Job Description

**Packer/Harvester

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Location: Medina

Pay: $16-$18/hour, depending on experience

**Hours: **7a-4:30p M-F or 6a-3:30p M-F

Position Summary

Farm Harvesters and Packagers are responsible for harvesting and packaging products efficiently while maintaining high standards of quality, food safety, and cleanliness. This role plays a critical part in meeting daily production goals and ensuring product integrity from harvest to packaging.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Package finished products with accurate weights, proper quality, and correctly aligned labels
• Follow proper harvesting techniques to ensure product quality and optimal yield
• Adhere to all SOPs and food safety policies
• Meet daily production and output standards
• Maintain a clean and organized work area
• Assist with transplanting, system cleaning, and general farm sanitation
• Use cleaning equipment such as motorized floor scrubbers, brooms, and mops
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Previous harvesting or packaging experience preferred but not needed
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with supervisors and team members
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions

Core Competencies

• Time Management: Ability to prioritize tasks and meet productivity standards
• Teamwork: Works well with others, follows direction from leads and supervisors
• Active Listening & Communication: Understands instructions quickly and asks questions when needed
• Attendance & Reliability: Punctual and adheres to scheduled work hours and attendance policies

Physical Demands

• Ability to stand for extended periods
• Frequent bending, lifting, and movement throughout the production area
• Regularly lift and move 25 lbs
• Occasionally lift up to 50 lbs
• Perform cleaning tasks using standard cleaning supplies

Work Environment

• Exposure to wet or humid conditions, moving machinery, and cleaning chemicals
• Moderate to loud noise levels
• Required use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Warm working conditions during peak seasons