Harvest Crew Member

Johnson'S Backyard Garden; Garfield (TX); On-site; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bi-weekly pay (eggs included)

Weekly organic vegetables

Health plan for permanent staff

Job summary

JBG Organic, a large organic farm outside of Austin, TX, is hiring a Harvest Crew Member. Responsibilities include harvesting crops and assisting with weeding, cleaning, and planting on our 184-acre organic farm.

No prior farm experience is required, and bilingual English/Spanish is a plus. Compensation starts at $13/hr, with bi-weekly pay and weekly organic vegetables, and permanent employees may receive health plan benefits.

Qualifications

• Positive attitude and strong work ethic are essential.
• Flexibility to handle varying farm tasks and schedules.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions.
• Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.
• No prior farm experience required.

Responsibilities

• Harvest crops in accordance with company policies and certifying agencies.
• Assist with other farm tasks such as weeding, cleaning, planting.
• Maintain a positive and respectful work environment.

Skills

Positive attitude

Strong work ethic

Flexibility

Follow instructions

Bilingual EN/ES

Job description

LOCALLY GROWN, ORGANIC PRODUCE DELIVERED TO YOUR DOOR.

JBG Organic is the largest certified Organic vegetable farm in Texas. Since 2004 we have been growing a large variety of mixed vegetable crops for CSA, restaurants, farmers' markets, and wholesalers. We are looking for a Harvest Crew Member to join our team on our 184 acre Organic farm, just outside of Austin TX.

Responsibilities

• Perform harvesting of crops in accordance with company policies and applicable certifying agencies at the direction of Harvest Manager and assigned Crew Leader
• Perform other necessary farm tasks such as, but not limited to:
  • Weeding, cleaning, planting, ect.
• Maintain a positive and respectful work environment

Qualifications

• Positive attitude, strong work ethic and flexibility
• Ability to follow detailed instructions
• Previous farm experience not required
• Bilingual (english / spanish) is a plus

Physical Requirements

• Ability to repeatedly lift 50lbs
• Ability to repeatedly kneel, bend, and squat
• Ability to withstand exposure to varying weather conditions

Compensation and Benefits

Compensation is DOE, starting range at $13/hr. Paid bi-weekly (dozen eggs included) as well as weekly supply of organic vegetables.

Permanent employees are eligible for Individual Health Plan benefits

Thank you for your interest in JBG Organic! You will be contacted for further information if we find that you might be a good fit for this position.

The responsibilities & duties listed above are intended to communicate general priorities of this position, but should not be understood as an exhaustive list of all work requirements to be completed at JBG Organic. Farms require flexibility! We are committed to training, developing, and promoting from within the company based on performance.

JBG Organic provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, marital status, or sexual orientatio n.

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