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 FIELD AND PACK CREW MEMBER

Company Description

Amaltheia Organic Dairy is a family run farm located just outside of Bozeman, Montana in the foothills of the Bridger Mountains. We are a certified organic farm that has been handcrafting award winning goat cheeses for over 20 years. We utilize our by-products, creating our own compost, as well as grow a wide variety of vegetables. We sell wholesale to grocery stores, select restaurants, two local farmers markets and began a CSA in 2022. We strive to have the farm be a fun, efficient and gratifying place to work.

Job Description

Amaltheia Organic Dairy is a diverse organic farm based in Belgrade, Montana. This posting is for the vegetable production portion of the farm.

We are seeking multiple Field & Pack Crew Members for the 2024 season. For all of our positions we are looking for people who are positive, hard and fast workers, who easily take on responsibilities, and can work productively both in groups and individually. Full time positions are ideal for the year but part time positions will be considered on an individual basis.

  • 1 Full Time, starting the End of June

    • Monday - Thursday/Friday

  • 1 Full Time, starting the End of June

    • Sunday - Thursday or Monday - Friday

Field & Pack Crew Member requirements include:

  • Previous experience working on a farm a bonus but not required

  • Punctuality and reliability a must

  • Great attention to detail

  • Ability to take and follow verbal instruction

  • There is a great deal of repetition required to perform many of the farms tasks, must be able to work with a sense of urgency and maintain a swift pace

  • Working in a bent over or kneeling position is a constant in this line of work (example: weeding for a full 10 hour work day) - you must be able to endure long stretches while maintaining speed and efficiency in the task at hand

  • Must be able to stand for several hours at a time while working with speed and efficiency (example: washing, weighing and packing vegetables for a full 10 hour work day)

  • Ability to maintain a positive attitude in extreme weather conditions (hot, cold, rainy, windy)

  • Outside work is necessary in all weather conditions, therefore employees are expected to dress accordingly and be prepared for changes in the weather

  • A large percentage of the work will be working with one of the managers but there will also be an expectation that once you are trained on a task that you can work independently as well

  • Drivers license and reliable transportation to work

  • Ability to lift 50 lbs repeatedly and consistently without strain

Field & Pack Crew Member responsibilities include:

  • Harvesting a wide variety of vegetables including but not limited to: hand harvesting baby leaf lettuces, bunching kale, bunching root vegetables and picking hot crops like tomatoes, zucchini and cucumbers

  • Field Work: transplanting, weeding and row covering crops for pest and frost protection

  • Greenhouse Work: trellising, pruning, weeding and harvesting

  • Pack Shed Work: washing, weighing and packing vegetables with thorough attention to the needs of different produce for proper washing, packing and storage.

Schedule & Hours:

This can be either a full time position (4-5 days a week) with varying start dates ranging from end of May to early July with work through the end of October. We prefer applicants that can commit through the end of October. Year round positions are available as we sell Produce and cheese year round.

Full time work would include:

  • 2 days harvesting in the morning & then driving to our pack shed to wash, weigh and pack produce for the remainder of the day

  • 3 days working in the field

  • Possibility to work at the farmers market if interested

Part time work would include:

  • 2 days harvesting in the morning & then driving to our pack shed to wash, weigh and pack produce for the remainder of the day

  • 1 day working in the field

All field & pack crew members are expected to work 2 full pack shed days, every week. Work days are generally 7 am - 5 pm but please be aware that there are many days we go over the 10 hour mark in peak season (especially in August & September). Because of this it is of the utmost importance that you are flexible with your after-work plans. We strive to maintain a sane and balanced work schedule but there are times that we work later to ensure all products are washed and packed for delivery the next morning.

Compensation:

Starting wage for this position is $15/hr. In addition to an hourly wage, employees receive paid lunches and we provide a weekly “employee CSA” which includes our vegetables & goat cheeses. Full time positions will have the opportunity for incremental raises.

To Apply:

Please fill out the form on the previous page and send a resume to g.nathanbrown@gmail.com with a letter of interest including what experience you bring to the position, and a list of 3 relevant work references with contact information. We will continue accepting applications until the positions are filled.