Farmers Market Driver

We are looking for a farmers Market driver for our Sunday markets in NYC.   No CDL required but you do need to have a license in good standing.

It is an opportunity to work with a great team while having plenty of autonomy.  Please reach out if you might be interested.

Here is the job description and list of responsibilities:

MARKET DRIVER

RESPONSIBILITIES

The mission of Hawthorne Valley Farm Greenmarket is to provide the highest quality biodynamic and organic food to the community at reasonable prices and in a profitable manner; in so doing the greenmarket will support the ongoing mission of Hawthorne Valley Farm and Association (Education, Arts, and Agriculture).

Each staff member is asked to help create an environment which encourages respect, honesty and trust amongst all co-workers and also offers the highest degree of service to each customer; each staff member is asked to help maintain the greenmarket image as an ethical and positive place to work and to shop. In addition, the Hawthorne Valley Farm Greenmarket is committed to being an educational resource to the community on ecological, environmental and food related issues.

PURPOSE:

To drive truck safely to and from market and be part of the selling staff at the market

REPORTS TO:

Market Operations Supervisor

RESPONSIBILITIES:

MERCHANDISING

• Unload and setup stand

STAND MAINTENANCE

• Ensure that unsellable items are returned or otherwise properly disposed of, following established procedures

• Maintain equipment in working order.  Monitor all equipment and follow established procedures for handling breakdowns.  Advise manager/supervisor of equipment problems or needs

• Participate in end of day inventory

• Load market at end of selling day

CUSTOMER SERVICE

• Assists customers with product questions, in prompt, friendly manger

• Offer samples and suggestions for purchase and use of products, as appropriate

• Help customers place special orders, set aside special orders, match product with special order form and call customers

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

• Attend Greenmarket meetings

• Be involved in on farm projects

• Participate in regular equipment cleaning and maintaining

• Consistently report to work on time, starting tasks at the beginning of scheduled shift

• Perform other tasks assigned by Greenmarket manager

• Ability to self direct and stay on task

QUALIFICATIONS

• Safe driving record

• Organized, accurate with details

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs

• Ability to operate fork lift

• Familiarity with organic & biodynamic foods

• Ability to lead

• Regular, predictable attendance

• Willingness to work weekend days and some evenings.

• Ability to handle multiple demands while staying calm

• Ability to project an outgoing, friendly personality

• Communication skills: good listening, clear instructions

• Willingness and ability to learn to meet the changing requirements of the job

DESIRED EXPERIENCE

• Experience driving large trucks in city traffic