Warehouse Lead

Featherstone Farm is a 250 acre certified organic farm located in the bluff country in and around Rushford, Minnesota. The farm produces around 70 varieties of fresh market fruits and vegetables for distribution to local co-ops, restaurants and grocers, wholesalers and Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) members throughout the region. We offer Summer Share CSA, and Winter Share CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) for subscribers to participate in across the Twin Cities Area, Rochester, La Crosse and Winona.

Featherstone Farm is committed to produce and distribute high quality, certified organic fresh vegetables, in a way that reflects values of personal, financial and environmental sustainability.

Job Summary – Warehouse Lead

The Warehouse Lead plays a key role in ensuring efficient warehouse operations, supporting the Post Production Manager in inventory management, order preparation, and facility organization. This position is responsible for overseeing shipping and receiving activities, maintaining product quality standards, and ensuring compliance with food safety and warehouse safety protocols. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate effectively with the Warehouse Team to meet daily and weekly operational goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assemble and prepare orders for wholesale and CSA delivery, ensuring accuracy and product quality.
• Maintain an organized warehouse environment for efficient workflow.
• Oversee shipping and receiving schedules to meet deadlines.
• Verify inventory levels and product locations.
• Operate forklifts, hand trucks, and other warehouse equipment safely.
• Prepare and manage shipping documents, invoices, and inventory records.
• Monitor warehouse conditions, reporting repair needs as necessary.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations, food safety standards, and company policies.
• Collaborate with team members to enhance productivity and efficiency.

Qualifications & Skills:

• 2 years of warehouse experience, preferably in perishable goods or the food industry.
• Knowledge of refrigerated warehousing, OSHA regulations, and food safety standards.
• Strong organizational and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs regularly and occasionally up to 100 lbs with assistance.
• Forklift certification preferred.
• English proficiency required; Spanish proficiency is a plus.

This is a full-time year round (40-48 hours per week, Sunday/Monday–Friday), requiring flexibility in scheduling. If you thrive in a fast-paced warehouse environment and have a strong work ethic, we encourage you to apply at www.featherstonefarm.com.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 – 48 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Commute:

• Rushford, MN 55971 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Rushford, MN 55971: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $21