Tomato Packer: Growth, PTO & 401K (Greenhouse)

Backyard Farms, LLC; Maine; Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Paid time off

Employee recognition

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Backyard Farms, LLC in Madison, Maine operates a year-round tomato greenhouse. We are seeking Packers to grade, inspect, pack, label and package tomatoes, ensuring correct counts and quality for our customers.

Full-time shifts 7:00am–3:30pm, Monday through Friday with some weekend hours as crop demands require. Pay is $15.10 per hour. Join a small, hands-on team in a greenhouse environment with growth opportunities and employee benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Able to follow basic verbal and written instructions.
• Capable of color vision and depth perception.
• Ability to work in a group setting and communicate clearly.
• Basic mathematical skills and visual quality checks.
• Adhere to USDA and GAP guidelines; meet productivity standards.

Responsibilities

• Sort and weigh tomatoes by variety and grade.
• Package tomatoes with correct count per cluster.
• Perform production tasks: inspect, sort, package and weigh.
• Report defective product or questionable conditions to supervisor.
• Maintain clean, orderly work area and equipment.
• Make quick decisions on acceptable fruit quality for customers.
• Follow Backyard Farms hygiene standards.

Skills

Verbal / written instructions

Color vision

Teamwork

Communication

Basic math

Quality inspection

USDA GAP

Productivity standards

Education

High school Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Backyard Farms, LLC in Madison, Maine operates a year-round tomato greenhouse. We are seeking Packers to grade, inspect, pack, label and package tomatoes, ensuring correct counts and quality for our customers.

Full-time shifts 7:00am–3:30pm, Monday through Friday with some weekend hours as crop demands require. Pay is $15.10 per hour. Join a small, hands-on team in a greenhouse environment with growth opportunities and employee benefits.