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Schedule: Part time Availability: Morning, Afternoon (Includes Weekends). Age Requirement: Must be 18 years or older Location: Canandaigua, NY Address: 4842 West Lake Rd Pay: $16 - $19 / hour Job Posting: 02/10/2025 Job Posting End: 03/10/2025 Job ID:R0236776 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 At Wegmans, we’ve long believed we can achieve our goals only if we first fulfill the needs of our people. Putting our people first and offering competitive pay and a variety of benefits & perks is just the start of what it means to work at Wegmans. Whether through premium pay for working overtime, on Sundays or on recognized holidays, offering industry-leading health care coverage and wellness programs to support physical, financial, and emotional well-being, or paid time off (PTO) to help you balance work and life, we’ve got something for everyone. And because we care about the wellbeing and success of every person, we recognize each person has their own unique scheduling needs. We’re proud to offer flexibility in scheduling so our employees can prioritize what is most important to them. Our large, high-volume stores and 24x7 operations allow for personalized schedules that balance an employee’s individual needs with the needs of our business and each department. Comprehensive benefits* Paid time off (PTO) to help you balance your personal and work life Higher premium pay rates for working overtime, on Sundays, or on a recognized holiday Health care benefits that provide a high level of coverage at a low cost to you Retirement plan with both a profit-sharing and 401(k) match A generous scholarship program to help employees meet their educational goals LiveWell Employee & Family program to support your emotional, work-life and financial wellness Exclusive discounts on electronics, entertainment, gym memberships, travel and more! And more! ***Certain eligibility requirements must be satisfied and offerings may differ based upon area or the company and/or position. For 25 years in a row, our employees have put us on the FORTUNE magazine’s list of the 100 Best Companies to Work For®. Discover what it means to work for a family-owned, mission-driven, values-based company that believes in caring, respect, empowerment, high standards and making a difference in the community. Because with a family-like atmosphere of shared support, leaders who have your best interest at heart and growth as part of everything we do, Wegmans is the place for you to do what you love—and love what you do.

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