Company description

A nonprofit teaching farm, Amber Waves unites food and community with the mission to provide educational opportunities in agriculture for aspiring growers, thoughtful cooks, and eaters of all ages. Our roots are in education, community, stewardship and sustainability.

Job description

The Post-Harvest Produce and Receiving Manager is a dynamic and fast-paced position at the heart of the farm. Playing an essential role in the post-harvest process,  this team member links the farm and harvest with our onsite retail market, kitchen, 300+ family CSA, and wholesale accounts. The ideal candidate should possess a high level of organization skills, attention to detail, a positive attitude and the ability to multitask. This position will supervise Farm Apprentices and Market Associates assigned to their station. 

Core Responsibilities

General Oversight

• Participate in meetings with other managers (market produce manager, field manager, etc.) to identify process or quality problems/challenges and find solutions
• Communicate with the market produce manager to discuss any special notes about that day’s harvest/processing, including urgent out of stocks, high-priority processing, or cooler/storage overstock or culling needs. Relay any pertinent information to the field manager and/or harvest teams
• Coordinate labor as needed with produce manager and field/harvest managers
• Overseeing up to five wash station crew members and a farm apprentice daily
• Coach, train, and motivate team to perform up to Amber Waves standards and work towards common objectives; serve as a role model to others instilling a positive attitude in team members

Wash/Pack Processing

• Oversee assembly (wash, pack, gather) of complete and correct orders for all of our distribution outlets: wholesale, kitchen, Amber Market, CSA, food pantry, events, etc.
• Manage inventory through daily communication with farm regarding order status, and changing availability
• Prepare orders for delivery or pickup, ensuring timely and efficient fulfillment.
• Fulfill grains orders for all of our distribution outlets (wholesale, kitchen, Amber Market, CSA, special events, etc.)

Food Safety

• Maintain sanitation standards of processing and storage areas to ensure cleanliness and good organization (coolers, wash station, packing line, dry storage)
• Be able to follow, teach, and update if necessary Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to comply with FSMA regulations
• Be familiar with proper produce safety and handling guidelines to ensure our packing and storage processes promote extended shelf-life and freshness

Cooler & Backstock Oversight

• Organize items in the cooler/freezer, rotating FIFO (first in, first out) as needed. Track expiration dates
• Ensure the cooler stays organized and tidy via sweeping, mopping, and record keeping
• Weekly cooler cleanouts including organizing, consolidating, and culling old produce
• Conduct daily inventory and communicate shortages/needs to fulfill orders

Receiving/Deliveries

• Receive, inspect, and check-in incoming shipments of produce, supplies, and other goods from distributors, verifying accuracy and quality
• Manage all team package deliveries, either notify appropriate person or deliver package in a timely manner
• Organize all packaging for the market and kitchen

Workspace

• Delegate bins washing/sanitizing and oversee organization of dirty and clean bins pallets
• Oversee cleaning and weekly sanitizing of surfaces, wash tubs, bins, knives, etc in wash station
• Keep drop tent and loading dock area clear, clean, and organized

Skills & Qualifications:

• Previous farming, retail produce or wash/pack experience is preferred but not required.
• Have knowledge of or interest in produce, cooking, food systems and/or local agriculture
• Experience in a management role is preferred
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Must have strong communication skills and the ability to delegate tasks
• Able to multitask in a fast paced environment
• Excellent time management and strong sense of pace and urgency associated with task completion
• This position requires communication in English, both verbally and written. Bilingual Spanish-speaking candidates are encouraged to apply.
• This is a physically demanding position which requires: standing/walking for long periods of time over uneven surfaces; exposure to heat, cold, or wet environments, working in and outdoors with exposure to the elements, repetitive motion such as lifting, kneeling, or bending; and carrying up to 50lbs at a time, with or without assistance.

Work Schedule & Compensation:

• Position Duration: May - Thanksgiving 
• Full-time (40-50 hours/week)
• $24.00 - $28.00 per hour, commensurate with experience
• Farm housing available for rent (not on-farm - within walking/biking distance) 

Compensation

this position is: hourly, varies DOE, $24.00 - $28.00

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Deadline

April 01, 2026