Greenhouse General Helper PART TIME

Crisp Farms is seeking a part-time General Helper in Bastrop, TX, to assist with tasks such as sanitation, cleaning, harvesting, and greenhouse maintenance. No prior experience is required, but candidates should be energetic, reliable, and willing to learn. The job involves working in an organic aquaponics greenhouse and requires physical stamina. Pay ranges from $13 to $17 per hour for 16-32 hours per week.
Do you love to work with and around plants and in an ever changing environment? We're looking for a part time individual to join our team to help with sanitation, cleaning, some harvest, etc.

Crisp Farms is a relatively new agricultural start-up committed to increasing the accessibility and affordability of healthy local Organic produce for Texans. At our Smithville, TX greenhouse we are seeking someone to assist in the daily operations of our organic aquaponics system and to help with our daily production. No experience is necessary! We just ask that you be energetic, a hard worker, willing to learn, team oriented, and be reliable.

To apply, please submit your resume AND a cover letter expressing your interest in this position. We're a small team and we'd like to know why this position is of interest to you you.

Job tasks include seeding, transplanting, harvesting and packaging product, washing and sanitizing growing equipment, greenhouse sanitation, pest management activities, maintaining the greenhouse facility, maintenance, and groundskeeping. Job tasks, responsibilities, and compensation may vary dependent upon the skills of the successful candidate.

About you:

-You're an energetic, self-motivated, hard-working, organized, and detail-oriented individual

-You thrive in a fast paced and ever changing environment.

-You have experience or an interest in organic agriculture and/or controlled environment agriculture, gardening, and/or plants. (This isn't necessary, but it does help!)

-You're friendly, have strong communication skills, and are easy to work with

-You're on time, reliable, and have your own transportation

-You have a high-school diploma or relevant work experience

-You're able to lift 75 lbs. regularly, able to work standing for prolonged periods of time, and comfortable working in temperatures ranging from 34-95 F

-You are comfortable going up and down ladders.

-You're able to work at least three 8 hour days per week.

About us:

-Crisp Farms is a greenhouse and indoor farm that utilizes organic aquaponics to grow lettuce, herbs, and other greens for major retailers across Texas.

-As a small family owned company, we are a nimble team and we're all filling a lot different roles, we are excited about the potential for this greenhouse production position to develop more responsibility as we continue to grow our company and team.

- We are passionate about innovative agriculture, the food we grow, and about fostering a community where all team members can learn and grow.

To be considered for this position, please submit your resume as well as a cover letter to explain your interest in working with our company.'

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $13.00 - $17.00 per hour

Expected hours: 16 – 32 per week

Benefits:
• Employee discount

Schedule:
• 8 hour shift
• Holidays

Ability to Commute:
• Bastrop, TX 78957 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:
• Bastrop, TX 78957: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person