Company description

Co-founded by chef Dan Barber of Blue Hill and Blue Hill at Stone Barns, Row 7 is a seed-to-table food company dedicated to deliciousness in everything we grow and make.. Built by a community of chefs, farmers, plant breeders, and plant eaters, we strive to make ingredients taste better before they ever hit a plate. It’s a collaboration—a cross-pollination—based on a simple premise: flavor can succeed where commodification has failed. We believe flavor can change how we eat and, in turn, how we grow our food. Row 7 launched a line of branded organic vegetables for sale in grocery stores in the Northeast in 2022, expanded nationwide in the fall of 2024, and introduced ready-to-eat vegetables in early 2025.

Job description

Row 7 seeks a seasonal, part-time agricultural professional to join our supply chain team and ensure the highest-quality products are delivered to our customers. The Row 7 Produce Inspector will represent Row 7 with the highest level of integrity and respect to growers and other stakeholders in the supply chain. This crucial role will monitor produce quality on the farm, providing continual improvement to Row 7 team members. The ideal candidate will be able to communicate effectively and provide guidance to our team in making informed decisions regarding the quality of our produce.  

THIS ROLE REPORTS TO East Coast Grower Relations Manager

LOCATION

Ability to travel and support production and distribution of produce in Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Field Visits & Grower Support

• Conduct on-site, in-person visits to Row 7’s grower network to monitor crop progress and quality
• Report changes to crop supply outlooks based on field visits
• Review and reinforce Row 7’s cut-to-cool metrics with grower partners
• Provide feedback on produce specifications based on observations and grower/customer input
• Offer on-the-ground support to other East Coast Produce Inspectors as needed

Quality Assurance & Issue Resolution

• Perform post-harvest inspections during the pack and ship process to ensure produce meets Row 7 specifications
• Identify and communicate potential quality or timeline risks; contribute to problem-solving and mitigation strategies
• Assist in determining root causes of quality issues; complete detailed reports and track trends over time
• Collaborate with the Row 7 produce supply chain team to develop action plans for non-compliant product

Data Collection & Reporting

• Collect qualitative and quantitative data from pre-commercial trial plantings throughout the growing season
• Maintain accurate, organized records and reports related to quality and compliance

Compliance & Documentation

• Support documentation collection for food safety compliance

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE HAS 

• Experience working within the Northeast produce supply chain; experience within the retail produce programs a plus
• Understanding of regional growing practices, seasonal conditions, and produce quality measures, preferably experience with row crops
• Knowledge of general shipping and receiving practices
• Ability to use G-Suite software for data entry and tracking
• Organized and accountable, able to meet deadlines
• A skilled verbal and written communicator
• Strong at problem-solving and critical thinking
• Available for overnight and regular travel as needed

DETAILS

• This is a part-time, seasonal, non-exempt (hourly) position
• The target starting pay range for this role is $28 - $35 per hour based on experience
• Weekly Schedule: Varies
• Employment Timeline: May - November
• Benefits including
  - 401(k) after three months of employment with Row 7 Seeds
  - Accrued Paid Sick Time Off
  - Employee Discount on Row 7 Seed Products

Compensation

this position is: hourly, varies DOE, $28.00 - $35.00

Location

job can be done remotely

Application instructions

Deadline

June 01, 2025