Hollister, CA · On-site
$18 - $20/hr
... watermelon, squash, and cucumbers seed, among others. We focus on the needs of diverse customers ... Aid Farm Coordinator in conducting day to day activities including but not limited to raising and ...
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Hollister, CA · On-site
$18 - $20/hr
... watermelon, squash, and cucumbers seed, among others. We focus on the needs of diverse customers ... Aid Farm Coordinator in conducting day to day activities including but not limited to raising and ...
Hollister, CA · On-site
$18 - $20/hr
... watermelon, squash, and cucumbers seed, among others. We focus on the needs of diverse customers ... Aid Farm Coordinator in conducting day to day activities including but not limited to raising and ...
Hollister, CA · On-site
$18 - $20/hr
... watermelon, squash, and cucumbers seed, among others. We focus on the needs of diverse customers ... Aid Farm Coordinator in conducting day to day activities including but not limited to raising and ...
Hollister, CA · On-site
$18 - $20/hr
... watermelon, squash, and cucumbers seed, among others. We focus on the needs of diverse customers ... Aid Farm Coordinator in conducting day to day activities including but not limited to raising and ...
Hollister, CA · On-site
$18 - $20/hr
... watermelon, squash, and cucumbers seed, among others. We focus on the needs of diverse customers ... Aid Farm Coordinator in conducting day to day activities including but not limited to raising and ...
Hermiston, OR · On-site
$141K - $155K/yr
The harvest includes watermelon, sweet corn, potatoes, cantaloupe, and onions to name a few. The abundance of agriculture contributes to the livelihood of our migrant farmworkers, warehouse workers ...
Hermiston, OR · On-site
$141K - $155K/yr
The harvest includes watermelon, sweet corn, potatoes, cantaloupe, and onions to name a few. The abundance of agriculture contributes to the livelihood of our migrant farmworkers, warehouse workers ...
Hermiston, OR · On-site
$141K - $155K/yr
The harvest includes watermelon, sweet corn, potatoes, cantaloupe, and onions to name a few. The abundance of agriculture contributes to the livelihood of our migrant farmworkers, warehouse workers ...
Hermiston, OR · On-site
$141K - $155K/yr
The harvest includes watermelon, sweet corn, potatoes, cantaloupe, and onions to name a few. The abundance of agriculture contributes to the livelihood of our migrant farmworkers, warehouse workers ...
Hermiston, OR · On-site
$132K - $144K/yr
The harvest includes watermelon, sweet corn, potatoes, cantaloupe, and onions to name a few. The abundance of agriculture contributes to the livelihood of our migrant farmworkers, warehouse workers ...
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Hermiston, OR · On-site
$132K - $144K/yr
The harvest includes watermelon, sweet corn, potatoes, cantaloupe, and onions to name a few. The abundance of agriculture contributes to the livelihood of our migrant farmworkers, warehouse workers ...
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White Springs, FL · On-site
$60K/yr
... farms and farm equipment, livery tack, citrus and citrus products, trespass, littering, forests ... Outgoing watermelon and flower shipments are recorded and reported. Data are recorded and checked ...
White Springs, FL · On-site
$60K/yr
... farms and farm equipment, livery tack, citrus and citrus products, trespass, littering, forests ... Outgoing watermelon and flower shipments are recorded and reported. Data are recorded and checked ...
... farms and farm equipment, livery tack, citrus and citrus products, trespass, littering, forests ... Outgoing watermelon and flower shipments are recorded and reported. Data are recorded and checked ...
... farms and farm equipment, livery tack, citrus and citrus products, trespass, littering, forests ... Outgoing watermelon and flower shipments are recorded and reported. Data are recorded and checked ...
... farms and farm equipment, livery tack, citrus and citrus products, trespass, littering, forests ... Outgoing watermelon and flower shipments are recorded and reported. Data are recorded and checked ...
... farms and farm equipment, livery tack, citrus and citrus products, trespass, littering, forests ... Outgoing watermelon and flower shipments are recorded and reported. Data are recorded and checked ...
Bakersfield, CA · On-site
$41K - $52K/hr
... watermelon, squash, and cucumbers seed, among others. We focus on the needs of diverse customers ... One to three years of research farm experience preferred. Skills and Abilities: Interpersonal and ...
Bakersfield, CA · On-site
$41K - $52K/hr
... watermelon, squash, and cucumbers seed, among others. We focus on the needs of diverse customers ... One to three years of research farm experience preferred. Skills and Abilities: Interpersonal and ...
Bakersfield, CA · On-site
$41K - $52K/hr
... watermelon, squash, and cucumbers seed, among others. We focus on the needs of diverse customers ... One to three years of research farm experience preferred. Skills and Abilities: Interpersonal and ...
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Bakersfield, CA · On-site
$41K - $52K/hr
... watermelon, squash, and cucumbers seed, among others. We focus on the needs of diverse customers ... One to three years of research farm experience preferred. Skills and Abilities: Interpersonal and ...
... farms and farm equipment, livery tack, citrus and citrus products, trespass, littering, forests ... Outgoing watermelon and flower shipments are recorded and reported. Data are recorded and checked ...
... farms and farm equipment, livery tack, citrus and citrus products, trespass, littering, forests ... Outgoing watermelon and flower shipments are recorded and reported. Data are recorded and checked ...
White Springs, FL · On-site
$60K/yr
... farms and farm equipment, livery tack, citrus and citrus products, trespass, littering, forests ... Outgoing watermelon and flower shipments are recorded and reported. Data are recorded and checked ...
White Springs, FL · On-site
$60K/yr
... farms and farm equipment, livery tack, citrus and citrus products, trespass, littering, forests ... Outgoing watermelon and flower shipments are recorded and reported. Data are recorded and checked ...
... farms and farm equipment, livery tack, citrus and citrus products, trespass, littering, forests ... Outgoing watermelon and flower shipments are recorded and reported. Data are recorded and checked ...
... farms and farm equipment, livery tack, citrus and citrus products, trespass, littering, forests ... Outgoing watermelon and flower shipments are recorded and reported. Data are recorded and checked ...
Yulee, FL · On-site
$60K/yr
... farms and farm equipment, livery tack, citrus and citrus products, trespass, littering, forests ... Outgoing watermelon and flower shipments are recorded and reported. Data are recorded and checked ...
Yulee, FL · On-site
$60K/yr
... farms and farm equipment, livery tack, citrus and citrus products, trespass, littering, forests ... Outgoing watermelon and flower shipments are recorded and reported. Data are recorded and checked ...
... farms and farm equipment, livery tack, citrus and citrus products, trespass, littering, forests ... Outgoing watermelon and flower shipments are recorded and reported. Data are recorded and checked ...
... farms and farm equipment, livery tack, citrus and citrus products, trespass, littering, forests ... Outgoing watermelon and flower shipments are recorded and reported. Data are recorded and checked ...
Bakersfield, CA · On-site
$20 - $25/hr
... watermelon, squash, and cucumbers seed, among others. We focus on the needs of diverse customers ... One to three years of research farm experience preferred. Skills and Abilities: Interpersonal and ...
Bakersfield, CA · On-site
$20 - $25/hr
... watermelon, squash, and cucumbers seed, among others. We focus on the needs of diverse customers ... One to three years of research farm experience preferred. Skills and Abilities: Interpersonal and ...
... farms and farm equipment, livery tack, citrus and citrus products, trespass, littering, forests ... Outgoing watermelon and flower shipments are recorded and reported. Data are recorded and checked ...
... farms and farm equipment, livery tack, citrus and citrus products, trespass, littering, forests ... Outgoing watermelon and flower shipments are recorded and reported. Data are recorded and checked ...
... farms and farm equipment, livery tack, citrus and citrus products, trespass, littering, forests ... Outgoing watermelon and flower shipments are recorded and reported. Data are recorded and checked ...
... farms and farm equipment, livery tack, citrus and citrus products, trespass, littering, forests ... Outgoing watermelon and flower shipments are recorded and reported. Data are recorded and checked ...
$31K - $39.2K
20% of jobs
$41K is the 25th percentile. Wages below this are outliers.
$39.2K - $47.5K
23% of jobs
The median wage is $49.7K / yr.
$47.5K - $55.7K
25% of jobs
$63K is the 75th percentile. Wages above this are outliers.
$55.7K - $63.9K
7% of jobs
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Daily tasks on a watermelon farm usually include planting, irrigating, monitoring plant health, weeding, and harvesting watermelons as they ripen. Employees may also operate or maintain farm equipment and assist with packing and transporting the harvest. The role often involves working outdoors in varying weather conditions and can require significant physical effort, especially during peak harvesting periods. Team collaboration and good communication are essential, as tasks are often coordinated to ensure optimal crop quality. This hands-on experience offers valuable exposure to modern agriculture and can open avenues for advancement into supervisory or specialized roles within the industry.
To thrive working on a Watermelon Farm, you need a strong understanding of agricultural practices, crop management, and basic equipment operation, often supported by prior farm experience. Familiarity with irrigation systems, tractors, and harvesting machinery is valuable, and knowledge of safety protocols is often required. Attention to detail, physical stamina, and teamwork are key soft skills that contribute to efficiency during labor-intensive seasons. These skills ensure healthy crop yields, safe operations, and smooth collaboration in dynamic farming environments.
A Watermelon Farm job involves planting, cultivating, harvesting, and processing watermelons. Workers may perform tasks such as preparing soil, watering crops, inspecting for pests, and picking ripe melons. Some roles also include packing and transporting watermelons for distribution. It requires physical labor, working outdoors in various weather conditions, and following farm safety practices.
$18 - $20/hr
Full-time
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO
Posted 15 days ago
About United Genetics
United Genetics was founded in 1990 with headquarters in Hollister, California. What began as a family-owned seed company grew into an international vegetable seed organization with subsidiaries in Italy, Spain, Mexico, Turkey, India, and Jordan.
United Genetics proudly offers top quality processing tomato, fresh market tomato, hot pepper, sweet pepper, watermelon, squash, and cucumbers seed, among others. We focus on the needs of diverse customers along the vegetable supply chain, thinking of the grower by securing the versatility and robustness of the product performance, and the consumer, by focusing on the physical appeal, nutritional value and the taste of the outcome of our genetics.
JOB PURPOSE AND SUMMARY
This position will also assist the Head Breeding Technician, Farm Coordinator and Plant Breeders with all greenhouse and field work.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
POSITION DIMENSIONS AND QUALIFICATIONS
Education Level and Focus: High School Diploma. Knowledge of English and Spanish is desirable.
Years and Type of Related Experience Required: 0-3 years’ experience working with plants in the open field and/or greenhouse, preferred.
Skills and Abilities:
Interpersonal and Communication: Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others and maintaining them at all times. Identify problems and review
related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions. Manage own time and the time of others. The ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand. The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. Should be able to work with the contract and seasonal workers. Give full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, ask questions as appropriate.
Technical and Analytical: Requires great attention to detail. Be able to develop detailed project schedules and foresee potential problems and solutions. Analytical mind to recognize and apply the fundamental skills and working knowledge of concepts, practices and procedures necessary for fulfilling responsibilities.
Administrative and Operations: Be able to manage time to accomplish daily/short term goals set by Farm Coordinator and breeding teams.
Physical Demands: Participate in constructive feedback. Deal calmly and effectively in a seasonally demanding work environment. Working flexible hours or over-time on short notice may be required. Must be able to work in the seed extraction area, equipment shed, and fields/greenhouses under extreme weather conditions. Must be physically fit to walk, bend, kneel, squat, bend your neck, and lift up to 50 lbs. Agro-industrial and lab chemicals are sustainably used on site in compliance and in accordance to regulations.
Work Environment: Outdoor and greenhouse work with temperatures close to 100 degrees, walk on uneven surface and often be exposed to chemical.
Benefits Summary:
We are proud to offer a well-rounded benefits package designed to support the physical, financial, and personal well-being of our employees. Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance. Vester and Flexible Spending Account (FSA). 401K with company matching, Life insurance, Tuition Reimbursement, Vacation, Sick Time, and Paid holidays.
