Aggregation Coordinator, Windy City Harvest (Chicago, IL)
About The Position
The Farm on Ogden is designed as a community hub, farm, and learning space for Lawndale Christian Health Center patients, local residents, and urban farm entrepreneurs. Located in North Lawndale, the facility includes a large-scale hydroponics/aquaponics system to support year-round fish and leafy greens production, along with training opportunities. It also features a commercial kitchen/micro processing center to prepare vegetables and develop value-added products, which are distributed through an indoor community market. Cold storage helps manage the aggregation and distribution of 130,000 pounds of produce, while an enclosed produce-packing station professionalizes food safety and post-harvest handling. Additionally, the building provides office space for Windy City Harvest staff and a large multipurpose community room for classes, nutrition education, food demonstrations, and VeggieRx produce-box pickups. The aggregation coordinator plays a key role on the sales and operations team, ensuring high-quality produce handling, inventory accuracy, food safety compliance, and smooth distribution while mentoring program participants. Please visit our website for details about Windy City Harvest programs: chicagobotanic.org/urbanagriculture [https://www.chicagobotanic.org/urbanagriculture]
Requirements
- Minimum of one year of experience in farming, warehouse operations, or related fields.
- Detail-oriented, dependable, and punctual with strong organizational skills.
- Strong inventory management skills and ability to perform basic math accurately in a fast-paced environment.
- Knowledge of harvest and post-harvest handling procedures, with the ability to enforce high quality control standards for produce.
- PSA Food Safety Certification (or ability to obtain).
- Valid driver’s license with the ability to conduct pickups and deliveries.
- Strong oral and written communication skills, with the ability to professionally engage clients, customers, visitors, volunteers, employer partners, and funders.
- Comfortable working with and supporting individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds and lived experiences.
- Ability to work independently, problem-solve effectively, and take initiative.
- Basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft Excel and Word.
- Working knowledge and willingness to learn Local Food Marketplace software.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in food hubs, urban agriculture, or similar experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Inspect, rotate, and aggregate produce to maintain accurate inventory and quality control standards.
- Receive and verify produce shipments against harvest logs and packing slips.
- Pack wholesale and market orders accurately for pickup or delivery; generate packing slips as needed.
- Coordinate timely pickups and deliveries to ensure product freshness and customer satisfaction.
- Maintain compliance with food safety standards (GAPs) and City of Chicago health codes, including required logs and pest control procedures.
- Maintain organization and cleanliness of the aggregation room, loading dock, and workspaces.
- Track inventory and sales using Local Food Market Place software and report quality concerns to the Sales manager.
- Train and mentor participants and staff in harvest, post-harvest handling, packing procedures, and workplace readiness skills.
- Support retail operations, farm production activities, facility upkeep, and daily operations at Farm on Ogden as needed.
- Adhere to all safety protocols and report hazards issues promptly.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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