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04/21/16 — Farm
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Position Title: Tomato Cooler Inventory Manager
Location: Austin Department: Seasonal Tomato Crew
Reports To: Tomato Crew Coordinator
Supervises: Tomato Crew members (as determined by Tomato Crew Coordinator on daily or hourly basis)
Position Summary:
Johnson’s Backyard Garden (JBG) is seeking a Tomato Cooler Inventory Manager for the upcoming tomato harvest. This is a seasonal position, though workers demonstrating dedication and a strong work ethic may be considered for other opportunities within JBG after the season has ended. Tomatoes are an important crop at JBG and require careful attention. The Tomato Cooler Inventory Manager is a dynamic position that works closely with the Tomato Crew Coordinator to achieve their tasks, but with a focus on ensuring that all tomatoes harvested are properly stored, orders organized and fulfilled, and tomato inventory effectively utilized in sales while maintaining the highest quality of product. Both the Tomato Crew Coordinator and Tomato Cooler Inventory Manager work closely with other department heads (Wholesale, Restaurant, CSA, Farmers Markets, Farm Administrator, and Harvest Crew) to understand, communicate, and implement plans that match needs and availability.
Responsibilities:
- Work with Tomato Crew Coordinator and Tomato Crew in the completion of all sorting, packing, and fulfillment related tasks, including:
- Tallying orders alongside Tomato Crew Coordinator and communicating needs to Farm Administrator and Harvest Crew leaders
- Comparing total daily needs with actual harvest numbers, subtracting any extra inventory on hand, and quickly communicating and resolving any shortages (or overages) with all departments, including possible swap items
- Prepping cooler for organization based on work flow
- Receiving & unloading tomato trucks; communicating with Tomato Courier to ensure proper transition and maintenance of quality between two farm locations
- Sorting tomatoes by type, size, color, and grade/quality
- Packing and fulfilling orders with proper organization
- Ensure a clean and sanitary work environment
- Identifies any quality issues and quickly communicates them to the harvest manager and appropriate departments
- Ensure highest quality of product and maximum efficiency of product use
- Ensure highest standard of organization in organization of cooler inventory, including ensuring that produce is being stored at the proper temperature and humidity
- Ensure tomato orders are properly integrated into other vegetable orders for smooth processing & delivery
- Oversee Tomato Crew as designated on an hourly or daily basis by Tomato Crew Coordinator
- Reports any facility maintenance and repair issues to the Operations Manager in a timely fashion
- Occasionally assist Garfield team with harvest of tomatoes, if need arises
- Communicate effectively and respectfully with other department heads and team leaders to achieve tasks and goals listed above
Qualifications: Required
- Excellent attention to detail
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to work in a high-stress environment
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize among a wide array of responsibilities
- An outgoing and friendly attitude! Ability to create a positive team dynamic is key, utilizing both interpersonal skills and maintaining excellent organization.
- Flexible schedule and willingness to achieve the tasks required during the peak seasonal demands
- Previous experience in a management or supervisory position
- Computer competency
- Previous experience with tomato production or inventory management
- Proficiency with Excel spreadsheets
- Desire to contribute ideas and improve tomato systems with time
- An interest in agriculture and promotion of local and organic farming
- Ability to work cross-culturally; Spanish proficiency
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to repeatedly lift 50lbs
- Ability to repeatedly kneel, bend, and squat
- Ability to withstand exposure to varying weather conditions
- Ability to withstand prolonged standing or walking
Schedule: This is a seasonal position, with the start date beginning in May, and end date falling in July. The expected hours are Monday through Friday, 12:00 pm until end of shift. This position requires particular flexibility as there are likely fluctuations in hours due to peak demands. This position may require some two-hour Saturday shifts.
Compensation & Benefits: $11/hour is paid bi-weekly, with an end of season bonus. The end of season bonus is calculated according to the total number of hours worked over the course of the season; $1 for every hour worked over the course of the season.
Directions for Applying:
Please send an email to jobs@jbgorganic.com with the following format. Following specific directions is the first way to impress us!
- Subject Line should read “[Job Title]: [First Initial]_[Last Name]” … For example, “Planting Crew Coordinator: J_Smith”
- Email body should be short & sweet - help us notice you! Ensure that it contains your contact information.
- Attach three documents to your email, ensuring that their file names are clear: 1) Cover Letter 2) Resume 3) List containing contact information of two professional references
The responsibilities & duties listed above are intended to communicate general priorities of this position, but should not be understood as an exhaustive list of all work requirements to be completed at JBG Organic. Farms require flexibility! We are committed to training, developing, and promoting from within the company based on performance.
JBG Organic provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, marital status, or sexual orientation.
