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RESTAURANT PACKING CREW

12/13/16 — Farm

Photo by Scott David Grodon Photo by Scott David Grodon

Position Title: Restaurant Packing Crew Location: Hergotz Lane Department: Wholesale Reports To: Wholesale Packing Manager Supervises: n/a

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
  • Communicate with other teams regarding workload and quality to ensure highest quality and improve systems over time
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
  • A mantra that “Teamwork doesn’t seem work!”
  • 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 is $10 / 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.

Directions for Applying:

Please send an email to jobs@jbgorganic.com with the following format. Following specific directions is the first way to impress us!
  • Subject Line should read “[Job Title]: [First Initial]_[Last Name]” … For example, “Planting Crew Coordinator: J_Smith”
  • Email body should be short & sweet - help us notice you! Ensure that it contains your contact information.
  • Attach three documents to your email, ensuring that their file names are clear: 1) Cover Letter 2) Resume 3) List containing contact information of two professional references
Thank you for your interest in JBG Organic! You will be contacted for further information if we find that you might be a good fit for this position.

The responsibilities & duties listed above are intended to communicate general priorities of this position, but should not be understood as an exhaustive list of all work requirements to be completed at JBG Organic. Farms require flexibility! We are committed to training, developing, and promoting from within the company based on performance. JBG Organic provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, marital status, or sexual orientation.
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