Company description

Fourteen Acres Farm at Tito’s Vodka was built for our distillery team with this concept in mind: create an environment where fresh food is accessible. Cultivated by a team of farmers, we provide free, fresh produce to our distillery staff year-round through an on-site farmer’s market. Practicing regenerative and biology forward growing methods we aim to provide nutrient dense and delicious produce to our people.

Job description

Our team exhibits exceptional personal responsibility and mutual respect. We acknowledge we all come to the table with diverse strengths and rely on leveraging those to support each other. We often come together collectively to plan and align goals and then work independently to execute them. Balancing work and life are vital, and we prioritize building a burn-out-FREE culture. Adaptative and empathetic personalities that don’t take themselves too seriously will thrive.

Skills, Experiences, & Knowledge: We are looking for a candidate that possesses many but not necessarily all of the following

• 3+ years successfully growing production crops with regenerative farming practices in Central Texas or similar climate; extra credit for high tunnel experience

• 3+ years managing a team of 5-10; extra credit if done in an agriculture, food handling/kitchen, or grocery environment
• Proven skills in small engine operation, maintenance, and repair applied but not limited to basic lawn equipment, BCS tractor and implements, full size tractor, and Japanese mini trucks; including driving standard transmissions
• Proven skills in basic carpentry, plumbing/irrigation, HVAC a bonus
• Tech curious with excellent organization and communication bolstered with tools like Microsoft Office, Tend, or comparable apps
• Awareness that this position is labor oriented, outdoors, and year-round in Central Texas weather

• Must have a valid driver’s license (because driving is a component of the job duties) and be at least 21 years old

Primary Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with Farm Director & Farm Operations Director to create annual production plan and set production targets to ensure highest quality and diverse offerings
• Managing daily field tasks & operations - Soil building, field prep, planting, cultivation, crop management, harvest, distribution - Supervise and train team to execute daily operations - Manage production flow and oversee production tasks - Motivate a productive team - Maintain common farm tools and equipment

• Evaluate and refine our systems and ability to meet the needs of our customers - Crop selection, cultivation methods, harvest and wash practices - Team performance and needs - Market performance and needs

• Keep abreast of industry research, techniques, and best practices to maximize resources and yields

• Ensure the team follows all legal and company health and safety regulations and standards
• Maintain detailed records of all farm activities ensuring cleanliness, organization, and safety
• Collaborate with directors and other stakeholders to recruit, manage, and train a diverse and excited team
• Provide leadership and feedback to team and contribute to annual reviews
• Work directly with farm and distillery staff, suppliers and contractors, and other stakeholders

Pay & Benefits:

• Each member of our team goes through a 6-month trial period through our temp agency. After the 6-month review members are on-boarded as full-time employees and are eligible to enroll in the following benefits
• Starting salary is dependent on experience and ranges from $55,000- $65,000 (hourly rate + holiday bonuses & profit sharing)
• 401k match at 130% of your contribution up to $9000 annually
• Vacation and sick hours accumulate with each pay period averaging 2 weeks of each annually, 2 flex days annually, and paid major holidays

• Healthcare (3 plans to choose from high deductible at zero cost to low deductible with cost)
• Employer contributions to Healthcare Savings Account up to $3000 annually
• Employer contributions to Lifestyle Savings Account up to $1000 annually
• Weekly produce and vodka
• Pet adoption reimbursement up to $250

Compensation

this position is: hourly, $20/hr +

Application instructions

Deadline

no deadline