Apprenticeship
Offered by Elan Silver Leaf Family Farms
This opportunity is located at
Corrales, New Mexico 87048
The property is
NOW HIRING: Farm Crew (Starting April/May)
Silver Leaf Farms is the leader in hydroponic and outdoor organic vegetable production in New Mexico. Currently, SLF has over 12 acres of field production as well as over 20k/sq of controlled environment agriculture.
Silver Leaf Farms is looking to hire two new farm crew members to join our growing team. We’re looking for positive, hard-working people. As the seasons change, so do the responsibilities, so team members need to have a strong ability to multi-task, ability to change plans quickly, and working farm knowledge. Skills should include: seeding, harvesting, transplanting, sorting and grading, basic understanding of plant physiology and biology. Previous growing experience is preferred. If you’re a self-starter and a leader looking to build a career in agriculture, please apply! If you have specific technical skills, tell us! Let us know what you can do! We’re also looking for people to join our farmer’s market team, so let us know if you’re interested in part-time work.
Qualifications
• Positive attitude, strong work ethic and flexibility
• Previous farm experience preferred, but we will train
• Basic knowledge of crops, seedlings, and various soil types and conditions a plus
Physical Requirements
• Ability to lift 50lbs
• Ability to repeatedly kneel, bend, and squat
Compensation and Benefits
• Compensation is DOE, starting range at $10/hr. Paid bi-weekly as well as weekly supply of organic vegetables.
Starting Date: April/May
To Apply, please email resume and two references to elan@eatsilverleaf.com. The Qualifications and Physical Requirements listed here are intended to communicate general priorities of this position, but should not be understood as an all-inclusive list of work requirements. Silver Leaf Farms provides equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sex, age, national origin, disability, marital status, or sexual orientation. The duties listed above are general and not an exhaustive list of tasks performed on the farm. We are committed to training, developing, and promoting from within the company based on performance.
Silver Leaf Farms
Corrales, NM
505.459.7163
www.eatsilverleaf.com