Floral Harvester

About Us Treadlight Farm (est. 2015) is a certified-organic cut-flower farm and nursery operating on 20 acres in Kerhonkson, NY. We grow annual, biennial, and perennial plants in our fields and greenhouses and sell cut flowers and nursery stock from March through November to wholesale customers in the Hudson Valley, Westchester and NYC. At Treadlight Farm, we take pride in our work and believe in the responsible production of ornamental plants. Among our highest priorities are working in ways that minimize our environmental impact, and maintaining a positive, constructive, and comfortable work environment. We value honesty, clear communication, a can-do spirit, and intellectual interest in all things plant-related. We believe that every task and every team member is important, and that every job is worth doing well. Job Description Harvesters are Full or Part-Time, seasonal positions from March through November. Their role during these months is to harvest and pack out as many cut-flower bunches as possible while ensuring high quality standards. We will consider anyone who wants to stay on past the growing season for longer term roles. Harvesters harvest, process, and pack-out our cut-flower products from greenhouses, perennial fields, and annual and biennial fields. They work independently at times, and frequently with a team in our busiest months. Harvesting occurs in all weather conditions (excluding unsafe conditions), and is a physically challenging job. Because we grow hundreds of varieties of cut-flowers all season long, harvesters require training, an eye for detail, and stamina. Harvesters are sometimes asked to jump in on other team activities at the farm, which may include transplanting, weeding, and more. •

Note:

as a cut-flower farm, we sometimes encounter bees. Candidates with known bee allergies may want to take this important fact into consideration. Schedule Minimum 3 days/week, Monday-Friday. Potential for weekend work after training period. 8 hours/day. May be longer from June through September; may be shorter in late winter and late fall May start as early as 6:30 AM during the hottest weeks of the year Responsibilities Assemble and clean harvest materials as needed (sleeves, wrapping paper, sharpies, rubber bands, buckets) Keep harvest records as per established systems Ensure timely transportation from harvest areas to cold storage Organize cold storage area for deliveries Process harvested stems and pack out orders Keep an organized and clean processing area Maintain a calm, positive attitude through a physically tiring and often fast-paced work environment. Qualifications Have a driver's license, and reliable transportation to/from work Be able to lift 40 pounds Be able to work outside, all day long, in all weather conditions Compensation/Benefits $20/hour Paid training Year-end bonus in profitable years (as % of total hours worked) Free plants and flowers depending on availability Space to grow food crops for personal consumption outside of work hours.

Job Types:

Full-time, Part-time, Seasonal Pay:

$20.00 per hour

Benefits:

Paid sick time People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply Ability to

Commute:

Kerhonkson, NY 12446 (Required)

Work Location:

In person