Wash/Pack Lead
Job Description
*Position Filled for 2024*
Baseline Qualifications
- Legally able to work in Canada
- Preference given to those with prior vegetable farming experience
- Our work is physically and mentally demanding, with long hours outdoors in all weather. Great stamina, and in particular strong back and knees are essential.
- Ability to lift 50lb regularly
Work Overview
During main harvest season (June-Oct) ~50% of your work will involve
managing and carrying out post-harvest production and ~50% will involve
working with the rest of our crew as a field worker. Most tasks require
quality work at a quick pace, often under pressure:
- Field work incl planting, harvesting, weeding etc
- Washing/packing vegetables for CSA and orders
- Greenhouse and tunnel work
- Endless problem-solving
- Hosting CSA distributions weekly June-Oct
Key Responsibilities (3-4 mornings/wk):
- washing produce & performing quality control
- packing wholesale & retail orders
- ensuring that post-harvest systems are maintained & improved
- managing cooler inventory
- training staff to assist with post-harvest work
- providing feedback to harvest crew
Additional Assets
- online store management experience
- Social Media savvy
- Quick hands & commitment to improving task efficiency
Ability to absorb and integrate detailed instruction and feedback
Positive & collaborative attitude
Strong observation skills
Adaptability to roll with rapidly shifting task priorities
Hours & Remuneration
We are an Ontario Living Wage certified employer
As our team is small and everyone is essential, commitment to a full season of work is required.
To Apply
Send resume and a letter outlining your relevant work and farming experiences, as well as your motivations for working with us to: info@fertilegroundcsa.com
Applicants from members of BIPOC & LGBTQ+ communities are welcome.
Housing/Transportation
Please note: While we don't provide on-farm housing, we are only 10-20 mins drive from town.
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