PACK HOUSE INVENTORY & FARMER CREW Position Available In Henry, Georgia

Pack House Inventory & Farmer Crew
Pinewood Springs Farm
Date Posted June 16, 2025
Location Stockbridge, GA
Category Agriculture / Culinary
Job type Full-Time

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

We’re looking for some hard-working, positive individuals to join our Farm! Join us at Pinewood Springs Farm! Located in Rockdale County 30 minutes outside of Atlanta Georgia, we grow 5 acres of mixed certified naturally grown fruit, vegetables and cut flowers on our 43-acre home farm. We are proud to be a diversified market farm, providing fresh produce every week to families, farmers markets and restaurants in our region. Pinewood Springs Farm is a fun, fast-paced work environment where we champion great ideas, hard work, common sense and cooperation. Each day we work towards improving our methods, expanding our knowledge base, and becoming a better all-around farm. We simultaneously promote efficiency and the production of high quality food in the fields alongside a celebration of kindness and collaboration among the crew, and openness and outreach to the community. The physical nature of the work is both challenging and rewarding, as is the considerable time we farmers spend interacting with the public both on and off the farm. The entire Pinewood Springs Farm team at the height of the season consists of about 10 people including not only farmers but also educators, retail market staff, and staff charged with the creation of new value-added products. The crew typically is made up by first and multi-year Crew Members, a Farm Manager, a Crew Manager, Inventory Crew Members and part-time summer help.

JOB DESCRIPTION

We’re looking for people who love to farm and work with a cohesive team! Ideally, we’re looking for people who are interested in staying more than one year and are looking to grow with us. This is a year-round position commitment of 35-40+ hours/week. As a Pack House Crew Member and fellow Farmer here at Pinewood Springs Farm, you will be involved in Inventory control and almost all aspects of the farm which can include seeding, planting, cultivating, irrigation, pest and disease control, mowing, greenhouse work and harvesting. Most days are full of many varied tasks. All members of our crew can expect to gain a strong understanding of all aspects of running a sustainable cut flower and vegetable farm.

The ideal candidate:

has experience working in a restaurant environment that utilizes the FIFO (First In, First Out) process of inventory management OR at least two seasons of experience working on a farm or in similar work;
Is fluent in Spanish
Candidates with the intention to stay for more than one season are preferred
is self-motivated to work quickly and efficiently, either alone or in a group;
is positive, enthusiastic, and has the ability to see the big picture while paying close attention to detail;
is able to work all day on their feet lifting heavy things whether it’s raining, sweltering or beautiful out;
is interested in continuing for more than one season at this farm and adding new responsibilities as time goes on;
is able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs.
Genuine interest in agricultural production
Strong physical and mental work ethic, sense of pace and self-awareness, and desire to participate in daily field work as a productive member of the farm crew
Strong organizational and time management skills, anchored in successful completion of specific tasks
Ability and willingness to collaborate and work well with others It is expected that all employees be prompt, dressed appropriately and professional in their attitude at work.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Assist in maintaining the inventory system and implement any needed changes using feedback for improvements.
Develop standard pack house layouts for processing different types of products.
Set up the wash area daily for incoming products using standard pack house layouts.
Tracking and record keeping of incoming harvests; wash, dry, weigh, and storage of products.
Liaise with Crew Lead to quality check incoming products.
Weigh, record and dispose of non-marketable products.
Develop a weekly market plan with Farm and Crew Managers.
Pack, organize and label all bins/boxes/coolers for market. Maintain inventory white boards.
Maintain sanitation of the pack house and walk-ins.
Assist in crop planning based on market and restaurant sales data.
Assist in keeping to schedule and implementing the schedule into daily task lists.
Maintain accurate sales, inventory, harvest and waste data to create a closed loop and improve planning for the next year.

COMPENSATION

$18

• 20+/hr starting wage adjusted for experience
  Opportunities for growth in specific areas, such as flower production management, crew leadership and assistant management roles for motivated individuals.
  Overtime (hours in excess of 40 hours per week) will be compensated as paid time off
• PTO•and can be accrued throughout the season Click here for more information and to apply!

COMPENSATION

this position is: hourly, varies DOE, $18.00

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