Hiring Field Crew in Washington

Posted on May 15, 2021 by Taylor in Employment, Farming // 0 Comments

Red Dog Farm Hiring Field Crew in Washington for the 2021 Season

Red Dog Farm in Chimacum, WA is looking for smart, tough and detail-oriented laborers to join our 2021 farm crew. There are several positions open, with a range of start and end dates. Ideal candidates will possess a strong interest in food and farming, enjoy working on a team, and be ready for a challenge.

Applications are reviewed as they are received.

Full Time: 40 hours per week
Seasonal: June/July- September/October
Schedule: Monday- Friday

Responsibilities

• The primary responsibility is to harvest, wash and pack produce
• Utilize and update paperwork to record tasks completed
• Perform field work including but not limited to transplanting, hand weeding, hoeing, and moving irrigation
• Assist at weekend farmers markets, up to two shifts per month
• Perform some or most of the following non-field work: greenhouse work, plant starts, delivering, tractor driving and farm stand stocking

Background and Skills

• One season previous farm experience preferred but not necessary
• Flexibility and desire to learn new methods and farm systems
• Good communication skills
• Energetic, fun and motivated personality
• Excellent work ethic and positive attitude
• Conscientious and able to work with all kinds of people
• Strong back and knees
• Ability to work outside in all weather conditions
• Willingness to fully commit to the farm for the season

Compensation

$13.70 per hour, as well as veggies from our fields. Paid sick leave (one hour for every 40 hours worked.) Housing is not included. Employees who return for multiple seasons will receive an annual performance-based raise as well as an opportunity to increase/ refine responsibilities matching their commitment to the farm.

Hiring Field Crew

To apply, submit the Field Crew Application for Employment on our website (reddogfarm.net/staff) along with your resume to: Red Dog Farm, PO Box 402, Chimacum, WA 98325 or office@reddogfarm.net.