Organic Farm & Orchard Seasonal Support

Location:

4842 West Lake Rd Canandaigua, NY 14424

  

Availability Requirement for this role:

Morning, afternoon (includes weekends).

Age Requirement:

Must be 18 years or older

Time Type:

Part time

  

Pay Range:

$16.50 - $17.50 / hour

Why Work Here

Working at Wegmans provides opportunities to grow, flexible scheduling, incredible benefits, and the experience of working for a company with a reputation you can be proud of. 

Job Description:

Note: This is a seasonal position at our Organic Farm. At the end of summer, this position will transition to a store operations role. Placement and exact timing to be determined.

Wegmans Organic Farm & Orchard, set in Canandaigua, NY, is a place where you can be a part of an innovative team of employees who are passionate about sustainability and agriculture. Following our customer’s desire for fresh produce that is both organic and sustainably grown, we operate our Organic Farm & Orchard to develop and share best practices with our customers and regional partner-growers. We continually work to grow the best-tasting varieties and extend the Northeastern growing seasons, making local farms more economically sustainable.  

In this fast-paced role as a Farm & Orchard Team Member, you will work closely with others to take part in the planting, sowing and caring of crops while working hands-on in the fields. You will gain unique skills and experiences while learning about a new and exciting area of our business, growing your own passion and knowledge of products and agriculture along the way! 

 

What Will I do?

• Perform a variety of hands-on, general farm tasks under minimal supervision; plant, cultivate and harvest crops, including watering, composting, weeding, and applying organic sprays; drive/operate farm machinery when necessary; grade and package crops for marketing and selling to stores
• Provide incredible service by bringing enthusiasm to every task
• Work effectively in a team-based environment, assist as necessary to ensure all work is completed in a timely manner
• Complete tasks efficiently without sacrificing quality, strictly adhering to food and human safety guidelines and procedures
• Work outside in various weather conditions

Required Qualifications:

• Enthusiasm for and knowledge of relevant products and services
• Excellent customer service skills
• Ability to work well both in a team environment, as well as independently with minimal direction
• Demonstrated time management skills​

Preferred Qualifications:

• Agricultural experience or related coursework
• Experience working with agricultural equipment/tools