Careers At White Oak Pastures

Internship/Apprenticeship Program
White Oak Pastures Internship / Apprenticeship program will have two separate courses, both lasting twelve weeks. One course will be dedicated to pastured animal production, while the other will be focused on small scale processing. All applicants should specifically outline which course they are applying for on the video submission.
To fill out the internship application online and submit it digitally, CLICK HERE
Job Openings
Applications and/or resumes to be submitted to: brandi.hilton@whiteoakpastures.com. We will review these documents and reach out if there are openings that align with your particular skill sets. See below for a list of jobs we are currently looking to fill. White Oak Pastures is a drug-free workplace.
To fill out the employment application online and submit it digitally, CLICK HERE
Order Fulfillment Assistant
As an Order Fulfillment Assistant, you will be responsible for maintaining the system implemented in keeping product counted and organized. Your purpose is to keep product flowing through the warehouse, and to confirm order accuracy. You will be required to pick orders and organize them for shipment.
Requirements:
- Will be required to work standing up.
- Must be able to pick orders from a list.
- Must be able to ice down shipments.
- Must be able to pack orders for shipment.
- Must be able to perform other tasks as requested.
- Must be organized.
- May be required to lift 50+ lbs.
- Must be able to pass a drug test.
Processing Plant
This position will work in slaughtering, meat packing, or whole sale establishments performing precision functions involving the preparation of meat. Work may include specialized slaughtering tasks, cutting standard or premium cuts of meat for marketing, making ground beef, or wrapping meats in general.
Requirements:
- Ability to work in a cold (35-40 degree) environment for 8–12-hour days.
- Ability to work weekends when needed.
- Ability to lift, pull, push 75 lbs.
- Ability to stand on hard surface (concrete) for 8-12 hours a day.
- Ability to read, understand and demonstrate safety instructions supplied by management.
- Ability to recognize and report unsafe or hazardous situations.
- Ability to perform assigned job duties in a timely manner.
- Ability to keep detailed records of production information for USDA review
- Ability to operate/use sharp and automated equipment for the safety of all employees in the work area.
- Must be able to pass a drug test.
Solar Vegetation Management Assistant (Landscaping)
As a Solar Vegetation Management Assistant you will work individually and with team members to maintain vegetation under and around solar equipment using zero turn mowers, weed eaters and chainsaws. You will be responsible for daily maintenance and cleaning of all equipment.
Requirements:
- Must be dependable and self motivated
- Must be at least 18yrs old
- Must be able to work outside in the heat and cold
- Must be able to pass a drug test
- Valid drivers license preferred
- May have to lift 50lbs+
Experienced Prep Cook / Line Cook (Full-Time or Part-Time)
As a Line Cook, you would operate out of two food trucks that provide three menus: 1) A la carte breakfast, lunch, and dinner; 2) Daily lunch line special for 50 guests a day (11am – 2pm); 3) Weekend limited, seasonal dinner menu highlighting farm proteins and seasonal garden produce. You will create a clean, safe work environment to serve a wide range of guests.
An ideal candidate will display integrity and have an appreciation of regenerative agriculture, farm staff, and farm environment, show excitement, appreciation, and the desire to highlight regeneratively raised protein and vegetables and be a team player who works with a purpose.
Requirements:
• Proven cooking experience including experience as a prep cook, and line cook
• Thorough knowledge of various cooking methods and techniques for high quality food ingredients, equipment, and procedures
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Have reliable transportation to and from work
• Be able to lift 50+ lbs and stand for long hours
• Must be able to pass a drug test
Please send application or resume to brandi.hilton@whiteoakpastures.com or by fax to 877-794-7402
Garden Assistant Manager
As the Garden Assistant Manager you will manage the garden assistant(s) “garden crew” to care for our on-farm vegetable garden and orchard. You will employ your prior knowledge of market gardening and implement practices to sustainably produce fruits and vegetables and improve soil health.
Typical tasks include but aren't limited to the below.
Requirements:
• Prioritizing and managing garden crew’s daily tasks (seeding, transplanting, weeding, prepping beds, etc.)
• Manage bi-weekly harvesting, washing and packing for delivery to General Store and Farm-to-Table restaurant
• Assisting Garden Manager with seeding plans and purchasing
• Managing record keeping (seeding, amendment, harvest, and sale logs)
• Performing low till bed preparation
• Maintaining vegetables and fruit trees (pruning, tying up, clipping up, etc.)
• Performing weed control – weeding, hoeing, weed eating, mowing -- and managing pests/disease as necessary
• Participate in garden workshops and garden-related tourism events
• Assist with other farm tasks as necessary
The ideal candidate:
• Has a positive attitude and is a great communicator
• Has prior experience working in a market garden using sustainable practices and is passionate about soil health
• Is comfortable managing 1-2 team members and delegating tasks
• Must have a valid driver’s license
• Must be able to lift 50+lbs
• Must be able to pass a drug test
Please send application or resume to brandi.hilton@whiteoakpastures.com or by fax to 877-794-7402
Garden Assistant
As a Garden Assistant you will work individually and with the Garden Manager to carefor our on-farm vegetable garden and orchard. You will learn the ins and outs of how togrow vegetables using sustainable practices.
Typical tasks include but are not limited to the requirements below.
Requirements:
• Harvesting vegetables and fruit
• Washing and packing vegetables
• Performing no-till bed preparation
• Propagating seedlings
•Transplanting vegetables
• Maintaining vegetables (pruning, tying up, clipping up, etc.)
• Performing weed control – weeding, hoeing, weed eating, mowing -- and managing pests/disease as necessary
The ideal candidate:
• Must be self motivated and able to complete tasks without direct supervision
• Must have a valid driver’s license
• Must be able to lift 50+lbs
• Must be able to pass a drug test
Please send application or resume to brandi.hilton@whiteoakpastures.com or by fax to 877-794-7402
Cattle Hand
The Cattle Hand will assist with the ongoing needs below in addition to odds and ends tasks as needed by their supervisor. No prior experience is needed, but will need a willingness to learn and follow directions.
Seasonal with possible full-time employment.
Typical tasks include but are not limited to:
• Daily feeding
• Tractor and equipment operations
• Cattle sorting and handling
• Fencing
• Plumbing
Requirements:
• Understanding that you will be working with live animals daily
• This job requires outdoor work in a variety of weather conditions and temperatures.
• Must have a valid driver’s license
• Reliable transportation
• Must be in good physical health and able to lift 50+lbs
• Must be able to pass a drug test
Please send application or resume to brandi.hilton@whiteoakpastures.com or by fax to 877-794-7402
Commissary Employee
As a Commissary Employee, your responsibilities will include producing, jarring, packing, and maintaining items. You will also be responsible for keeping products counted, organized, and inventoried. Your role is vital in ensuring a smooth flow of product through the Commissary, confirming each item accurately and on time.
You will be required to pull and pack items after production, and organize them for shipment to either our Online Fulfillment Center (IFC) or our General Store.
Requirements:
• Will be required to work standing up all day; some days in the same spot for hours
• Must have reliable transportation as our hours vary according to ongoping tasks
• Ideal schedule (8am-5/6pm) Monday thru Friday
• Must be able to read and follow a recipe
• Must be able to efficiently pack orders in a timely manner
• Must be able to perform additional tasks as necessary
• Must be organized and able to multitask
• Will be required to lift 50+ lbs daily
• Must be able to pass a drug test
Please send application or resume to brandi.hilton@whiteoakpastures.com or by fax to 877-794-7402
To fill out the application online and submit it digitally, CLICK HERE