Assistant Distribution Manager

Assistant Distribution Manager

We are seeking individuals who are motivated by a career interest in sustainable agriculture to join our team as an Assistant Distribution Manager!

Siena Farms' Assistant Distribution Manager is a core part of the year-round team for our 50-acre diversified produce farm. In this position, the Assistant Distribution Manager will split time between our Harvest (2-4 days/week) and Distribution (2-4 days/week) teams under the supervision of both the Distribution and Harvest Managers. Harvest tasks generally consist of harvesting, washing and packing products, while distribution includes safely and efficiently delivering farm products to CSA members, wholesale customers, and our retail stores in Boston. The Assistant Distribution Manager will directly report to and be supervised by the Distribution and Harvest Managers.

Primary responsibilities of our Assistant Distribution Manager include but are not limited to the coordination and execution of the following:

Distribution

• Complete Siena Farms deliveries and pickups in a timely, professional, safe, and efficient manner, following a schedule created by the Distribution Manager(s):

• Retail and wholesale deliveries;

• CSA deliveries to pickup locations;

• Periodic pick-up of products from local farms and specialty food producers

• Work with Distribution and Harvest teams to pack and load orders for delivery

• Safely and efficiently operate our Sprinter van and 18' box truck, plus our farm trucks and forklift

• Represent Siena Farms to customers in a friendly and professional manner, referring questions when appropriate to the Distribution Manager(s) or Business Manager

Harvest

• While not on deliveries, work under the supervision of Harvest Managers and/or Production Managers on tasks including:
• Daily vegetable, herb, mushroom, and flower harvests;
• Field work, including greenhouse propagation, field transplanting, trellising, hand weeding, pruning, and thinning;
• Post-harvest washing and packing for CSA shares and retail and wholesale deliveries

What Were Looking For:

We hold every team member to a high standard. That means strong communication, a positive attitude, reliability, and a professional work ethic. We expect Distribution Crew Members to embrace a team effort alongside other employees to achieve the farms goals. Above all else, we prioritize respect and kindness for coworkers.

Youll thrive here if you are:

• Interested in sustainable agriculture and local food systems
• Able to take initiative and self-direct, as this role will often be independent
• Physically able to lift up to 50 lbs repeatedly throughout the day
• Able to work in inclement weather, including rain and varying temperatures
• Experienced working in a team environment
• Confident driving in urban environments, with preference for experience operating large vehicles
• Hands-on farming experience and/or Spanish language proficiency are a plus

New to farming and/or large vehicle operation? Dont count yourself out! If you dont check every box above but you are eager to learn, we would love to hear from you.

Schedule

• Our Assistant Distribution Manager position is considered a full-time, year-round position, averaging 40 hours/week spread over 4 days per week in the "cold months" (December through March), and averaging 50 hours / week spread over 5 days in the "warm months" (April through November). Daily schedule is 7am - 5pm year-round

• One hour of paid lunch break per day is allotted to all farm staff

Compensation

• Salary Range: $48k - $52k
• Generous PTO package, and fully covered health insurance benefits 90 days after start date
• Perks include a weekly veggie farm share to take home, additional access to surplus produce, plus employee discounts at Siena Farms retail sites as well as at family restaurants Oleana and Sofra.

Other

• We do not offer on-farm housing
• Reliable transportation to and from the farm in Sudbury is required.

To Apply:

Please email a letter of interest and a resumé to jobs@sienafarms.com. We look forward to hearing from you!