Full Time Field Crew Member in Lakewood, PA
Job Description
Schedule: seasonal full-time, 5 days per week, May 1 to October 31
Application deadline: April 15, 2024
About Two Creek Farm
Two Creek Farm is a regenerative USDA-certified organic farm in Lakewood, PA. Our farming approach prioritizes animal welfare and ecology. We are a diversified farm including poultry, livestock and a commercial market garden. We raise layers, hogs, sheep and cattle year-round, and we raise broilers and turkeys on pasture from May through September. More details available at http://www.twocreek.net.
Description of Responsibilities
Crop production: seeding, thinning, watering, transplanting, bed prep, weeding, mulching, irrigation set-up, harvest and packing
Livestock care: feeding, watering, temporary fence set-up, support animal rotations
Egg processing: collection, washing and packing
Market support: support on-farm and farmers-market sales
Other: support with preparing customer orders / inventory recordkeeping
Required skills
manual labor experience required
work and/or educational experience in agriculture preferred
one season of vegetable farm experience is preferred
strong attention to detail / commitment to high quality work output
ability to follow instructions and work effectively both independently and as part of a team
physical stamina / repeatedly lift 50 lbs for 25 ft in various weather conditions
ability to maintain records as well as good organizational and time management skills
able to work long hours, sometimes during holidays
show up to work on time and communicate clearly about sick days/day off requests
willingness to change schedules if another team-member is out sick or in the event of an emergency
driving between farm locations / valid driver’s license required
eligibility to work in the US
Work environment
Most of the work is performed outdoors in a variety of weather conditions. Availability to work weekends is required as per seasonal farm needs.
Compensation
$15 – $20 per hour according to experience
Free surplus produce including organic eggs and vegetables
Potential housing available
How to apply
If you are passionate about organic and regenerative agriculture, we encourage you to apply by submitting your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your interest in the position to info@twocreek.net.