Field Crew Jobs in Washington

Posted on February 11, 2021 by Taylor in Employment, Farming // 0 Comments

Field Crew Jobs in Washington at Red Dog Farm in Chimacum – 2021

Red Dog Farm 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: April/June/July- September/October
Schedule: Monday- Friday

Field Crew Jobs in Washington – 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.

Apply

To apply for Field Crew Jobs in Washington, 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.