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Werstil Companies Farm Worker in Duncansville, Pennsylvania

This is a Temporary Position. Dates of employment are 3/27/2025 to 1/5/2026. To apply: click on "I want to apply" and Contact Gregory Werstil, 597 Waverly Dr, Hollidaysburg, PA 16648, 814-695-1513, between 9:00 AM-4:00 PM.Applicant will complete an application. Resumes and/or applications can also be faxed to Jacqueline Spaid at 814-940-6236. Be sure to reference the job posting number* *on your resume/application.

Job Description:

Plant, water, fertilize, weed, cultivate, wash, package and preserve: green and wax beans, summer and winter squash, pumpkins, sweet corn, tomatoes, peppers, melons, potatoes, asparagus, sunflowers, strawberries.  Prepare new 20+ acre planting site for orchard and plant and care for new perennial fruit crops.

Job Requirements:

  • Must be able to work in exposure to extreme temperatures
  • Extensive pushing and pulling 
  • Frequent stooping or bending over
  • Must be able to lift 50 Lbs 
  • Repetitive movements

Provision of Meals:

  • Employer does not provide meals.
  • Employer-provided housing includes free and convenient kitchen facilities with appropriate equipment, appliances, cooking accessories, and dishwashing facilities for meal preparation.
  • For workers residing in employer-provided housing, employer also provides free transportation once per week to/from closest town or city for personal errands (e.g., groceries, banking services).
  • Dining, kitchen/cooking facilities and other common areas are shared by all workers.

Transportation and Daily Subsistence"

  1. Description of terms and arragements for daily transportation the employer will provide to workers:
    • Employer will provide transportation between living quarters and worksites at no cost to the worker.
    • All employer provided transportation will meet applicable federal and state laws and safety standards.
  2. Description of terms and arrangements for providing workers with transportation to and from the place of employment
    • Employer provided transportation will be airplane, charter bus, employer operated vehicle, or other common means depending on the workers' country or State of origin.
    • All common means of transportation will meet applicable safety standards and will abide by 20 CFR 655.122(h)(1) & (2).
  3. During travel described in item 2, the employer will pay for or reimburse daily meals by providing the worker:
    • no less than $15.88 per day
    • No more than $59.00 per day with receipts
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