What are the responsibilities and job description for the Harvest/Field Crew Team Member position at Petal Pickers Flower Co.?
About us
Petal Pickers Flower Co., is a small farm operation specializing in growing fresh and fragrant varieties of specialty cut flowers. We supply fresh seasonal cut flowers, distinctive bouquets, and botanicals to retail establishments and floral studios in the greater Greenville, SC area.
Local flowers are a great value because of how fresh and long lasting they are - typically lasting over a week in the vase. Besides guaranteed freshness, our flowers aren't drenched in chemicals like the flowers imported from out of the country.
We strive to grow high quality, long-lasting, and distinctive blooms. Our flowers connect people, create memories, and bring joy.
Job description
Petal Pickers Flower Co. is a cut flower farm in Piedmont, SC. At Petal Pickers we grow a wide variety of flowers for cut flower production. We are looking for Farm help! Job duties include seed starting, plug transplanting, watering plants, weeding the flowers, watering, flower harvesting, bouquet making, and other routine farm tasks. You must be willing to work outside daily. If you are passionate about flowers and working outside with nature, please apply.
We are hiring for the following schedule:
Monday-Thursday (7AM-3PM)
**This job is a seasonal position. Our growing season has started and will run through the End of November. We will select team member to work year-round if they prove themselves and are committed to the team.
Do you enjoy working outdoors, fresh air, moving at a fast pace, and working amongst the flowers? Then our Position of Seasonal Harvest/Field Crew Team Member is for you! With this role, you’ll get to completely immerse yourself in almost all areas of the Petal Pickers Farm. Crew members will gain an understanding of all aspects of running a sustainable flower farm while planting, cultivating, irrigating, mowing, managing unheated greenhouses, and of course – harvesting flowers! Spend your days outside in a high energy environment where we work (rain or shine) to bring these lovely flowers to our customers.
Seasonal Field Crew Team Member (Job Description)
Looking to hire now. This position is seasonal part-time, with the possibility of year-round employment if the employee is excelling in this role.
Students in ag-based programs are also encouraged to apply.
Field Crew Team Members will be involved in, but not limited to, the following on the farm:
- Planting, cultivating, irrigation, pest and disease control, mowing, tunnel management, washing buckets, and harvesting flowers.
- Harvest will happen every morning throughout the busy season. After harvest, other field/farm tasks will be accomplished.
- This position will also include post-harvest handling/processing of flowers in workshop.
Qualifications:
- 1 season of farming or comparable Outdoor work experience.
- Prior experience in farming and floral design a plus
- Ability to work in Indoor/Outdoor Environment
- Rain or Shine/Warm or Cold Temperatures
- Ability to monitor quality control and work efficiently in fast-paced environment
- Valid driver’s license needed
Daily Lunch: 12:00-1:00 pm
Employee is responsible for housing, reliable transportation to farm, and appropriate farm clothes/raingear.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: From $14.00 per hour
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
COVID-19 considerations:
Because we work in mainly an outdoor setting, Vaccination is not required. We encourage our employees to wear face masks if they are more comfortable doing so, but also not required. We ask employees to try and maintain social distancing while working.
Application Question(s):
- Can you tell us about any skills or experience you have that might be helpful in this job?
Experience:
- Farming/Outdoor: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: One location