Company description

Three Creeks Produce is a diversified organic farm near Columbus, Ohio that cultivates 5+ acres of certified organic vegetables, herbs, and more. Our customers are restaurants (both independent and regional chains), institutions, specialty grocers, food hubs, and a CSA. We do not operate a farmstand or participate in a farmers market.

Our focus on wholesale means we have a commitment to productivity, quality, and efficiency unique to a farm of our size. We are a perfect place for early career farmers to develop skills and experience on a production-oriented operation, but one that maintains small farm vibes through a tight-knit crew and our urban/suburban setting. We are looking for folks that want to grow with us in every sense of the word! 

Job description

We are posting the position as seasonal, April - Thanksgiving, but hope to develop additional year-round positions as the farm grows. We hope that the person interested in this role is committed to a career in sustainable agriculture, and we in turn are committed to prioritizing their happiness, growth, and development. Prior experience in vegetable production is preferred, but not necessarily required for the right candidate.

This crew member will work alongside two farmer-owners and several other full and part-time crew members.
 

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 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 and/or formal education 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
• 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

Compensation

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

Application instructions

Deadline

February 19, 2025