Local Organic Farm Hiring for PM Packing Crew (9515 Hergotz Lane)

Johnson’s Backyard Garden (JBG) is hiring for full time team members to join our PM RESTAURANT PACKING CREW.

To apply, please reply with your resume and a bit of information about yourself. Please specify in subject line that you’re applying for the full-time PM RESTAURANT PACKING CREW position.

RESTAURANT CREW DETAILS:
Position Title: Restaurant Packing Crew Location: 9515 Hergotz Lane Department: Wholesale Reports To: Wholesale Packing Manager

Position Summary:

JBG is currently seeking a dependable and hardworking individual to join our Wholesale Packing Crew. This crew is responsible for washing, processing, and packing vegetables harvested on the farm, with their primary focus being Wholesale orders. Efficiency is key is this position, though the team is also responsible for ensuring the highest level of produce quality, order accuracy, and compliance with health regulations. They will work closely with the Wholesale Sales Manager and other department teams to guarantee that operations and orders are completed correctly and in a timely manner. This includes working as a team with other departments when the demands arise. All farm employees are expected to be courteous, demonstrate a strong work ethic and attention to detail. We take pride on the farm in producing the highest quality vegetables through quality work.

Responsibilities
Receive, process, and package vegetables harvested on the farm
Maintain a clean and sanitary working environment
Ensure quality of all produce
Prepare and package wholesale orders

Qualifications Required
No previous experience required, only a desire to learn farm work
Keen sense of detail and ability to apply this to packing standards
Flexibility – hours and responsibilities may change due to seasonal demands or other farm happenings, and willingness to work late hours is essential
Preferred
Previous experience in a warehouse setting, or with produce standards.
Physical Requirements
Ability to repeatedly lift 50lbs
Ability to repeatedly kneel, bend, and squat
Ability to withstand exposure to varying weather conditions
Ability to withstand prolonged standing or walking
Typical Schedule:

PM Crew: Monday-Wednesday: 3:30 pm – 12:30 am, Thursday-Friday: 3:30 pm – 10:30pm

Compensation & Benefits: Payment starts at $11 / hour, paid bi-weekly. Permanent employees are eligible for Individual Health Plan benefits. All JBG employees receive a weekly medium share of vegetables and a dozen eggs bi-weekly.