Company description

Free Range Flowers is an 8-acre farm in Bellingham, WA (Nooksack). The farm specializes in cut flowers and foliage, particularly unique perennials and shrubs. Organic practices are part of a larger farm project of environmental and social sustainability including regular check-ins, healthy communication, conscientious use of physical labor, rainwater harvesting, cover cropping and more. We love farming and we love plants!

Job description

This role is focused on work in both the field and pack shed. This position primarily entails working with other crew members to efficiently grow and pack high quality cut flowers and foliage for wholesale markets. A typical week includes planting, weeding/cultivating, trellissing, assisting with harvest, and arranging grocery bouquets. This role requires reliable transportation, good communication, fine motor skills, and a willingness to learn.

34-44 hours per week

Sunday-Thursday preferred (flexible)

April through October

We are seeking the following in our coworkers:
● Desire and passion for farming!
● Organized and detail-oriented
● Punctual/reliable
● Considerate and maintains positive attitude
● Willingness to take initiative and ask questions. Participates in group decision-making, can receive feedback smoothly, can identify problems and solutions, vocalize when something isn’t clear
● Ability to lift 50 lbs and work in all types of weather conditions
● Adaptability to changing conditions: weather, tasks, etc.
● Actively seeks new ways to improve quality and productivity
● Uses available resources efficiently (e.g., time, materials, equipment)
● Ability to do repetitive tasks
● Ability to navigate even and uneven ground
● Farm experience preferred

Tasks:
● Basic tractor use
● Transplanting by hand and with a transplanting machine
● Assisting with drip tape layout and cleanup
● Bed preparation and cultivation: raking, hoeing, etc.
● Hand-weeding
● Trellising
● Mixing soil
● Mulching
● Washing and filling buckets and trays
● Pushing wagons and carts to and from field
● Safely operating cutting tools for harvest of a wide variety of annuals, perennials and shrubs
● Safely working with and around farm equipment
● Quickly assessing quality of flower bunches
● Filling and packing orders based on weekly lists
● Depending on skill level and experience, may include additional tasks such as watering, seeding,
crop maintenance, etc.

This is a great opportunity for anyone looking to learn more about flower farming and managing a small business while being part of a fast paced, flower team for the season.

Opportunity for advancement and longer-term employment.

● 8-8.5 hour work day with one 30 minute unpaid lunch break and one 30 minute paid afternoon break.
● Lunch provided, pool available, annual bonus.
● PTO/sick time accrued 1 hour/40 hours worked. Overtime (over 40 hours) paid at 1.5x hourly
rate.

We're committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply.

If you are unsure about whether or not you are qualified, please get in touch with any questions or concerns. We look forward to hearing from you!

Compensation

this position is: hourly, varies DOE, $18.00 - $22.00

Work visa

This employer is willing to sponsor a work visa for international applicants

Application instructions

Deadline

no deadline