Farm/Facilities Worker I

Peckham, Inc.; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 19,286 - 23,419; Full time

Job summary

Peckham, Inc. seeks a Farm/Facilities I Team Member in Lansing to perform crop production, packing, and related tasks. The role runs full-time from 7:00am to 3:30pm, with overtime as needed, at 5408 W Grand River Ave, Lansing, MI 48906.

You will follow Revolution Farms and Peckham safety guidelines and ensure quality standards across crops. Responsibilities include operating farm equipment, assisting with irrigation and sanitation procedures, and supporting farmstand operations with excellent

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds frequently.
• Able to read numbers on a digital scale.
• Access to reliable transportation.
• Physically capable of varied tasks in indoor/outdoor settings.
• Able to communicate in English, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety guidelines and GMP/GAP practices.
• Perform crop production tasks including planting, cultivation, harvest, and post‑harvest handling.
• Monitor quality and report defects or contamination promptly.
• Operate and maintain farm equipment with required certifications.
• Support farmstand operations and customer service functions.
• Assist irrigation, fertigation, and amendments to support crop health.

Skills

Physical stamina

English communication

Reading scales

Basic math skills

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Teamwork

Tools

Farm equipment operation

Job description

SUMMARY

Farm/Facilities I Team Member – Full‑time, $14.73 per hour. Hours: 7:00am–3:30pm, Monday–Friday, with overtime as needed. Location: 5408 W Grand River Ave, Lansing, MI 48906.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Follow Revolution Farms and Peckham safety guidelines.
• Perform crop production tasks including planting, cultivation, inspection, maintenance, harvest, and post‑harvest handling of tomatoes, strawberries, mushrooms, ornamentals, and other crops.
• Identify visually and follow key crop quality specifications to ensure finished product meets internal and customer specifications.
• Work in packing coolers, freezers, or refrigerated spaces while conducting food processing, packing, packaging, cleaning, and shipment preparation.
• Identify, operate, and maintain farm equipment in accordance with required certifications, safety protocols, and supervisor direction. Frequently used equipment includes, but is not limited to, tractors, fork trucks, scissor lifts, golf carts, trailers, blowers, pruners, and other powered and unpowered hand tools.
• Support farmstand operations including performing outstanding customer service, stocking, labeling, opening and closing duties, and point‑of‑sale (Square) functions.
• Assist with irrigation, fertigation, and amendment application to support crop health.
• Inspect produce and packaging for defects, contamination, and foreign materials during harvest and packing; report any issues promptly.
• Meet or exceed established production and efficiency standards.
• Rotate workstations as required to support workflow.
• Carry out snow removal operations during the winter season, including using powered and unpowered equipment, shoveling, and salting.
• Maintain safe and organized work areas across Revolution Farms and Peckham buildings and grounds using appropriate tools and procedures, in compliance with company standards.
• Complete all required Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOPs), including beginning and end of day, and ongoing throughout shift.
• Comply with all written Good Manufacturing and Agricultural Practices (GMPs/GAPs) at all times, including personal clothing, items, hygiene, food safety attire, and proper food handling and sanitation.
• Fulfill and coordinate farmstand and wholesale orders, including pallet packing, transportation, and delivery logistics.
• Read and navigate site maps to communicate locations and adhere to safety zones.
• Maintain a safe and healthy work area and report any safety concerns to the supervisor.
• Organize produce and packaging to comply with First In, First Out (FIFO) procedures.
• Participate in team meetings and training sessions.
• Communicate effectively with other team members and staff.
• Contribute positively to team goals and maintain a collaborative work environment.
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• At least 18 years old.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds on a frequent basis.
• Must be able to read numbers on a digital scale.
• Access to reliable transportation.
• Ability to perform physical tasks including grasping, sorting, handling, lifting, bending, crouching, twisting, standing, walking, carrying, pushing, pulling, balancing, stooping, and kneeling.
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors year‑round, in variable weather conditions up to 107°F.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing in English, to follow cleaning schedules, safety guidelines, SSOPs, and complete logs accurately.
• Basic math skills: counting, addition, and subtraction.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Prior experience in agriculture, horticulture, landscaping, or a related field.
• Experience with farm equipment operation.
• Dependability, punctuality, and a strong work ethic.
• Customer service experience, particularly in a retail or outdoor setting.
• Knowledge of food safety principles or willingness to obtain food safety training.
• Basic computer knowledge.

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS / TRAINING

• Peckham Scissor Lift Certificate (obtained on‑site, post‑hire training).
• Fork Truck Safety Training (obtained on‑site, post‑hire training).
• Food Safety / Produce Handling Training (as assigned, post‑hire training).

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Work outdoors in all weather conditions including heat up to 107°F, cold, rain, and snow.
• Exposure to agricultural materials such as soils, fertilizers, plant matter, and various growing amendments.
• Frequent use of hand tools, power tools, and motorized equipment.
• Frequent standing, walking, grabbing, handling, carrying, balancing, sorting, lifting, bending, pushing, and pulling.
• Frequent stooping, kneeling, twisting, and crouching.
• Lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Climbing ladders or steps.
• Extended periods of standing and walking.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is performed across both indoor facilities and outdoor environments at Revolution Farm, with conditions varying significantly by season. Employees must regularly expose to moving mechanical parts, dust, fumes, airborne particles, and occasionally loud noise. Outdoor work involves insects, inclement weather, and temperature extremes throughout the year.

Equipment used includes ground maintenance tools (shovels, hoes, rakes, string trimmers, lawn edgers, hedge trimmers, leaf blowers, push and riding mowers), utility and transport vehicles (ATV, UTV, golf cart, wheelbarrow), lift and access equipment (scissor lift, rolling scaffolding, folding and extension ladders), cleaning equipment (shop vacuums, power washers), seasonal equipment (snow blowers, salt and fertilizer spreaders, spot spray applicators), and irrigation components (pumps and sprinklers).

EEO STATEMENT

Peckham is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The organization does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, height, weight, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory