Job Description
Job Description
Position Title: Shipping & Receiving Coordinator
Supervisor: Cheese and Catalog Manager
Employee Status: Year-Round, Full-Time
Hourly Range: $20 to $24 per hour
About Shelburne Farms
Shelburne Farms is an education nonprofit on a mission to inspire and cultivate learning for a sustainable future. We offer learning experiences to help educators and students create a better world. Our home campus is a 1,400-acre working farm located on the homelands of the Winooskik band of the Abenaki.
Commitment to Justice, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
Shelburne Farms recognizes that justice, equity, and access are central to sustainability. We are committed to translating these values into action across the organization by improving equitable outcomes in our culture, programs, and services. Shelburne Farms is working to create experiences of belonging for all, including BIPOC, LGBTQ+ communities, people with disabilities, and people of all economic realities.
Who We’re Looking for
The cheese department advances the mission and vision of Shelburne Farms by helping conserve the farm’s beautiful agricultural landscape and being an integral part of an inspiring campus offering farm-based education programs and community activities. This position is dedicated to managing the daily fulfillment, shipping and receiving activities of the cheese department, and serves as the final quality assurance check before our product leaves our facility.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
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Responsible for managing all order fulfillment and shipping of Shelburne Farms products in the C&C department including direct to consumer (DTC), wholesale, distributor, and local delivery orders.
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Support Cheese and Catalog Manager in the improvement and daily supervision of work processes and systems to meet operational demands, including peak visitor season and holiday sales and shipping.
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Prioritize a safe and ergonomic work environment. Ensure the safe operation and maintenance of equipment.
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Maintain accurate inventory and shipping/receiving records, including Product Traceability and all Food Safety records encompassed by the Shipping/Receiving department.
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Purchase shipping supplies and maintain clear and visible inventory stocks to meet department needs.
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Purchase food goods to support sales of DTC packages.
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Work with management to organize and fulfill increased holiday shipping demand. Train and monitor backup and seasonal staff.
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Participate in the Food Safety Team: uphold and improve food safety, quality control, and regulatory compliance standards.
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Support team engagement with education, visitor, and community programs and events.
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Willingness to engage and perform other tasks as assigned.
Required Skills/Experience and Attributes
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Committed to the Farm’s mission and core values
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Passionate about local food systems and artisanal cheesemaking as part of a sustainable future
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Experience with managing shipping/receiving operations.
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Experience with inventory management software.
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Must have a valid driver’s license and an insurable driving record.
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Proficient with computer skills, including Google and Microsoft Suite and data analysis.
Work Environment & Physical Demands
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Able to work long days on your feet in a highly physical role, in hot and cold conditions.
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Lifting and moving with items up to 65 pounds and moving up and down a ladder while carrying items weighing up to 45 pounds.
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Cleaning with chemicals and sanitizers.
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Safe operation and maintenance of shipping machinery and equipment.
Benefits
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Benefits for full-time, year-round employees outlined here: 2026 benefit summary
To Apply
If our vision and mission excite you, we hope you will share with us your experience and skill set that you feel would qualify you to make a contribution to the Farm.
In your application please include responses to the following questions. These are not meant to be a writing exercise but to introduce yourself in a meaningful way.
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Tell us about your unique characteristics and life experience that will help you thrive in this role.
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How did you hear about the position?
Shelburne Farms is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and we strongly stand against discrimination and harassment of any kind.
If you need accommodations throughout the application process or have general questions, please contact us at jobs@shelburnefarms.org or 802-985-8686.