Atlas Farm 635 River Road DEERFIELD, MA 01342 Company Description: Organic Vegetable Farm Salary Range: Location: Per Year DEERFIELD, MA Job Type: Category: Full Time Agriculture Education Level: Work Experience: High School or Equivalent Preference: Nice to have Up to One Year Preference: Nice to have Skills/Certifications/Licences: Valid Driver's License - Preference: Required Description: The Packinghouse Assistant works with the Packinghouse Manager in all post-harvest operations including processing, grading, and packing produce, as well as the loading and delivery of wholesale orders. Like most jobs on the farm, the intensity of this position has a certain seasonality, with the high season being from June through January and the lower season being from February through May. Throughout the year, but especially during the lower season, the packing house assistant may also assist in the other aspects of the farm including greenhouse production, field production, farmers markets and farm store work. However, the following job description represents the priorities for this position and will constitute the great majority of the work for this person on the farm. General responsibilities are to assist in all post-harvest operations, including: Transporting produce from the field to the packinghouse Processing and packing produce including hydro cooling, washing, grading, and packing produce. Preparing orders for delivery. Delivering produce to wholesale customers, and well as picking up supplies etc. needed for the farm. Transporting produce to and from offsite storage facility. Maintaining harvest equipment including totes and harvesting implements Maintaining packinghouse equipment including walk-in coolers, hydro cooler, brusher washer, barrel washer, pallet jacks, and various washing and packing equipment Maintaining packing house organization and cleanliness including wash area, pallet and tote storage, crop storage Maintaining harvest and wholesale records Communicating with wholesale customers and suppliers. Monitoring inventory of tools and equipment and ordering as necessary. Preparing invoices for wholesale customers. Atlas Farm is a 95 acre certified organic vegetable farm located in Deerfield, MA. Requirements: - Valid Driver's License - Ability to lift up to 50lb - Ability to stand and move for long periods of time - Willingness to learn other aspects of the farm when necessary Please send a cover letter explaining your interest in the position and a resume listing relevant experience.