Farm Store Associate — Flexible Hours & Growth Path

codman community farms; Lincoln (MA); On-site; USD 16,531 - 22,041; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20% discount in the Farm Store

Access to the Farm's 403(b) plan

Free admission to Codman Farm events

Pre-tax MBTA passes

Job summary

Codman Community Farms is seeking full- and part-time Farm Store Assistants to help keep our year-round farm store clean, well-organized, and fully stocked. Daily responsibilities include stocking fresh produce, dry goods, and refrigerated and frozen items, receiving deliveries, and providing friendly, attentive customer service.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, self-motivated, and takes pride in their work.

Qualifications

• Strong work ethic and self-motivation.
• Detail-oriented and able to maintain a clean and organized workspace.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Friendly, personable, and able to solve problems and recommend solutions
• Ability to repeatedly lift 50lbs
• Ability to work in extreme weather conditions (hot, cold)
• Ability to stand for long periods of time, work quickly and efficiently, and maintain a robust pace
• Ability to learn new software systems and demonstrate proficiency after training
• Ability to pass a CORI background check; clean driving record.
• Ability to work on weekends.
• Passion for farming, sustainability, the outdoors, and eating local!

Responsibilities

• Stocking duties include pricing, bagging, and organizing all products in our retail freezers, reach-in coolers, and pantry shelves.
• Maintaining the orderliness of the farm store, coolers, product displays, and shopping aids, which includes cleaning, sweeping, dusting or any other activity that ensures our displays are attractive.
• Receive and unload deliveries, organize and maintain product inventory, and prep items by bagging, labeling, and packaging as needed.
• Provide friendly customer service and assist with the Point of Sale system; ensure floors, shelves, restrooms, and public spaces are neat and inviting.

Skills

Strong work ethic

Detail-oriented

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Friendly demeanor

Problem solving

Physical stamina

Software adaptation

Weekend availability

Passion for farming

Job description

Codman Community Farms is seeking full- and part-time Farm Store Assistants to help keep our year-round farm store clean, well-organized, and fully stocked. Daily responsibilities include stocking fresh produce, dry goods, and refrigerated and frozen items, receiving deliveries, and providing friendly, attentive customer service.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, self-motivated, and takes pride in their work.