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Job Name Part-Time Crew Member
Job Description Good Stead Farm, a Certified Organic vegetable farm serving Midland County and the surrounding communities, is looking to hire a part-time, seasonal crew member for the 2022 growing season. Growing vegetables in Michigan can prove to be hard work. The ideal candidate for this position is detail-oriented, hard-working and communicative. The candidate must be comfortable with standing for long periods of time, bending, kneeling, and squatting for an hour or more at a time, and working in variable weather conditions. If this rings true to you, please continue reading below:
Job Details Tasks Include:
Wash/Pack Assistance
Washing and storing freshly harvested vegetables
Accurately weighing, bagging and labeling greens
Packing customer orders
Harvest day prep and clean up
Sanitizing vegetable containers, tools, and equipment
Harvesting
Assisting with the harvest of fruits and vegetables
Field Maintenance
Using hand tools to weed and maintenance the field
Transplanting vegetable starts by hand
Job Duration: August 2022 - Potential for year-round work for the right person.
Time: 20 hours per week (mostly mornings), with an opportunity for more based on skill and interest.
Compensation: $12/hr + organic vegetables
Experience: Prior experience in farming, the service industry, or an outdoor-oriented job is preferred. Additional Requirements:
Must be able to confidently and consistently lift 40+ lbs
Must be 18 years or older
Must be a U.S. citizen
Must speak english
Must have transportation to and from the farm
TO APPLY: Simply fill out out our application below and send a copy of your resume along with references to goodsteadfarm@gmail.com.