Harvest Lead-2nd Shift

Little Leaf Farms; Manchester (TN); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Little Leaf Farms is seeking a Harvest Lead to oversee daily harvesting and gutter washing, coordinating workflow and ensuring safety and quality. You will be the primary liaison between Harvest Technicians and the Operations Manager, guiding the team and maintaining equipment performance.

The role demands leadership, strong mechanical skills, and proactive problem solving, with flexibility to cover weekends or holidays as needed. Join a hands‑on team focused on efficient, safe crop production.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years as Harvest Technician or similar role in greenhouse/agriculture.
• Proven ability to lead small teams or coordinate workflow.
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting skills.
• Experience operating and maintaining greenhouse harvest equipment.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily harvesting and gutter washing to meet schedules and quality standards.
• Assign tasks, monitor progress and provide on‑the‑job guidance.
• Train new team members on SOPs, safety practices and equipment.
• Communicate needs and equipment issues to the Operations Manager.
• Maintain a positive, safe, and collaborative team environment.
• Operate and assist with maintenance of harvesting and gutter washing equipment.
• Ensure gutters are cleaned and sanitized prior to re‑seeding.
• Inspect crops and report quality concerns to QA or supervisors.
• Support troubleshooting to reduce downtime and downtime losses.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of harvest areas.
• Oversee transplanting activities to ensure healthy crop establishment.

Skills

Team leadership

Mechanical aptitude

Safety compliance

Communication

Harvesting equipment operation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Description

The Harvest Lead oversees daily harvesting and gutter washing operations, ensuring tasks are completed safely, efficiently, and to quality standards. Acting as the primary point of contact between the Harvest Technicians and the Operations Manager, this role coordinates workflow, monitors crop and equipment conditions, and ensures compliance with safety and sanitation procedures.

The ideal candidate demonstrates strong technical knowledge of harvest systems, the ability to lead by example, and a proactive approach to problem-solving and team communication.

Duties And Responsibilities

Team Coordination & Leadership

• Lead daily harvesting and gutter washing activities, ensuring team adherence to production schedules and quality standards.
• Assign tasks, monitor progress, and provide on-the-job guidance and support to Harvest Technicians.
• Train new team members on standard operating procedures, safety practices, and equipment operation.
• Communicate team needs, equipment issues, and process updates to the Operations Manager.
• Foster a positive, safe, and collaborative team environment.

Operational Support

• Operate and assist with the maintenance of harvesting and gutter washing equipment.
• Ensure gutters are properly cleaned and sanitized prior to re-seeding, including manual removal of plant material and soil.
• Inspect crops during harvest, reporting any quality concerns or abnormalities to QA staff or supervisors.
• Support troubleshooting efforts for gutter washing and harvesting systems to reduce downtime.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of all harvest areas.
• Oversee and assist with transplanting activities to ensure healthy crop establishment and efficient workflow.

Quality, Safety, and Compliance

• Enforce safety standards and sanitation procedures across all harvest operations.
• Participate in safety meetings and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure proper disposal of organic waste and materials according to company and environmental guidelines.
• Maintain accurate harvest logs and assist in reporting yield and production data.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent; agricultural background preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Harvest Technician or similar role in an agricultural or greenhouse environment.
• Proven ability to lead small teams or coordinate workflow in a production setting.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Experience operating and maintaining greenhouse or harvest machinery.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and time management skills.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays, as needed.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform repetitive manual tasks for extended periods.
• Comfortable working in greenhouse environments with varying temperatures and humidity.
• Physical stamina to perform long shifts while maintaining quality and efficiency.

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

Salary Description

Starting Rate: $21/hour