What are the responsibilities and job description for the Regenerative Microgreen Grower position at Pocono Organics?
Departments: Field, Greenhouse, Microgreen, Compost, Distribution
Schedule: Sunday-Thursday OR Tuesday-Saturday
Hours: 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM, full time, year-round
Location: Pocono Organics, onsite
Compensation: starting at $16 hourly
Responsibilities:
· Conduct farm activities as instructed to meet production goals of each farm operations department
o Seeding
o Transplanting
o Plant Care
o Harvesting
o Post-harvest care
o Irrigation & Watering
o Housekeeping & Cleaning
o Compost
o Landscape
· Maintain accurate logs to satisfy compliance requirements
· Engage with training programing
· Participate in events
Skills:
· Use supplies, tools, equipment in an appropriate & safe manor.
· Understands the action, function, benefits and risks of farm activities performed
· Aware of personal skill scope; asks for help when needed, takes initiative when possible
· Perform all duties with a focus on quality, thoroughness, and speed
· Able to work individually on a team or lead a team when necessary.
Qualifications:
· Experience in agriculture or related field
· Excellent verbal, written, and digital communication skills
Physical Demands
· Must be willing to work in all types of weather year round
· Able to lift and carry 50 lbs. indoor & outdoors.
· Able to work flexible hours to meet goals throughout the seasons
Benefits & Perks
· Cross-Training opportunities
· Attendance to educational opportunities
· Participation in continuing education credits for work-related certifications
· Employee Discount