Company description
10am Farm is a young farm project in the heart of Bucks County, Pennsylvania. Owned by a successful hospitality group, we grow specifically and solely for two restaurants in Manhattan with plans to grow into other restaurants under the group in the future. For the past few years we have operated on a market garden scale and are growing into a larger operation for 2023. We use no-till practices combined with intensive annual vegetable production techniques to create a balance for our land and crops.
Job description
The full time vegetable crew member will work closely with the owner and part time staff in raising vegetables from seed to harvest. All farm crew members are the foundation of any farm's annual success. They play a critical role in all aspects of food production including seeding, transplanting, harvesting, washing, and packing with the opportunity to take on larger responsibilities/receive more in-depth training through adopting additional lead roles. This position can be designed around a crew member’s interests, though all crew members will get experience in the core aspects of the farm’s operations.
Requirements
- Has at least 1-2 years vegetable production experience or similar work
- Some tractor experience preferred.
- Demonstrate record keeping ability
- Proficient at harvesting, weeding and planting
- Able to work an 8hr day in all weather conditions
- Ability to lift 50 lbs safely and with repetition
- Dependable and organized
Responsibilities
- Effectively and efficiently carry out day to day operations of the farm
- Greenhouse watering and seeding, transplanting, crop maintenance
- Pest and disease management
- Implement and maintain irrigation when needed
- Harvest vegetables according to farm’s standards
- Operate farm equipment as needed
Our farm embraces varying skills, perspectives and ideas, and strongly encourages people from diverse backgrounds with relatable skills to apply.
10am Farms is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until all positions are filled.
Compensation
this position is: hourly, $20/hr +
Application instructions
This job expired on September 23, 2023
Deadline
no deadline