Location: Laughing Child Farm – Pawlet, VT

Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours/week (4 days × 10-hour shifts)

Compensation: $20 starting

Start Date: January 2026

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About Laughing Child Farm

Laughing Child Farm is a small, family-run farm producing high-quality sweet potatoes for regional markets. We value hard work, kindness, reliability, and a healthy, supportive workplace.

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Position Summary

The Wash & Pack Crew Member is responsible for washing, sorting, grading, and packing sweet potatoes for wholesale and retail orders. This is indoor work with steady physical activity and a team-oriented environment.

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Key Responsibilities

• Wash, sort, and grade sweet potatoes according to farm quality standards.

• Pack potatoes into cases, bags, or clamshells (including whole and diced products).

• Lift and move bins, totes, and boxes of sweet potatoes (up to ~50 lbs repeatedly).

• Operate wash line, conveyors, and packing equipment (training provided).

• Maintain a clean, organized wash/pack area throughout the day.

• Follow food safety guidelines and complete basic record-keeping as required.

• Assist with general farm tasks as needed (inventory, cleanup, labeling, etc.).

• Work efficiently within production deadlines.

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Requirements

• Ability to lift 40–50 lbs repeatedly and stand for long periods.

• Comfort working in a wet, cold/warm indoor environment depending on season.

• Dependability and ability to maintain a consistent schedule (10-hour shifts).

• Attention to detail and willingness to follow quality and safety standards.

• Team-oriented attitude and good communication skills.

• Previous farm or production experience is helpful but not required.

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What We Offer

• Competitive hourly wage and dependable full-time hours.

• A supportive, family-run workplace where you’re treated with respect.

• Training for all tasks and equipment.

• Opportunities for expanded responsibility as the farm grows.

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How to Apply

Send a brief email with your name, contact information, and work experience to: [email protected] .Please include “Working at LCF” in the subject line of your email.

Location: Laughing Child Farm – Pawlet, VT

Schedule: Full-time, 40–45 hours/week (4 days × 10–11 hours)

Compensation: $24–$28/hr depending on experience

Start Date: January 2026

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About Laughing Child Farm

Laughing Child Farm is a small, family-run farm focused on producing high-quality sweet potatoes for regional markets. We wash, cure, sort, and pack thousands of pounds weekly and pride ourselves on consistency, efficiency, and a supportive work environment. We value hard work, kindness, clear communication, and the well-being of our team.

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Position Summary

The Wash & Pack Barn Manager oversees all daily operations of the wash/pack barn, ensuring that sweet potatoes move smoothly from raw product to finished, ready-to-ship cases. This role combines hands-on production work with team leadership, workflow coordination, equipment oversight, and quality control.

You’ll manage a small crew, guide daily priorities, monitor product quality, and ensure orders are packed accurately and on schedule. The ideal candidate is organized, calm under pressure, and enjoys creating structure and efficiency in a fast-moving environment.

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Key Responsibilities

Daily Operations & Workflow

• Plan and execute the daily wash/pack schedule in coordination with farm leadership.

• Maintain steady throughput for washing, drying, grading, sorting, and packing.

• Oversee setup and cleanup of washing barn equipment each day.

• Ensure orders are packed accurately, labeled correctly, and meet customer specifications.

Team Leadership

• Supervise a crew of 3–5 employees in the wash/pack barn.

• Train new team members on equipment use, quality standards, and workflow expectations.

• Maintain a positive, respectful, and efficient work culture.

• Provide ongoing feedback and help crew members develop their skills.

Quality Control

• Monitor sweet potato quality and enforce grading standards.

• Spot defects, maintain consistency across grades, and ensure product entering the pack line meets standards.

• Communicate with field, curing, and storage teams about any recurring quality issues.

Equipment & Facility Management

• Operate and maintain washing, drying, sorting, and packing equipment.

• Perform basic troubleshooting and coordinate repairs when needed.

• Ensure the pack barn is clean, organized, and compliant with food safety practices.

Recordkeeping & Communication

• Track daily output, shrink, labor metrics, and inventory movement.

• Communicate effectively with the farm owners about progress, issues, and needed adjustments.

• Help implement systems for smoother workflow, improved efficiency, and reduced waste.

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Qualifications

Required

• Leadership or supervisory experience in a production, warehouse, or agricultural setting.

• Ability to manage a small team with clarity and fairness.

• Strong organizational skills and comfort with planning and pacing workflows.

• Ability to lift 40–50 lbs repeatedly and work on your feet all day.

• Reliability, punctuality, and a positive attitude.

Preferred

• Experience in produce handling, food safety, or pack house operations.

• Equipment operation experience (wash lines, conveyors, baggers, etc.).

• Familiarity with HACCP or other food safety systems.

• Comfort with basic spreadsheets or simple tracking systems.

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Working Conditions

• Fast-paced work environment with repetitive motion and variable temperatures.

• Standing for long periods and working in a humid wash area.

• 4-day workweek with occasional need for flexibility during peak periods.

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Why Work With Us?

• Be part of a stable, supportive, and family-run farm.

• Help lead a team and shape a key part of our operation.

• 4-day workweek for good work-life balance.

• Opportunities to grow with the farm as we expand and refine our systems.

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How to Apply

Send a short note about your experience and interest in the role, along with a resume if available, to:

[email protected] . Please include “Working at LCF” in the subject line of your email.

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New Online Auction: Landscaping Equipment (1720)

Closes: Dec 18 @ 10AM. 

Preview: Dec 16, 11AM–1PM. 

Location: Colchester, VT. 

Removal: Dec 22, 9AM–3:30PM. 

Highlights: 

Skid steer, excavators, dump truck, F-550, mini skid steers, trailers & tools.

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Farm Overview

Footprint Farm grows diversified, certified USDA Organic and Real Organic vegetables on 2+ acres, serves a 150-200 member CSA and over a dozen wholesale accounts. We specialize in year-round greens and focus on producing consistently high quality produce for our customers. We practice a low-till soil management approach, and focus heavily on improving our soils without compromising the health or ergonomics of our people.

Our farm crew is small (5-9), works closely with each other, and is focused on constantly learning and improving our skills and how we work together. We assign responsibilities through Roles, which range from Crop Planning Lead to Bike Tire Pumper Upper. Some positions naturally absorb a number of Roles, and individuals can add additional Roles if time and experience permit.

We also really enjoy both our work in the field and the delicious food we produce!

Job Summary

The High Tunnel Specialist will participate in all aspects of food production including seeding, transplanting, harvesting, washing, and packing produce. In addition, this position will be our eyes and ears in our 6 high tunnels. They will work closely with the farm owners in helping to determine weekly high tunnel work needs, and will be the crew’s point person for all high tunnel activities including, but not limited to, planting, trellising, harvesting, IPM (integrated pest management) and irrigation activities. They will also be responsible for daily opening and closing of high tunnels, and a once or twice weekly tunnel needs walk.

This additional Role of High Tunnel Specialist comes with daily responsibilities, so can be paired with most but not all additional Roles to add depth of experience to the position. This position may start as early as March with transitioning high tunnels from winter greens to spring crops, and should expect to be working full time by mid April/late April at the latest. All crew members are expected to participate in a mandatory training the last week of April, and are expected to participate in a rotating schedule of Saturday harvest help which is usually a 4 hour commitment, 2-3 times during the season, paid time and a half.

Responsibilities

Transplant, Harvest, and Cultivation Teams

• Effectively and efficiently carry out day to day field activities such as: bed prep, transplanting, weeding, and harvesting.

Wash/Pack Team

• Effectively and efficiently carry out day to day harvesting, washing and produce packaging activities.

High Tunnel Management

• Daily monitoring and management of high tunnel ventilation
• Daily monitoring and adjustment of high tunnel irrigation
• Weekly monitoring and management of high tunnel pests and diseases
• Leading small team for trellising activities (Qlipr, Florida weave, single line with clips)
• Acting as High Tunnel reference for Harvest and Transplant Leads

Additional Roles

• Option to add specialized responsibilities through taking on additional roles. Each position can include as few or as many Roles as makes sense based on experience and schedule. This will be a discussion during the interview process.

Minimum Qualifications

• At least 2 full Summer seasons on another farm
• At least 1 season of high tunnel experience on another farm
• Be able to lift 50 pounds safely and with repetition
• Be able to work on ladders (we use drywall benches for harvest and trellising)
• Be able to work an 8 hour shift in all weather conditions

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Attention to detail (ie noticing new pest or disease pressure)
• Ability to complete repetitive tasks (ie trellising) with a consistent standard
• Ability to complete solitary tasks (we don’t do this often, but there are solo trellising days)
• Familiarity with and competency in basic pruning and trellising methods
• Comfort with advising coworkers

How to Apply & Application Deadline

Find more details (hours, compensation etc) and application on our website. Applications are due on a rolling basis, most interviews will happen in January and February with the goal of filling most positions by March 1, 2026. Interviews can be in person or by phone/zoom and prospective candidates will need to provide 2-3 work or character references.