Browse 1 cannabis jobs in Culpeper, VA in March 2024, at companies like 4P Foods, including positions such as Grower Support Specialist.
More than 30+ days
Salary
$40,000 a year
Job Type
Full-time
Number of hires for this role
1
Qualifications
Associate (Preferred)
Full Job Description
GROWER SUPPORT SPECIALIST POSITION SUMMARY The Grower Support Specialist is responsible for the recruitment, onboarding, and management of new producers to the 4P Foods grower network. This role will also be responsible for staying up to date with food safety and compliance requirements and assisting growers with the necessary resources to be in compliance with outlined requirements. This will involve spending time visiting farms, creating systems to track and report on food safety and sustainability metrics and ensuring that our growers meet institutional customers’ food safety requirements. The Grower Support Specialist is ultimately responsible for successfully preparing new growers to sell into 4P’s retail and wholesale channels.
This position will work closely with Local Food Hub’s Director of Grower Services, 4P Foods Procurement and Sales team members. To be successful in this role, experience working on a farm or with growers is essential as well as the ability to proactively track and update farm food safety and sustainability info on an ongoing basis.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF GROWER SUPPORT SPECIALISTThe essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:
New Grower Recruitment and Management
- Manage new grower waitlist and onboard new growers as needed.
- Recruit and provide support to new growers for the Black Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) Sourcing Initiative in coordination with Local Food Hub (LFH) Grower Services team.
- Provide assistance to new growers who require wholesale readiness training.
- Coordinate pricing, orders, and delivery of product from new growers.
- Seek out new growers that align with special compliance requirements of institutional customers.
- Farm visits as needed and for new growers during onboarding process.
- Assist the accounting team in troubleshooting payment issues.
- Comply with warehouse safety and food safety procedures.
- Attend meetings and events within and outside of normal work hours as needed.
- Eventual management of the Fresh Farmacy Program in collaboration with Local Food Hub.
Compliance
- Work closely with LFH Grower Services team to develop system for cross-tracking compliance and food safety information.
- Develop and manage compliance database that can be used by 4P Foods Sales and Procurement teams.
- Responsible for requesting needed documents from growers throughout the year to stay in compliance.
- Work with 4P Sales team to ensure our growers meet institutional customers compliance and food safety needs requirements (Good Agricultural Practices/GAP).
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES)
- Must be 18 years or older.
- An associate degree or high school diploma.
- Excellent listening and problem-solving skills.
- The ability to read, write, and perform basic math.
- Excellent multi-tasking abilities.
- Ability to proactively anticipate and solve problems.
- Exceptional ability to build relationships and work with a diverse group.
- Strong organization skills with fastidious attention to detail.
- Must have a good sense of humor.
- Passionate about building a just and equitable food system in the United States.
- Can work independently with minimal supervision.
- Familiarity with Virginia food system, the local food economy. Knowledge of systemic barriers facing BIPOC growers in the U.S. a plus.
- Experience with wholesale food purchasing.
- Experience working on a farm a plus.
- Organized, detail oriented.
- Experience tracking and reporting data for various metrics.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
- Maintain a positive attitude and focus in a fast-paced and changing environment to meet tight deadlines.
- Ability to sit, stand and walk for extended periods of time.
- Flexible work schedule (which may include nights, weekends, holidays, and long hours) and regular attendance is necessary.
- Ability to lift 30 pounds or more without assistance.
- Must be able to commute between our Warrenton and Charlottesville VA locations and visit farming partners as needed.
Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee(s) assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of individuals in this position. Position Descriptions may be subject to change as the needs of the organization changes.As EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYERS, 4PFOODS INC does not discriminate against applicants or employees because of their race, color, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, gender (except where gender is a bonafide occupational qualification), disability, sexual orientation, age, religion, creed, marital status, veteran status, domestic violence victim status, political affiliation, or any other factor protected by federal, state, or local law.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $40,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
COVID-19 considerations:All employees are required to wear a mask, do daily health checks, and follow all protocols.
Education:
- Associate (Preferred)
Work Location:
- Multiple locations
Communication method(s) used:
- Phone
- In person
Job Duties:
- Answer incoming customer inquiries
- Engage with clients in a friendly and professional manner while actively listening to their concerns
- Offer support and solutions to customers in accordance with the company's customer service policies
- Other duties as requested
This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:
- Dependable -- more reliable than spontaneous
- People-oriented -- enjoys interacting with people and working on group projects
- Adaptable/flexible -- enjoys doing work that requires frequent shifts in direction
- Detail-oriented -- would rather focus on the details of work than the bigger picture
- Achievement-oriented -- enjoys taking on challenges, even if they might fail
- Autonomous/Independent -- enjoys working with little direction
- Innovative -- prefers working in unconventional ways or on tasks that require creativity
- High stress tolerance -- thrives in a high-pressure environment
This Job Is:
- Open to applicants who do not have a college diploma
Company's website:
- www.4pfoods.com
Company's Facebook page:
- https://www.facebook.com/4pfoods
Benefit Conditions:
- Waiting period may apply
- Only full-time employees eligible
Work Remotely:
- No
COVID-19 Precaution(s):
- Remote interview process
- Personal protective equipment provided or required
- Temperature screenings
- Social distancing guidelines in place
- Virtual meetings
- Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place
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