The Salvation Army Southern California
Farm Worker/Livestock Curator
The Salvation Army Southern California, Centralia, Washington, United States, 98531
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The Salvation Army Southern California . Terms Of This Position Subject to the continued funding from Pacific Mountain Workforce Development Food Security grant. DEPARTMENT: HARVESTING HOPE FARM POSITION TITLE: FARM WORKER STATUS: Full Time Mission Statement The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination. Scope Of Position Work on the Harvesting Hope farm to ensure maximum harvest during the planting season. Knowledge, Skills And Abilities Required Experience with farming and animals Self motivated Team player Able to communicate with supervisor needs for essential function Excellent communication skills with staff and volunteers Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and maintain poise under pressure Customer service mindset General social service knowledge Ability to read Able to receive instruction verbally and/or written Ability and willingness to keep information confidential Summary Of Job Duties Maintaining adequate clean and well stocked housing and recreation area for livestock. Collect eggs daily Scheduled wellness check of livestock, with basic first aid administered as needed. Maintain appropriate levels of water and food for livestock Work with volunteers to direct daily goal and area of focus Harvesting, weighing, and displaying produce for client use. Loading and offloading of produce as needed and indicated from supervisors. In the off season and while periods of inclement weather, workers will aid and assist in the daily operations of the food bank and warehouse, and rotating stock as necessary. Physical Requirements Ability to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist on an intermittent or continuous basis Ability to grasp, push, pull objects such as rakes, shovels, and garden carts. Ability to operate small farm tractor Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Ability to withstand long periods of outdoor exposure Ability to understand written or verbal information Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation. The Salvation Army will consider requests for modifications or adjustments to meet physical requirements, provided they are reasonable and do not cause undue hardship. COVID-19 Safety Measures The Salvation Army will comply with all governmental orders and contractual obligations related to COVID-19 safety, including mandatory vaccination if required. Requests for exemptions on religious or medical grounds will be considered. Employment Opportunity Employer is an equal opportunity employer. Minorities, women, veterans, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Benefits include paid holidays, vacation, sick leave, and health insurances. Details on health insurance, retirement plans, parental leave, sick leave, vacation, and holidays are provided. Additional Details Seniority level: Entry level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Management and Manufacturing Industries: Non-profit Organizations
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Farm Worker/Livestock Curator
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The Salvation Army Southern California . Terms Of This Position Subject to the continued funding from Pacific Mountain Workforce Development Food Security grant. DEPARTMENT: HARVESTING HOPE FARM POSITION TITLE: FARM WORKER STATUS: Full Time Mission Statement The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination. Scope Of Position Work on the Harvesting Hope farm to ensure maximum harvest during the planting season. Knowledge, Skills And Abilities Required Experience with farming and animals Self motivated Team player Able to communicate with supervisor needs for essential function Excellent communication skills with staff and volunteers Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and maintain poise under pressure Customer service mindset General social service knowledge Ability to read Able to receive instruction verbally and/or written Ability and willingness to keep information confidential Summary Of Job Duties Maintaining adequate clean and well stocked housing and recreation area for livestock. Collect eggs daily Scheduled wellness check of livestock, with basic first aid administered as needed. Maintain appropriate levels of water and food for livestock Work with volunteers to direct daily goal and area of focus Harvesting, weighing, and displaying produce for client use. Loading and offloading of produce as needed and indicated from supervisors. In the off season and while periods of inclement weather, workers will aid and assist in the daily operations of the food bank and warehouse, and rotating stock as necessary. Physical Requirements Ability to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist on an intermittent or continuous basis Ability to grasp, push, pull objects such as rakes, shovels, and garden carts. Ability to operate small farm tractor Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Ability to withstand long periods of outdoor exposure Ability to understand written or verbal information Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation. The Salvation Army will consider requests for modifications or adjustments to meet physical requirements, provided they are reasonable and do not cause undue hardship. COVID-19 Safety Measures The Salvation Army will comply with all governmental orders and contractual obligations related to COVID-19 safety, including mandatory vaccination if required. Requests for exemptions on religious or medical grounds will be considered. Employment Opportunity Employer is an equal opportunity employer. Minorities, women, veterans, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Benefits include paid holidays, vacation, sick leave, and health insurances. Details on health insurance, retirement plans, parental leave, sick leave, vacation, and holidays are provided. Additional Details Seniority level: Entry level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Management and Manufacturing Industries: Non-profit Organizations
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