Agriculture Jobs in New Jersey

Crops/Commodities:

Crops Grown: Vegetables.

Primary duties (performed the majority of workdays):

- Plant, cultivate and harvest vegetables.
- Use hand tools including, but not limited to: shovels, hoes and knives.
- Plant roots, seeds and bulbs.
- Spread plastic or other ground covering.
- Clean plastic by hand from ground upon removal.
- Till soil.
- Weed and thin plants.
- Transplant plants by hand.
- Stake/tie plants, trellis/prune plants, and set poles and wires for vine plants.
- Pick, cut, lift, or pull crops.
- Tie vegetables in bunches.
- Grade, size and field pack product.
- Take care to prevent damaging produce and plants.
- Install/maintain irrigation systems and water lines.
- Move and install irrigation pipes and equipment.
- Dig and maintain ditches.
- 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.

As minor duties, feed, water and provide basic care for cattle, pigs, chickens, turkeys, ducks and rabbits.

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. Licensed drivers may transport workers and may be offered additional hours.

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. Allergies to ragweed, goldenrod, honey bees, insecticides, herbicides, fungicides, or related chemicals may affect a worker's ability to perform the job.

Job opportunity is Skill Level I. All primary duties are entry-level and require close supervision and/or a short demonstration of the task by a more experienced worker.

Employer may request, but not require, workers to work more than the stated daily hours and/or on a worker's Sabbath or federal holidays. Worker must report to work at designated time and place each day. Daily or weekly work schedule may vary due to weather, sunlight, temperature, crop conditions, and other factors. Employer will notify workers of any change to start time. Workers will have an unpaid lunch break.

TERMINATION. Prior to any termination for cause, employer evaluates workers' performance of required tasks and compliance with Work Rules and other employer policies. Employer may terminate a worker for cause if the worker's performance consistently and/or substantially fails to satisfy the employer's reasonable expectations (in accordance with the criteria set forth herein), or otherwise engages in serious or egregious misconduct that endangers health, safety, or property.