Storage and Shipping Manager

 Storage and Shipping Manager

CSS Farms, a multi-state agricultural business, strives to provide innovative solutions and superior quality and service to our customers. We proudly and relentlessly continue to meet the highest standards of stewardship when it comes to the three things we value most: our land, our employees, and our communities.

We are a team-oriented company with a high trust, entrepreneurial culture. We value our employees’ opinions, we have a strong work ethic, and are focused on growing great vegetables and developing our operations profitably. People who are most successful at CSS Farms are energetic, self-directed, and pragmatic.

Summary

 This position helps support the farm by being accountable for all aspects of crop storage, load-out, and shipping, as well as supporting the production of potatoes. 

Responsibilities

In this role, you will:

• Lead load-out team of 6 to 14 employees
• Work with customers and receiving farms to schedule seed shipments
• Coordinate with the state seed certification agency for shipping inspections
• Troubleshoot and provide mechanical maintenance supervision to storage and shipping operations
• Monitor potato quality and implement quality control standards as directed by Farm Manager
• Coordinate with transportation partners for inbound and outbound logistics and communication to customers
• Lead potato storage operations, maintenance, and cleaning throughout the year
• Lead seed handling and seed cutting operations during the spring planting season
• Lead the potato grading and storage filling operations during the fall harvest season
• Monitor potato bruise-free handling program during harvest and shipping
• Maintain potato storage facility in order to obtain highest possible quality and lowest amount of shrink on crop production
• Monitor all aspects of mechanical and computer control panels
• Analyze storage control data and make decisions to maximize crop quantity and quality with help of Farm Manager and Agronomist
• Maintain contact with outside groups including other farms and associated industries
• Provide, in conjunction with the Farm Manager, yearly and long-range planning to meet cost, quality, and service objectives
• Assist in managing various staff during storage harvest
• Other duties as assigned

Physical Demands

• Walking and working outdoors in the elements.
• Standing for extended periods of time.
• Driving between farm sites to move samples and other supplies.
• Regularly handling objects of up to 65 lbs.

Expected Hours of Work

• Typical daily farm hours are 7 AM to 5 PM, Monday through Friday.
• Harvest and planting seasons are busy and may require longer hours and some weekends.

 Desired Qualifications

• A valid US driver’s license or the ability to obtain one and pass vehicle insurance verification.
• 1 years’ experience managing storage/warehouse programs over a large geographic region is preferred 
• Experience in logistics & distribution or crop and produce storage.
• Superior organizational and project management skills.
• Excellent communication skills, including ability to train and work with operational teams on the farm.
• The ability to prioritize and re-prioritize, as needed in an ever-changing environment.
• A strong work-ethic and the ability to be self-directed while still valuing and collecting team input.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish a plus

Work Authorization

• In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

Benefits

 Market competitive salary

• Healthcare, Dental and Vision coverage as outlined in the company benefits overview.
• Flex spending account for out-of-pocket medical expenses.
• 401(k) plan options.
• Short Term Disability Insurance, Long Term Disability Insurance, and Life Insurance.
• A paid time off package.
• Tuition reimbursement options.

AAP/EEO Statement

 CSS Farms provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, CSS Farms complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

CSS Farms expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.