Farm Hand in Shelton, CT
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Job Description
Job Responsibilities from May 29th through September 1st:
- Complete field work including harvesting vegetables, planting, weeding, washing and packing produce, and other farm maintenance tasks in most weather conditions
- Accept assignment of tasks by farm managers
- Work independently on a task, taking initiative when needed
- Communicate with other farm hands and farm managers regarding completion of tasks and farm conditions
- Drive back and forth between fields to harvest
- Approximately 25 hours per week
- Begins May 29th, Monday – Friday 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Wednesday 1:30 to 6
- After Labor Day, schedule and job type changes to finish the season: Monday-Friday 8:30 to 1:30 and Saturday 9-4
- Position concludes on Saturday, October 28th
- Schedule is non-negotiable
Pay: $14/hour to start; $15/hour beginning June 1, 2023
Job Position beginning on Monday, September 4th: Wash Station and Retail Associate
- September 4th through October 28, 2023
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday – 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at wash station and Saturday 9 to 4 p.m. retail shift in farm store
- Approximately 27 hours per week
Job Responsibilities of Wash Station and Retail Associate:
- Wash and store produce according to food safety and quality control standards
- Accept assignment of tasks by farm managers
- Work independently for the majority of the day, in all safe weather conditions, taking initiative when needed
- Communicate with farm managers regarding completion of tasks and farm conditions
- Assist customers with shopping, checkout, and pickup, providing guidance about vegetables and cooking as needed
- Complete tasks including lifting crates, restocking displays, and organizing vegetables in storage
Job Qualifications:
- CT Driver’s License
- Ability to lift 50 lbs. consistently
- Ability to work in various weather conditions (ie. sun/cold/heat/rain exposure)
- Ability to work quickly, efficiently, and positively as a member of a team
- Preference given to candidates who are interested in agriculture
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From $14.00 per hour
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Application Question(s):
- Have you carefully read the description and schedule for this position and can you commit to it exactly as it is posted? (Schedule and job responsibilities are non-negotiable.)
Work Location: In person