Farm Sales Associate and Market Driver
Job Type: Full Time, Year-round
Compensation: Competitive Hourly Wage ($19.00-$22.00), Depending on Experience
Company Overview: Since 2004, our family farm has been cultivating productive land and producing high-quality, nutritious food for our community. With over 300 certified organic acres at our home farm in Junction City, we raise six species of animals following intensive grazing practices and regenerative farming methods that are focused on building soil, air and plant health. From animal husbandry to dairy management to cured meat production, we are involved in every phase of livestock farming. We strive for sustainability in our growing practices and business by holding ourselves accountable to the environment, our customers, and ourselves in a way that honors the past and prepares for the future. Our conservation initiatives have included wetland, riparian, and forest restoration projects.
Deck Family Farm produces meat and dairy products, including raw milk, butter and cheese. We also produce fresh veggies, fruit, and nuts. Our growing business sells via wholesale, farmers markets and a customizable membership store with home deliveries.
For more information about our business visit DeckFamilyFarm.com.
Position Overview: We are seeking a collaborative and team-oriented person who will assist the Farm Sales Manager in managing all aspects of Deck Family Farm’s sales: product and inventory (warehousing), farmers market and wholesale sales, and farmers market logistics. The job will include one 15-hour Saturday market driving shift, and an additional 25 hours of wholesale sales, warehouse, and administrative work throughout the week.
Our team is growing. Exceptionally qualified and interested applicants for this position may be considered for promotion to the Farm Sales Manager position.
Qualities we are looking for:
-Interest in sustainable livestock farming and local food networks
-Collaborative personality who can work closely with a multifaceted team both on the farm and at the farmer’s markets
-Excellent driving record
-Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment
-Professional and friendly demeanor to represent our business
-Must be punctual, reliable, and committed to upholding company standards and values
-Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage with customers, vendors and co-workers in a friendly and professional manner
-Good attention to detail
-Physical ability to lift and carry heavy objects, stand for extended periods, and work in refrigeration
-Familiarity with Microsoft Excel is a plus, but we are willing to train.
Responsibilities:
-Help in farmers market packout
-Load market vehicles in a safe, clean and efficient manner
-Support farmers market booth representatives
-Deliver market booth infrastructure and products, and assist in booth set up and operations
-Unload farmers market van with the assistance of farm staff upon returning from markets.
-Contribute to reports of sales data, feedback from farmers market customers and sales reps, and general market infrastructure status
-Must be physically able to load and unload trucks and freezers, pull and pack orders, and organize inventory in the warehouse and cold storage (up to and including lifting 50 lbs overhead and working in low-temperature environments)
-Wholesale order pulling, packing, and fulfillment
-Participate in customer service, relationship building and wholesale sales
-Assist with Full Farm CSA (FFCSA) order pulling, packing, and fulfillment
-Maintaining packhouse cleanliness and order
-Assist in managing onsite and offsite warehouse inventory.
-Attendance of 7am farm meeting and weekly market meeting
-Contribute data to build sales reports, inventory and scheduling
Requirements:
-Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
-Availability to work weekends and holidays as needed.
Benefits:
-Sick Leave & Vacation allowance
-Product Credit
-Wellness Care credit
-Cell phone credit
-Competitive hourly pay
To apply to this position please do the following:
Send an email with a short paragraph that includes the following:
1. Why you are interested in the position
2. Three references from your last three positions,
the dates you worked those positions,
what your responsibilities were in those positions.
3. List your short- and long-term availability.
4. List your social media handle.
This position is part-time, but does have potential for full time.
Wage is negotiable and based on experience.
We look forward to hearing from you!
