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 working weekends/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:
- Paid weekly
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
- 401K
- Paid time Off
- Employee Engagement & Recognition Programs
- Opportunities for growth and advancement
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