Featherstone Farm is a certified organic farm located in the bluff country in and around Rushford, Minnesota. The farm produces fresh market vegetables and fruits for distribution to natural food stores, wholesalers, and a 1000+ member Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program. At Featherstone Farm we value a positive attitude and team-work; treating every customer, colleague and vendor with the highest level of respect and service; and fresh organic produce of the highest quality.
The Pallet Stack/Order Assembler employee is based at our farm in Rushford, MN. This is a full-time position with 40-50 hours per week. Hours and days may vary. Position starts in May 2024.
The Pallet Stack/Order Assembler assembles orders and stacks pallets for delivery to wholesale accounts and Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) delivery sites. Responsible for accurately stacking pallets to ensure product quality, driver safety, and orderly delivery processes. Follows warehouse Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). This is a safety sensitive position.
Experience and Qualifications:
· Ability to lift 50 pounds repeatedly, occasionally up to 100 pounds. Able to push or pull up to 2,000 pounds with material handling equipment
· Ability to work inside coolers/freezers, and work outdoors in all types of weather conditions
· Ensure that shipping and receiving workload is completed in support of daily and weekly deadlines
· Have an interest in learning about sustainable and organic vegetable production
· Proficient with the use of computers. Strong mathematics.
· Has strong spatial management
· Promotes collaboration and teamwork to foster motivation, increased productivity, and ensure the highest level of customer service
· Under the direction of the Post Production Manager, assembles orders and stacks pallets for delivery to wholesale accounts and CSA delivery sites. Responsible for accurately stacking pallets to ensure product quality, driver safety, and orderly delivery processes.
· Updates shipping information, communicates final shipping information to drivers, customers, and administrative staff
· Verify Inventory quantity and location
· Operate forklifts, hand trucks, and other equipment safely and responsibly
· Prepare invoices and other shipping documentation
· Prepare pick lists, delivery sheets and labels for daily activities
· Record end of day data
· Ensures compliance with Featherstone Farm’s policies, safety procedures, and fair employment practices.
Additional Duties and Responsibilities:
· Provide assistance to other departments
· Assist in the pre-packing of produce as necessary
· Receive product in absence of receiving associate
Benefits: Hourly wage starts at $18.50. Pay review after 60 days ; includes Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Leave and free organic produce.
Applicants must submit a Featherstone Farm Application for Employment. Click the link to download an application and email it to office@featherstonefarm.com.