JBG- Tomato Crew Leader

Johnson’s Backyard Garden (JBG) is seeking a team leader for our tomato packing crew.  Tomatoes are an important crop at JBG and require careful attention. The Tomato Crew Leader would be responsible for overseeing a crew of 8-10 employees and managing the sorting, packaging, and fulfillment of tomato orders. Tomato crew members should also expect to occasionally help harvest tomatoes, when needed. This position works closely the wholesale department, as well the farm administrator, managers, and the head grower. Competitive candidates should demonstrate experience working with tomatoes, attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and an ability to manage and prioritize several tasks at once. This is a seasonal position with the potential, though workers demonstrating dedication and a strong work ethic may be considered for other opportunities within JBG after the season has ended.

JBG is a local, organic farm offering the community high quality, locally grown, and organic vegetables. In just 10 years, the farm went from a 30x50ft garden in an urban backyard in East Austin to a now 205-acre organic vegetable farm based on a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) model.  Our CSA has now grown to more than 1,700 members in four major metropolises and we provide fresh, year-round, organic produce to CSA members, multiple farmers markets, local restaurants and grocery retailers, including major chains like Whole Foods and HEB/Central Market.

Responsibilities

• Oversee crew of 8-10 people in tomato packing and production
• Communicate between team leaders for packing organization
• Facilitate sorting and packing between two farm locations
• Daily pruning and harvesting of tomatoes
• Installing tomato stakes and/or tomato cages
• Maintaining weed levels through hand weeding and using hand tools including scaffold/garden hoes, pruners, harvest knives, etc.

Qualifications

• Previous experience on the field crew working with tomato production

Physical Requirements

• Ability to repeatedly lift 50lbs
• Ability to repeatedly kneel, bend, and squat
• Ability to withstand exposure to varying weather conditions
• Ability to withstand prolonged standing or walking

Compensation and Benefits

• Compensation is dependent on experience. Expected salary range is $10.50-$11.50/hour.

To Apply, please send a resume and two professional references to jobs@jbgorganic.com.

Johnson’s Backyard Garden’s provides equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sex, age, national origin, disability, marital status, or sexual orientation.  The duties listed above are general and not an exhaustive list of tasks performed on the farm. We are committed to training, developing, and promoting from within the company based on performance.