Open Position: Wash & Pack Crew Member
Listed 9.5.22
Job Title:
Wash & Pack Crew Member
Job Summary:
Our days begin with harvest; we harvest veggies, herbs, microgreens, & berries year-round on mornings Tuesdays through Fridays at the farm in Bantam, CT. As harvest is completed, the Wash/Pack Crew receives, documents, processes, & stores fresh produce from the fields and greenhouses. There is washing, bunching, packing, and order fulfillment involved with this role. We are offering a position for full time and year-round work with the Wash/Pack Crew, transitioning to lighter duty in the winter months. Tuesdays through Fridays are a must.
Self-motivation, flexibility and a collaborative spirit are a must, and team members must enjoy physical labor and be able to keep up a rigorous pace. They must also be willing to work in all weather conditions (safety permitting) while maintaining a positive attitude. Equally important are soft skills such as excellent observation skills, ability to work efficiently and safely and the ability to transition quickly to new tasks.
If you like to ask questions, love to learn on the job, and are excited to work with a dynamic team in a startup environment, then join us! Previous farming experience is preferred, but we are willing to train the right candidate.
Responsibilities & Duties:
- Assist harvest crew in the field & greenhouses
- Receive, process, & package fresh produce in the wash & pack facility
- Quality control vegetables for sale
- Prepare for markets, deliveries, & online orders
Qualifications:
- Good with numbers, weights, conversions, & documentation
- Ability to receive and understand training & procedures
- Ability to work efficiently, independently, and cooperatively as a member of a small team
- Punctuality and reliability are essential
- Ability to lift 50 lbs safely and repeatedly
- Previous hands-on work experience is helpful; some produce experience preferred, but we are open to training motivated individuals
Pay & Benefits:
Starting $16-18/hr base on merit & professional growth
Share in Farmer Gleanings (fresh produce weekly)
How To Apply:
If you think Vibrant Farm might be a good fit for you, we encourage you to apply by emailing the following information to yourfarmers@vibrant.farm. If we think you might be a good fit, we will contact you to set up a phone interview followed by a farm visit.
1.) Please answer the following questions:
- Tell us a little about yourself! What is your background? Interests? What are your long-term professional goals?
- Why do you think Vibrant Farm is a good fit for you?
- What is your experience with outdoor, physical labor?
- How would you describe your ideal working environment? What motivates you to work quickly and efficiently? How do you best learn new concepts and skills?
- Are you willing and able to work Saturdays?
2.) Please provide a resume.
3.) Please provide three references who could speak to your learning and working style. Farming or other physical labor-related references preferred, if applicable.