Pineland Farms Produce Division | Located at 752 Mayall Rd. New Gloucester, Maine
Job Description: Looking for some extra income this summer? Do you enjoy working with your hands and getting paid to be outside with some great people? If you thought, "Yeah, that sounds great!" then being a seasonal harvester at Pineland farms might be right up your alley. Our Produce Division cultivates 300 acres of fruits and vegetable crops and we begin our mass harvest season with strawberries in June. The strawberry harvest runs from mid-June through late-July, we pay piece rate for these and a fast picker can earn upwards of $24/hour (no cap!). From strawberries we transition to different produce (i.e. cucumbers, beans, peppers, squash, etc.) harvesting and processing through October.
The position is a rolling hire, so if you aren't available until later in the season, we'll likely still be looking for help. So, apply today and we can discuss your seasonal availability. Pineland has implemented a policy restricting the hiring of anyone under the age of 16. If you will not be 16 years old by June 9th, 2024, we will have to ask you to wait to apply until next year.
Responsibilities and Requirements (including but not limited to):
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Harvesting Strawberries, Cucumbers, Zuke and Summer squash.
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Process cucumbers, zuke, summer, beans, and more.
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Weekend and morning availability required. 5:50am start time, finish most days before 12pm.
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Must be comfortable working outside.
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Must be able to pick strawberries and other produce; depending on your preferred method, requires bending, kneeling, sitting, or squatting.
Salary & Benefits:
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We offer a perk of piece rate pay for strawberries (get paid for what you pick) you can earn upwards of $24/hour for good, fast picking.
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All other veggies are base rate $17.80/hour.
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Make new friends.
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Feed your community.
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Take home free fruits and veggies
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20% off Market purchases
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Free admission for Pineland Farms activities such as cross-country skiing, disc golf, mountain biking, etc.