CAREERS
Controller
| JOB TITLE: | Controller |
| LOCATION: | Remote |
| HOURS: | Team member must be available to work during standard EST work hours. |
About Hickory Nut Gap Farm
We are a local regenerative agriculture farm specializing in beef, pork, and poultry. Perhaps you’ve seen our products in grocery stores or restaurants around town! Our farm store in Fairview, NC is looking for a Team Member.
About the Position
- We’re now hiring a Controller to join the Hickory Nut Gap team. The position is remote. Team member must be available to work during standard EST work hours. If you’re eager for your next challenge, HNG Meats is ready to welcome you to the team.
Duties and Responsibilities for Controller
- Manage all aspects of accounting; billing, financial statements, general ledger, cost accounting, payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, tax compliance, liability insurance, personnel files, inventory accounting, revenue recognition, and various special analyses
- Maintain documented system of accounting policies and operations
- Oversee payments of all accounts; ensuring all accounts are paid on time
- Process accounts and collecting payments
- Oversee all payments made for debts, bank loans, and other large quantities of money
- Monitor cash and funding balances
- Keep an organized filing system of all accounts, statements, transactions, payments, and debts
- Prepare and organize financial statements for record and review
- Prepare quarterly/annual financial reports
- Advise on financial analyses and decision-making regarding capital investments, pricing, contract negotiations, significant costs, benchmarks, and other matters with management and chief operating officer
- Organize information and statements for audits
- Define, benchmark and implement operational best practices
- Complying with all local, state, and federal laws regarding finances, tax filings, and reporting
- Ensuring company complies with all additional legal and regulatory requirements
- Oversee and support accounting team with dynamic leadership that creates an environment of trust and productivity
Qualifications for Controller
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration with an emphasis in Accounting, or a related field
- Ideal candidate has 5 to 10 years of experience in field
- Previous experience as an accountant, accounting supervisor, or manager
- Excellent computer skills; experience in accounting software and Microsoft Office 365 and Business Central
- Experience with a ERP implementation
- Exceptional knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, cost accounting and cost control principles, and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Advanced knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting best practices, laws, standards, and state/national regulations
- Analytical ability to develop and implement improvements or recommendations
- Attention to detail
- Able to work well with senior executives and team, as well as mentor/lead other team members
- CPA highly preferred
- Experience working in the protein industry a plus
1 Year Intern
| JOB TITLE: | 1-Year Intern |
| HNG DIVISION: | HNG Farm, LLC |
| LOCATION: | 57 Sugar Hollow Rd, Fairview, NC 28730 |
| HOURS: | Full-Time |
| REPORTING TO: | Production Manager |
| DIRECT REPORTS: | None |
START DATE: September 1 – October 1, 2021 (flexible)
INTRODUCTION
Farm interns play a vital role in the day-to-day operation of farming practices on our 300+ acre farm in Fairview, NC. During the 1-year time commitment, interns will have the opportunity to learn the fundamentals of livestock farming, berry and apple cultivation, and a variety of farm maintenance skills including carpentry and plumbing.
Hickory Nut Gap Farm has been a family business since 1916 and is currently operated by 4th generation farmer, Jamie Ager. He and his family opened the farm to the public for tours, events, and activities while still maintaining year round meat production in 100% grassfed beef and pasture-raised pork and chicken. Since no other regional farm operates as both a production facility and agritourism model, this is a unique opportunity for interns to see how business and farming intertwine. Hickory Nut Gap is also one of the leading pioneers in sustainable farming, rotational grazing, and regenerative agriculture practices in the Southeast Region.
- MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Feeding pigs, cows, goats, chickens, and turkeys as needed
- Fence repair and pasture/fence line mowing
- Assisting with farrowing
- General livestock care as needed
- Farmers market sales
- Pruning apple trees and berry bushes
- Equipment maintenance and repairs
- Repairing water lines and electric fencing
- Poultry processing
- Operation of equipment such as tractors and skid steer
- Hauling livestock
- General landscaping duties such as mowing, weedeating, mulching, etc.
- Application of pest control measures for organic produce
- Hand weeding/mulching berries and asparagus
- Leading field trips and tours
- Daily animal feeding chores
- KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED BY THE POSITION
- Ability to accept responsibility for one’s actions and remain accountable
- Demonstrates strong initiative of projects and assignments ensuring duties are carried out to completion in a responsible manner
- Is punctual, arriving on-time, every time. Punctuality is crucial for livestock to thrive.
- Maintains a positive attitude. Accepts changing tasks and assignments with friendly, positive demeanor and adopts a “can-do” attitude
- Ask lots of questions- this is a learning opportunity, we expect lots of questions.
- Willingness to ask for clarity in confusing situations
- Demonstrates a strong curiosity
- Willingness to try new things
- Demonstrates a level of contagious team spirit
- Possesses a mature behavior
- Demonstrates good decision making
- Ability to communicate effectively and efficiently
- SUPERVISORY CONTROLS
Position reports to the on-site production manager(s) and is expected to operate under moderate supervisory involvement, depending on the task and the intern’s knowledge and ability to complete the task. The CEO and all other staff remain available for information, advice, guidance, or assistance if needed and may provide training, coaching, and feedback when appropriate with the approval of the intern’s direct supervisor.
- PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Physical demands for this position are high. There is considerable walking, lifting, bending, operation of machinery, animal coordination, and the like on a consistent daily basis. Applicants should be in good physical health with the ability to perform physical tasks at a moderate to high level.
- WORK ENVIRONMENT
Interns work primarily outdoors in all types of weather and should be expected to perform duties rain or shine. Interns are granted access to various farm equipment and will be trained on safe use proper operating practices prior to entrusting with unsupervised usage.
- COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
Included in the compensation package is complementary on-farm housing, including utilities and firewood for heat in the winter months. All interns are provided a monthly stipend to cover incidentals as well as the following employee benefits:
| Interns | |
| Leave | |
| – 3 days paid bereavement per incident | X |
| – 1 hour paid time to vote | X |
| Group Benefits | |
| – Flexible Spending Account (FSA) – Employee Contributions only | X |
| – Workers Compensation Insurance | X |
| Holidays, Sick, and PTO | |
| – 2 Paid Holidays (16 hours) | X |
| – Paid Time Off | 10 Days |
| Ancillary Benefits | |
| Go Local Card | X |
| Wholesale Pricing on HNG Meat | X |
| 20% off Non-Wholesale Products | X |
| Complimentary 2-hour event space rental | X |
| At Cost Employee Apparel and Wholesale Coffee | X |
| Meat Loss Program | X |
| Family Meal Day at the Farm | X |
This job description is designed to give you an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities for this position. As the Company evolves and grows over time this job description may be changed in consultation with you. You will be expected to embrace such changes, to work flexibly, and to rise to the challenge of developing your skills over time.
To Apply: Please email your resume to Walker.Sides@hickorynutgap.com
Farm Store Team Member
| JOB TITLE: | Farm Store Team Member |
| LOCATION: | 57 Sugar Hollow Rd, Fairview, NC 28730 |
| HOURS: | Must be available Thursday through Sunday |
About Hickory Nut Gap Farm
We are a local regenerative agriculture farm specializing in beef, pork, and poultry. Perhaps you’ve seen our products in grocery stores or restaurants around town! Our farm store in Fairview, NC is looking for a Team Member.
About the Position
We are not currently open to the public due to the pandemic, but we’ve been operating a steady curbside business since March. Customers order online, we pack their orders, they drive up to the farm store, and we bring their order to the car.
We will eventually reopen the farm store for normal shopping. At that point, this job would shift slightly to include more face-to-face customer service. For the foreseeable future, however, responsibilities are as follows:
- Pack orders for curbside pickup and shipping
- Deliver orders to cars during curbside pickup
- Stock, rotate, inventory, and freeze-down meat products
- Maintain order and organization in the walk-in cooler and freezer (FIFO)
- Take, fulfill, and communicate about special orders
- Assist with packing CSAs when needed
- Maintain positive relationships with customers, employees, and vendors
- Foster a work environment of teamwork and cooperation
- Do your part to keep the farm store clean and tidy
Financial Analyst
| JOB TITLE: | Financial Analyst |
| HNG DIVISION: | HNG Meats, LLC |
| LOCATION: | Remote |
| HOURS: | Part-Time moving toward Full-Time |
| REPORTING TO: | Chief Operating Officer |
| DIRECT REPORTS: |
JOB DESCRIPTION
We’re now hiring a Financial Analyst to join the Hickory Nut Gap team. The position is remote. Team member must be available to work during standard EST work hours. If you’re eager for your next challenge, HNG Meats is ready to welcome you to the team.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide analytical, forecasting, reporting, and project support to senior management
- Produce monthly reports, which include key metrics, financial results, and variance reporting
- Spearhead the annual and quarterly budgeting and forecasting processes
- Identify opportunities for performance improvement across the organization
- Maintain knowledge and keep abreast of new investment regulations or policies
- Develop models that help with decision-making
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field; CPA or MBA a plus.
- 2-4 years of relevant experience in corporate finance, financial planning & analysis, investment banking, or other related fields.
- Strong working knowledge of Excel, cost accounting and financial modeling
- Excellent analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills
- Attention to accuracy and detail required
- Experience working in the protein industry a plus
Farm Store Retail Sales Associate
| JOB TITLE: | Part Time Farm Store Retail Sales Associate |
| LOCATION: | 57 Sugar Hollow Rd, Fairview, NC 28730 |
| HOURS: | PART TIME = Thurs – Sat 10-6 |
| REPORTING TO: | Farm Store Manager |
| RATE OF PAY: | $14/hour |
INTRODUCTION
This Retail Sales Associate position works out of the farm store at Hickory Nut Gap Farm (HNG Farm) in Fairview, North Carolina.
HNG Farm provides a full customer experience through retail butchery, local goods stores, and farm tours/events.
This position provides customer support activities under the advice of the General Manager at HNG Farm store. The sales associate works to ensure that the retail store is operating at an efficient and high quality level, customers are delighted with both product and service outputs, and they are communicating effectively to execute all tasks.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Pack orders with accuracy
- Assist customers in store and at pickup
- Maintain store cleanliness and upkeep
DAILY OVERSIGHT AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Support the store Manager in packing online orders
- Deliver orders to customers
- Assist in daily inventory management of all products when needed
- Follow all cleaning and sanitation procedures
- Assist customers with questions, items from the butcher case
- Maintain all HACCP standards and protocol
- Assist with daily store cleaning and upkeep
- Follow safety, storage and labeling procedures
- Multi-task and work in a high-paced and efficient manner
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED
- At least one year of experience in a retail, deli, restaurant, or catering preferred
- Demonstrated ability to follow through on commitments
- Demonstrated ability to handle multiple demands
- Ability to receive and execute instruction as presented by the supervisor
- Organized, attention to detail
- Ideally able to work Sunday
- Ability to lift 50 lbs
- Manual dexterity with hazardous equipment
- Valid Driver’s License preferred
To Apply: Please email your resume to Todd.Richardson@hickorynutgap.com
Warehouse Associate
| JOB TITLE: | Warehouse Associate Full Time or Part Time |
| LOCATION: | 980 Upward Rd. Flat Rock, NC 28731 |
| HOURS: | FULL TIME = M-F varied, occasional weekend work | PART TIME = M-W |
| BENEFITS: | Health insurance stipend, paid holidays/sick leave/PTO, and more |
| REPORTING TO: | Warehouse Manager |
| RATE OF PAY: | $17/hour |
INTRODUCTION
This Warehouse Associate position works out of the main office of Hickory Nut Gap Meats (HNG Meats) in Flat Rock (Henderson County), North Carolina.
HNG Meats provides wholesale meats to restaurants, grocers, institutions, and distributors around the southeast USA.
This position provides support to the Warehouse Manager and staff at HNG Meats.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Pack orders
- Assist in inventory management
- Receive product from and load trucks daily
- Rotate product between cooler and freezer
- Help pick up customers/ customer service
- Establish relationships with customers during pickups and deliveries
- Help with warehouse cleaning and upkeep
- Prepare value added shipments
- Attend internal company meetings
- Miscellaneous Warehouse Manager support and tasks
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED BY THE POSITION
- Proficient in microsoft office and gmail.
- Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
- Ability to work as part of a team and build positive relationships
- Good customer service skills
- Attention to detail
- Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks
- Forklift and/or warehouse experience preferred
SUPERVISORY CONTROLS
- Position reports to Warehouse Manager.
- Position is expected to operate under moderate to limited supervisory involvement, depending on the task and the incumbent’s knowledge and ability to complete the task. The supervisor remains available for information, advice, guidance, or assistance if needed and may provide training, coaching, and feedback as appropriate.
- Position is responsible for ensuring project timelines for all assigned projects for meeting deadlines.
- The Warehouse Manager reviews and evaluates position’s completed work for success in achieving objectives and standards.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
This is a physically demanding position.
Days may entail a majority of hours lifting boxes weighing up to 70 lbs in cooler and freezer environments.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
This associate position is located in the main office of Hickory Nut Gap Meats (HNG Meats) in Flat Rock (Henderson County), North Carolina.
The incumbent works in an office, freezer and cooler warehouse environment. Most office work is accomplished using personal desktop or portable computer systems, scanners, printers, copiers, phone, and typical office supplies and equipment. Warehouse work includes lifting in coolers and freezers, utilizing and electric pallet jack, forklifts and reach trucks.
This job description is designed to give you an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities for this position. As the Company evolves and grows over time this job description may be changed in consultation with you. You will be expected to embrace such changes, to work flexibly, and to rise to the challenge of developing your skills over time.
Full Time Butcher/Meat Cutter
| JOB TITLE: | Full Time Butcher/Meat Cutter |
| LOCATION: | 57 Sugar Hollow Rd, Fairview, NC 28730 |
| HOURS: | Full Time |
INTRODUCTION
Hickory Nut Gap Farm is Looking for a Full Time Butcher/Meat Cutter.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Performs all aspects of meat cutting
- Prepares specialty cuts and sub primal meat cuts.
- Maintains team policy and operating standards.
- Arrives to work on time, appropriately groomed, dressed and ready to work; works all scheduled shifts and attends required trainings and meetings.
- Provides excellent customer service
- Must be honest and reliable
- Maintains, or ensures maintenance of, a clean and sanitary working and shopping environment
- Performs other duties as assigned by store leadership.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED BY THE POSITION
- Extensive knowledge of meat cuts and cooking techniques
- Some knowledge of Meat Pasture based farming and how it differs from commercial operations.
- Excellent cutting skills with ability to break product down into sub-primal and retail cuts.
- Capable of teaching others in a constructive and positive manner.
- Strong to excellent communication skills and willingness to work as part of a team.
- Ability to deliver information in a clear and respectable manner to fellow Team Members and customers.
- Ability to follow directions and procedures; effective time management and organization skills.
- Passion for Food in General
- Strong work ethic and ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a sense of urgency.
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
- 2+ Years Of Meat Cutting experience.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- This is a physically demanding position.
- Days may entail heavy lifting.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
- This position is located in the Farm Store of Hickory Nut Gap in Fairview, NC.
- The incumbent works in a kitchen, freezer and cooler environment.
- This job description is designed to give you an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities for this position. As the Company evolves and grows over time this job description may be changed in consultation with you. You will be expected to embrace such changes, to work flexibly, and to rise to the challenge of developing your skills over time.
Internal Sales Associate
| JOB TITLE: | Inside Sales Associate (Part Time) |
| LOCATION: | 980 Upward Rd Flat Rock, NC 28731 |
| HOURS: | Part Time or Full Time Options | Hours are M-F 8a-2p |
$20 – $25 Per Hour for Qualified Candidates
INTRODUCTION
This Internal Sales Associate position works out of the main office of Hickory Nut Gap Meats (HNG Meats) in Flat Rock, North Carolina.
HNG Meats provides wholesale meats, sales and delivery services to restaurants, grocers, institutions, and distributors around the southeast USA.
This position provides support to HNG customers, manages orders and inventory, and works with the sales, finance and warehouse team. The incumbent works to complete tasks daily and assist customers for HNG Meats.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Manage all incoming HNG orders with accuracy
- Manage timely weekly and monthly inventory reconciliation reporting
- Manage inventory reduction sales
- Provide exemplary customer service support to all HNG customers
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Manage all Purchase Orders for HNG Meats
- Work with Sales Team to complete weekly orders each week which includes working directly with customers.
- Ensure customer invoices are timely and accurate
- Assist with A/R collections and reporting
- Manage weekly and monthly inventory reconciliation reporting
- Manage weekly and monthly reporting for sales, warehouse and finance team
- Assist with volume sales internally
- Assist sales, finance and warehouse teams with additional work as needed
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED BY THE POSITION
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
- Intermediate to Advanced Knowledge of Excel
- Knowledge of Food Distribution, especially Fresh Meats a plus
- Knowledge of ERP software a plus
- Experience with QuickBooks.
- Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
- Demonstrated ability to function effectively as a team member with strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to maintain harmonious relationships.
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Good at juggling multiple tasks and prioritizing tasks; ability to work on multiple projects concurrently, ensuring deliverables are completed on time, are of the highest quality, and enhance the reputation of the HNG Meats brand.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
To Apply: Email your cover letter and resume to sales@hickorynutgap.com. Please include the following in the subject line of your email “[Your Name and your favorite cut of meat]”.
