Vermont Compost Company’s mission is to enhance and protect the soil, to help restore community food security. Based in Montpelier, VT, Vermont Compost Company has been making and supplying premium compost and soils to professional growers across the country for over 30 years, and all ingredients used in our products have been approved for certified organic production.

Vermont Compost Company is seeking a Fulfillment & Food Residuals Crew Member to join our team. The Fulfillment and Food Residual departments each play a critical role in the creation and distribution of our compost-based products. This position holds responsibilities in both departments, including collection of food scraps, distribution of totes, and bagging/palletizing products. This is an entry level position that provides room for professional growth to candidates actively seeking to expand their skill set.

The Crew Member will participate in loading and unloading of materials, as well as operate a box truck (non-CDL), front end loaders, and mechanical packaging equipment in a safe and efficient manner. Additional duties may be assigned as needed. Success in this role will require the ability to work effectively in a team environment, a willingness to work in various weather conditions, and the ability to perform physical tasks such as lifting up to 60 lbs and maneuvering heavy totes. A valid driver’s license is required.

Preferred qualifications for this position include two - five years of experience in production, warehouse and/or fulfillment operations, knowledge of heavy equipment and capabilities, and knowledge of mechanical systems and compost making practices; however, candidates with any combination of experience and skills likely to provide the skills, knowledge and abilities to successfully perform the essential functions of the position will be considered.

This is a full-time position starting at $18 per hour plus benefits, including health, dental and vision insurances; a Simple IRA retirement plan with company match; short and long-term disability insurance; life insurance; an Employee Assistance Program; employee-pricing; and paid time off.

The position is based in Montpelier, VT and most work will be performed during regular business hours, Monday - Friday; work outside of regular business hours will occasionally be required.

Please submit your application materials (resume and cover letter) to [email protected], or mail to Vermont Compost Company, 1996 Main Street, Montpelier, VT 05602.

Vermont Compost Company is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, HIV-positive status, ancestry, place of birth, citizenship status, veteran/military status, crime victim status, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all of VCC’s terms and conditions of employment.

Part Time and Full Time
July – August, June harvest work is available if desired
Afternoons 12-6:30 and must be available one weekend day 8:30-6:30
Compensation is based on skill and experience level, starting at $15/hr
perks: organic berries and veggies and a discount in our farm store

Work in our retail farmstand and help with all aspects of our pick your own operation

Responsibilities

Processing payments

Receiving and stocking merchandise as well as maintaining product inventory

Creating visually appealing and shoppable displays

Making and maintaining all signs

Maintaining a clean and welcome environment both inside the farmstand and around the farm

Explain pick your own procedures to customers – including where to pick, how to pick, information about varieties and flavors, etc

Qualifications:

Customer service experience preferred

Interest in local food and agriculture

Comfortable talking with customers about the farm and making everyone feel like friends and family

Reliable and detail oriented with a strong aesthetic sense

Strong communication skills

Ability to solve problems and think of creative solutions

Patient, kind and a positive attitude

Must be able to lift 50lbs and be able to spend long hours on feet

VALUE ADDED PRODUCTION AND KITCHEN LEADER

This is a part-time seasonal position (approximately 30 hours/week beginning in May through late September). There is the potential to be full time if candidate is also interested in harvest work and/or PYO operation. Days and times can be flexible so long as production and processing needs are met in a timely manner that align with the farm needs and distribution demands.

This person will be responsible for all aspects of our value added products from start to finish. For the right person we are open to exploring and expanding our current value added products to include new and exciting products.

Compensation: Dependent on experience
Perks: organic berries and veggies and discount in our full stocked farm store
Responsibilities:

Participate in the production of value added products (popsicles, sorbet, lemonade, jam and others) This is to include processing and cooking fruit, freezing popsicles and sorbet, packing and labeling product, etc

Participate in the processing, packing and labeling of frozen berries for frozen berry line

Oversee the cleanliness and organization of kitchen and freezer

Maintain and record inventory of all frozen products including unprocessed and processed fruit, product mixes and all value added products

Maintain proper rotation, labeling and dating of products as well as all traceability logs

Maintain an efficient organization system for all products

Assist in developing new recipes while staying true to our brand's identity and customer base

Maintain food safety and quality standards

Qualifications:

Kitchen experience very strongly preferred

Comfortable and proficient with basic math, measuring and culinary skills

Possess a positive attitude and strong work ethic and be punctual and reliable

Good communicator who is willing and able to ask for help

Highly organized and detail oriented

Efficient worker who is capable of multi-tasking and working independently

Must be physically capable of lifting and moving product weighing up to 50 lbs.

Philo Ridge Farm is a beautiful regenerative agriculture farm located in the small town of Charlotte, in Vermont’s fertile Champlain Valley. Using innovative, ecologically sustainable practices, we manage four hundred acres of healthy pasture land, forests and diversified produce gardens. We rotationally graze livestock and grow certified organic fruits, vegetables, and flowers. Everything we harvest is processed and sold in our kitchen and Market, where we feature a changing menu of seasonal dishes as well as grocery.

The Livestock Farmer will work closely with other members of the livestock team to implement daily livestock moves around the farm: the planning and execution of a management-intensive grazing operation for our steer herd, cow/calf herd, and sheep flock; raising broiler chickens from brooder to mobile range coop to the processing unit; and finishing pigs in a pasture-based system. The Livestock Farmer will also assist in on-farm hay production, cattle and sheep corralling and sorting, and farm based maintenance tasks.

Morning and afternoon livestock chore routine
· Executing the grazing plan by using temporary electric fencing to move cattle, sheep, broilers and pigs
· Assisting with lambing and calving
· Supporting general husbandry duties for all livestock
· Helping collect and record data for on-farm research projects
· Mucking and cleaning out livestock barns
· Collecting, washing, and sorting eggs
· Assisting with on-farm chicken and turkey slaughter
· Aiding in farm maintenance and land up keep

Candidates should send the following via email to [email protected] with “Livestock Farmer” in the subject line:

Cover letter explaining their interest in this job and available start date