Packer

Packers Wanted At Backyard Farms

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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