We are excited to add several new folks to our team for this spring/summer/fall. If the ad is up we’re interested in hearing from you!
Applicant Requirements
Farming/kitchen experience a plus, but not required
Willingness to learn farm/kitchen practices
Ability to work efficiently while maintaining quality
Can take direction and instructions comfortably and will ask for clarification when needed (very important)
Self-motivated, organized, and punctual
Great work ethic, positive attitude and respect for others (respect flows both ways!)
Ability to work efficiently solo, or with others
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work an extended amount of time on feet
Must be able to handle animals in a humane and respectful manner
Must be comfortable working in all weather conditions and environments
Applicant must carry a valid drivers license and have reliable transportation
Employee Responsibilities
Animals
Broiler Chickens - Monitoring the health and well-being of chicks in brooder and chickens out on pasture, moving chicks to pasture, moving pasture shelters daily, feeding and watering, cleaning of brooders when required.
Layer Chickens - Monitoring the health and well-being of chickens out on pasture, collecting eggs, moving pasture shelters, feeding and watering, cleaning of eggs.
Turkeys - monitoring the health and well-being of turkeys, feeding and watering turkeys and moving electric fences when required.
Pigs- monitoring the health and well-being of the pigs, moving electric fences for new pastures, feeding and watering.
Goats/sheep - monitoring the health and well-being of ruminants, ensure they have water, move electric fencing daily.
Kitchen/food trailer
Preparation of sauces, pickles and ready to eat meats for food trailer
Butchering of chickens into portions for use on food trailer
Working either on the food trailer preparing food or at the register interfacing with customers.
Application Process
Include an up-to-date resume that includes all work experience, paid and volunteer
Include three references- two professional (if applicable,) one personal (not family members)
A brief letter of interest describing:
-why you want to work with us
-what can you provide our farm
-what experience you may have in the agriculture industry
-what are your goals for working on our farm
-anything else you wish us to know
Please email your resume and letter of interest to thegoodfarmmv@gmail.com
include a phone number and email address to reach you
applications will be accepted and reviewed until the position is filled
If you have any questions, please email or call 508-560-7727
Pay starts at $16/hour plus tips through food trailer