Farm Crew Member

Pono Pacific Land Management, LLC was founded with a vision of helping Hawai'i's conservation agencies and landowners. Since 2000, we have been providing specialized services to a wide variety of clients in almost every ecosystem in Hawaiʻi, from mountain ridgelines and forests to coastal areas and near-shore reef systems.

In 2019, Pono Pacific was contracted by Turtle Bay Resort to manage 468 acres of agricultural land mauka of the resort. Kuilima Farm is a healthy, vibrant farm that matches best-in-class sustainability practices alongside Hawaiian knowledge and culture. The ideal candidate will exhibit the values that steer our organization: character, humility, ʻohana (family/community-mindedness), service, excellence, and nobility. The Wash/Pack Lead will act in the best interests of the company, other employees, and in a fair, safe, effective, and legal manner. This role has an opportunity to affect & interact with Hawaii's food system, local, sustainable food production, farm expansion, food hubs & co-op models, and more.

Position Summary

The worksite location is Kuilima Farm, Kahuku. The Farm Crew position is a Full-Time, Non-Exempt role. This Farm Crew will focus on our Wash/Pack operation and is primarily responsible for handling produce, aggregating product and fulfilling orders, following and enforcing food safety procedures, and general farm hand support. The Wash/Pack Crew member will report to the Wash/Pack Lead or other designated Kuilima Farm leadership.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Partner Farmer collaboration
• Open communication with farmers
• Order fulfillment & aggregation
• Support fulfillment of farm product orders & delivery
• Support aggregation of products from on-site and off-site farmers
• Office Administration & Food Safety
• Follow farm food safety plan for all produce handling
• Restock supplies for the farm and office as needed
• Assist with office organization and cleaning
• Support group visits, event coordination, and community gardens
• Field work
• Harvest produce and other farm products for orders
• Assist with pruning and weed maintenance in fields or garden beds
• Assist with planting as necessary
• Assist with animal care as needed
• Wash/Pack cleanliness
• Sanitize and clean wash/pack
• Keep supplies and tools organized and clean
• Follow farm food safety plan procedures for daily/weekly/monthly tasks
• Other duties as assigned

Physical Requirements

• Able to stand and/or walk and lift and/or carry, push and/or pull objects that weigh up to 50lbs as well as perform desk-based computer tasks
• Frequently twist, bend, stoop, squat, kneel, crawl, climb, reach or work above shoulder, or grasp forcefully
• Occasionally operate and maintain common yard and farm machinery such as lawnmowers, weed-eaters, tillers, hand tools

Work Environment

• Work is conducted in a field office environment and may require work to be conducted in non-standard workplaces
• Work is typically conducted Monday through Friday at normal business hours, but evening and weekend hours may be required to meet goals and objectives

Education, Experience, and Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years work experience in agriculture, administration, or related field
• Proficient in Google applications and Microsoft Office suite
• Aptitude for collaborating with farmers and crew members
• Able to take initiative and work independently
• Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced, rapidly changing work environment
• Strong organizational skills and able to manage multiple priorities efficiently

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in agriculture or related field
• Prior farming experience
• Experience in sales & marketing
• Proficiency with project management software

Compensation and Benefits

$18-$21/hour, commensurate with prior experience.

Benefits: Health care with dental, drug, and vision, 401(k) Plan, Training and development opportunities

To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume (in a single PDF document) to

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $ $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $21,600 - $42,000