General Labor - Culinary Herbs

🌱 General Labor – Culinary Herbs

Category: Non‑Exempt
Department: Herbs
Location: All Locations
Reports To: Culinary Herbs Crew Lead

🌿 About Duncan Family Farms

At Duncan Family Farms (DFF), our primary responsibility is to produce clean, healthy, life‑giving food. As a leading certified‑organic grower, we harvest thousands of acres of produce that ship directly from our farms to processors throughout the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. Our products include Spinach, Spring Mix Lettuce, Kale, Arugula, and a wide variety of culinary herbs.

Through innovative and sustainable farming practices, Duncan Family Farms has earned numerous awards and is nationally recognized as a showcase of progressive farming techniques. Headquartered in Goodyear, Arizona, Duncan Family Farms operates farms across the United States, and as our operations continue to grow, we’re looking for dedicated team members to grow with us.

🌾 General Summary

The General Labor – Culinary Herbs position plays an important role in supporting the growth and quality of culinary herbs. This position is responsible for cleaning and maintaining herb growing areas, assisting with planting activities, and repairing field structures such as tunnels, meshes, and shade coverings.

🍃 Essential Functions

• Clean and maintain assigned work areas
• Weed herb growing areas
• Repair meshes, shades, and tunnels damaged by weather
• Plant and transplant culinary herbs
• Occasionally assist with ground preparation for planting
• Follow all company policies, safety procedures, and food safety requirements
• Perform other duties as assigned

🌻 Qualifications

Education & Experience

• No prior experience required

Other Requirements

• Strong work ethic and willingness to learn
• Must be 18 years of age or older

🌱 Physical & Work Environment

• Ability to work outdoors for extended periods of time
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and use hands throughout the workday
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 35 pounds
• Must be able to work in varying weather conditions, including heat and cold