Packer

Backyard Farms, located in Madison, ME is a 42-acre greenhouse, that we like to think of as one big backyard garden!  Our spacious facility grows tomatoes year-round.  We are seeking Packers who ensure that the tomatoes are graded, inspected, packed, labeled and packaged appropriately.

$15.10/hr.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Sort and weigh tomatoes quickly and accurately by variety and grade


• Package tomatoes while ensuring proper number of tomatoes/clusters are packed


• Perform production activities such as inspecting, sorting, packaging, weighing and lifting produce.


• Report defective product or questionable conditions to manager, team leader or supervisor


• Maintain the work area and ensure the equipment is clean and in orderly condition


• A Picker must make quick decisions on what is acceptable fruit quality for our customers


• Adhere to Backyard Farms (BYF) personal hygiene standards     

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

• High school Diploma or equivalent is preferred


• Understand and follow basic verbal and written instructions


• Able to identify color and normal depth perception


• Ability to work in a group setting


• Effectively communicate information and respond to questions


• Possess basic mathematical skills


• Perform basic visual quality inspections on products


• Must perform duties in accordance to USDA and General Agricultural Practices (GAP) instructions


• Must meet or exceed productivity standards

Working Conditions:

• Greenhouse environment with variable and fluctuating temperatures based on the season, with high temperatures in the summer months


• Fast paced environment working on and around powered industrial equipment and background noise approaches 70 dcbs.


• Must be able to work around bees.


• Will perform repetitive motions, frequent bending, stooping, squatting, pushing and pulling of parts and part containers. Also, pinching, gripping and grasping while utilizing tools.


• Will be on feet and walking and working on concrete surfaces


• Fluctuating hours and schedule subject to the crop demands to include working weekends/Holidays when needed.


• Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs. (more than 40 lbs. requires a team lift)


• Must be able to work over 8+ hours per day. 

We are pleased to offer the following Benefits:   

• Paid weekly


• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance


• 401K


• Paid time 


• Employee Engagement & Recognition Programs


• Opportunities for growth and advancement

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