Company description

Spear Spring Farm is a historic 170 acre farm restoration project located along Route 1 in Warren, Maine. We cultivate 5 acres of MOFGA Certified Organic vegetables, including two unheated high tunnels with plans to put up two more high tunnels in 2026. In addition to vegetable production, we also raise pasture raised poultry, pork, and grass fed beef. We believe that soil health is the key to nutrient density and we utilize growing practices that are designed to increase organic matter and biological activity. It is our goal to regenerate the land for future generations while providing optimal nutrient rich food. We sell our produce directly to customers through our on site farm store and to local restaurants and chefs. We are looking for the right individual to join us as we continue to grow and bring a vision to life!

Job description

This role will work closely with the farm managers and includes one on one training and orientation.The harvest/post harvest supervisor will work collaboratively with the farm managers and be responsible for handling and allocating produce post harvest. This position provides leadership and hands-on direction to the field crew on harvesting days, and manages the efficiency and quality control of the wash/pack process. This position supports the Farm Managers and farm store staff in all aspects of our field production and farm store.

Job duties will include:

Manage washing and packing of produce in the wash/pack area.
Efficiently organize and manage storage of produce in the walk-in cooler and storage rooms.
Maintain harvest records.
Allocating produce to sales outlets including wholesale accounts and our retail farm store.
Assist, when needed, in day to day tasks involved with crop production including harvesting, planting, irrigation, weed management, trellising, pruning, and animal chores.
Managing deliveries to wholesale accounts including local restaurants and natural food stores.
Developing good relations with wholesale account customers upon delivery.

Harvest/Wash-Pack Supervisor is expected to work 8-9 hour days depending on the time of the year. One can expect to work from 7am-4pm with a one hour lunch break.

Position Period

April 15th - Thanksgiving

Qualifications Necessary:

Candidates must have at least two years of experience working on a commercial farm and one year in a leadership role is a plus.
Ability to work within a dynamic, fast paced and physically demanding environment.
Highly organized and strong ability to think through systems.
High energy, friendly, with excellent attention to detail.
Safe driving record.

Additional Qualities

Ability to receive constructive criticism and maintain respectful, open communication with a positive attitude.
Passion and interest in working and learning about small scale, organic & diversified food production.
Self-starter, self-disciplined and goal oriented.
Good marketing and social skills.
Comfortable with kids and a family work environment.
Ability to work in potentially challenging situations with an adaptable mindset.
Ability to work both independently and in a team.
Physically fit with ability to lift 50 lbs repeatedly.
Ability to work outside in all weather conditions.
Excellent listening skills and ability to execute two and three step instructions.

COMPENSATION

Compensation package:

$17-20 per hour DOE with free on farm housing (private cabin).
Access to fresh produce from the farm.
10% discount on other products from the farm store.

Compensation

this position is: hourly, varies DOE, $17.00 - $20.00

Application instructions

Deadline

March 31, 2026