Company description

A nonprofit teaching farm, Amber Waves unites food and community with the mission to provide educational opportunities in agriculture for aspiring growers, thoughtful cooks, and eaters of all ages. Our roots are in education, community, stewardship and sustainability.

Job description

The Produce & Wash Pack Manager is a dynamic and fast-paced position at the heart of the farm. Playing an essential role in the post-harvest process, the Produce & Wash Pack Manager links the farm and harvest with our onsite retail market, kitchen, 250+ family CSA, and wholesale accounts.

 Responsibilities include:

• Coordinating the sorting, washing, bunching, bagging, packing, labeling, and distribution of freshly harvested produce in the wash station each day 
• Maintaining food safety standards in accordance with FSMA and company practices 
• Overseeing up to five wash station crew members and a farm apprentice daily  

Qualifications: 

• Have knowledge of or interest in produce, cooking, food systems and/or local agriculture
• Able to multitask in a fast paced environment
• This position requires communication in English, both verbally and written. Bilingual Spanish-speaking candidates are encouraged to apply. 
• This is a physically demanding position which requires: standing/walking for long periods of time over uneven surfaces; exposure to heat, cold, or wet environments, working in and outdoors with exposure to the elements, repetitive motion such as lifting, kneeling, or bending; and carrying up to 50lbs at a time, with or without assistance. 

Compensation

this position is: hourly, $20/hr +

Application instructions

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Deadline

May 09, 2025