Vertical Farm: Sales and Harvesting Assistant

Full Time
Waller, TX
Posted
Job description

Zero-Point Organics is a rapidly growing farm that specializes in microgreens, culinary herbs, and edible flowers. Located in Hempstead, ZPO is year-round operation that supplies many of the top restaurants in the Houston metropolitan area and College Station/Bryan.

Position Overview: Learning about the many benefits and applications of microgreens and teaching others. Responsible for product education and selling at farmers markets and pop-ups. Assist in harvesting.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Identifying different crops and flowers and learning proper harvesting and packaging procedures for microgreens and flowers.
  • Maintaining a clean and orderly workstation.
  • Preparing for farmers markets.
  • Assisting in harvesting.

Supporting Tasks:

  • Spot check crops for moisture levels (ex. overwater/underwater).
  • Monitor crop quality to ensure that crops meet the high standards ZPO has set.
  • Water/weed/fertilize outdoor crops as needed.

Requirements:

  • May occasionally require lifting up to 50lbs.
  • Be available to work weekends.
  • Have reliable transportation and be able to arrive on schedule.
  • Be motivated and engaged team player with friendly outgoing personality.
  • Must have no problem going up and down ladders.
  • Being able to work in energetic and occasional fast paced environment.
  • Treat all employees and guests with courtesy and respect.
  • Be able to work outside in different weather conditions at times.
  • Background check.

Hours:

Days are Monday through Friday with frequent weekends. Hours can fluctuate depending on volume of orders. This is an entry level hourly position. Starting pay is $11-$13/hr with opportunity for growth. Additional commission for sales at farmers markers.

Benefits:

· Forward the culinary scene in Houston and surrounding areas

· Learn about the exciting world of microgreens

· Free microgreens

Zero-Point Organics is a smoke-free and vape-free environment. Many of us wear multiple hats. You will be cross trained in other areas.

This is an entry-level, hourly paid position at a start-up. Bi-monthy pay. $11-13/hr

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Benefits:

  • Employee discount

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Day shift

Education:

  • High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

  • Farming
  • Gardening

Work Remotely

  • No

Related keywords: farm, farm hand, agriculture

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $11.00 - $13.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • Employee discount

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • Overtime
  • Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

  • Commission pay

Work Location: In person

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