Employment

Join the Crew! Our farm is located in Rochester, WA. We have openings for one full time veggie crew member, one full time assistant farm manager, and three part time chicken processing crew members this season.

HOW TO APPLY:

Send an email message to kirsopfarm@gmail.com with 3 references, and a resume that details your work history and relevant experience.

Chicken Processing Crew Member

Part and Full Time positions available, must be available to work Thursdays and Fridays May-October.

Pay: $20 per hour

  • Free produce and chicken

  • Accrued paid sick leave and family leave as per WA state law

  • Predictable and stable schedule

  • Work in a beautiful setting

  • Amazing co-workers

  • Learn valuable skills

  • Opportunities for advancement

REQUIRED QUALITIES:

  • Positive attitude

  • Strong work ethic

  • Efficiency mindedness

  • Can take constructive criticism and instruction

  • Punctuality and dependability

    (If you have back, neck, wrist, or knee issues, this will not be a good fit for you.)

GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION:

Duties may include, but are not limited to:

  • Chicken processing including evisceration (removing the guts), parting out whole chickens and packaging of birds that have already been killed, scalded and plucked. Please note that this job does not include killing of the chickens and the killing happens in a separate area from the processing area.

  • Maintain cleanliness and organization of work areas

  • Follow food safety protocols

Assistant Farm Manager

Some farm and farm equipment experience required. Compensation depending on experience.

COMPENSATION:

  • $23 starting wage with potential for performance-based raises and bonuses

  • Free produce and chicken

  • Accrued paid sick leave and family leave as per WA state law

  • Predictable and stable schedule (40 hours per week, 7AM start time most days)

  • Work in a beautiful setting

  • Amazing co-workers

  • Learn valuable skills

  • Opportunities for advancement

REQUIRED QUALITIES:

  • Positive attitude

  • Strong work ethic

  • Efficiency mindedness

  • Capacity for problem solving

  • Works well alone or as part of the team

  • Good communication skills

  • Can follow complex instructions and ask for clarification when needed

  • Can take constructive criticism and instruction

  • Punctuality and dependability

  • Willingness to work in a wide range of weather conditions (cold, rain, heat, etc.)

  • Farming is a physically intensive job. You must be able to do ALL the following:

  • Lift 40-50 lbs. in a safe and ergonomic manner

  • Be on your feet for prolonged periods

    (If you have back, neck, wrist, or knee issues, this will not be a good fit for you.)

GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION:

This is a seasonal position requiring full time commitment April through October.

Can be flexible about schedule during winter months.

Duties may include, but are not limited to:

  • Weeding, transplanting, harvesting vegetables

  • Washing/packing produce

  • Irrigation

  • Pruning/trellising

  • Maintain cleanliness and organization of work areas

  • Follow food safety protocols

  • Care and feeding of broiler chickens on pasture

  • Care and feeding of chicks in brooder barn

  • Care and feeding of sheep

  • Occasional feed mill operations and record keeping

  • Move and maintain fencing

  • Operate a variety of tractors and farm machinery

Veggie Crew Member

Some farm experience preferred, but not required.

COMPENSATION:

  • $20 starting wage with potential for performance-based raises and bonuses

  • Free produce

  • Accrued paid sick leave and family leave as per WA state law

  • Predictable and stable schedule (40 hours per week)(7AM start time most days)

  • Work in a beautiful setting

  • Amazing co-workers

  • Learn valuable skills

  • Opportunities for advancement

REQUIRED QUALITIES:

  • Positive attitude

  • Strong work ethic

  • Efficiency mindedness

  • Works well alone or as part of the team

  • Good communication skills

  • Can follow complex instructions and ask for clarification when needed

  • Can take constructive criticism and instruction

  • Punctuality and dependability

  • Willingness to work in a wide range of weather conditions (cold, rain, heat, etc.)

  • Farming is a physically intensive job. You must be able to do ALL the following:

  • Lift 40-50 lbs. in a safe and ergonomic manner

  • Be on your feet for prolonged periods

(If you have back, neck, wrist, or knee issues, this will not be a good fit for you.)

GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION:

This is a seasonal position requiring full time commitment April through October.

Can be flexible about schedule during winter months.

Duties may include, but are not limited to:

  • Weeding, transplanting, harvesting vegetables

  • Washing/packing produce

  • Pruning/trellising

  • Maintain cleanliness and organization of work areas

  • Follow food safety protocols