Produce Handler - Year Round- Full Time

Volante Farms Inc; Needham Heights (MA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Volante Farms in Needham, MA is a family-run farm with a long-standing tradition in the community. This full-time, retail position involves stocking and arranging produce, helping customers, and ensuring quality at the point of sale.

The role is based at our Needham location and requires lifting up to 50 pounds and a 40-hour workweek with weekend and holiday shifts. Starting pay is set by experience and may include overtime pay.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years old.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Replenish and organize produce areas
• Assist customers with produce questions
• Rotate produce stock and maintain quality standards

Job description

Description

Volante Farms in Needham, MA is a place for all seasons. As a fourth-generation family run farm, farm stand, and garden center it has over one hundred years in the community- specializing in homegrown and locally grown produce, ornamental and vegetable plants and seasonal decorations. More recently, several new departments were added as part of a large renovation. These include a locally sourced grocery department, butcher shop, ice cream stand and a still growing food service component including a deli, bakery, coffee shop, and two kitchens preparing food for retail sales; soups, salads, and sandwiches; catering for businesses and family events; pastries and desserts.

Job Duties

• Replenish and organize produce areas
• Assist customers with produce questions
• Rotate produce stock and maintain quality standards

Schedule

This is a full time, retail based job. The schedule is roughly 40 hours per week, which will often include weekends, evening, and holidays. We are closed many major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years Day, Fourth of July).

The above stated pay range is the anticipated starting salary range for the position, actual rate will be determined by experience. Time and a half is paid for all hours over 40, Sundays, and selected holidays.

Requirements

16+ years old

Ability to life up to 50+ pounds