Farm Share Team Member & Truck Driver Farm Direct Coop Salem, MA Job Details Part-time $20 - $22 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Employee discount Qualifications Sweeping Interpersonal skills Basic math Driver's License Cleaning Time management Full Job Description The Farm Direct Coop is a multi-farm CSA-style cooperative. We distribute locally grown, primarily organic produce and products from MA farms. If you have a passion for local produce, are physically strong and outgoing, and like working in a team-centered environment, this not-just-for-the-summer job might be the gig for you. We are seeking an organized, personable individual to drive a rented 16' box truck to collect produce from local farms. After a stop back at HQ in Salem to collect additional products, the driver continues to our Marblehead location. Here we meet up with the Western Route driver and split all the goods according to member orders in all three FDC locations. The last leg of the delivery journey involves delivering all produce and products needed for Melrose to their location on Lynn Fells Parkway. The route finishes where it started in Salem. Considerable lifting is required including setting up tents, lifting full coolers, bags of corn and totes bearing all types of locally grown produce. Starting pay is $20.00/hour. Workdays are Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Each shift is 7 - 10 hours, for a total of approximately 27 hours per week June - October, with 4 additional dates required in November & December.
Requirements:
- Clean driving record
- Basic math skills
- Time management skills
- Good navigation sense
- Physical strength
- Proficient with email
Responsibilities:
Communicate with directors & coworkers in advance of the distribution Print or access route & what to pick up (sent via email daily) Clear out Salem shed location of empty crates Drive as needed to local farms checking volume brought on truck Help load trucks in Marblehead in advance of driving to our Melrose location Work with volunteer(s) Return empty crates to HQ keeping note of what will need to return to farm the following week. Gas up truck, sweep out, return.
Qualifications:
Friendly, outgoing, team player. Ability to lift 50lbs Access to email Organized & able to roll with last minute changes
Valid Driver's License Benefits:
Stipend toward shares Discount in our online store Work with a great team.
Job Type:
Part-time Pay:
$20.00 / hour Expected hours: 27-ish hours per week
Schedule:
2 x 10 hour shift + 1 x 7 hour shift Day shift No weekends Ability to
Commute:
Salem, MA (Preferred)
Work Location:
In person
Job Type:
Part-time Pay:
$20.00 - $22.00 per hour Expected hours: 25.0 - 28.0 per week
Benefits:
Employee discount
Work Location:
In person
