Altius Farms Operations Team Member
About The Position
The Altius Farm Operations Team Member assists with greenhouse or garden farm operations to ensure high-quality products are available to customers. Duties include cleaning, harvesting, seeding, and transplanting using organic farming methods, and may also include weighing, packaging, and labeling products. The role supports the Farm Manager, temporary or contract workers, and volunteers, and contributes to food safety, pest management, and general farm upkeep. Work is primarily performed at JFS Altius Farms, 2500 Lawrence St, Denver, CO 80205. The position involves indoor and outdoor work in varying weather conditions, including heat and cold. Hours are generally during regular farm hours, with work on weekends as needed. This is a part-time position working 16–24 hours per week, including one weekend day. The position pays $22.00 per hour. A valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and proof of auto insurance are required; travel to multiple sites or community locations may be part of regular duties, with mileage reimbursement provided under agency policy. Completion of the primary COVID-19 vaccination series is required before employment begins.
Requirements
- Preferred one to three years of experience in a restaurant or farming operation.
- Preferred experience in outdoor and/or indoor farming operations.
- Preferred experience in food safety and cleanliness.
- Passion for sustainable farming and food production.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Ability to provide good client and customer service.
- Cooperative, pleasant approach to working with others, with care and thoroughness in completing tasks.
- Attention to detail when following standard operating procedures and entering data into spreadsheets.
- Dependability and reliability; consistent scheduling is critical for the small team.
- Valid driver’s license, access to reliable transportation, and proof of auto insurance.
- Driving record must meet agency insurance requirements, and ability to travel to multiple sites or community locations as part of regular duties.
- Completion of the primary COVID-19 vaccination series before the start of employment.
Nice To Haves
- One to three years of experience in a restaurant or farming operation.
- Experience in outdoor and/or indoor farming operations.
- Experience in food safety and cleanliness.
Responsibilities
- Clean greenhouses using shop vacuums, pressure washers, brooms, mops, and cleaning rags.
- Clean daily with bleach, vinegar, food-grade sanitizers, and isopropyl alcohol.
- Support the Farm Manager, temporary or contract workers, and volunteers.
- Participate in seeding and transplanting.
- Harvest plants indoors and outdoors using scissors and package produce.
- Trim plants indoors and outdoors using scissors.
- Dispose of trash and recycling.
- Maintain food safety in compliance with farm guidelines.
- Engage in pest management and harvesting as needed.
- Wear appropriate personal protective equipment, including rain covering and boots, when necessary.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Mileage reimbursement in accordance with agency policy.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
