Cut and Pack Manager

Reed Farm, LLC.; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 52,000 - 62,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accrued sick time

Two weeks paid vacation

Financial assistance for educational programs

Access to chicken and eggs

Job summary

Reed Farm, LLC. in Massachusetts is seeking a full-time Cut and Pack Manager to oversee a small team in cutting, packing, and delivering chicken products. The ideal candidate must have at least 2 years in food service or agriculture, with experience in butchery preferred.

This position includes competitive compensation and benefits, reflecting our commitment to local food systems and sustainable farming practices. Join our dedicated team and enjoy working in a dynamic and supportive environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years food service or agriculture experience is required.
• Ability to work well independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to learn and take direction.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team in cutting, packing, order fulfillment, and deliveries.
• Maintain product quality control and food safety standards.
• Oversee and maintain clean and organized workspaces.

Skills

Reliability

Sense of humor

Strong communication skills

Attention to detail

Knife skills

Problem-solving

Adaptability

Job description

Job Summary

Reed Farm is seeking the right person to fill a year‑round, long‑term position as Cut and Pack Manager. The ideal candidate has at least two years of experience working in butchery and wholesale or retail meat packaging, and at least two years of experience in food service or agriculture. They enjoy hard work with integrity in a fun and dedicated team dynamic, and they are passionate about local food systems as well as sustainable and regenerative agriculture. Willing to train the right person.

Compensation

$25–$30/hour ($52,000–$62,400+/year) based on experience, paid overtime (if over 40 hours in the week), accrued sick time, two weeks paid vacation, ongoing education and financial assistance for relevant conferences and educational programs, plus chicken and eggs.

Schedule

Full‑time, year‑round. 40 hours/week (Monday to Friday 8:00–4:30 pm, with unpaid half hour lunch break). Some flexible hours available to accommodate school schedules.

About Reed Farm

Reed Farm is a family‑owned and operated, innovative, small‑scale pastured poultry farm and on‑farm state‑inspected poultry processing facility in Western Massachusetts. We raise poultry for wholesale and provide the local farming community with custom poultry processing services. We are progressing towards a USDA Grant of Inspection, after which we will be the sole USDA poultry processing facility in MA, filling a crucial gap in the local food system. We are always learning, improving, and striving for work‑life balance. We value integrity, inclusivity, having fun while working hard, education and outreach, and the strength of community.

Job Description

The Cut and Pack Manager leads a small team (3‑4 people) in cutting, packing, order fulfillment, and deliveries of Reed Farm chicken products as well as those of other farms that have their birds processed on‑site. They work closely with farm owners Peter and Kat to produce fresh and frozen chicken products for sale throughout Massachusetts. The Cut and Pack Manager ensures that the weekly orders are cut to a high quality standard, packed and delivered on a set schedule in a timely and safe manner. They ensure a clean and sanitary work environment, team member safety and well‑being, and efficient workflow. Additionally, the Cut and Pack Manager assists with frozen inventory management and order fulfillment, coordinates deliveries with the drivers, and performs other related tasks that might arise during cut and pack operations.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Promote and support a fun and dedicated work environment and team dynamic
• Packing and value‑added work
  • Oversee and assist with set up and clean up
  • Maintain high product quality control and food safety standards
  • Assist with organizing and tracking inventory, record‑keeping
  • Part poultry with precision
  • Pack, label, and operate vacuum sealer
  • Lead value‑added products (sausage, ground meat, etc.)
• Work with Peter and Kat to develop, update, and oversee adherence to HACCP and SOPs and relevant record‑keeping
• Oversee and maintain clean, organized work and storage spaces
• Track packing and cleaning supplies and ensure they are stockedBasic equipment maintenance, repairs, and tracking

Required Experience, Skills, and Abilities

• 2+ years food service or agriculture experience is required
• Reliability
• Sense of humor
• Ability to work well independently and as part of a team
  • Strong communication skills
  • Willingness to learn, take direction, and be proactive
  • Willingness to receive and offer constructive feedback
  • Know when to ask for help
• Multitasking, flexibility, adaptability
• Strong attention to detail
• Problem‑solving, resourcefulness
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks efficiently and thoroughly
• Knife skills and excellent manual dexterity
• Willing to work outside in all weather conditions and inside walk‑in coolers and freezer
• Lift and carry up to 40‑60 lbs, repeatedly lift 4‑20 lbs for several hours
• Valid driver’s license and good driving record
  • Willingness to drive refrigerated van and refrigerated box truck, off‑farm
  • Willingness to operate farm vehicles, on‑farm
• Access to reliable transportation for commuting to farm

Preferred Candidates

• 2+ years experience in butchery, wholesale/retail meat packaging
• Demonstrated ability in leadership positions
• Able to drive standard transmission, tractor, skid‑steer, loader
• Experience driving a tractor, skid‑steer, loader
• Able to operate in a warehouse setting
• Knowledge of and passion for
  • Sustainable and regenerative agricultural practices
  • Education and outreach

Equal Opportunity Employer

Reed Farm is an equal opportunity employer.