If you’re interested in the Wash/Pack Crew position, please email your resumé and a little bit about why you’d be a good fit to hello@jordansfarm.com.

Jordan’s Farm is a fifth-generation farm located in Cape Elizabeth, Maine. We are a conventional farm growing approximately 60 acres of mixed vegetables each season. Our primary market is our onsite farm stand. In addition, we sell wholesale and continually seek ways to expand our markets. This season, we are expanding our pick-your-own strawberry operation.  We strive to reduce food loss on our farm by working with organizations to end hunger in Maine. 

The Wash/Pack Crew positions are full-time seasonal positions running from early April through the end of October/beginning of November.  Hours and days scheduled may vary depending on the season, weather, and to accommodate large harvests. Employees should be prepared to be flexible as the farm work demands and may be asked to help wherever needed: with field work such as harvesting and weeding, retail packing or customer service in our farm stand. Strawberry season may necessitate a shift in schedule.  

The Wash/Pack Crew is responsible for sorting, washing, prepping, grading, and packing daily harvests as well as integrating produce delivered from other farms. Employees in this position must work well in a fast-paced, team-based environment and have a knack for organization. Wash/pack tasks ebb and flow throughout the season as we harvest a variety of seasonal crops, which allows for diversity in the daily work. Our wash/pack operation consists of sinks and dunk tanks, as well as mechanical washing equipment. Employees should be prepared to spend hours working on their feet, alone and as part of a team and be able to work in cold conditions occasionally when necessary. The Wash/Pack Crew will work under the direction of the Wash/Pack Lead and the Operations Manager. They will be trained and expected to work in compliance with our Food Safety Plan by working to keep our wash/pack stations sanitary, clean, tidy and organized at all times. Wash/Pack employees will need to be comfortable with basic math and counting as they will help with daily record-keeping and inventories. 

Daily responsibilities: 

• Understand and adhere to all GAP/FSMA guidelines and Standard Operating Procedures outlined in our Food Safety Plan 

• Work with managers to execute daily wash/pack plan 

• Monitor and cool produce coming in from the field: 

• Immediately spray down/dip produce when it arrives in the wash/pack area to remove field heat and any mud that may dry and become hard to remove later 

• Wash, prep, weigh, and pack produce according to our SOPs 

• Use appropriate packaging materials and ensure all products heading into coolers are labeled and dated clearly and accurately 

• Maintain cooler organization and cleanliness throughout the day 

• Work both independently and with managers to ensure that proper and accurate records are being kept with regards to all wash/pack related activities 

• Accurately count and keep track of amounts of produce that you’ve processed 

• Check off and fill out weights of completed orders 

• Record time spent processing crops 

• Work with managers to keep accurate tracking records of wholesale orders 

• Integrate incoming deliveries from other farms and/or other local distributors 

• Maintain neat, tidy and clean workspaces and storage areas 

Move products between storage areas as needed, addressing temperature sensitive products promptly.  

• Work with Wash/Pack Lead and front of house team to keep coolers organized by crop, according to the FIFO system, and for efficiency of order pick-ups 

• Assist with harvests and weeding during peak season 

• Assist with farm stand operations as needed; i.e. stocking the store, packing for retail, customer service 

Qualifications: 

• Experience working in a fast-paced, production or quality control position (experience working in agriculture is a plus!) 

• Team-oriented 

• Attention to detail balanced with timeliness and efficiency 

• Math, counting and record-keeping skills 

• Ability to problem-solve in a fast-moving, ever-changing environment 

• Ability to regularly lift loads of 50 lbs. and work under challenging ergonomic conditions, including standing for long periods of time, crouching, bending and kneeling 

• Willingness to work outside in the elements and in cold or hot conditions as necessary 

• A love for vegetables 

Compensation & Benefits: 

• $17.00 – $19.00 depending on experience 
• PTO is accrued at 1 hour per 40 hours worked 
• Option to join MERIT IRA 
• 30% discount in our farm stand (with exception of meat, alcohol and consignment) 
• Access to free seconds quality produce