OPEN POSITIONS
Come and join the Eco-Apple Team!
We keep a database of potential candidates, so you are always welcome to send us a message along with your resume to the HR email below. If an opportunity that matches your skills and interests arises, we’ll be sure to reach out to you!
What We Offer:
- Working in a beautiful rural orchard setting for a company that is integral to the local food system.
- A growing and diversified orchard that is constantly striving for new and exciting ways to improve our products and services.
- A management team that works together and enjoys collaboration.
- Employee discounts on our products as well as outside vendor products.
- 175 different varieties of apples, pears and various seasonal stone fruits and berries.
- A welcoming environment and the ability to grow professionally.
Please submit a Resume, Cover Letter, and 3 references to: hr@champlainorchards.com
Open Positions
Please submit a Resume, Cover Letter, and 3 references to: hr@champlainorchards.com
The Sales and Marketing Assistant position is ideal for someone who enjoys working with various clients, local fruits, provisions and learning about orchard operations. This position will call clients for orders, learn about the orchard’s various products, and assist the various departments of the orchard throughout the day. The working days are Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.
Job Description:
- Primary duties of answering phones, assisting the caller, and facilitating the call to the proper department.
- Make daily customer sales calls with established clients in VT, NH, and NY.
- Prepare invoices for sales to customers using QuickBooks software.
- Post weekly sales numbers in the Product Summary Books.
- Work directly with the Marketing and Sales team regarding products, sales, and client engagement.
- Demo with buyers and have field meetings for sale of products.
- Work with the production line and bakery team in determining sales for the day.
- Observe all health and safety regulations.
- Periodically help in the Farm Market.
Skills and Experience:
- 3+ years’ experience in sales calls and administrative duties.
- 2+ years’ experience in Microsoft Office programs and QuickBooks.
- Attention to detail as well as a friendly phone presence is a requirement.
- Most importantly, have fun, learn about the Orchard’s products, and become engaged in the farm community.
As our orchard continues to grow, so do our needs to manage this growth. We are currently seeking a Horticulturist / Orchard Manager to manage our orchards. Using advanced IPM Protocol and EcoApple certification, this position will manage the orchard daily to ensure the health of our trees. Everything from pruning, planting, fertilizing, spraying, thinning, harvesting and storage falls under this position.
This is a full-time position working Monday to Friday. On rare occasions, some weekends or longer days might be necessary.
Job Description:
- Oversee advanced IPM scouting, analysis of the result and a planned action.
- Ensure overall health of fruit trees adhering to EcoApple standards.
- Monitor weather and manage the orchard accordingly.
- Communicate quality and productivity expectations for management and staff.
- Evaluate and implement changes to improve quality and productivity.
- Adhere to and report GAP, GMP, EcoApple and organic standards to ensure certifications are maintained.
- Maintain proper records and reporting of key data.
- Recruit, train, supervise and schedule staff under the department.
- Plan and lead orchard tours and workshops.
- Implement cutting edge modern orchard practices, techniques, and equipment.
- Oversee all irrigation and drainage work/operation.
- Manage all ground maintenance (mowing, mulching, etc) and assign to crews.
- Attend various annual conferences such as Cornell University, IFTA annual conferences and EcoApple meetings.
Skills and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree (Agricultural focused) with 3+ years of experience.
- A solid background in working in the horticultural industry.
- Must possess a high level of practical orchard operations, entomology, and tree fruit knowledge.
- Must be self-motivated, enjoy teaching and leading, and thrive in an outdoor environment.
- Most importantly, enjoy being an integral part of the orchard’s growth, success and the ability to build the best practices for the future of the orchard.
FULL TIME
Distribute products promptly to our customers. Represent the Company in a professional and cost effective manner aiming at increasing profitability and customer satisfaction.
Job Description:
- Deliver a wide variety of items to different addresses and through different routes
- Follow route and time schedule
- Load, unload, prepare, inspect and operate delivery vehicle
- Deliver orders to customers on assigned routes
- Maintain ongoing communication with route dispatcher
- Unload goods as per client specifications
- Review deliveries with customers to ensure products meet their needs
- Obtain delivery confirmation from each customer
- Follow DOT regulations and safety standards
Skills and Experience:
- Valid Class CDL Class B or A
- Minimum 1 years’ experience as a Delivery Driver
- Clean driving record
- Background check and drug test
- Strong customer service skills
- Possess a positive and professional attitude
- The individual needs to be punctual; and comfortable and willing to work long hours. Be able to lift 50 lbs, and push/pull heavy pallet jacks. Be able to safely operate a delivery truck, fork lift and other operating equipment.
- The individual shall possess the character qualities of being honest, trustworthy, respectful, and have sound work ethics.