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Mountain Belle Flower Farm, LLC
Harvest Crew Member Job Description
Company Overview:
Mountain Belle Flower Farm grows seasonal cut flowers on 1.5 acres leased from the Gardens at James Ranch in Durango, CO. The farm is located about 10 miles north of Durango, CO. We are not certified organic, but strictly follow sustainable growing practices. We sell mostly wholesale in the form of bouquets to local independent grocery stores, loose stems to florists and wedding designers, and we also have a retail component to the business with our own wedding flowers and arrangements.
Job Summary:
This Harvest Crew member will assist with the field production aspect our floriculture operation. This job position is PART TIME SEASONAL, 2 DAYS PER WEEK. Approximately 15 hours/ week, Mondays and Thursdays 7 am- 1 or 2 pm. Position begins in June ends around Halloween when we finish processing dahlia tubers (exact start and end date varies each year).
Duties and Responsibilities:
As a Harvest Crew member, you will be expected to commit to the entire growing season. Harvesting flowers requires extensive training. We provide that training, but we do expect you to commit to our operation in return.
Pay is commensurate with experience. Starting wage is $17/ hour.
There is an opportunity to earn pay raises as hands-on experience increases.
Workflow and timing will vary throughout the season. Earlier in the season (June) the timing of harvest days will be more flexible Then, as the days get hotter and the volume of harvest increases, we will ask our harvest crew members to commit to regularly starting at 7am. End time is not specified because our work is product driven, and some harvests have more orders than others, however we will usually wrap up the harvest around 1 pm, or 2 pm at the latest. We typically harvest through mid-October, mother nature willing. Then in late October we finish up the season with field cleanup, and a couple of weeks of digging and processing dahlia tubers.
All employees are expected to be punctual as well as reliable. We have a small crew, so it is important that each member be present for harvest days.
THIS WORK IS FAST PACED!!!! All employees on our team must be capable of working quickly, efficiently and also maintaining outstanding attention to detail.
Flower farming sounds dreamy, but the truth is that this work can be physically demanding. Although we do our best to make it as easy on our bodies as possible, this job is physical in nature, and is not a good fit for everyone. Candidates must be able to repeatedly perform the following for extended periods of time: work in the heat/cold/rain/wind/etc, bend over to harvest flowers, kneel, work on knees, load and unload buckets of flowers from a cargo van, lift up to 50 lbs, repeated manual dexterity, etc. The candidate must be able to work a full 8-10 hour workday in all weather conditions. We ask that you please do not apply for this job If you have current limitations on your physical ability to perform ALL necessary tasks of the job, or if you foresee having limitations on your ability to perform the job.
As a Harvest Crew member, you will be instructed by experienced staff, and will be expected to learn the nuances of harvesting each type of flower that we grow. Proper harvesting techniques are absolutely essential to a long-lasting, high quality product and the repeat customers that make our business possible. Efficiency is critical since our harvesting must be both fast and accurate.
Required Skills and Education:
Must be a team player!! Ability to see the big picture and act accordingly
Must be able to work independently after receiving proper training. Ability to prioritize and ask directed questions as well as making own decisions without being micromanaged. Must take ownership and see assignments through to completion
Reliable and punctual
Excellent observation skills, organization skills and outstanding attention to detail
Must be able to maintain a quick pace, while also working carefully
Must be physically strong and fit, due to the nature of the work. Must be willing to undertake outdoor physical work in a variety of weather conditions
Priority will be given to applicants with prior farm and floral industry experience