Farmers Market Truck Driver

 

The Farmers Market Driver Position is a part time position starting in June 2023. Workdays are Saturdays and include loading the farmers market truck, driving to market, working a full farmers market shift and driving back to the farm to unload and clean up from the farmers’ market. This position can also be combined with the part-time harvest crew position, and/or the delivery driver position to create a full-time position. If interested in the part-time Harvest Crew position, please also fill out the application for that position. This position runs June - November with the option to continue working markets through the winter (December - April).

 

Roles and Responsibilities:

  • Safely loading, unloading, and driving a large box truck comfortably and with confidence.

  • Setting up farmers market booth including produce displays and other market infrastructure with other market staff.

  • Handling of a variety of produce throughout the season.

  • Answering customer questions about produce and services or refering customer to appropriate staff as needed.

  • Maintaining excellent relationships with customers.

  • Communicating any quality or order discrepancies to farm owners as needed.

  • Keeping vehicles clean including unloading vehicles at end of workday and reporting any mechanical issues immediately.

 

Schedule: Saturdays 5am-3:30pm June - November. Winter market work available for those interested.

 

General Requirements for all Positions:

  • Have dependable transportation and the ability to get to work on time.

  • Have a working cell phone for communications.

  • Be able to follow instructions and pay attention to details.

  • Be able to commit to staying the duration of the season.

  • Be physically fit and able to lift 50 lbs. repeatedly. 

  • Be able to perform manual weather in all weather conditions (rain, heat, snow etc.)

  • Be able to keep a positive attitude, even amid challenges.

  • Respect for all staff and appreciate their work and contributions.

  • Self-motivation to do a quality job in an efficient way.

  • Keep track of speed of work and strive for efficiency.

  • Work well with others and have experience working as part of a team.

  • Ask for additional information if directions seem inadequate or unclear.

  • Responsive to feedback from supervisors and co-workers. 

Skills and Qualifications

  • Clean driving record

  • Experience driving large delivery type vehicles

  • Customer service experience…you need to like other people!

  • Excellent time management skills

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

  • An interest in local food or farming

  • A desire to create positive, meaningful relationships with coworkers and customers

  • Ability to work with minimal direction/supervision at a quick pace and with high standards

  • Reliable, punctual, organized, maintains a high regard for safety

  • Can follow instructions carefully and accurately, and asks questions

  • Creative problem-solving skills

  • Maintain foresight and ability to spot potential problems before they arise

  • A desire to learn, improve, innovate, have fun, and work hard as a member of our team

 

Compensation: $16-$17/hr (DOE), access to farm produce, wholesale pricing on other farm products (meat and value-added products). $500 gear and wellness stipend available after successful completion of one month of employment. End of season bonus. $20 per market in vegetable trade with other vendors.