Jobs · Marketing · New York

Wholesale and Production Assistant

Farmstead 1868 LLC · Cazenovia, NY · 1 mo ago
Marketing$16–$20/hrFull-time

Key Responsibilities

  • Respond to emails and maintain positive communication with wholesale accounts
  • Auxiliary with vendor applications and follow-ups
  • Prepare wholesale and retail orders for shipment (Labeling, packing, organizing, etc)
  • Keep digital inventory and product records up to date
  • Maintain a production schedule to ensure timely fulfillment of wholesale, online, and retail orders

Food Safety & Compliance

  • Learn and follow food safety protocols (training provided)
  • Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and proper sanitization to ensure product consistency and safety
  • Help produce and package farm-based food products, and cosmetic goods
  • Label products and maintain cleanliness and organization in workspaces
  • Operate kitchen and production equipment safely and efficiently
  • Maintain proper ingredient handling, measuring, mixing, and documentation procedures and follow batch tracking requirements
  • Accurately package, label, and seal food and cosmetic products
  • Ensure correct weight, portioning, and presentation of all items
  • Assist in inventory tracking, stock management, and quality control checks

Lavender Harvest & Processing

  • Help with seasonal harvesting of lavender (June-August)
  • Process, dry, and prepare lavender buds for food-grade use
  • Learn the differences between lavender varieties used in food and wellness
  • Other processing responsibilities as needed

Trade Shows, Events, In-Person Retail Guest Experience

  • Travel occasionally for pop-ups, local events, and wholesale expos
  • Assist with booth setup, customer engagement, and in-person sales
  • Gather contact information from leads and follow-up

Requirements

  • Must be able to lift 20+ lbs and work in a physically active production environment
  • Willingness to sign a confidentiality and non-disclosure agreement (NDA) to protect proprietary recipes and processes
  • Experience in food production, cosmetic manufacturing, or a related field (preferred but not required)
  • Knowledge of food safety guidelines, GMP, and FDA regulations (preferred)
  • Detail-oriented with a strong focus on consistency and quality control
  • Able to follow recipes and precise measurements with accuracy
  • Reliable, hardworking, and a team player
  • Passionate about natural products, sustainability, and small-batch production
  • Motivated to learn and enjoy being part of a collaborative team
  • Enjoy working both indoors and outdoors
  • Comfortable using email and basic digital tools (training available)
  • Can lift 40 lbs and work on your feet as needed
  • Available for occasional weekends or light travel

Position Details

  • Full-time, hourly position (flexible start date)
  • Paid on-the-job training in food safety, production, and customer communication
  • Opportunities to grow with the company and take on leadership in areas of interest

How to Apply

To apply, send a brief introduction and resume to .

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