Company description

Philly Foodworks packs and delivers hundreds of orders each week through our home delivery service. We offer a unique spin on the traditional CSA model that gives our customers the ability to customize their order entirely and sign up commitment-free, with year-round offerings. We work with hundreds of different producers in the Greater Philadelphia Area and carry a wide variety of products at all times, and are always expanding our product offerings to provide a robust online Farmer’s Market experience. We are looking to hire an organized and detail-oriented person to join our small team that packs orders each week and performs the ongoing maintenance and preparation tasks that keep the operations running smoothly.

Job description

Position Overview: This position will be responsible for packing items according to weight and count, as well as packing individual orders to specification. Strong attention to detail and the ability to multitask while performing time-sensitive projects efficiently is a must to thrive in this position. Knowledge of produce is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with produce preparation on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays
• Pack orders to specification on Tuesdays and Wednesdays
• Prepare produce by specified weights and quantities, ensuring quality, and sorting and labeling clearly
• Troubleshoot and problem-solve any issues that may arise in order to ensure that all orders leaving the warehouse are accurate and of the highest quality possible
• Check the accuracy of pack labels and relaying when a count is off
• Check the quality of each variety of produce being packed for customer orders
• Remove all damaged/poor quality produce items from being packed
• Record removed items appropriately and move those items to the designated compost
• Maintain the cleanliness of order-packing stations and equipment daily
• Sanitize packing stations daily
• Clean, sweep and organize pack area at the end of each to begin new the next pack day

Qualifications

• Experience in packing items to order (pick and pack)
• Fast learner and adaptable
• Attention to detail, process-oriented and disciplined
• Punctual time management skills
• Basic computer skills, ability to communicate via email
• Positive, energetic interpersonal skills
• Ability to lift heavy & awkward objects, up to 50 lbs on a regular basis
• Ability to stand for 4-5 hour periods at a time 3 days a week
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to work well independently as well as in a team setting
• Ability to take direction, ask for help/clarity when necessary, and accept constructive feedback on performance and technique
• Adaptable to changing processes to find the most efficient way
• Passion towards the local food system

Schedule & Compensation:

This position requires roughly 25 hours per week but hours may range between 20 and 30 depending on weekly fluctuations in order volume. The training wage is $15 an hour with $16 an hour presented at full hire.

The hours of work fluctuate slightly, but generally are Monday - Wednesday, 8:30am - 4:30pm

This position includes eligibility for PTO, access to the company health care plan,

Compensation

this position is: hourly, $15-20/hr

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Deadline

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