Job description

Do you appreciate the environment? Do you like knowing that the work you do helps to make the world a better place? Do you like getting dirty? How about the feeling of soil in your hands? Do you have experience working on farms and/or operating heavy machinery like front end loaders?

If so, consider joining our team! We at Fertile Earth Worm Farm are here to revolutionize how the world deals with food 'waste.' We take food otherwise destined for the landfill and convert it into nutritious compost, organic fertilizer (in the form of earthworm castings) and organic soil blends for the cannabis, turf and agricultural industries. Because it isn't waste until we waste it.

We are looking for a farm hand whose duties will include:

* Creating compost by operating a new Kubota tractor (combining food scraps in the correct ratio with a carbon source, building static piles or windrows, monitoring temperatures of piles, flipping piles on a rotational basis, sifting finished compost, etc).

* Other jobs as needed (could include fixing irrigation, construction, tending to experiments, creating compost tea, filling orders, etc).

Ideal candidate will have experience operating a front end loader, creating compost (or understanding fundamentals), and prior experience working on a farm and/or nursery Knowledge/experience working with earthworms is a plus! Previous commercial driving experience and CDL license is also a bonus.

Currently we are looking to start someone out PT at `15-20 hours/week but we expect the hours to increase in the coming weeks or months.

Fertile Earth Worm Farm provided the following inclusive hiring information:

We are an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.

• Women-led organization
• Inclusive of minority and disadvantaged groups
• LGBTQ+ friendly workplace
• Age-inclusive

Job Types: Part-time, Contract

Pay: $14.00 - $15.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

COVID-19 considerations:
Contact with customers is not required, all farm staff practice social distancing. Use of masks and frequent hand washing are encouraged.

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Homestead, FL 33032: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Farming: 1 year (Required)
• Farm machinery: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person

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