Wash/Pack Specialist

Seasonal position May - November 

We’re looking for someone to run our wash/pack facility this season!
We offer the highest quality and freshest produce in the area, delivering twice a week to restaurants and grocery stores in Columbia. The wash/pack (post-harvest) process is a critical part of our quality control. 

This job will involve little to no field work, and will primarily be located in an open-air structure.
Hours will vary with the weather. Early in the season we will start at 8 a.m.
In extremely hot weather, shifts may start as early as 6 a.m.

We have a friendly, respectful work environment and we will train employees on all the necessary aspects of the job. 

Prior experience with produce (grocery, restaurant or farm) is strongly preferred. 

Pay: $15/hour (with paid breaks)

Days: Monday and Thursday

Hours: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m., depending on weather and harvest volume 

Responsibilities:

• Clean/sanitize food contact surfaces

• Clean/sanitize reusable distribution totes and trays as needed

• Fill out log sheets as needed 

• Wash, sort, dry and package salad greens

• Rinse, sort, weigh and pack other vegetables like tomatoes and cucumbers

• Ensure that products are clean, safe and of the highest quality

• Label and organize products for distribution 

Desired skills/knowledge: 

• Understanding of the basics of food safety

• Knowledge of basic tools and chemicals for cleaning and sanitizing 

• Experience handling fresh produce in grocery, restaurant or farm context

• Attention to detail 

• Willingness to learn, follow direction and adapt

• Ability to function in a fast-paced environment while maintaining quality standards

To Apply:

Email a letter of interest and 2 references to threecreeksproduce@gmail.com

Resumes welcome, but not required