Company description

Plymouth Orchards and Cider Mill is a 100-acre certified organic farm along with a Cider Mill that is open September through November. We produce apples, asparagus, and hay. The Emmett family established the farm in 1977 and they continue to play an active role on the farm today. We have about 15 acres of apples, 1 acre of asparagus, and about 23 acres of hay. The apple trees were transitioned from a conventional production model to organic starting in 2014. The asparagus was planted in 2015. Harvest season begins in May ending in the beginning of June.

In 1985 the Cider Mill opened with a hand pressed batch of 100 gallons of sweet apple cider. Today the Cider Mill produces about 40,000 gallons of sweet apple cider each season!

Currently we are beginning a tree replacement program with Geneva rootstocks and disease resistant varieties. This process began in 2020 and is slated to continue until 2025 and beyond!

Job description

Farm Crew Member

We are seeking highly motivated and responsible individuals with applicable experience who will work closely with the General Managers and other crew members on the wide-ranging tasks typical of an organic apple orchard and cider mill environment.

The Farm Crew Member will be involved in all aspects of farm operations and grounds maintenance.

Including but not limited to:

• Plantings (trees, cover crop, asparagus, etc.)
• Harvest (apples, asparagus and hay)
• General Grounds Maintenance and Field Activity (mowing, weeding, pruning, spraying, painting, cleaning, general repairs)
• General Record Keeping/Field Activity Logging (daily calendar, field activity log)

Job Qualifications:

• Farming experience. (Preferred but not required.)
• Mechanical knowledge. (Preferred but not required.)
• Experience running various machinery. (Tractor, Fork Lift, Mowers) [Preferred but not required. Will train.]
• Follow directions and have a positive can-do attitude.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Be reliable, punctual and have a sense of urgency.
• Attention to detail with a strong work ethic.
• Ability to lift 40lbs consistently.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions. (Required.)
• Adaptability.

Job Schedule:

The farm operates Monday-Friday from 8:00am to 4:00pm during the off season; April through August. The fall season (Sept.-Nov.) the farm is open to the public daily from 9:00 am to 7:00 pm for Cider Season!

Full time employees will be required to work one day during the weekend. Either Saturday or Sunday during the fall season. This will be compensated with a day off during the week. There is a winter break period (Mid - January through the beginning of April) in which there will be a lay-off.

Job Compensation: Employees are paid weekly. Pay starts at $16/hour. A higher rate will be considered depending on experience and skill sets. Full time employees are eligible for paid national holidays after 90 days.

Compensation

this position is: hourly, $15-20/hr

Application instructions

Deadline

no deadline

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