Springfield, Massachusetts30+ days ago
While performing the duties of this position, the employee is required to: Work on a farm site; Work in a retail environment; Work in a retail farm store environment and in close proximity to other workers; Punctual; Travel between farm sites; Carry out tasks as instructed, possibly without direct supervision and ask for clarification from one’s supervisor; Work steadily outdoors in all weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, and wind; Handle, objects, tools or controls, including but not limited to power equipment, lawn mower, and walk-behind tractor; Reach; crouch, kneel, bend, traverse; sit or stand, usually for extended periods of time doing repetitive tasks; Occasionally ascend/descend; and position self (to) move; Lift and/or move crates, materials, hoses, etc. Maintains store and cold storage cleanliness including daily compost, garbage and recycling disposal; Helps set up store product layout and culls through produce to make sure it is looking fresh; Role models good leadership, customer service, safe food handling, and work ethic for staff; Staffs the Farm Store weekly based on assigned schedule (Saturday may be required); Performs general store maintenance (including bathroom); refers issues concerning major repairs to Farm Store Lead and/or Executive Director; Drive GTC refrigerated truck and passenger van, as needed.