Glen Valley Organic Farm runs a Community Shared Agriculture (CSA) program operating in the Lower Mainland and the Western Fraser Valley. We are seeking part-time packing assistants to get our weekly CSA harvest boxes packed and loaded for delivery!

This position is a crucial part of what we do here. It requires on-farm presence three days a week (Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday ), every week, from May through November (30 weeks).

Qualities we are seeking in our pack team:

• Organized, diligent, with strong attention to detail

• Reliable - the CSA runs every week, rain or shine

• Endurance & positive attitude - we are on our feet for most of the day doing repetitive tasks, lifting and following detailed protocols

• A sense of humour & enjoys working with others

• Ability to multi-task, self-direct and keep a steady work pace

• Values local, organic farm produce & serving our community with quality, healthy food

• Good communication skills and willing to work with other team members in a constructive manner

• Flexibility in the daily schedule. Some days may be shorter during the light harvest months of the season and longer during peak season.

Responsibilities Include but may not be limited to:

• Washing & preparing 300+ rubbermaid totes for packing using a loud but effective new rinser conveyer machine

• Reading & following pack lists and organizing the packing area set-up

• Lifting crates of produce upwards of 20-50 lbs each (knowing when to ask for help..)

• Taking good care of your body, ensuring good ergonomics

• Weighing and bagging produce

• Assisting with packing 300+ totes with 9-12+ different products

• Loading/Unloading and use of a pallet jack

Job Type: Seasonal, Part-time 24+/- hrs per week

Season: May through November 2022 (a half-day training session would be required in the last week of April, but much of the training will be ongoing through the season)

Compensation: $17.00/hour of work

Learn more about our CSA program by clicking here.

Glen Valley Organic Farm is seeking a reliable part-time driver to deliver our Harvest Boxes May through November. If you enjoy driving, want to work for a small,local farm and get organic food out to families across the lower mainland- then please consider the following position!

Qualities we are seeking in our driver:

• Organized with strong attention to detail

• A valid BC Class 5 Driver License (No N / L)

• Available to work on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays for 31 weeks

• Experience driving an automatic diesel cube van (this one has a 16’ box)

• Strong organizational skills

• Able to lift up to 40 lbs repetitively and use a dolly

• Patience with driving in traffic, a clean drivers abstract and must pass a criminal background check

• Efficient with excellent time management skills

• Have a solid grasp of the lower mainland area

• Ability to follow the direction of Dispatcher

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

• Capable of working under time constraints to get boxes delivered to members on time

• Positive attitude, good communication skills in front of customers, and ability to work well in a team environment

• Previous Courier or delivery driver experience with Skip the Dishes, Save on Foods, UPS, FedEx, Canada Post, etc. is an asset

Responsibilities Include but may not be limited to:

• Load, deliver and unload around 400 rubbermaid totes that will weigh between 10 to 25 lbs weekly to 15 delivery locations

• Follow inventory by drop off location and carefully review member box labels to ensure location delivery is correct

• Plan travel schedules and routes, use maps and other trip planning aids (delivery route to be provided)

• Preform pre-trip inspection of vehicle, record trip information such as vehicle mileage, fuel costs and any problems

• Pick up and deliver empty rubbermaid totes at the end of each delivery and return delivery vehicle

Job Type: Seasonal, Part-time 20+/- hrs per week

Season: May through November 2022

Compensation: $20.00/hour of work

Click here for further details regarding the delivery route and week.