Delivery Driver, Mowing/Maintenance Tech, Small Engine Tech
Here are the Steps to Apply. We will not respond if can't follow these steps.
1) Fill out our application form at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdCTsXqvAKdXxSksNJr-EzDKvoGh18NXAYx2WnkqjGDMEXWhA/viewform
2) Once you have filled out the form. Email us and tell us about your favorite vegetable
3) In the email include your resume
4) What days and time you are available for a 20 minute zoom interview?
Start Times can range from 3:00 am - 7:00 am
End Times can range from 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Delivery Routes: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays
Compensation based on experience
(After 10 day Training Range:$15.50 - $20.00/hr)
Our farm produces healthy food for individuals at farmers markets, grocery stores, and the best restaurants throughout Northern and Central Florida. This position supports the farm in a variety of ways.
Summary of Role(s):
This role offers a flexible work schedule of 4-5 days per week, Monday through Friday, with a target of 40 hours per week. As part of the position, the candidate will receive training in TPA, ORL, JAX, OBFM, and ORL, gradually integrating into our current driver rotation. On farm days, responsibilities include equipment maintenance and potential training on operating the Skag Vride mower and Stihl trimmer.
As a Delivery Driver, you will be responsible for packing items with care and ensuring their safe delivery. You will maintain inventory records, communicate with the production team and office staff, and provide exceptional customer service. Reporting any errors, accidents, or inconsistencies is crucial, and you will utilize the smartphone routing app, Routific. The ability to lift at least 50 pounds and perform preventative maintenance checks on the vehicle are required.
In the role of Small Engine Tech, you will perform routine lubrication, inspections, and services on our diesel and gasoline vehicles and equipment. This includes maintaining a variety of vehicles such as tractors, box trucks, pickups, vans, and small engines. You will also be responsible for changing tires and maintaining the tool area in good working order, while keeping complete documentation of services and intervals.
As a Mowing and Maintenance Tech, attention to detail is key. Operating the Skag mower and servicing small engines will be your primary responsibilities. You will also assist in maintaining the tool area, recordkeeping, and ensuring preventative maintenance is performed on time. The ability to work outdoors, use digital tools for recordkeeping, and communicate effectively with team members are essential.
An Ideal Candidate:
Organized
Enjoys working independently
Detail oriented
High level of follow through (ex. You make a list at the end of each day for tomorrow)
Skilled communicator (ex. If you don’t hear back from someone you need an answer from, you are proactive in reaching out again)
Job Duties Delivery Driver:
Pack items and drive with care to ensure products arrive in good condition.
Inventory using the Load List and ensure all products are accounted for
Communicate with Production Team and Office Staff to resolve any errors or missing items
Document inventory and keep written and digital logs
Provide excellent customer service to everyone regardless of race, religion, sexual orientation or identity, national origin
Report errors, accidents, etc immediately to managers
Use a smartphone routing app called Routific
Lift at least 50 pounds and climb into the box truck regularly
Pay attention to details and report when inconsistencies are found
Perform preventative maintenance checks including fluids, tire pressure and belts, observe vehicle functions and report any issues
Communicate professionally and courteously with other staff and customers
Unload and clean truck at the end of each shift
Job Duties Small Engine Tech
Complete routine lubrication, inspection, and service of our diesel vehicles and equipment:
JD 5055E Tractors
JD 900hc Tractor
Hino Box Truck w/ Thermoking Unit
Isuzu Box Truck w/ Thermoking Unit
Jeep Liberty
F250 7.3L Pickup
Complete routine lubrication, inspection, and service of our gasoline vehicles and equipment:
Ford Rangers
E350 Van
Change tires and other components of the vehicles’
Maintain Kifco/Amadas Irrigation Reels
Service Small Engines (Honda booster pumps, generators, Kawasaki motor on Skag mower, Stihl trimmers)
Maintain the tool area organized and in good working order
Maintain the tool Inventory spreadsheets to track the loss/purchase of tools
Maintain complete documentation of services and intervals so that all preventative maintenance is performed on time
Job Duties Mowing and Maintenance Tech
Demonstrate an attention to detail in all work capacities (training, record keeping, communication).
Operate a Skag mower
Service Small Engines (Honda booster pumps, generators, Kawasaki motor on Skag mower, Stihl trimmers)
Maintain the tool area
Keep tools organized and in good working order
Maintain the tool Inventory spreadsheets to track the loss/purchase of tools
Maintain complete documentation of services and intervals so that all preventative maintenance is performed on time
Prepare and pace themselves to work outdoors including proper clothing (hats), hydration, nutrition and rest.
Be a team player and willing to work together to get the job done
Demonstrate capacity to use a tablet, computer or smartphone for digital record keeping and accurately enter numbers on a spreadsheet.
Use scale and complete basic math
Communicate with team members to solve problems
Requirements
Pass background check
Demonstrated Seven Year Safe Driving Record (Pass a MVR check)
Positive attitude and friendly demeanor, be a team player
Non-tobacco user, no smoking on site or in vehicles or while on the clock
Must provide two positive reviews from professional references
Motivated to do an efficient, high-quality job
Interest in cooking and/or organic farming
Interest in helping to create an alternative to the industrial food system and supplying people in your community with healthy food
Benefits
Take pride in doing work that feeds our community healthy food
Tips sharing program pooled with all team members
Family style team lunch provided at least once a week
Access to free farm food, plus staff discount on additional items and store credit
Teammates are invited to pick their own vegetables, herbs, or root crops for daily consumption (unpaid time). Please ask first about fruit crops, especially tree fruit crops (John or Amy will help identify non-marketable fruit for farm food).
Teammates have access to the Free Farm Food section of our cooler, where we inventory out-of-spec products that are great for our kitchens. You may find blemished but perfectly tasty produce from our farm and our partner growers each day in this area to take home for dinner.
Teammates who work 25hrs per week or more receive $50 per pay period in credit on our online store, . Teammates are encouraged to login and make an account so that they can shop as our customers with this credit to enjoy the finer products like jams, teas, honey, eggs, and pasture raised meat.
40 hours per year paid sick leave to care for yourself or a family member/loved one for full time (part time workers receive pro-rated sick leave)
Monthly health care stipend for workers over 25 hours per week - details are covered in the
Unpaid vacation in the fall or winter is negotiable, in coordination with other staff.
The first day for any position will be a work-trade. This orientation will be approximately a 3-4 hour day, with the goals of food safety training, familiarization with the work space, cleaning/organizing, and introduction to our system. We will compensate with an abundant box of produce, eggs, meat, and/or value added items for this first work/trade day.
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