Packhouse Lead: Hands-On Production & Team Leadership

Gotham Greens; Stevensburg (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Gotham Greens is seeking a hands-on Packhouse Lead to supervise daily packing and inventory for fresh produce. The role requires rallying a team, maintaining morale, and ensuring efficient operation, including weekend work. Experience in natural/organic foods is a plus but not required.

You will collaborate with Sales, Customer Service, Logistics, and Distribution to ensure product quality, accurate weight packing, and proper storage. This is a full-time on-site role.

Qualifications

• Authorized to work in the United States.
• Able to lift 50 pounds.
• Able to stand for an 8-hour shift.
• Maintain a steady pace with attention to detail.
• Reliable transportation.
• Open availability for various schedules including holidays and weekends.
• Ability to work in temperatures from 55°F to 95°F.

Responsibilities

• Packing containers of fresh produce and sorting quality product.
• Identifying unacceptable quality product to discard.
• Filling containers to an accurate weight using scales.
• Handling product and containers to maximize shelf life and appearance.
• Performing repetitive tasks at a consistent pace to meet productivity expectations.
• Assisting Greenhouse Production operations (transplanting seedlings, harvesting plants, handling equipment).
• Handling, organizing, and loading production supplies and equipment.
• Assisting with inventory control and cold storage organization.
• Labelling, boxing, and staging product materials and supplies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Physical stamina

Job description

Gotham Greens is seeking a hands-on Packhouse Lead to supervise daily packing and inventory for fresh produce. The role requires rallying a team, maintaining morale, and ensuring efficient operation, including weekend work. Experience in natural/organic foods is a plus but not required.

You will collaborate with Sales, Customer Service, Logistics, and Distribution to ensure product quality, accurate weight packing, and proper storage. This is a full-time on-site role.