Pack Shed Employee

Job description

Storage crops - sweet potatoes, cabbage, carrots, and other root crops are removed from storage, washed and packed for wholesale and retail delivery and distribution.

• Ability to work effectively and maintain deadlines with limited supervision
• Critical thinking and decision making skills; able to make effective decisions under uncertain/variable conditions
• Basic math skills including arithmetic; ability to perform and interpret basic calculations related to count, weight, time, rate, and distance
• Verbal and written communication skills in Spanish or English; ability to follow instructions and to clearly express ideas in a concise and professional manner
• Highly effective collaborative skills; must perform comfortably in group settings
• Strong work ethic with history of good attendance
• Must have 3 months experience
• Ability to lift/carry up to 50 pounds, occasionally lift up to 100 pounds with assistance, ability to safely & effectively operate & maintain in good condition, all HHF farm equipment
• Must be able to perform physical work in a variety of positions and at various heights including bending, stooping, reaching and twisting of arms and body movement
• Tolerate working in a variety of temperatures & environmental conditions
• Works both independently and with team members to ensure that proper and accurate records are being kept with regards to all invoices, orders and receipts
• Work alongside FarmHer LIZ & the rest of the Pack Shed crew to make sure all crops are being properly washed, sorted, stored & packed for wholesale and retail delivery and distribution
• All necessary tools, clothing and equipment will be supplied without cost to all workers, domestic and foreign, employed under this job order
• This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice
• Wash or rinse, properly weigh, sort and bag or box numerous different varieties of vegetables for wholesale & retail orders
• Observe and maintain post-harvest quality control with all vegetables coming through the pack shed
• Maintain a daily cleaning and sanitizing schedule of the pack shed and all pack shed equipment and walk-in coolers

Special Requirements

See Addendum C