What are the responsibilities and job description for the Farm Hand position at Heart of the Desert?
FARM HAND
Like the outdoors? Physically fit? Dependable? Looking for a job working with good people in a family friendly environment? Eagle Ranch Pistachios is hunting for the right person to join the team, full-time, in caring for pistachios and grapes. As needed, this position will have the opportunity to cross-train in the salting/roasting department and other departments as well. You will never be bored!
Responsibilities of the farm hand will include daily nurturing of the pistachio trees and grapevines. This includes watering, pruning, cultivating, weed removal, pest control, harvesting, hulling and any other field work or maintenance that may become necessary throughout the year.
Beginning on the first day of employment, benefits will include employee discounts, earned paid sick leave and family telemedicine. Six months after your start date benefits expand to include paid vacation, paid birthday. We offer matched retirement savings at one year.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
- Reliable transportation
- Able to lift up to 50 pounds
- Team worker
- Experience working around machinery.
- Able to run heavy machinery/forklift is a plus.
- Full-time, Monday through Friday.
- Dependable
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $14.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
Work Location: In person
Salary : $14