What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cricket Farm Hand position at Top Hat Cricket Farm?
Job Description
Cricket Farm General Labor Position - First Shift
About Top Hat Cricket Farm
Top Hat Cricket Farm is one of the Nation’s largest commercial wholesale cricket farms. Our third-generation family owned farm supplies top quality crickets to the feeder insect market. Some of our largest vendors are Pet Supplies Plus and Josh’s frogs.
At Top Hat we are a family-oriented company that offers our employees an opportunity to be heard with new ideas and help make the company better. The better we are, the better you are, the better we can serve our customers.
We are looking for general labor help in multiple departments including; Packing/Shipping, box barn, worm packing and production.
Job Duties
Pack/Ship
- Packs crickets and worms into boxes to send to customers
Box barn
- Prepare all packing material used to ship crickets
Worm Packing
- Volume count worms and pack them into the appropriate containers
Provide care for worms
Production
- Responsible for general care of our crickets
- Feeding, watering, cleaning/sanitizing supplies and cages
Qualifications
- Candidate must have the ability to work with minimal supervision.
- Able to lift up to 50 pounds.
- The ability to work in other areas of the farm as needed.
- Work well in a team setting.
- Work on their feet for extended periods.
- Work in a fast paced environment.
- Be able to keep a clean, organized and sanitary workspace.
- Provide a great level of attention to detail and focus on a given task.
- Follow all company rules and policies.
Experience
- No prior experience necessary - we will train you on the job
Benefits
- Work/Life balance is valued and maintained
- Paid time off
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Flexible schedule
There is an opportunity to earn a sign-on perfect attendance bonus of $500 at 90 days. At that time, a 90 performance review will be given.
If this sounds like a good fit and an exciting opportunity for you, we highly encourage you to apply and see the difference you can make with our team.
Job Type: Full-time or Part-time, 1st Shift
Pay: $14-16 per hour
Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties as required to meet the ongoing needs of TopHat Cricket Farm.
Work Location: In person
Top Hat Cricket Farm
1919 Forest Drive
Portage, MI 49002
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $16.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
Application Question(s):
- Are you looking for full or part time work?
- If chosen for the position, when are you available to start?
Work Location: In person
Salary : $14 - $16