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Wash-house Manager

The Wash-House Manager oversees vegetable processes including washing, culling, packing,
maintaining storage conditions for, and monitoring inventory of all vegetables grown on the
farm in order to provide high quality produce to wholesale, retail and CSA customers.  This is a
physically and mentally demanding job that requires great organizational skills, attention to
quality, ability to manage and motivate up to 6 employees, ample energy, clear written and
verbal communications skills, and a positive attitude.         


Duties
  • Develop daily work plan that makes the best use of employees, equipment, and space
  • Maintain wash-house equipment
  • Monitor temperature and humidity levels in 5 vegetable storage rooms
  • Oversee up to 6 employees at several workstations helping them to work efficiently.
  • Manage inventory of long term produce storage communicating with Sales Manager and
    Farm Manager about the condition of stored crops.
  • Keep inventory of wash-house supplies and order as needed.
  • Maintain quality standards for all the produce passing through the wash-house. This
    requires complete understanding of quality issues and constant observation of the
    products and employees.
  • Complete or delegate weekly paperwork such as bill of ladings and invoice adjustments.
  • Maintain a clean and organized wash-house

Required Skills/Traits
  • High energy and ability to work four 10-12 hour days per week
  • Great organizational skills
  • Ability and interest in being in charge of up to 6 people
  • Knowledge of produce quality standards
  • Basic computer skills
  • Ability to develop systems and the signage necessary to implement them a plus

Pay: The salary for this position will be dependent on experience with potential for excellent
pay.

Benefits: Partial health insurance and produce.

HOW TO APPLY:
Send a copy of your resume and cover letter along with references to the farm via post or
email. You may email questions to
Amy Skelton directly. Please, no phone calls.

Pete's Greens
RE: Wash-House Manager
266 S. Craftsbury Rd.
Craftsbury, VT 05826

Subject Line: Wash-House Manager
Amy@PetesGreens.com