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LOCALLY GROWN, ORGANIC PRODUCE DELIVERED TO YOUR DOOR.

AM Packing Crew + Farmers Market Position 

We are now hiring a dependable and hardworking individual to join Barn and Market Crew. This job is perfect for individuals interested in beginning a career in organic agriculture.

We are currently hiring a full-time team member to work apx. 40 hours a week, Saturday-Wednesday. This is a split position.  Saturday and Sunday, this individual would drive to a farmers' market and work a farmers market shift setting up, promoting, and selling organic vegetables.  Monday-Wednesday, this position would be working in our barn facilities, helping to wash, sort, and pack orders for distribution to local grocery stores.  The ideal candidate for this position has an interest in local agriculture, the Austin food community, and a deep work ethic.

Responsibilities
  • Adhere to JBG Farmers' Market procedures
  • Drive to weekly farmers market(s) and setup produce display
  • Delivery friendly customer service at farmers' markets
  • Breakdown at market, and unload market returns and market materials at barn according to procedure
  • Receive, process, and package vegetables harvested on the farm according to daily orders
  • Pack produce orders according to quality standards
  • Maintain a clean and sanitary working environment and follow all food-safety procedures
  • Ensure quality of all produce
Qualifications
  • A desire for farm work
  • A mantra that “Teamwork doesn’t seem work!”
  • Ability and experience driving a variety of vehicles, including large trucks, and manual or automatic transmission (CDL not required, but preferred)
  • Valid TX driver’s license with a clean driving record
  • Previous farmers' market experience is a plus
Physical Requirements
  • Ability to lift 60 pounds and mobility to ascend and descend the rear end of a box truck
  • Ability to load trucks in a timely manner to ensure earliest delivery possible
  • Ability to work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions
  • Ability to withstand prolonged standing or walking
Compensation and Benefits
  • $11 hour starting pay. Paid bi-weekly (dozen eggs included) as well as weekly supply of organic vegetables.
 

To apply, please send a resume and two professional references to jobs@jbgorganic.com.

The Responsibilities & Duties listed here are intended to communicate general priorities of this position, but should not be understood as an all-inclusive list of work requirements.

JBG Organic provides equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sex, age, national origin, disability, marital status, or sexual orientation.  The duties listed above are general and not an exhaustive list of tasks performed on the farm. We are committed to training, developing, and promoting from within the company based on performance.