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SalaryAre you passionate about clean, sustainable eating? Enthusiastic about working in a people-first culture committed to living the good life and eating the good food while being good people? It's your lucky day! YOU could be our next hire!
Who we are
We are a nonprofit organic farmers cooperative of over 100 farmers in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. We focus on creating healthy, high-quality foods from our highly maintained and enriched soils on our small-scale family farms. We deliver the best local organic produce, value-added products, and humanely raised and pastured animal products to retail establishments, co-ops, restaurants, and institutions.
The perks of working here
Free organic chef-prepared weekly lunches
Access to employee store with discounted organic food and drink and awesome LFFC-branded swag
Being part of something that will make you feel good at the end of the day
Summary
This role supports the day-to-day communications between farmers and various departments within the cooperative.
Duties/Responsibilities
- Work with member farmers to source and secure product
- Create and monitor PO traffic
- Work with the Inventory control team to monitor and maintain inventory levels and proper inventory movement.
- Work with the wholesale team to aid sales by providing details on item forecasts and farmer field status.
- Work with customers with final invoice quantities/fulfillment concerns
- Work with farmers with short-term planning based on current demand
- Allocate and submit daily orders to farmers
- Edit POs/Orders according to daily need
- Work with the warehouse team to aid decision-making and respond to quality concerns and other lost fulfillment.
Requirements
- Have at least one year of experience in a fast-paced office environment
- Exceptional customer service skills, including excellent written and verbal communication
- Solid organizational and time-management skills
- Demonstrable proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access.
- Enthusiasm for and commitment to working with farmers in the local organic food business
Qualification Standards
Education/ Training:
High school education or GED.
Experience:
Administrative experience preferred.
Knowledge/Skills:
Familiarity with Microsoft products.
Attendance:
Regular, predictable attendance.
Other:
Ability to be detail-oriented, work independently, and be thorough with excellent follow-through. Must be 18 years of age or older.
- Position Requirements
Essential Functions / Tasks:
Requirements:
Physical:
Vision
Ability to read data and the computer screen.
Hearing
Hearing required to hear customers and co-workers make requests.
Sense of Smell
Ability to smell is not relevant.
Gripping
Infrequently.
Lifting
Infrequently.
Stooping
Infrequently.
Squatting
Infrequently.
Push/Pull
Infrequently.
Kneeling
Infrequently.
Climbing
Infrequently.
Bending
Infrequently.
Reaching
Infrequently.
Equipment Operation
Infrequently.
Carry Objects
Infrequently.
Sitting
Prolonged sitting.
Walking
Occasional walking.
Standing
Infrequently.
Work Environment
Office environment.
Climate
Temperature controlled.
Mental & Psychological Demands:
Comprehension
Understands and retains directions.
Reading/Writing
Excellent reading/ writing skills.
Speaking
Communicate effectively with co-workers and customers.
Decision Making
Use advanced problem-solving techniques.
Attention to Task/Detail:
Critical Thinking Skills
Organize tasks and set priorities.
Multi-Tasking
Perform and /or direct multiple tasks simultaneously.
Interaction with Others:
Customer Service
Ability to interact with the public in a positive and friendly manner.
Co-workers
Ability to interact with co-workers in a positive and friendly manner.
- Lancaster Farm Fresh Co-op is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
