Linden Lane Farms in Krestova, BC is seeking a Harvest Supervisor!
ABOUT Linden Lane Farms
We are a family-operated farm located in Krestova, situated at the southern mouth of the Slocan Valley. The farm is 150 acres consisting of a mixture of forest, pasture and fields on amazing sandy-loam soils. We cultivate over ten acres across three farm sites, where we produce our diverse selection of vegetables, small fruits and nursery plants. We hire up to 14 full-time seasonal employees each year that are enthusiastic about growing organic food. Our products are available at our farm stand, local farmer’s markets, through our CSA box program, at local grocery stores and online. Certified Organic by PACS #16-786.
We are on a mission to make healthy growing and eating easier! As a leader in our region, we are consistently learning and improving our unique blend of modern and traditional practices to improve our soils and crop quality. We are always looking to add like-minded individuals to our team who have a passion for agriculture and want to work toward improving our community’s access to local food!
DESIRED QUALITIES
We are looking for Harvest Supervisor responsible for daily tasks for harvest and post-harvest. The tasks include harvest planning, harvesting, washing, packaging, organizing orders, and maintaining the post-harvest building. Experience in organic vegetable production or food handling is an asset. This is a rewarding indoor and outdoor job to learn new production practices and develop management skills. This harvest lead position is essential for production; the candidate must commit to a full season of employment. This is a permanent, ongoing position; priority will be given to candidates who are interested in growing with our farm in the coming years and willing to make a 2+ year commitment.
JOB TASKS
Tasks include but are not limited to:
- Communicate daily with the Production Manager to create and review the master harvest and order list, and establish priorities for the day
- Lead the 2–8 person harvest crew of Farm-hands in executing daily harvest activities, ensuring efficient harvest operations and transitions between tasks; oversee transport of produce from the field to the pack shed
- With guidance from the Production Manager, provide training and communication to crew on harvest techniques, pace expectations, quality standards and food safety protocols
- Maintain harvest and food safety logs
- Member of Food Safety Team: ensure harvest activities are conducted in compliance with our food safety plan, assist with ongoing documentation/refinement of harvest SOPs, and set a good example for the rest of the team regarding food safety practices and protocols
- Clean and sanitize harvest tools and equipment according to the designated schedule and SOP
- Communicate harvest supply and tool needs to Production Manager
- Keep harvest equipment and tools clean, organized and in working order
- Attending farmer’s markets when needed
- Other farm duties as required
JOB DETAILS
Term: Seasonal full-time: approximately 35-45 hours/week May to November with possibility of extension/year-round work
Start date: July 31st, 2023 or as soon as possible
Hours per week: Approximately 35-45 hours/week
Wage: Compensation: $19.00-$24/hour, in line with experience and qualifications
Benefits: Farm stand/market discount, produce seconds, extended health benefits package
TO APPLY
Please email job package (cover letter and resume) to info@lindenlanefarms.ca with “Position title: Your Name” in subject. Include in your cover letter; your passion for agriculture, what you are hoping to learn/achieve and how you fit this position. Please include contact details for at least two professional references, (they will not be contacted without your permission).
If you are interested in other open positions, please submit one application and indicate interested positions in your email.
Deadline to apply: As soon as possible
When applying, please mention you saw this posting at youngagrarians.org
LEARN MORE ABOUT Linden Lane Farms
Website: http://www.lindenlanefarms.ca/harvest-supervisor
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/lindenlanefarms
Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/lindenlanefarms