Amber Waves is a farm, market, and kitchen on the easternmost end of Long Island. The farm operates nearly 30 total acres on three fields, raising 20 acres of vegetables, 5 acres of grains, and a small flock of laying hens. The farm’s production serves a 250+ member CSA and on-site retail farm market and kitchen, a nearby weekly farmers market, and local restaurant wholesale accounts.
The Wash Pack manager is a dynamic and fast-paced position at the heart of the farm. Playing an essential role in the post-harvest process, the Wash Pack manager links the farm and harvest with our onsite retail market, kitchen, 250 family CSA, and wholesale accounts. The wash/pack manager will work closely with the Amber Waves market produce manager as well as the farm’s harvest manager to ensure the highest level of produce quality.
Core Responsibilities
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Coordinating the sorting, washing, bunching, bagging, packing, labeling, and distribution of freshly harvested produce in the wash station each day
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Cooler and backstock oversight
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Overseeing up to five wash station crew members and a farm apprentice daily
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Training new crew members
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Updating the wash station whiteboards
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Maintaining food safety (FSMA) guidelines
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Preparing wholesale deliveries
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Setting up and breaking down the wash station
Skills & Qualifications:
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Wash/Pack experience is preferred but not required. Must have a passion for local food
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Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
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Experience in a management role is preferred
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Must have strong communication skills and the ability to delegate tasks to supporting staff.
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Able to multitask in a fast paced environment
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Excellent time management and strong sense of pace and urgency associated with task completion
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Ability to lift 50 pounds at a time
Work Schedule & Compensation:
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Full time, shifts ranging from 8 hrs/day (early morning start time)
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5/week in shoulder seasons, 6 days/week in peak harvest season
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$17-22/hour, DOE
Please send us an email including your resume to [email protected] . In the subject line of the email please state your name and the position you are applying for. Please note if you are interested in a full-time or part-time opportunity. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
