Job DescriptionAgric Organics seeks a motivated and energetic professional individual to join our growing community-oriented team as a Farm Production Crew. This position is based out of our farm located in Western Massachusetts.Description:As part of the Farm Production Crew, your responsibilities will include but are not limited to working in the field, harvesting, washing/packing produce, weeding, collecting eggs, and other field tasks. Previous farm experience is preferred. Having strong attention to detail, safe handling of equipment, ability to work independently and on a team, and eagerness to learn are essential to this role. In addition, applicants must be able to lift at least 50 lbs.
Average Hours: 35 - 40 hours per week
Duties and Responsibilities:Must be able to perform duties with or without reasonable accommodation
- Manage several acres of our farmland and multiple greenhouses
- Oversee livestock
- Perform day-to-day farm activities such as planting, cultivating, post-harvest duties, weeding, pest management, field and bed preparation, and irrigation
- Perform manual labor
- Perform maintenance on the farm and handle machinery
- Devising strategies for harvesting and planting
- Maintains a clean, safe, and sanitary working environment by adhering to safety procedures
- Ensures store personnel adheres to inventory procedures and product handling guidelines to minimize losses.
- Other duties as assigned
Requirements
Physical Demands: - Ability to lift at least 50 pounds,
- Must be able to perform duties with or without reasonable accommodations
- Ability to safely operate hazardous tools and equipment such as a slicer, deep fryer, etc.
- Ability to learn new systems, methods, or processes
- Ability to use non-precision and precision hand tools
- Ability to work well with fellow partners and promote a team environment
- Ability to effectively communicate with customers and partners in written and verbal form
Job Qualifications:- Must be 18 years of age or older to be employed for this role
- Ability to work both independently and within a team environment
- Ability to provide and lead others to provide prompt and courteous customer service
- Ability to evaluate and drive performance of self and others
- Ability to safely and properly operate equipment, including electronic/manual hand jack, floor scrubber, and cardboard baler, and perform general cleaning duties to company standards
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to stay organized and multi-task in a professional efficient manner, following instructions and giving attention to detail
Education and Experience:- Minimum of 18 years of age is required.
- High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
- A minimum of 1 year of related work experience is required.
- A combination of education and experience provides equivalent knowledge