Seasonal Farm Packing Facility Supervisor

SEASONAL FARM PACKING FACILITY SUPERVISOR
Full-Time, Seasonal Role from August to December
Expected Hours: 40-48 Hours/week (M-F: 8-5, Sat. Varies)
Rate of Pay: $17 - $19/hour, depending on experience 

(518) 821-1584  |  FixBrosInc@gmail.com | 215 White Birch Rd., Hudson, NY

JOB OVERVIEW

The Packing Facility Supervisor will help management with overseeing certain parts of the operation in preparing harvest crops for sale.  This includes helping to oversee staff, learning quality standardsd, coordinating workflow, and maintaining a safe and efficient environment.  Training will be provided for all the responsiblities we are looking to fill that are listed below. 

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Minimum of 1 year of agriculture experience (not required but helpful) 
  • Management experience (not required but helpful)
  • Experience in maintaining adequate inventory levels
  • Excellent organizational, multitasking, and leadership skills
  • Knowledge of industry standards and safety regulations
  • Communication Skills
  • Speaking Spanish would e very helpful since most of our packing facility staff are Hispanic
JOBS NEEDING HELP WITH (including but not limited to):
  • Learning & Supervising the packing process, including sorting, grading and packaging fresh produce, ensuring optimal efficiency and quality
  • Implement and maintain quality control procedures to ensure all products meet established standards
  • Help ensure a safe working environment by enforcing safety regulations
  • Monitor packing supplies, ensuring adequate inventory levels
  • Maintain clear and effective communication with all levels of staff, including Managers
  • Ensure compliance with food safety regulations and procedures
  • Willing to learn the different varieties of apples and how each variety's specs are different for each customer
  • Help keep track of finished product inventory and help with inputting inventory levels daily

About the Company
Fix Brothers Inc. is a 5th generational family-owned and operated fruit farm located in Hudson, NY.  Oor harvested apples and pears are run through our packing facility to fulfill our customers' demands and our crops are shipped throughout the United States.  It is our goal to give our customers the finest, most wholesome packed fresh fruit possible.  We are committed to ensuring our employees are well taken care of and are part of our team/family here at Fix Brothers Inc.