Penn has 12 highly-regarded schools that provide opportunities for undergraduate, graduate and continuing education, all influenced by Penn's distinctive interdisciplinary approach to scholarship and learning. As an employer Penn has been ranked nationally on many occasions with the most recent award from Forbes who named Penn one of America's Best Large Employers in 2023.
Penn offers a unique working environment within the city of Philadelphia. The University is situated on a beautiful urban campus, with easy access to a range of educational, cultural, and recreational activities. With its historical significance and landmarks, lively cultural offerings, and wide variety of atmospheres, Philadelphia is the perfect place to call home for work and play.
The University offers a competitive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare and tuition benefits for employees and their families, generous retirement benefits, a wide variety of professional development opportunities, supportive work and family benefits, a wealth of health and wellness programs and resources, and much more.
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Dairy Herd Farmworker
Job Profile Title
Farm Worker
Job Description Summary
Perform a variety of dairy animal care duties including milking, bedding, feeding and all tasks associated with animal care at Marshak Dairy. Employee will report directly to the herd manager at Marshak Dairy
Position Located in Kennett Sq., No public Transportation Available
Job Description
RESPONSIBILITIES:
+ Bed, feed, milk and monitor health condition of animals.
+ Maintain Marshak Dairy as an excellent example of a teaching and research facility including farm and animal cleanliness.
+ Assist with animal transports and rotation of stock.
+ Provide manual labor, operate skid steer and vehicles for animal transport
QUALIFICATIONS:
HS diploma or GED. Experience in dairy/farming operation preferred but not necessary. Ability to work with little or no supervision is required. Flexibility in assigned work schedule due to unpredicted needed overtime. Valid driver license ( class 3 preferred ) is needed. Demonstrate ability to work with animals. Ability to lift and perform manual labor which at times may be strenuous. Able to work in hot summer and very cold winter season.
Job Location - City, State
Kennett Square, Pennsylvania
The dairy worker position involves working with a team of dairy workers. Ability to "get along" with others is of high importance.
Department / School
School of Veterinary Medicine
Pay Range
Salary offers are made based on the candidate's qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, and in alignment with salary ranges based on external market data for the job's level. Internal organization and peer data at Penn are also considered.
Equal Opportunity Statement
The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin (including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics) , citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any class protected under applicable federal, state or local law .
Special Requirements Background checks may be required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.
University Benefits
+ Health, Life, and Flexible Spending Accounts : Penn offers comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits to protect you and your family's health and welfare. You can also use flexible spending accounts to pay for eligible health care and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars.
+ Tuition : Take advantage of Penn's exceptional tuition benefits . You, your spouse, and your dependent children can get tuition assistance here at Penn. Your dependent children are also eligible for tuition assistance at other institutions.
+ Retirement: Penn offers generous retirement plans to help you save for your future. Penn's Basic, Matching, and Supplemental retirement plans allow you to save for retirement on a pre-tax or Roth basis. Choose from a wide variety of investment options through TIAA and Vanguard.
+ Time Away from Work: Penn provides you with a substantial amount of time away from work during the course of the year. This allows you to relax, take vacations, attend to personal affairs, recover from illness or injury, spend time with family-whatever your personal needs may be.
+ Long-Term Care Insurance: In partnership with Genworth Financial, Penn offers faculty and staff (and your eligible family members) long-term care insurance to help you cover some of the costs of long-term care services received at home, in the community or in a nursing facility. If you apply when you're newly hired, you won't have to provide proof of good health or be subject to underwriting requirements. Eligible family members must always provide proof of good health and are subject to underwriting.
+ Wellness and Work-life Resources : Penn is committed to supporting our faculty and staff as they balance the competing demands of work and personal life. That's why we offer a wide variety of programs and resources to help you care for your health, your family, and your work-life balance.
+ Professional and Personal Development: Penn provides an array of resources to help you advance yourself personally and professionally.
+ University Resources: As a member of the Penn community, you have access to a wide range of University resources as well as cultural and recreational activities. Take advantage of the University's libraries and athletic facilities, or visit our arboretum and art galleries. There's always something going on at Penn, whether it's a new exhibit at the Penn Museum, the latest music or theater presentation at the Annenberg Center, or the Penn Relays at Franklin Field to name just a few examples. As a member of the Penn community, you're right in the middle of the excitement-and you and your family can enjoy many of these activities for free.
+ Discounts and Special Services : From arts and entertainment to transportation and mortgages, you'll find great deals for University faculty and staff. Not only do Penn arts and cultural centers and museums offer free and discounted admission and memberships to faculty and staff. You can also enjoy substantial savings on other goods and services such as new cars from Ford and General Motors, cellular phone service plans, movie tickets, and admission to theme parks.
+ Flexible Work Hours: Flexible work options offer creative approaches for completing work while promoting balance between work and personal commitments. These approaches involve use of non-traditional work hours, locations, and/or job structures.
+ Penn Home Ownership Services: Penn offers a forgivable loan for eligible employees interested in buying a home or currently residing in West Philadelphia, which can be used for closing costs or home improvements.
+ Adoption Assistance: Penn will reimburse eligible employees on qualified expenses in connection with the legal adoption of an eligible child, such as travel or court fees, for up to two adoptions in your household.
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Farmworker: Diversified-Harv-OR
Posted 11 days ago
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Category: Non-Exempt ~ Seasonal H2A
Department: Production, Harvest, Post-Harvest, Irrigation, Technical Services, CEA, Microgreens
Location: All Locations
Report to: Department Supervisor
At Duncan Family Farms (DFF), we believe our primary responsibility is to produce clean, healthy, life-giving food. As a leading certified-organic grower, we harvest thousands of acres of produce those ships directly from our farms to processors in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. Some of our products include Spinach, Spring Mix Lettuce, Kale, Arugula, and Culinary Herbs. Due to our innovative programs, Duncan Family Farms has won numerous awards and is nationally recognized as a 'showcase' of progressive farming techniques. Recent growth has enabled the expansion of our technological portfolio as well as our technical personnel. Duncan Family Farms is based in Goodyear, Arizona, and has farms across the United States.
Job Description and Requirements
The job requires a minimum of 3 months of verifiable commercial agricultural employment experience, preferably on a vegetable farm, handling both manual and machine tasks associated with commodity production and harvest activities. Workers must be able to perform manual as well as mechanized activities with accuracy and efficiency. This is hard, strenuous labor, under cold, wet conditions in the spring, and extreme heat and humidity in the summer.
Workers will be required to perform a variety of duties related to the production of herbs and vegetables. Workers will be required to manually plant, cultivate, and harvest vegetables such as: Green/Red Romaine, Green/Red Oak, Green/Red Leaf, Mizuna, Arugula, Green/Red Chard, Tatsoi, Spinach, Kale as well as other types of vegetables, lettuce crops, culinary herbs, microgreens, and other field crops. Worker will be required to use hand tools, such as shovels, trowels, hoes, tampers, pruning hooks, shears, and knives. Duties may include tilling soil and applying fertilizers; transplanting, weeding, thinning, or pruning crops; applying pesticides; or cleaning, grading, sorting, packing, and loading harvested products. Employees may be required to assist with farm building and field maintenance, repair fences, and/or repair or cover hoop houses. Employees may be asked to perform irrigation activities such as placing irrigation pipes and fittings. There is a considerable amount of stooping and kneeling throughout the various tasks being performed. Care must be taken to prevent damaging produce and plants. Workers will be required to dig and prepare ground, till soil and prepare field for planting, plant pots in fields, remove broken or damaged poles and install new poles (hoop houses), manually remove weeds by hand or with digging tools.
Workers will be asked to spread plastic or cover crops with netting materials or plastic and remove them when no longer needed by hand or machine. Workers will be asked to pack crops in totes, bins, clamshells, tie or bundle items, weigh product and load product by hand.
Workers will install and maintain irrigation systems and water lines. Move and install irrigation pipes and equipment, and remove drip tubing or install drip tubing, dig, and maintain ditches.
Workers must wear assigned personal protective equipment when required. Must report for work daily wearing work clothing and boots or another durable footwear. Workers wearing clothing inappropriate for work will not be permitted to start work.
Workers with a clean driving record (no major moving violations such as but not limited to Driving While Intoxicated or Reckless Driving) and able to obtain an insurable driver's license may be required to drive company vehicles.
In addition, workers will be required to perform variable tasks such as the following: ditching, shoveling, hoeing, hauling, ground preparation, and other tasks related to general farming. Workers will also engage in maintaining the equipment, restrooms, and fields in sanitary condition by sanitizing equipment, restrooms, lunch tables, picking up packing material, boxes, labels, trash, and discard of any other unwanted items.
Work will also include mechanized fieldwork using power equipment. By way of example and not limitation power equipment may include tractors, planters, sprayers, cultivators, and other equipment. Workers will be expected to be able to operate agricultural equipment with or without direction. Workers must be able to comprehend and follow instructions and communicate effectively to supervisors. Unusual, complex, or non-routine activities will be supervised. Field workers will be expected to perform their general duties in a timely and proficient manner without close supervision. Workers must obey all safety rules and basic instructions and be able to recognize, understand, and comply with safety, pesticide warning/re-entry and other essential postings.
Minimum Qualifications
- 3 months experience commercial farming required.
- Experience working with the following crops:
- Green/Red Romaine
- Green/Red Oak
- Green/Red Leaf
- Mizuna
- Arugula
- Green/Red Chard
- Tatsoi
- Spinach
- Kale
- Culinary Herbs
- Microgreens
Physical Demands/Work Environment
Workers will be required to harvest crops by hand and work in the fields for long periods of time. Workers will work in packing areas used for packing vegetables. Workers are expected to perform duties including boxing, weighing, and loading of products. Workers will assist in loading/ unloading trucks with products weighing up to and including 60 pounds and lifting to a height of 5 feet for long periods of time. Workers must be able to work on their feet in bent positions and must be able to bend and stoop for long periods of time. Work requires repetitive movements and extensive walking. Allergies to ragweed, goldenrod, honeybees, insecticides, herbicides, fungicides, or related chemicals may affect a worker's ability to perform the job. Work required in fields when plants are wet with dew and rain, and may be required during light rain, snow, moderate winds, direct sun, high humidity and extreme temperatures. Temperatures in fields may range from 10 to 105 F. Workers will be required to work during occasional showers not severe enough to stop field operations. Workers should be physically able to do the work required with or without reasonable accommodation. To be qualified for this position, a worker must be willing to perform the considerable manual labor required on such a farm.
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Farmworker & Laborer & Agricultural Equipment Operator
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Workers are needed to plant, maintain and harvest diversified ground crops. Workers must have knowledge of soil tillage and the ability to apply fertilizers and pesticides and operate and repair farm machinery. Workers will perform field work, weeding, thinning, hoeing and other duties related to the planting, maintaining and harvesting crops. Workers will work in greenhouse planting and transplanting seedlings and will also plant and transplant crops in the field. Workers will perform work in a storage building washing, culling, and preparing produce for storage and distribution. Workers will load and unload trucks. Workers may cut wood to heat greenhouses in the spring. Workers may cut brush to keep fields open for crops. Workers will use hand and power tools including but not limited to shovels, hoes, pruners, irrigation pumps and chainsaws. Workers may operate trucks or other multi-purpose vehicles to transport workers from housing (whether on or off farm) to the farm properties; haul tools, supplies, or crops; transport workers from place to place around the farm properties during the workday (including on public roads to reach farmers fields); and/or transport workers to the grocery store, bank, or laundry facilities on an as-needed basis. Those that are requested to drive will be required to possess a valid drivers license; no worker will be rejected for not having a drivers license. Workers must be willing to work in varied weather ranging from extremely cold in the spring and fall to hot, humid summer days. Work is physically demanding, requiring workers to stand, bend, stoop, and kneel for long periods of time. Workers must have the ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds on a frequent basis. Workers must be available to work Saturdays. The employer will provide 1 day of training and allow 2 days of work for the workers to satisfactorily perform duties described in this job description. Workers may be required to work 8-hour shifts between the hours of 7:00am - 7:00pm from Monday through Friday and workers may be required to work 5-hour shifts within the hours of 7:00am - 7:00pm on Saturdays. Employer will furnish workers without cost all tools and equipment required to perform duties assigned. Workers will be given a 30-minute lunch which is staggered between 11am - 1pm as decided by the workers. The workers will return to work after their 30 minutes are up. Workers will receive a 15-minute break in the morning and afternoon. The beginning and ending times will vary depending on the crop conditions. Workers must be able to take directions in simple English.
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Senior Agronomist - Crop Production
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Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement comprehensive crop management plans, including planting schedules, fertilization programs, pest and disease control strategies, and irrigation systems.
- Conduct soil analysis and interpretation to recommend appropriate soil amendments and nutrient management plans, focusing on long-term soil health and sustainability.
- Monitor crop growth and development, identifying potential issues and implementing timely interventions.
- Utilize advanced agronomic research, including genetics, soil science, and plant pathology, to enhance crop performance and resilience.
- Manage and analyze field trial data to evaluate new crop varieties, fertilizers, pesticides, and farming techniques.
- Provide expert guidance and training to farm managers and field personnel on best agronomic practices.
- Stay abreast of the latest advancements in agricultural technology, including precision agriculture tools, drones, and sensor technology.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant environmental regulations and sustainability initiatives.
- Collaborate with research institutions and industry partners to foster innovation and knowledge sharing.
- Contribute to the development of budgets and resource allocation for crop production activities.
- Master's degree or Ph.D. in Agronomy, Soil Science, Crop Science, or a related agricultural field.
- Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in agronomy, crop production, or agricultural research.
- Demonstrated expertise in crop physiology, soil fertility, pest management, and plant pathology.
- Proven experience with data analysis and statistical software; familiarity with GIS and precision agriculture platforms is essential.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively in both laboratory and field settings.
- Strong understanding of sustainable agriculture and organic farming principles is a significant asset.
- Valid driver's license and willingness to travel within the region.
- Exceptional problem-solving abilities and a data-driven approach to decision-making.
- A passion for agriculture and a commitment to advancing sustainable farming practices.
Senior Agronomist - Crop Production
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The Senior Agronomist will be responsible for conducting soil analysis, developing nutrient management plans, and recommending appropriate crop rotation strategies to maximize yield and quality. You will play a key role in evaluating new crop varieties, fertilizers, and pest control methods, conducting field trials, and analyzing the results. This position requires a thorough understanding of plant physiology, soil science, and pest management.
Key responsibilities include providing technical guidance to farm managers and growers, monitoring crop health, and diagnosing issues related to pests, diseases, and environmental stress. The role also involves staying abreast of the latest advancements in agricultural technology and sustainable farming practices. You will contribute to budget planning for agricultural inputs and operations, ensuring cost-effectiveness while maintaining high production standards. Collaboration with research institutions and industry experts will be an important aspect of the role.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Agronomy, Crop Science, Soil Science, or a related agricultural field.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in agronomy or crop production management.
- Strong knowledge of crop physiology, soil fertility, and pest/disease management.
- Experience with field trial design and data analysis.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to train and advise others.
- Proficiency in agricultural software and tools.
- Understanding of sustainable agriculture practices.
Senior Agronomist - Crop Production
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- Developing and implementing advanced agronomic strategies for optimal crop yield and quality.
- Conducting field trials and research to evaluate new crop varieties, fertilizers, and crop protection methods.
- Providing expert advice on soil health, nutrient management, and irrigation practices.
- Diagnosing and managing crop diseases, insect infestations, and weed problems.
- Analyzing soil, tissue, and weather data to inform decision-making.
- Collaborating with farm managers, researchers, and growers to implement best practices.
- Staying current with advancements in agricultural technology, including precision agriculture and data analytics.
- Developing and managing budgets for agronomic programs and research initiatives.
- Ensuring compliance with environmental regulations and sustainable farming standards.
- Training and mentoring junior agronomists and farm staff.
- Master's degree or PhD in Agronomy, Plant Science, Soil Science, Agriculture, or a related field.
- Minimum of 8 years of experience in agronomy, crop science, or agricultural research, with a strong focus on crop production.
- Proven expertise in soil fertility, crop physiology, pest management, and irrigation.
- Experience with precision agriculture technologies and data analysis tools is essential.
- Excellent research, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively present technical information.
- Demonstrated experience in project management and leading technical initiatives.
- Knowledge of relevant agricultural policies and regulations.
- Certification as a Certified Crop Advisor (CCA) is highly desirable.