Feed the People! Part-time Processing Crew ($10-12)--Carnation, WA
Oxbow Center | http://www.oxbow.org |
Posted on: 08/13/2015 2:11 pm
Oxbow is a 25 acre organic farm, education center, and native plant nursery located on a 100-acre wilderness preserve in the Snoqualmie Valley, 25 miles east of Seattle. The farm supports a 600+ member CSA, supplies over 30 restaurants and independent grocery stores with local, organic produce. Our education center, which has a working small farm and Living Playground, is committed to teaching children about sustainable agriculture and the environment. At Oxbow children see firsthand where their food comes from, where salmon spawn, and understand why we need to protect both. The Native Plant Nursery, built in 2013, is a production, research and education facility. We aim to grow the highest quality native plants for restoration, mitigation and landscaping, using ecologically sound practices, and foster research and education that contribute to the restoration and nursery-growing community.
Position Overview
As a member of our energetic Processing Crew, your primary responsibilities will be post-harvest handling and packing of all farm produce. We pack and deliver over 700 boxes of produce each week to our CSA pick up locations, wholesale, and restaurant accounts. Under the supervision of the Harvest Processing Coordinator and the Farm Sales and Marketing Manager, the Processing Crew is responsible for product quality control and order fulfillment accuracy. The processing station and the weekly pack outs will consume most all of your time. Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask while performing time sensitive projects efficiently are a must to thrive in this position. If you have history of chronic back pain or other serious physical limitations, this position is not a good fit for you.
Job Responsibilities:
- Post-harvest handling, such as receiving and processing of produce quickly, efficiently and consistently for a variety of accounts
- Maintaining smooth, timely flow within the processing station
- Stock rotation and inventory
- Making sound judgment calls on product grading
- Packing CSA boxes
- Processing station safety upkeep and hygiene cleanliness
- Occasional order deliveries
Qualifications
- At least one year previous farming/produce/warehouse experience preferred
- Punctual time management skills
- Attention to detail
- Positive, energetic interpersonal skills
- Strong back; able to lift heavy & awkward objects, up to 75 lbs
- Consistent attention to detail along with clear communication
- Work well independently and in a team setting
- Fast learner and adaptable
- Ability to take direction, ask for help/clarity when necessary, and accept constructive feedback on performance and technique
- Clear, consistent communication
- Ability to work for long durations in inclement weather. standing, sitting, bending over or kneeling
- Capability to perform repetitive physical work with endurance
- Ability to speak Spanish is a plus
Hours: 20-30 hours per week, hours fluctuate with the season. Schedule can be flexible, to be discussed and agreed upon with your manager.
Compensation: $10-$12/hour D.O.E., with access to food from our fields
This position reports to Sarah Dublin, Sales and Marketing Manager
Deadline to apply: Friday August 28, 2015