Farm Hand

Carolina Farm Stewardship Association; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Microgreens is an indoor farm in Durham, NC, producing 25+ microgreen varieties year round. We are hiring a Farm Hand to help keep operations running smoothly and to support activities from planting to farmers’ markets and chef meetings.

The role involves physical work, with tasks including composting, harvesting, deliveries, and ensuring food safety. This is a full-time, 40-hour per week position starting ASAP.

Qualifications

• No farming experience required.
• Must be comfortable bending over frequently, climbing ladders, and being on your feet all day.
• Must be capable of lifting 70lbs from the floor to chest height.

Responsibilities

• Composting.
• Cleaning Trays.
• Planting.
• General Farm Upkeep.
• Deliveries.
• Food Safety.
• Harvesting.
• Farmer’s Markets.
• Meeting with Chefs.

Skills

Physical stamina

Lifting 70 lbs

No prior farming experience required

Job description

About The Farm

Piedmont Microgreens is an indoor farm focused on year round production of 25+ microgreen varieties for chefs, wholesalers, retailers, and the general public.

Job Description

We’re looking for a Farm Hand to keep the farm running smoothly. The Farm Hand will help with the following tasks.

• Composting
• Cleaning Trays
• Planting
• General Farm Upkeep
• Deliveries
• Food Safety
• Harvesting
• Farmer’s Markets
• Meeting with Chefs

Qualifications

• No farming experience required. Must be comfortable bending over frequently, climbing ladders, and being on your feet all day.
• Must be capable of lifting 70lbs from the floor to chest height.

Compensation

• $18/hr
• The position is full-time (40 hours/week) and starts ASAP.