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Pallet Stack/ Order Assembler
Featherstone Farm is a certified organic farm located in the bluff country in and around Rushford, Minnesota. The farm produces fresh market vegetables and fruits for distribution to natural food stores, wholesalers, and a 1000+ member Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program. At Featherstone Farm we value a positive attitude and team-work; treating every customer, colleague and vendor with the highest level of respect and service; and fresh organic produce of the highest quality.
The Pallet Stack/Order Assembler employee is based at our farm in Rushford, MN. This is a full-time position with 40-50 hours per week. Hours and days may vary. Position starts in May 2024.
The Pallet Stack/Order Assembler assembles orders and stacks pallets for delivery to wholesale accounts and Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) delivery sites. Responsible for accurately stacking pallets to ensure product quality, driver safety, and orderly delivery processes. Follows warehouse Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). This is a safety sensitive position.
Experience and Qualifications:
· Ability to lift 50 pounds repeatedly, occasionally up to 100 pounds. Able to push or pull up to 2,000 pounds with material handling equipment
· Ability to work inside coolers/freezers, and work outdoors in all types of weather conditions
· Ensure that shipping and receiving workload is completed in support of daily and weekly deadlines
· Have an interest in learning about sustainable and organic vegetable production
· Proficient with the use of computers. Strong mathematics.
· Has strong spatial management
· Promotes collaboration and teamwork to foster motivation, increased productivity, and ensure the highest level of customer service
· Under the direction of the Post Production Manager, assembles orders and stacks pallets for delivery to wholesale accounts and CSA delivery sites. Responsible for accurately stacking pallets to ensure product quality, driver safety, and orderly delivery processes.
· Updates shipping information, communicates final shipping information to drivers, customers, and administrative staff
· Verify Inventory quantity and location
· Operate forklifts, hand trucks, and other equipment safely and responsibly
· Prepare invoices and other shipping documentation
· Prepare pick lists, delivery sheets and labels for daily activities
· Record end of day data
· Ensures compliance with Featherstone Farm’s policies, safety procedures, and fair employment practices.
Additional Duties and Responsibilities:
· Provide assistance to other departments
· Assist in the pre-packing of produce as necessary
· Receive product in absence of receiving associate
Benefits: Hourly wage starts at $18.50. Pay review after 60 days ; includes Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Leave and free organic produce.
Applicants must submit a Featherstone Farm Application for Employment. Click the link to download an application and email it to office@featherstonefarm.com.
Delivery Driver/Farm Hand: Full Time
Featherstone Farm is seeking a locally based Delivery Driver/Farm Hand (Rushford, Winona, La Crosse etc. home base) for our weekly vegetable deliveries in the Twin Cities, while filling in with farm based work on non delivery days. Work days include Monday through Saturday. Days and times will vary. Approx. 40-45 hours a week.
This driver will drive to our Twin Cities’ Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) drop sites and our wholesale store accounts to deliver fresh market produce. This is a seasonal position, with further opportunity for continued employment. (June 2024 to end of the year)
At Featherstone Farm we value a positive attitude and team-work; treating every customer, colleague and vendor with the highest level of respect and service; and growing and delivering fresh organic produce of the highest quality.
We are seeking a positive, engaged, self-motivated team player. This individual will be expected to provide professional customer service and timely deliveries.
Job Summary: The Delivery Driver is responsible for the safe and effective delivery of our product to the Twin Cities via a large box truck. Delivery tasks include driving safety, accurately stacking pallets to ensure product quality and orderly delivery processes. Other off day farm tasks as needed.
Responsibilities:
Driving a large box truck safely to and from CSA farm share sites with farm product, following all roadway laws
Responsible for loading/unloading vehicle and maintaining a clean cab and box
Accurately stacking pallets prior to the beginning each day’s route. Accurately pulling box counts and orders for each site from pallets
Maintaining a timely schedule, working quickly, yet with careful attention to detail and precision regarding box counts at all sites
Reporting to the distribution and CSA coordinator any delivery delays or product problems and working with them to effectively problem solve
Consistently gathering and logging box and pallet returns at each site and reporting those numbers back to the distribution coordinator at end of day
Performing a daily safety check of the truck and logging that information each day. Reporting to the distribution coordinator any current or potential future maintenance or repair needs
Monitoring fuel level and refueling at the end/start of shift as necessary
Representing the farm in a professional and friendly way with receivers and produce department staff at each delivery
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
No CDL required. Valid/clean MN Driver’s License required.
Ability to drive a large box truck and use mirrors for lane changes and backing up
Ability to follow instructions, problem solve and maintain deadlines
Ability to communicate effectively, and work in a team environment.
Ability to work quickly and with careful attention to detail
Ability to lift/carry up to 50 pounds, occasionally lift up to 100 pounds with assistance, ability to push/pull objects up to 2,500 pounds using material handling equipment
Must be able to perform physical work in a variety of positions and at various heights includes bending, stooping, reaching and twisting of arms and body movement
Benefits: Starting Wage is $19.50 with a review after 60 days. Includes Paid Time Off, Paid Sick Time and free organic produce
Applicants must submit a Featherstone Farm Application for Employment. Click the link to download an application and email it to office@featherstonefarm.com
Farm Shop & Equipment Maintenance Worker
Featherstone Farm is a certified organic farm located in the bluff country in and around Rushford, Minnesota. The farm produces fresh market vegetables and fruits for distribution to natural food stores, wholesalers, and a 1000+ member Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program. At Featherstone Farm we value a positive attitude and team-work; treating every customer, colleague and vendor with the highest level of respect and service; and fresh organic produce of the highest quality.
The Farm Shop & Equipment Maintenance employee is based at our farm in Rushford, MN. This is a full-time position. During the nine-month growing season (March-Nov), repair and maintenance employees are expected to work 40 hours a week in all weather conditions. From Dec-Feb, repair and maintenance employees work part time; hours and days may vary. Background check may be required.
Preferred Experience and Qualifications: At least 5 years of experience in most or all of the following:
Troubleshooting on all types of farm systems, equipment and vehicles.
Maintenance, repair, and overhaul of farm machinery including vehicles, such as tractors, harvesters, and irrigation systems. Hydraulic & pneumatic systems. Defective engines or engine components. Diesel and gas motors. Welding.
Maintenance and service of pickups and delivery trucks (including refrigeration)
Repair and maintenance of farm buildings & infrastructure
HVAC
Plumbing
Electrical
Job Responsibilities and Requirements:
Track inventory of tools, parts, and supplies
Maintain facilities’ cleanliness and organization
Demonstrated ability to operate farm equipment (tillage, seeding, cultivating and harvesting equipment, among others) is required.
Excellent communication skills.
Develop safe work areas, good habits, and establish good housekeeping practices.
Applicants will need to be able to lift 50 lbs. repeatedly, and to squat, bend over, and reach for extended periods, and work in all weather
Perform post-season equipment maintenance and winterization
Benefits: Hourly wage based on experience; includes Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Leave and free organic produce.
References: At least three references are required.
Applicants must submit a Featherstone Farm Application for Employment. Click the link to download an application and email it to office@featherstonefarm.com.
Crop Management Team Member
We are looking for an experienced individual who is interested in the potential to become a long term and key member of our crop management team. This person would spend the 2023 season working in field production to get to know our systems, our team, and learning the skills to move forward with more management and leadership responsibilities in subsequent seasons.
Responsibilities: Participation in all aspects of crop production work including but not limited to: greenhouse and hoophouse, irrigation installation and application, planting, scouting for pests and disease, field prep and cultivation, fertility monitoring and application, data collection, and crop planning. Horticulture team members are also occasionally assigned other responsibilities or projects like wash and pack, harvest, carpentry projects, ect. They will be involved in all aspects of Field Production from hand labor and equipment operation to data collection and analysis.
Qualifications: We are seeking positive, engaged, self-motivated team players with a passion for problem solving and completing high-quality work. Qualified applicants will have experience with field production of organic vegetables. Spanish language skills and proficiency with MS Excel are highly sought but not required. Ability to operate farm equipment (tillage, seeding, cultivating and harvesting equipment, among others) is also desired but not required. We are willing to train those willing to learn. The ideal candidate will also have strong communication and interpersonal skills as well as strong organizational skills.
Positions are based at our farm in beautiful Rushford, MN. During the growing season (April-October) employees are expected to work 40 to 50 hours a week in all weather conditions; hours and days may vary. Winter work (Nov-March) in our warehouse and with crop planning likely 30-40 hours per week with opportunities for more time off if desired.
Benefits: Hourly wage (starting at $18.50). Paid Time Off after 6 months, access to land for individual farm projects, and access to free organic produce. Housing options may be available with reasonable rent payment.
Applicants must submit a Featherstone Farm Application for Employment and cover letter. Applications can be downloaded by clicking “Apply Today.” Please email application documents to abby@featherstonefarm.com or send to Featherstone Farm 43090 City Park Road, Rushford, MN 55971.