Duties of this position are to drive to farms to receive products, drive to delivery locations and make deliveries, and work to build relationships to further the sales of regionally grown food.

Responsibilities

• Safely and efficiently maneuver and operate non-CDL refrigerated vehicles
• Receive and confirm product expectations on farms
• Deliver orders to customers in diverse locations
• Make sales calls and visits
• Maintain relationships and good communications with customers and staff team
• Demonstrate product knowledge including pricing and availability with enthusiasm
• Participate and contribute to the advancement of Farm Runners

Qualifications

• Clean driving record
• Outgoing and upbeat personality. Ability to establish rapport with a diverse group of business owners, chefs, buyers and entrepreneurs
• Good communication and listening skills
• Highly motivated, innovative, intuitive and persistent
• Good organization and attention to detail
• Excited about growing the supply of organic foods from local farmers

Physical Demands/Work Environment

• Ability to navigate vehicles in mountain driving conditions and tight alleys
• Ability to repeatedly lift boxes and bags weighing 25-50 lbs  and use a dolly up and down stairs
• Able to work days that start early and frequently last 12+ hours
• Able to keep personal composure under time and communication stresses

Hours & Location

• Full Time with seasonal breaks
• 4-5 days per week
• Located within a 20 minute commute of Hotchkiss, CO

Compensation & Benefits

$28,000 to $30,000 annually plus commissions based upon experience. One week paid vacation plus paid seasonal time off in late spring and late fall. Employee discount and complimentary surplus product of locally raised produce. Assistance finding local housing. If relocating with a partner, also able to identify other local job opportunities.