Company description

Since 2004, our family farm has been cultivating productive land and producing high-quality, nutritious food for our community. With over 300 certified organic acres at our home farm in Junction City, we raise six species of animals following intensive grazing practices and regenerative farming methods that are focused on building soil, air and plant health. From animal husbandry to dairy management to cured meat production, we are involved in every phase of livestock farming. We strive for sustainability in our growing practices and business by holding ourselves accountable to the environment, our customers, and ourselves in a way that honors the past and prepares for the future. Our conservation initiatives have included wetland, riparian, and forest restoration projects. 

Deck Family Farm produces meat and dairy products, including raw milk, butter and cheese. We also produce fresh veggies, fruit, and nuts. Our growing business sells via wholesale, farmers markets and a customizable membership store with home deliveries.

For more information about our business visit DeckFamilyFarm.com.

Job description

Farm Delivery Driver / Warehouse assistant

Job Type: Part Time, Year-Round

Compensation: Competitive Hourly Wage ($17.00-$18.00), Depending on Experience

Company Overview: Since 2004, our family farm has been cultivating productive land and producing high-quality, nutritious food for our community. With over 300 certified organic acres at our home farm in Junction City, we raise six species of animals following intensive grazing practices and regenerative farming methods that are focused on building soil, air and plant health. From animal husbandry to dairy management to cured meat production, we are involved in every phase of livestock farming. We strive for sustainability in our growing practices and business by holding ourselves accountable to the environment, our customers, and ourselves in a way that honors the past and prepares for the future. Our conservation initiatives have included wetland, riparian, and forest restoration projects. 

Deck Family Farm produces meat and dairy products, including raw milk, butter and cheese. We also produce fresh veggies, fruit, and nuts. Our growing business sells via wholesale, farmers markets and a customizable membership store with home deliveries.

For more information about our business visit DeckFamilyFarm.com.

Position Overview: This position will assist the Farm Sales team in all aspects of Deck Family Farm and Full Farm CSA sales: driving to and from farmers markets, picking up vendor products, and organizing product and inventory (warehousing). The job will include a Sunday market driving trip of approximately 15 hours, and an additional 14 hours of warehouse, office and administrative work throughout the week. 

 

Our team is growing. Exceptionally qualified applicants may be considered for promotion in the near term. Please see the ad for Farm Sales Associate / Market Driver.

 

Qualities we are looking for: 

• Excellent driving record
• Familiarity with and interest in sustainable livestock farming and local food networks
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment
• Professional and friendly demeanor to represent our business
• Must be punctual, reliable, and committed to upholding company standards and values
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage with customers, vendors and co-workers in a friendly and professional manner
• The ability to work closely with a multifaceted team on the farm and at the farmer’s markets
• Good attention to detail
• Physical ability to lift and carry heavy objects (50lbs intermittently throughout the day), stand for extended periods, and work in refrigeration
• Familiarity with Microsoft Excel is a plus, but we are willing to train.

 

Responsibilities:

• Participate in farmers market and FFCSA packout
• Drive to and from Portland farmers market on Sundays
• Assist farmers market booth representatives in booth set up and operations
• Load and unload market vehicles in a safe, clean and efficient manner
• Assist in wholesale order pulling, packing, and fulfillment
• Maintain packhouse cleanliness and order
• Perform Full Farm CSA drop offs, deliveries and pickups
• Assist with Full Farm CSA packout
• Attend 7am farm meeting and weekly farmers market meeting
• Must be physically able to load and unload trucks and freezers, pull and pack orders and organize inventory in the warehouse and cold storage (up to and including lifting 50 lbs overhead and working in low-temperature environments)

 

Requirements:

• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation (there is not public transportation to our farm)
• Availability to work weekends and holidays as needed.

Benefits:

• Sick Leave & Vacation allowance
• Product Credit
• Wellness Care credit
• Cell phone credit
• Competitive hourly pay

Compensation

this position is: hourly, $15-20/hr

Application instructions

Deadline

no deadline