Harvest & Pack Lead — Organic Produce & Flowers

Coyote Family Farm is hiring a Harvest & Pack Lead for organic produce and flowers in Penngrove, CA. The role involves efficient harvesting, packing, and inventory management from April to November, with potential for year-round employment. Candidates should have harvest experience, be physically capable of demanding tasks, and work well in a team. The position offers a starting wage of $20-$23/hr, PTO, and includes farm produce.
About us

Coyote Family Farm is an established 3-acre organic market farm supplying our community through our farm share program, local wholesale, and farmers market. We grow a wide variety of high-quality produce and flowers all year in a beautiful setting at the foot of Sonoma Mountain. We manage our fields and care for our soil thoughtfully and with regenerative practices. We are community-oriented and value good communication and our close working relationships on the farm. We are producer-members of FEED Cooperative. Farm is located conveniently halfway between Petaluma and Santa Rosa, and only five minutes from Cotati/Rohnert Park.

We are seeking an energetic field crew member with significant harvest experience to join our team. New crew member will work closely with returning farm crew and the owner/farm manager.

Position Details

Full-time April-November, with the possibility for year-round employment.

$20-$23/hr starting wage DOE.

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Abundant farm produce included

One week PTO per calendar year, one week additional PTO starts accruing after 6 months of employment

This crew member will focus on efficient harvest and packing of high-quality produce. Ideally will be prepared to take on inventory management and coordinate busy harvest/pack days. Specific tasks include harvesting a wide variety of produce and flowers consistently and quickly, training supplemental harvest help on timing and quality standards, and effective prioritizing during busy periods. Will assist a few hours per week with production tasks, e.g. transplanting and cultivation. This is a position requiring a fast pace with a focus on accuracy and quality.

Skills and Qualifications

Motivated to contribute to the success of an ecological market farm

At least one full season on a production farm; ability to meet time benchmarks and quality standards for harvest

Capable (physically and mentally) of repetitive physical work in a variety of weather conditions: cold, heat, wind, rain.

Able to lift 50lb occasionally and 30lb regularly without strain.

Able to stand, squat, and bend repeatedly and for extended periods.

Able to follow and retain written and verbal instructions and respond to feedback.

Able to work as a team and communicate in real time about the work at hand.

Able to work independently and maintain energy and focus.

Oriented toward effectiveness at work (i.e. enjoy working efficiently and considering new solutions)

Able and desire to maintain attention to detail at a fast, steady pace

Familiar with quality standards of a variety of produce and flower crops

Able to meet harvest and washing time benchmarks without sacrificing quality

Participate actively in weekly and daily meetings

Contribute to a positive, energetic work environment

Keep the workplace clean and organized

Perform accurate record-keeping as appropriate to their role.

General Expectations

Commit to the full growing season (April-November)

Be on time to work each day with weather- and job-appropriate clothing

Bring a positive attitude to your farm-mates, supervisor, and to the work at hand

Communicate clearly with fellow crew members and managers; make sure instructions are clear to you and that you are carrying them out to the necessary standard

Be able to receive and offer feedback graciously

To apply

Please email sonya@coyotefamilyfarm.com. Include the following:

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Two work-related references