About Finding Home Farms:
Finding Home Farms is a maple farm located in Greenville (Middletown), NY. We operate a cafe and market on-site at our farm where we serve coffee, specialty espresso drinks, waffles, sandwiches, pastries and more.
Position: Maple Farm and Production Assistant
Location: The Sugarhouse at Finding Home Farms
To apply, please send your resume to Dana@findinghomefarms.com
Maple Farm and Production Assistant
Location: Middletown, NY
Type: Full-time
Hours: Start times can vary seasonally, but will include some weekends during maple season. Outside of the maple season, hours will be predominantly 9-5.
About Finding Home Farms
Finding Home Farms is a family-owned maple farm, café, and market located in the Hudson Valley. We produce certified organic maple syrup and a range of specialty food products. Our team works year-round to bring high-quality, locally made goods from our farm to homes across the country.
We’re looking for a motivated Maple Farm and Production Assistant to join our team and help with all aspects of our maple operation—from the woods to the bottling room to local deliveries.
Responsibilities
In the Woods (Seasonal)
Assist with tapping, maintaining, and pulling taps in maple trees
Help install, repair, and monitor tubing systems
Collect and transport sap during the production season
Support general woodland and maple forest maintenance
Production & Bottling (Year-round)
Bottle maple syrup to meet all state and food-safety code requirements
Operate filtering and bottling equipment safely and accurately
Label, pack, and prepare finished goods for sale or shipment
Maintain cleanliness and organization in the bottling and storage areas
Maintain accurate bottling records
Assist in warehouse stocking, organization and record keeping.
Shipping & Deliveries (Year-round)
Assist with preparing wholesale and retail orders for shipping as well as executing the shipping process
Load and unload delivery vehicles
Help with local deliveries to stores, markets, and cafés as needed
Keep accurate logs for deliveries and product movement
General Farm Support
Participate in the maintenance of farm buildings, equipment, and grounds
Support the production team in other seasonal projects as needed
Qualifications
Dependable, hard-working, and able to work outdoors in varying weather
Must be able to work full days in the woods as needed during the maple season (winter)
Strong attention to detail and commitment to food safety standards
Valid and clean driver’s license with no major motor vehicle violations.
Reliable transportation.
Ability to lift up to 75 lbs and perform physical tasks daily
Prior experience in farming, maple production, food production, or shipping is a plus but not required—willingness to learn is most important.
What We Offer
Opportunity to learn all aspects of maple syrup production
Hands-on, varied work in a positive, family-run environment
401K program
Employee discounts at our Sugarhouse Café & Market
Room for growth
