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Posted: Wed, January 7, 2026

$20-$22/hour Downingtown, PA job

Email: orders@twoganderfarm.com

Hiring: Pack House Manager
Address: Two Gander Farm, Downingtown, PA
Website: www.twoganderfarm.com
Overview: A lead position with oversight and execution of all packhouse operations for a USDA Certified Organic farm.

About Two Gander Farm:
We are growing! Two Gander Farm is a 20-acre family-operated produce farm on a scenic 260-acre preserve in Downingtown, Pennsylvania. We grow and distribute a diverse selection of exceptional-quality USDA Certified Organic vegetables, herbs, berries, and flowers for our surrounding communities, including our Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) members, farmers markets, local restaurants, and retailers. As we enter our 18th season of production, Two Gander Farm will maintain and improve our sustainable farming practices with a focus on strengthening our community ties, creating new partnerships, and continuing to turn out gorgeous produce with respect for our local environment. We need passionate people to help us grow.

About the Role:
Two Gander Farm is seeking an organized, dynamic, and collaborative Packhouse Manager to join the leadership team and run a critical component of our operations. The Packhouse Manager oversees the vital post-harvest process of sorting, grading, packing, and preparing fresh produce for distribution, ensuring quality, food safety, efficient operations, and staff management from harvest to shipment, bridging farm production with market demands. This is a Lead role with the expectation of year-round (non-seasonal) full-time employment.

Responsibilities:

• With the support of the Management team and farm crew , you will provide oversight/execution of:
  • Crop monitoring and harvest list creation: Conduct frequent field walks alongside operation and distribution managers to assess crop availability/quality and project yields. Create daily harvest objectives for field crew based on the demands of each distribution channel
  • Processing and Packaging (packhouse procedures, organization, routine tasking): Ensure daily/weekly/monthly packhouse routines are conducted efficiently and with care for storage, washing, and packaging of produce. Maintain awareness of and adhere to produce quality standards as well as the schedules and demands of the farm as a whole
  • CSA: Work closely with the Distribution Manager to ensure smooth operation of the CSA throughout the growing season, including tracking inventory, assessing harvest availability, projecting quantities and communicating any issues with produce quality
  • Wholesale product agreements: Coordinate with the Distribution Manager on wholesale availability, assist with packing and delivery of wholesale orders to various farm accounts while adhering to the highest standards for quality
  • Management and Training of Packhouse Associate and CSA Associate: Plan, schedule, and coordinate on-the-job training for associate-level positions. Provide hands-on instruction on proper processing, food handling, produce storage, and organization for new associates
  • Manage all time off and scheduling requests for associates and plan replacement coverage as needed.
• Other responsibilities include:
  • Work closely with our Distribution Manager, Harvest Manager, Farm Owner (Trey), Two Gander team, and our members and partners to implement the farm’s goals and targets for the year
  • Work to actively streamline processing and promote efficiency. Implement new systems as needed to help reduce labor time and effort for processing and packaging
  • Perform recordkeeping for the packhouse segment of Two Gander Farm, including keeping accurate harvest, sanitation, and safety records
  • Participate in harvesting during off season (January-April) for farm distribution to wholesale accounts and farmers market
  • Manage packhouse supply inventory and order supplies as needed
  • Assist with on-farm and off-farm markets and events during weekends as needed.

Required Qualifications:

• Previous farming experience with ability to routinely lift/transport up to 50 lbs and work in outdoor weather conditions
• We are looking for at least a year-long commitment for this role. There is always opportunity for growth in other areas of the farm as well. We have a seasoned staff at Two Gander and are looking for someone to fill out our team and grow with us for multiple seasons
• Working knowledge of farm post-production/distribution in the areas listed above: Processing and Packaging, CSA, and Wholesale, with particular expertise in at least one of these areas
• Interpersonal communication: Able to provide clear daily tasking and dependable issue resolution for a small group of seasonal employees; able to communicate effectively with team members across Two Gander Farm
• Written communication: Routine written exchanges (such as emails, invoices, orders) for distribution segments as needed. Willing to learn and perform distribution recordkeeping and follow distribution procedures
• Organization and reliability: Help meet Two Gander Farm’s goals for the season by ensuring post-production practices run smoothly, our CSA members and wholesale partners are satisfied, and connection to our community is strong
• Possess reliable transportation, a valid driver’s license, and a clean driving record. Local deliveries may require driving the farm’s sprinter van
• Demonstrate a passion for farming, community support and growth.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with commonly-used software such as Google productivity tools
• We have a harvest crew that comes from Peru every year that speaks English as their second language. Intermediate Spanish would be a great quality for a candidate to have, but it is not necessary. A willingness to have good communication with workers with English as their second language is required. If you do not speak any Spanish, please still apply!

Term: Annual/year-round. Daily hours are flexible between growing season (May-Dec) and off season (Dec-May).

Compensation: $20-$22/hour

If you are excited for this opportunity, don’t let a slight mismatch in experience hold you back—apply! We value potential and are willing to invest in your development.