Rancho Durazno is a father-daughter farming team growing 40 acres of organic peaches, cherries, apricots, charentais melons, nectarines, plums, and pluots in Palisade, Colorado. We believe the best fruit is grown from well-tended soil and is harvested by workers with a deep connection with the land. Learn more about our farm at ranchodurazno.com.
BASIC FUNCTION:
Our delivery driver delivers fruit from our farm in Palisade, Colorado, to customers on the Front Range 1-3 times per week from mid-June through mid-September.
This opportunity is for someone who:
Has a clean driving record and is comfortable driving a GMC T7500 box truck on mountain passes and city roads.
Is resourceful and has the ability to problem-solve;
Is courteous and represents our farm well;
Is able to make decisions with the information available and know when to ask for help;
Has excellent spatial awareness.
Has some flexibility in their schedule.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Load palletized fruit with an automatic transmission forklift and pallet jack. Secure load.
Drive GMC T7500 box truck (26,000 GVR; no CDL required) to delivery locations across the Front Range. Truck has engine brakes and automatic transmission.
Unload fruit with pallet jack and lift gate (and a limited number of boxes by hand).