What are the responsibilities and job description for the 2023 FULL TIME FIELD CREW position at Riverland Farm?
The people in these positions make up the core of our field production crew and will be responsible for a myriad of tasks in the production of fresh high quality produce from seed to harvest and pack out.
Positions start in the beginning of May and continue through October or November (part-time schedules may be discussed)
40-55 hrs per week, Monday - Friday
2 Saturday mornings each month (7:30 am - 12:30 pm)
Responsibilities include, but not limited to:
Greenhouse work including seeding, transplanting, filling seedling trays with soil, moving seedling trays around and out of the greenhouse
Field work including transplanting by machine and hand, hoeing, hand weeding, and managing row cover
Harvest work is mostly done by hand for the many vegetable crops we grow and requires a lot of heavy lifting, includes using sharp tools (knives / clippers), rubber bands for making bunches, and requires a lot of counting and meticulous quality control.
Post-harvest work including assisting the washroom manager with produce washing and packing activities.
Operation of farm vehicles
Clean up of farm waste and organization of materials
Additionally some tasks such as light carpentry, painting, and building or equipment maintenance will be part of these positions.
All applicants will be considered for these positions but preference is given to those with prior farm experience. You must have a valid driver’s license to apply.
Pay: starts at $16/hour and is commensurate with experience
All full-time positions include benefits of allotted vacation time and four paid holidays off - Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, & Indigenous Peoples Day, and paid lunch time
Salary : $16 - $0