Packer

Backyard Farms LLC; Madison (ME); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Paid time Off

Employee Engagement Programs

Growth Opportunities

Job summary

Backyard Farms LLC, located in Madison, Maine, is seeking Packers for their 42-acre greenhouse. The role involves sorting, weighing, packing, and inspecting tomatoes year-round. Full-time shifts are from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, with some weekend and holiday work as needed.

The ideal candidate should have a high school diploma and possess basic math and communication skills, alongside the ability to follow instructions and work in a team. Benefits include 401K, paid time off, and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Preferred high school diploma or equivalent.
• Understand verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to identify color and depth perception.
• Must meet or exceed productivity standards.
• Must perform duties according to USDA and GAP guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Sort and weigh tomatoes accurately by variety and grade.
• Package tomatoes, ensuring proper numbers are packed.
• Inspect, sort, and package produce as required.
• Maintain cleanliness of the work area and equipment.
• Make quick decisions on acceptable fruit quality.

Skills

Basic math skills

Visual quality inspection

Effective communication

Teamwork

Instruction following

Education

High school Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Backyard Farms, located in Madison, ME is a 42-acre greenhouse, that we like to think of as one big backyard garden! Our spacious facility grows tomatoes year-round. We are seeking Packers who ensure that the tomatoes are graded, inspected, packed, labeled and packaged appropriately.

Full-Time Shift: 7:00am to 3:30pm, Monday thru Friday, Some Saturdays/Sundays hours are required when needed- fluctuating hours and schedule is subject to change depending to the crop demands.

$15.10/hr.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Sort and weigh tomatoes quickly and accurately by variety and grade
• Package tomatoes while ensuring proper number of tomatoes/clusters are packed
• Perform production activities such as inspecting, sorting, packaging, weighing and lifting produce.
• Report defective product or questionable conditions to manager, team leader or supervisor
• Maintain the work area and ensure the equipment is clean and in orderly condition
• A Picker must make quick decisions on what is acceptable fruit quality for our customers
• Adhere to Backyard Farms (BYF) personal hygiene standards

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

• High school Diploma or equivalent is preferred
• Understand and follow basic verbal and written instructions
• Able to identify color and normal depth perception
• Ability to work in a group setting
• Effectively communicate information and respond to questions
• Possess basic mathematical skills
• Perform basic visual quality inspections on products
• Must perform duties in accordance to USDA and General Agricultural Practices (GAP) instructions
• Must meet or exceed productivity standards

Working Conditions:

• Greenhouse environment with variable and fluctuating temperatures based on the season, with high temperatures in the summer months
• Fast paced environment working on and around powered industrial equipment and background noise approaches 70 dcbs.
• Must be able to work around bees.
• Will perform repetitive motions, frequent bending, stooping, squatting, pushing and pulling of parts and part containers. Also, pinching, gripping and grasping while utilizing tools.
• Will be on feet and walking and working on concrete surfaces
• Fluctuating hours and schedule subject to the crop demands to include workingweekends/Holidays when needed.
• Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs. (more than 40 lbs. requires a team lift)
• Must be able to work over 8+ hours per day.

We are pleased to offer the following Benefits:

• 401K
• Paid time Off
• Employee Engagement & Recognition Programs
• Opportunities for growth and advancement

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