Hiring: Washroom Assistant – Next Barn Over

Washroom Assistant:

30-40 hours per week, June – October

Next Barn Over is a 50-acre, organic vegetable farm in Hadley, MA. We grow forty crops for our 800-member CSA, farmers market, and several local wholesale customers. Washroom assistants will work alongside our Washroom Manager and crew, in all post-harvest activities; including washing, sorting, packing, and delivery.  Competitive hourly pay, commensurate with experience.

Qualifications:

  • Passionate about sustainable agriculture with an interest in commercial organic vegetable production.
  • A strong and efficiency-minded work ethic.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, physically demanding, and busy environment.
  • A positive attitude
  • A desire to work closely with a team and to build strong communication and supportive atmosphere amongst the team.
  • Good attention to detail.
  • Must be able to repeatedly lift 50+ pound items.

Responsibilities:

  • Participate in the washing, processing, and packing of all farm produce
  • Deliveries of farm produce to local drop off sites.
  • Participate in quality control, product consistency, cleanliness, and food safety in all post-harvest activities
  • Participate in daily cleaning and sanitizing of harvest and packing equipment and work areas.
  • Washroom equipment operation including pallet jack, rinse conveyor, and brush and barrel washers.

Please send inquiries to Ray at: info@nextbarnover.com