Herb Pharm

We inspire a trust in plants and respect for nature. We balance purpose with profit, treating our employees with respect and gratitude.

Located in beautiful Williams, Oregon, Herb Pharm is the nation’s leading liquid herbal supplement company. Comprised of a diverse organic farm and production facility, we work with more than 250 plants and distribute over 200 liquid herbal extracts to grocery, natural food, and specialty stores nationwide and have been for over 40 years!

We are looking for dedicated professionals to grow with our Farming team. Read on to find out more below:

Position: Farmer 1

Department: Farm

Location: 110 Bonlinda Lane, Williams, OR 97544

Hours: Monday-Friday 7 am - 3:30 pm

Pay: $16.50/hr

Summary: This position works on a small crew of farm laborers performing a variety of organic farming related tasks as directed by the crew leader, including but not limited to; seeding and propagation, planting, weeding, watering, pest management and harvesting a wide variety of medicinal herbs and plants, thereby contributing to the successful growth of the organization.

At-Will Employment: Herb Pharm is an ‘At-Will’ employer. Nothing in this job description should be interpreted as an employment contract.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities include the following, other duties may be assigned:

• Assists with optimal farm production, by actively working in each area as directed, including the following: preparing soils and seed flats, applying fertilizers, transplanting, irrigating, weeding and harvesting crops as directed. Recognizes apparent crop disease or pest problems and brings to the attention of crew leader.

• Works side-by-side with student interns, helping them learn hand weeding and cultivation techniques commonly used with medicinal herbs. Assists in ensuring that they are working at optimum levels within the following areas: supplementing training on proper tool use and field-work procedures, consistently monitoring end results, communicating solutions to problems, affirming good work and modeling efficient and safe field-work methods.

• Assists with optimal harvest yields, by following harvesting and processing instructions; including but not limited to, picking, separating, cleaning, drying, and evaluation of crop quality of each herb according to established procedures. Works with other crew members to ensure proper post-harvest handling and timely delivery of all harvested crops.

• Works under the direction of the irrigation manager to assure adequate irrigation of all crops. Works with other members of the farm crew to install new drip and sprinkler systems, and adjusts system(s) seasonally, as needed.

Requirements:

• Ability to carry out detailed oral or written instructions.
• Ability to work in a team environment without close supervision.
• Must pay close attention to detail, ability to detect issues and troubleshoot.
• Basic math and computer skills are necessary.

• Participates in all team meetings, sharing ideas on continuous process improvement with the supervisor and team members.
• Fosters teamwork and collaboration, provides support across farm and irrigation crew.

• Ability to travel occasionally; running errands and making deliveries, as directed.

• Ensures safe and efficient use of hand tools and small power tools, by reading and following operating instructions at all times, completes necessary training and maintains proper storage of tools as directed.
• Ensures safe-working conditions, by always following established safety procedures, participating in all required safety training, and remaining aware of safety concerns.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or GED
• 1+ year of related hands-on farming experience, or equivalent education
• Familiarity with the cultivation of herbs preferred.

Certificate and Licenses:

• Current valid Driver’s License

Language Skills: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine documentation. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

Mathematical Skills: Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.

Physical Requirements: Frequent walking, bending, reaching, standing while performing tasks; must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. on a frequent basis and up to 75 lbs. occasionally. Close, depth, distant and color vision abilities.

Work Environment: Work conditions include exposure to outdoor weather and is based in a non-climate-controlled environment. Can be noisy requiring PPE as well as; exposure to airborne particles, fumes/dust, and aromatics from plant material.

Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Interpersonal Skills: Ability to quickly organize and communicate thoughts, and to understand communications from others. Ability to maintain composure, listen and respond appropriately. Courteous in handling telephone calls and/or in greeting or directing visitors.

Our generous benefits package includes a complete range of quality health benefits:

• Comprehensive group medical, dental and vision coverage for employees and dependents

• Coverage includes a variety of alternative health care options
• Prescription drug coverage with a mail order program
• Generous employee purchase discounts on our herbal products
• Employee assistance program
• Green Commuter Initiative to encourage carpooling, walking and biking to work
• Life, accident and disability insurance
• Paid vacation and personal time off
• Short term disability plan
• 401(k) retirement plan with generous company matching and profit-sharing features

Offer of employment is contingent upon a successful pre-employment physical and background check

Herb Pharm, LLC and Pacific Botanicals are equal opportunity employers and encourage applicants of diverse backgrounds to apply.

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