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Position Description - Produce Wash/Pack Supervisor

Good Dog Farm is currently seeking full- or part-time candidates to assist with food production for the 2025 farming season (May through December) with a focus on supervising wash-pack activities. Significant (5+ years) farming, grocery produce department, and/or back-of-house restaurant experience required, with preference and increased pay for applicants with specific on-farm wash-pack experience. Each week, we harvest 20-40 different vegetables for sale to 4-5 separate sales outlets. Successful candidates will be highly motivated with a strong desire to learn the ins-and-outs of our operation, in order to ensure our produce safely and efficiently reaches our customers.

Requirements

  • At least 5 years in a farm, grocery, or back-of-house food service position

  • A willingness to work in all weather

  • Reliable transportation to and from the farm

  • Ability to lift 50 lbs repeatedly and easily, and work physically all day

  • Familiarity with a wide variety of produce and a willingness to learn

  • Ability to work well in an inclusive team environment

Responsibilities

  • Work directly with the farm owners to lead produce washing and packing throughout the season

  • Take feedback and work with owners to implement and improve wash-pack systems 

  • Coordinate with harvest crew to ensure timely and orderly washing of all produce 

  • Supervise cleaning and organization of our 1500 sq-ft climate controlled produce handling area

  • Observe all farm policies related to food and worker safety

    • Maintain and complete all food safety logs and documents for Food Safety Plan

  • Maintain a strong organizational system. Minimize waste and confusion during the packing process

  • Assist with other farm activities (planting, harvesting, weeding) as necessary

Base pay begins at $20/ hour up to $24/ hour for experienced applicants, with opportunities for annual raises. Paid sick days and PTO also offered. As a supervisory role, there will be a 30-day probationary period to make sure candidates are a good fit for the position. The wash-pack supervisor position is a part-time position, Monday-Wednesday each week May 20 through December 19. Earlier start dates available. Interested applicants may opt to also work Thursday and Friday each week in a non-supervisory role as part of the field crew (weeding, planting, harvesting, etc). Opportunities for winter work may also be available for the right applicant.


Deadline to apply is March 21, 2025, but applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Flexible start date.

Position Description - Seasonal Crew Member

Good Dog Farm is currently seeking candidates to assist with all farm activities from May through December, 2025. Tasks will include planting, weeding, harvesting, and packing organic vegetables for CSA and wholesale markets. Some experience working in farming or another outdoor work environment is preferred, but not required. Successful candidates will be highly motivated, with a strong attention to detail, and a desire to learn. You will be working directly with the farm owners, field manager and our experienced crew. Applicants must be able to show up ready to move quickly and efficiently in all weather and enjoy working on a fun, inclusive team.

We are only seeking part-time candidates at this time. Base pay begins at $17.50/ hour for applicants with no experience, up to $20/ hour for experienced applicants, with opportunities for annual raises. Paid sick days and PTO also offered. Deadline to apply is March 21, 2025, but applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Requirements

  • A desire and willingness to work outside (in the rain, heat, and cold too!)

  • Reliable transportation to and from the farm

  • Ability to lift 50 lbs repeatedly and easily, and work physically all day

  • Ability to work well in an inclusive team environment

  • A general can-do attitude and willingness to learn

Responsibilities

  • Report to work on time and be ready to begin day’s tasks at designated start time

  • Work with and take direction from owners and managers to complete any and all necessary farm tasks in an efficient and timely manner. Breakdown of tasks roughly as follows:

    • Harvest crew ~70% of the time

    • Production fieldwork (eg, planting, weeding, etc) ~30% of time

  • Be in communication with other farm staff at all times via provided walkie talkies (or if necessary, cell phone)

  • Participate in team meetings, training, etc as scheduled

  • Follow all posted signs and procedures in the workplace to ensure the quality of produce and safety of the crew

About Good Dog Farm and Working with Us

Good Dog Farm is a Certified Naturally Grown and GAP food safety certified vegetable farm on 25 acres in Upperco, Maryland. We founded the farm in June of 2016 after many years of farm management experience. Our farm is also Fair Food Certified, and we are committed to providing a fair, safe, and equitable working environment for all employees. We use sustainable growing practices to protect our soil and waterways, and strive to produce high quality, affordable produce for wholesale and for our 300-family CSA service. Our name comes from our shared love of our dog who reminds us to live simply and have fun every day.

How to Apply

Please send your resume, a brief cover letter and three references to info@gooddogfarmmd.com with the subject line “Job Application - XYZ Position”. Applications will be reviewed and positions filled on a rolling basis.