GoodWork Environmental Jobs · 13 hours ago
Organic farm Field Crew
Marion County, IN
Contract
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$20/hr - $23/hrGoodWork Environmental Jobs is seeking an Organic Farm Field Crew member for Rootdown Organic Farm, a Certified Organic mixed veggie farm in Pemberton Valley. The role involves various farming tasks including transplanting, weeding, harvesting, and packing vegetables, contributing to the farm's commitment to sustainability and community service.
Environmental Services
Responsibilities
Transplanting and weeding field and/or greenhouse crops
Harvesting and washing a variety of vegetable crops
Repetitive work of some kind, at some times
Tray and/or field seeding of vegetable crops
Watering and managing seedling trays
Using hand tools such as stirrup hoes, shovels, rakes, etc
Using small machinery such as line trimmers, cultivating tractors, and/or small tractors (with prior experience or proper training)
Pruning and trellising greenhouse crops
Applying organic fertilizers and/or pest management to fields and greenhouses
Packing a variety of vegetable crops for various sales channels
And more!
Qualification
Required
Hard working and kind, committed to a drama-free workplace
Reliable transportation plan to/from work – the farm is located 13 km up Pemberton Meadows Rd from the Village of Pemberton
Value and practice good communication skills with management and co-workers, including taking and giving constructive feedback well
Excited about growing – and eating! – good, organic veggies!
Healthy body (especially back and knees) and the ability to repeatedly lift 30-40 lbs
Practice good self care (i.e. getting enough sleep, eating well, staying hydrated, etc.), especially in challenging working conditions (i.e. heat, bugs, cold)
Come to work on time and prepared with appropriate gear (i.e. appropriate footwear, waterproof gear, sunhat, kneepads, snacks, lunches, etc.)
Desire to learn new skills and then improve and get faster (and faster!) at them with practice and coaching from management
Ability to be self motivated – will hustle and work quickly and efficiently to meet deadlines without constant supervision
Good attention to detail and/or systems for working in a detail oriented environment
Can work independently or as part of a team to accomplish common goals
Legally able to work in Canada (or are well on your way!) at the time of application
Preferred
Commercial Mixed Vegetable Farm Experience
Experience with physical labour and/or work in fast paced industries (landscaping, food service, kitchens, etc.)
Interest in multiple seasons with Rootdown, with the option to take on more responsibility (if desired) in subsequent seasons
Benefits
There is also an end-of-season bonus of $0.25/hour for staff who stay until the end of their agreed upon employment contract.
There are loads of free, organic veggies for staff.
We may be able to connect you with housing options reserved for Rootdown staff but we do not have traditional staff housing (that we manage) available.
Company
GoodWork Environmental Jobs
GoodWork is Canada's largest community of environmental changemakers, sustainability professionals, job seekers and volunteers, since 2001.
Founded in 2001
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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