Inventory Specialist on Organic Farm

~ Smith Meadows is a diversified, sustainable grass-based livestock farm in the Shenandoah Valley, serving our local community and the Washington DC area. ~

For more than two decades, we’ve practiced rotational and mob-grazing of our cattle (200 head) and sheep (300 head), and rotational grazing of our pigs (100) and hens (1200). We are a year-round, ecologically and humanely-focused farm, but also profitable.

Position Overview

Join our sustainable livestock farm and commercial kitchen business--we are growing!

We are looking for a person for the role of Meat Packer and Inventory Specialist on our Organic Farm, someone who has worked in a warehouse or grocery store with experience in a walk-in freezer. This is not a seasonal job and we prefer a commitment of at least 2 years. The position is 40 hours weekly. Flexible schedule negotiable after 2 months of good performance--Fridays and Saturdays required.

Responsibilities

• Seeking a responsible individual to pack for farmers' markets from freezers to coolers;
• Manage farm product inventory;
• Clean & carton free-range eggs;
• Manage and pack kitchen product inventory; and
• Keep farm store and bathroom clean.

Qualifications

• Candidate must be detail-oriented, punctual, and have a positive, "can-do" attitude. This is a hands on job, not a warehouse job. We are NOT looking for someone who runs things from a computer, a chair or a forklift.
• Lifting up to fifty pounds required.
• Must be prepared to work inside a walk-in freezer.

Compensation

• $32,000-$33,000/YEAR plus $25/week in farm products, employee discount on products above the $25/weekly allotment.
• One week paid vacation and pay raise after 6 months based on performance. 

To Apply

• Please click "Apply" below to email 3 references with your resume & cover letter explaining your interest in sustainable agriculture and farm to customer operations.
• A thoughtful cover letter is a must!  We are looking for someone who understands how to be part of a team, communicates well and has a vested interest in healthy food production.