Farm Crew Member (FT, Seasonal)

About Three Creeks Produce

Three Creeks Produce is a diversified organic farm in central Ohio that raises several acres of certified organic vegetables, herbs, and fruit. The core of our business is Columbus-area restaurants, catering companies, institutions, specialty grocers, and food hubs. We do not operate a farmstand or participate in any farmer’s markets at this time.

The Position

A Farm Crew Member is a critical generalist role that participates fully and collaboratively in all day-to-day operations of the farm (planting, weeding, harvesting, processing, packing, etc.). This position reports to the farm owners and regularly interfaces with other crew members. We expect this position to be 35-40 hrs a week, though natural fluctuations based on weather, timing, and production needs may occur. This position is seasonal, beginning in early April and concluding by apx late November. Successful seasonal employees are given first priority if we have a vacancy in our year-round positions.

Duties of all team members include (but are not limited to): ​

• Harvesting, washing, and packaging vegetables for sale
• Seeding, transplanting, and cultivating crops
• Field-related tasks such as bed preparation, weeding, irrigation, and applying inputs
• General farm upkeep, maintenance, and improvement of farm property, facilities, and equipment
• Operating farm tools and machinery safely and effectively
• Adhering to established farm standards for quality, efficiency, food safety, and documentation
• Performing all of the above in all types of weather conditions and in accordance with organic certification and food safety requirements

While not a must, a year or more of positive experience with commercial agricultural or horticultural production would be a very good indication of all the qualifications below. If you haven’t worked on a farm before, some sort of outdoor, physical job would be a good equivalent, as would strong experience in fast-paced food service. Special consideration will be given to applicants with prior experience in organic vegetable production.

Necessary Qualifications​

• Positive outlook and contributes to a collaborative work environment where all individuals feel safe, appreciated, and respected
• Energetic disposition and a good sense of humor
• Good time management & punctuality
• Commitment to consistently maintaining a clean and sanitary working environment
• Takes pride in their work, and finds fulfillment in meeting high standards for great quality
• Owns clothing and footwear appropriate for varying weather conditions and farm tasks
• Reliable transportation to and from the farm
• Ability and willingness to perform physically demanding work
• Interest in sustainable agriculture
• Finds value in developing and participating in lean, efficient work systems
• Gracefully receives and implements corrective feedback
• Comfortable working alone or with a small team
• Ability to communicate clearly, openly, and effectively
• Asks questions

Physical Requirements
All farm team members must have the physical ability to:

• Safely and repeatedly lift 50lbs and awkward objects
• Repeatedly stoop, kneel, bend, crawl, and squat
• Withstand exposure to varying weather conditions
• Withstand prolonged standing or walking
• Handle small objects and perform repetitive tasks
• Safely utilize sharp tools
• Recognize and prevent potential self-injury caused by any of the above

Benefits

• 40 hours of paid time off a season
• A weekly produce share
• A gear stipend for boots, workwear, etc.

Job Type: Full-time

Expected hours: 35 – 42 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person