Field Worker 1

Farm Worker - Level One

**Please send us an really direct message expressing interest to be considered for this position.**

This role is a part-time to full-time, hourly position that is responsible for assisting on our 226-acre farm. Being able to work in challenging weather conditions, move quickly, and think on your feet is essential. This position is located at our Chillicothe, MO location.

Responsibilities and Typical Tasks

The Farm Worker - Level 1 is responsible for helping grow great vegetables, fruit, and herbs. This would include but is not limited to:

Field Production

• Prepare crop beds, spread compost
• Help transplant crops into the field
• Weed and cultivate crops
• Spread straw and staple down ground cloth
• Help lay plastic mulch

Irrigation

• Help set up irrigation runs
• Install irrigation headers for crop sections
• Help set up drip irrigation runs and fix leaks

Harvest and fulfillment

• Harvest crops on a regular basis
• Cut greens
• Keep basic records for what is harvested every day.

Miscellaneous Tasks

• There are always other tasks that you may be asked to do.

NOTE: This position has tremendous potential for growth with the company to a year-round job.

Qualifications and Qualities

Qualifications necessary:

• Background in farming, restaurant, or horticulture preferred
• Able to work within a dynamic, fluid, fast-paced environment
• Able to show up on time with reliable transportation.
• Long term commitment to the project
• Background checks may be performed. An exciting past is not an exclusion for working with our team. We ask applicants to be open to discussing any findings with us as we may have questions. We believe in grace, forgiveness, and second chances.
• Safe driving record

Additional Qualities:

• Passion and interest in working/learning about small-scale, low-input, sustainable vegetable, and herb production
• Self-starter, self-disciplined, goal orientated
• Comfortable working in a high profile environment with regular filming being done for educational purposes
• Work effectively with minimal supervision
• Comfortable with a family working environment
• Comfortable with dogs
• Ability to work both independently and as a team member
• Be in good physical condition, work in all weather conditions, and able to lift 60 lbs
• Ability to work in a potentially challenging environment and be adaptable
• Have transportation and be punctual
• Energetic nature and willing to have fun
• Attention to detail and able to repeat instructions
• Outstanding communication (oral and written) skills; share and accept feedback in a team environment

Compensation

Compensation package:

• $15-18/hour for 30-37 hr week average (seasonal variability)
• Performance reviews and possible bonus
• Free Access to farm-grade/seconds
• Working at a one of a kind, cutting edge, and innovative farm and learning from the best
• We encourage entrepreneurship, and are more than happy to support any side-hustle that you may want to start that aligns with our vision and mission.

Application process

- This is a multi-step process and will involve virtual interviews. Final candidates will be expected to visit the farm for a working interview before hiring. The start date is ASAP.

TableTop Farms is an equal opportunity organization. All applicants will be considered without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $15.00 - $18.00 per hour

Expected hours: 30 – 37 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Growing: 2 years (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Chillicothe, MO 64601 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Chillicothe, MO 64601: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $15 - $18