Job Description:
‘Aina Ho’okupu O Kilauea is proud to administer the Kilauea Community Agricultural Center (KCAC) - an innovative project focused on increasing and supporting the sustainability of small farming on Kauai. KCAC provides the community with fresh, local produce and proteins through a variety of programs and a retail market with a social venue.
ABOUT THE POSITION:
The Farm Operator - Greenhouses is a full-time hands-on farmer focused primarily on greenhouses production, although other farming and related work may be included. The Farm Operator - Greenhouses is expected to be an introductory or intermediate level farmer who will be responsible for all aspects of operating multiple cucumber and tomato greenhouses including cleaning, preparing, planting, trellising, spraying, harvesting, and maintaining the houses.
Through providing labor and relevant skills, this role supports the production farming team in meeting and exceeding farm production goals on a set schedule. This is a Full-Time, Non-Exempt position located in Kilauea, HI and reports to the Production Supervisor.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Farm Operator role requires, but is not limited to:
Farm greenhouse production activities focusing primarily on cucumber and tomato crops
Regular, predictable attendance at scheduled times
Record keeping (i.e. safety, attendance, hand washing, production schedules, packaging, etc.)
Uphold and model organizational and food safety policies and procedures
Maintain a clean environment and facilities
Ability to work effectively with others
QUALIFICATIONS:
A satisfactory combination of one (1) or more years of structured successful farming experience, training and/or formal education
Prior experience at AHK preferred
Prior experience with greenhouses, cucumbers and tomatoes preferred
Salary $20-23/hour based on prior experience, skills, performance and other relevant factors.
AHK is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of qualifications. AHK policy prohibits unlawful discrimination in any employment decision based on pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, race, religious creed, color, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, age, sexual orientation or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law or ordinance or regulation. Submission of your application is not an offer of employment or an employment contract.