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This job expired on July 02, 2021

Driver / Runner Apricot Lane Farms

  • Date Posted May 03, 2021
  • Location Moorpark, CA
  • Category Agriculture
  • Job type Full-Time
Company description

Apricot Lane Farms is a 214-acre organic and biodynamic farm located 40 miles north of Los Angeles and 20 miles east of Ventura in Moorpark, CA. Our team has been charged with the mission of creating a well-balanced ecosystem and rich soils that produce nutrient-dense foods while treating the environment and the animals with respect.

Our farm residents include pigs, goats, sheep, chickens, ducks, guinea hens, horses, highland cattle, and one brown swiss dairy cow named “Maggie.” Our land consists of Biodynamic Certified avocado and lemon orchards, a vegetable garden, pastures, and over 75 varieties of stone fruit.

Job description

The Driver/Runner position is responsible for making deliveries to customers, picking up supplies /materials for the farm and helping with various projects.

Job Duties:

  • Assisting our sales department by delivering produce 1-5 days a week.

  • Basic vehicle maintenance (wash and gas)

  • Deliver livestock and chickens (F350 towing a 16’ livestock trailer)

  • Pickup of meat from the butcher

  • Assist Sales Staff, Farm Mechanic, Maintenance Staff, and Events Staff by running for needed parts or materials.

  • Assist Sales Team with various tasks including, but not limited to, picking, packing, sorting, fulfilling orders, loading and fulfilment

  • Occasional (though not typical) Saturdays/Sundays may be required

  • Other duties as requested

Qualifications and Skills:
  • Clean Driving Record - required by Insurance company

  • Experience driving large vehicles

  • Experience towing and backing smaller trailers (not tractor trailers)

  • Able to lift a minimum of 35 pounds

  • Able to work well independently and in a team environment

  • Energetic/ outgoing personality

  • Ability to effectively interact and communicate with all levels of customers, coworkers, staff and management. Requirements

  • Valid Driver’s License

  • Proficient in Microsoft Products (Word, Excel, Apple, etc.) and Google Suite

  • Strong organizational and detail-oriented

  • Must be willing and able to walk up hilly and steep terrain on a daily basis.

  • Willing to drive/sit for extended periods of time

  • Willing to work outside in a variety of weather conditions – rain, cold heat and wind.

  • Willing to work with animals

  • High School Diploma or GED

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits Package including Flexible Spending
   Account, 401K, Paid Sick Time, Paid Vacation, Paid Farm
   Holidays, Employee Discounts

Compensation this position is : hourly, $15-20/hr Application instructions
This job expired on July 02, 2021
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