Harvest Crew Member

JBG Organic is seeking a Harvest Crew Member for their certified organic vegetable farm in Garfield, TX. Responsibilities include harvesting crops, weeding, and maintaining a positive work environment. Ideal candidates are self-starters with a strong work ethic and flexibility. No previous farm experience is required, and bilingual skills are a plus. Compensation starts at $13/hr with health benefits for permanent employees.
JBG Organic is the largest certified Organic vegetable farm in Texas. Since 2004 we have been growing a large variety of mixed vegetable crops for CSA, restaurants, farmers' markets, and wholesalers. We are looking for a Harvest Crew Member to join our team on our 184 acre Organic farm, just outside of Austin TX.

If you're a self-starter and a leader looking to build a career in agriculture, please apply! If you have specific technical skills, tell us! We can always use an extra hand from welders, mechanics, metal workers, construction workers, nursery workers, etc. Let us know what you can do!

Responsibilities
• Perform harvesting of crops in accordance with company policies and applicable certifying agencies at the direction of Harvest Manager and assigned Crew Leader
• Perform other necessary farm tasks such as, but not limited to:
• Weeding, cleaning, planting, ect.
• Maintain a positive and respectful work environment

Qualifications
• Positive attitude, strong work ethic and flexibility
• Ability to follow detailed instructions
• Previous farm experience not required
• Bilingual (english / spanish) is a plus

Physical Requirements
• Ability to repeatedly lift 50lbs
• Ability to repeatedly kneel, bend, and squat
• Ability to withstand exposure to varying weather conditions

Compensation and Benefits:

Compensation is DOE, starting range at $13/hr. Paid bi-weekly (dozen eggs included) as well as weekly supply of organic vegetables.

Permanent employees are eligible for Individual Health Plan benefits

Starting Date: ASAP - Can start immediately.

Directions for Applying: Please send an email to jobs@jbgorganic.com with the following format. Following specific directions is the first way to impress us!
• Subject Line should read “[Job Title]: [First Initial]_[Last Name]” … For example, “Harvest Crew Member: J_Smith”
• Email body should be short & sweet - help us notice you! Ensure that it contains your contact information.
• Attach three documents to your email, ensuring that their file names are clear:
• Cover Letter,
• Resume,
• List containing contact information of two professional references

Thank you for your interest in JBG Organic! You will be contacted for further information if we find that you might be a good fit for this position.

The responsibilities & duties listed above are intended to communicate general priorities of this position, but should not be understood as an exhaustive list of all work requirements to be completed at JBG Organic. Farms require flexibility! We are committed to training, developing, and promoting from within the company based on performance.

JBG Organic provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, marital status, or sexual orientation.