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FreshFix is a small family-owned business with a mission to build a more resilient food system in WNY so that farmers earn a living wage and everyone has a seat at the table.  We work with local farmers and producers to aggregate and deliver produce and other grocery items to homes, businesses, nonprofits, restaurants and healthcare institutions in Western New York. FreshFix offers great benefits including health insurance, paid sick, holiday, and vacation time, generous food discounts, and flexible schedule. 

TO APPLY: Please send a detailed cover letter and resume to jobs@freshfix.com with the title of the position you are applying for in the subject line. 

Position #1: Business Manager

We are looking for a business manager to oversee our online software platform, project management,  and business development.  The business manager reports directly to the company owners and will work closely with the operations manager to oversee staff and execute new initiatives. The ideal candidate will be a highly organized self-starter with previous management experience and a passion for local food.  Initially this position will focus heavily on transitioning our company to a new online commerce platform, but we expect the role to eventually focus largely on new business development.

 

Job Responsibilities

 

• Business Development
  • Research, plan and oversee new business opportunities
  • Develop strategic relationships to promote FreshFix within the community and ensure continued growth
  • Generate reporting, share metrics and create recommendations for growth and cost savings
  • Liaison with organizational partners
• Staff and Project Management
  • Manage hiring and onboarding of new staff
  • Create protocols and policies for customer service and other business processes
  • Meet regularly with staff to troubleshoot customer service issues and keep projects on track
  • Work with operations manager to ensure appropriate staffing
  • Oversee development of company-wide benefits policies and staff incentive
• Software Management
  • Determine software best suited to meet business needs
  • Oversee transition to new software
  • Train staff and create protocols for how FreshFix uses software

 

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Passion for local food and food systems work
• At least two years of experience managing people
• Excellent organizational and project management skills
• Experience using financial, organizational, and collaborative software including Microsoft Office Suite

 

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in business or related field
• Experience with online commerce software
• Experience working with produce or in the food sector
• Experience writing and managing grants

 

Hours: Full time (40 hours/week)

Base Salary: $60,000-$85,000

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Bonuses based on business growth
• Significant discount on food purchases

PPosition #2: Produce Packing Coordinator and Delivery Driver

FreshFix is a small family-owned business that works with local farmers and producers to aggregate produce and other locally produced food items and delivers custom boxes to homes and workplaces in Western New York. We are hiring a full-time person to help with produce packing and delivery. We would like to hire someone who has an interest in the mission of the business and would like to grow with us.

Responsibilities:

- Drive to farms in the region to pick-up produce

- Receive and check produce orders for accuracy

- Pack food boxes for home delivery and wholesale orders

- Load delivery vehicle

- Deliver orders, businesses, non-profits and homes/offices

- Deliver and work produce markets during the week as needed

- Ensure orders are filled accurately

• Maintain coolers, warehouse, delivery vehicles and other equipment

Requirements:

- Attention to detail

- Good interpersonal and communication skills

- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

- Clean driving record

- Experience driving a box truck or other large vehicle is a plus!

Hours: Full-time hourly. We are looking for someone who can be available for about 36-40 hours per week Monday - Friday.

Salary: $18-21 per hour

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Bonuses based on business growth
• Significant discount on food purchases