Grinding and Polishing Worker, Hand jobs in Fayetteville, AR

Job Description

Position Overview

A private family with a one-acre hobby farm in Bentonville is searching for a part-time farm hand to assist with livestock and garden care beginning immediately. The farm hand will work both independently and in collaboration with the farm manager on a broad range of tasks related to livestock management and vegetable/fruit production in an organic system. 15-20 hours per week. Must have weekend and evening availability.

Key Responsibilities

Daily animal management

• Uphold feeding and watering schedules for goats, pigs, turkeys, and chickens
• Move animals in and out of pens or between paddocks based on grazing needs and weather
• Perform “head counts” on animals and spot any signs of distress or ill health that need to be addressed

Daily garden management

• Manage irrigation: hand water and turn sprinkler systems on and off at appropriate times during the day; learn how to adjust watering schedules based on weather; troubleshoot issues that may arise with irrigation equipment
• Manage greenhouse: water and vent as necessary based on weather conditions
• Walk the garden and making not of any pest or animal issues that need to be addressed
• Harvest and process vegetables, fruit, and flowers as necessary

Hospitality/housekeeping

• Tidy the barn area and outdoor workspace, take out trash, clean bathroom, etc
• Occasionally handle or assist with prep, setup, and takedown for small events at the farm

Characteristics for success

• Unquestionable ethics and integrity. Demonstrated ability to protect privacy and maintain discretion in dealing with highly confidential information.
• Service approach with a highlighted sense of accountability, empathy, and humility.
• Highly resourceful team-player, solution-oriented, and comfortable operating with incomplete information.
• Strong interpersonal skills, professional demeanor, and ability to maintain grace under pressure when adapting to a rapidly changing environment, including reprioritization or reassignment of responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Experience with handling and caring for a diversity of livestock
• Experience in organic fruit and vegetable production, farm-to-table food systems
• Must be able to work and problem-solve independently, be eager to learn, willing to accept responsibility
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions and lift 50 lbs. at a time
• Availability on most weekends, willingness to work early in the morning and late in the evening on some days
• Comfortable working in a family environment with children and pets.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to pass a motor vehicle check.

All offers of employment are contingent on your successful completion (where permitted by state law) of a confidentiality agreement, background check, credit check, drug screen and verification of being fully vaccinated for COVID-19 subject to any applicable exemption available under the law. In addition, you will need to provide proper identification verifying your eligibility to work in the United States on your first day of work.

Compensation

This is an hourly position paying $18 per hour

To Apply

Please provide a resume, 2 references, and a short letter of intent explaining why you are interested in this position.

Applications may be submitted to Boone via email to bflynn@weimail.com

Company is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building and maintaining a culturally diverse workplace. We encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status of protected veteran, among other things or status as a qualified individual with a disability.

Basic Qualifications

• Experience with handling and caring for a diversity of livestock
• Experience in organic fruit and vegetable production, farm-to-table food systems
• Must be able to work and problem-solve independently, be eager to learn, willing to accept responsibility
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions and lift 50 lbs. at a time
• Availability on most weekends, willingness to work early in the morning and late in the evening on some days
• Comfortable working in a family environment with children and pets.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to pass a motor vehicle check.