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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 - $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 Who is Wegmans Food Markets? At Wegmans, we're all about helping people live healthier, better lives through exceptional food. We are a family-owned, values-based company with one simple promise: every day you get our best. And that starts with you! When you bring your authentic self to Wegmans, you help us live our mission every day. Our warm, friendly, energetic people create the memorable experience that our customers love—turning their grocery store into their happy place. WE are a food market where YOU make the difference. Join us to find the support you need to grow personally, express your individuality, and create change in your community.