2023 Crew Member
We're hiring part-time & full-time farm crew members for the 2023 season. We're a certified organic production farm and work at a fast pace. We work through the rain, we get very dirty, and we have fun accomplishing rewarding work.
Duties:
-Harvest, wash, and pack 40+ types of vegetables while grading for strict quality standards.
-Help pack 300+ CSA shares weekly with surgeon-level accuracy
-Help plant 115,000+ transplants while riding a water wheel transplanter.
-Assist in propagation greenhouse seeding and management.
-Assist in irrigation installation and management.
-Occasionally deconstruct tomato trellising, hand-weed, or hoe.
Requirements:
-Two years of commercial vegetable production experience.
-Interest in taking on responsibility at the farm and applying a professional-level of focus towards our work
-Ability to work independently and productively even when sharing a close workspace with colleagues
-Ability to work consistently at an athletic pace.
-Passion for organic vegetable production or working outdoors.
-Ability to work in full sun or rain all day.
-Ability to lift and carry 25lb harvest buckets for 200’ or more.
-Ability to harvest ground-level vegetables while bending at the waist for four hours or more.
-Ability to speak Spanish is helpful but not required.
Position Details:
-Monday - Friday: 6:30am - 3:30pm (Part-time: Mon. & Wed.)
-$17/hr starting pay + free CSA share + additional produce at employee discount
-Opportunity for pay raises through demonstrated proficiency and self-management.
-April - November/December. (Potential for continued part-time employment through winter.)
To apply, please email us at info@mountainsunfarm.com