Established in 2010, Green Wagon Farm grows 10 acres of certified organic vegetables just outside Grand Rapids, MI. We employ a year round crew of 6 and that doubles in the summer months. The Harvest Manager is responsible for working daily with several harvesters to complete harvest for CSA, wholesale, and market. They manage all aspects of the harvest from making projections on what is available, to preparing harvest lists, recording harvest records and communicating with the Wash/Pack Manager to ensure orders are prepared and delivered to the appropriate outlets. Pay starts at $15/hr and is based on experience. Annual raises can be expected as well as free vegetables and a daily provided lunch. Looking for someone to start immediately to train under the current manager as they transition out.

 

Duties

● Train employees on harvesting each crop

● Prepare harvest list, including managing the projections for CSA, market and wholesale orders

● Update online inventories (Shopify, Farmigo) and manage cooler inventory

● Ensure all crops are harvested on time and meet quality standards for each market

● Work in the field with employees daily, ensuring quality, accuracy, and efficiency

● Organize harvest events for large harvests with the Field Manager, using equipment if necessary

● Communicate with wholesale accounts to answer any questions and take orders

● Run the wash pack when the Wash Pack Manager is unavailable

● Food Safety Plan - train and implement as necessary

● Communicate with Field Manager about crop quality

 

Qualifications

Experience: at least 2 years on a vegetable CSA farm

Ability to manage several employees daily

FSMA understanding a plus

Skills

Proficient in Word, Excel, Google Docs + Sheets

Extremely Organized

Excellent communication skills

Excellent record keeping skills

Efficient in harvest

Likes to work with people

Instructs others effectively

 

Please send your resume to heather@greenwagonfarm.com along with at least two references, one

being your current employer. Position is open until filled.