Careers at High Lawn Farm

Current open Positions

LOADING DOCK ASSISTANT

February 2026

We are hiring a full-time Order Packing & Loading Dock Assistant to join our team. The primary focus of this position is to load and unload trucks and assist with packing and fulfilling orders for our wholesale customers. This position will be responsible for unloading delivery trucks as they return from their routes, and reload them with products for the following day's delivery. 

The best candidate for this position is reliable, efficient, and flexible. This role requires close attention to detail, observation, and foresight, as well as good communication and openness to feedback. This role is a combination of independent work and teamwork, with the need for strong communication and accuracy in task completion. 

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

• Receiving and directing deliveries to the correct location on the loading dock.

• Inspecting and unloading empty crates and material from returning vehicles.

• Loading product onto vehicles before they depart for deliveries and communicating with departments on missing or short product.

• Preparing and packing cheese and butter to be shipped and delivered.

• Tracking and reporting the weights and movement of product.

• Maintaining and organizing the loading dock and walk-in cooler area.

• Assist with the production and packaging of butter and ice cream, with occasional support to the dairy bottling line.

Requirements & Schedule:

• Availability to work Monday-Thursday 8:00 am-5:00 pm; and Friday & Saturday 7:00 am - 12:00 pm.

• Ability to lift 50 lbs regularly.

• Reliable and punctual attendance is paramount.

• Willingness and ability to work with team members speaking in different languages, and using communication tools where appropriate to help with language barriers.

• Proficiency with using Google Workspace.

• Valid driver's license and clean driving record.

• Positive attitude.

• High attention to detail.

• Self-starter: Able to prioritize tasks using best judgment with a solid understanding of the need to stay busy between a dynamic set of responsibilities (i.e, you are actively seeking ways to contribute to overall daily operations at the farm), ask questions, and work independently.

  
  COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:

Wage is commensurate with experience and willingness to learn. Hourly wage ranges from $15.50 to $18.00. Benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, Aflac supplemental insurance, a matching 401(k) retirement plan, paid time off, employee discounts, and weekly milk stipends.

TO APPLY: 

Please send your resume and references to mail@highlawnfarm.com 

Or stop by our office to fill out an application.

SUMMER INTERNSHIP

February, 2026

We are offering an internship opportunity for the summer of 2026. Interns will be joining our small but mighty team in assisting with the daily operations of our over 100-year-old Jersey dairy. This role will include leading guided tours of our farm, educating members of the public about our operations and history, and providing excellent customer service. Interns will also have the opportunity to learn about cheese-making and assist in caring for our cheeses throughout aging, as well as assist in our on-farm retail shop. 

This role is open to candidates of all backgrounds and abilities. The ideal intern will be able to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment; be highly motivated to learn about our dairy products; and share our deep-rooted history with customers in an engaging and professional manner. 

RESPONSIBILITIES MAY INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

Farm Tours

• Engage with the public in a positive, approachable, and respectful manner. 

• Guide customers on walking tours of the farm, including our on-site museum, while educating them about the dairy industry and agriculture as a whole.

• Thoughtfully and mindfully answer customer questions in person.

Retail Store

• Assist the retail store during peak season by scooping ice cream and selling our dairy products. 

• Be able to answer questions about our products.

•  Assist in inventory maintenance by conducting stock checks and restocking when necessary. 

Cheese Production

• Assist in cutting and wrapping cheese to be sold in our farm store.

• Engage in learning about the aging and affinage of our cheeses.

Hours, schedule, and duration are flexible and subject to change.

TO APPLY:

Please send your resume and references to mail@highlawnfarm.com. 

IMPORTANT: PLEASE COMPLETE THE INTERNSHIP QUESTIONNAIRE WHEN SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION.

FARM STORE RETAIL ASSOCIATE

February 2026

We’re seeking motivated individuals to join our Farmstead Creamery retail team for Sping/Summer 2026. At our farm store — located right here on our idyllic farm just feet away from where our cows get milked— we sell our own artisanal dairy products and a selection of locally-produced goods.

The right candidate will be able to work in a fast-paced environment, listen and communicate effectively with customers and other staff members, take direction, problem solve, keep a clean workspace, and follow daily, weekly, and monthly standard operating procedures. 

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

• Register transactions and cash handling.

• Working knowledge & adherence to food safety practices

• Greet and interact with customers with a welcoming and friendly attitude.

• Scooping and serving ice cream while providing excellent customer service.

• Assisting with and making grilled cheese orders, charcuterie boards, and/or special events orders.

• Cutting and wrapping cheeses.

• Marketing daily samples.

• Restocking, facing & fronting items.

• Assisting with miscellaneous retail store duties, projects, and assignments upon occurrence.

REQUIREMENTS:

Applicants must be able to lift at least 35 lbs, work in a team environment, and exhibit a positive, professional attitude. Reliability and timeliness is critical. Experience in retail or customer service is preferred. Knowledge of specialty cheeses and the ability to scoop and serve ice cream is a plus!

BENEFITS AND COMPENSATION:

Hourly wage is based on experience. Plus, tips! 

We have both part-time and full-time shifts available. The Farmstead Creamery shop is currently open 7 days a week from 10:00 am - 6:00 pm (with extended hours in the summer). Shifts include opening/ closing the store during days, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Seasonal & part-time year-round position benefits include paid training, employee discounts, and weekly milk stipends. 

Full-time, year-round position benefits include health insurance, Aflac, matching 401(k) retirement plan, accrued paid time off, paid training, employee discounts, and weekly milk stipends.

TO APPLY: 

Please send your resume and references to mail@highlawnfarm.com 

Or stop by our office to fill out an application.

Dairy Plant Assistant

February 2026

We are hiring a Dairy Plant Assistant to join our team in producing high-quality dairy products. They will be a part of the pasteurization team, packaging milk, butter, and ice cream. 

The best candidate for this position will be someone who works efficiently, both independently and as part of a team. For this position, it is essential that the candidate is detail-oriented, has a positive attitude, and is receptive to instructions.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

• Operating the labelers while bottling milk on the production line

• Transferring milk into crates 

• Packaging butter and ice cream

• Maintaining cleanliness of facilities and equipment

• Organizing products to fill orders

• Loading delivery trucks

We have both part-time and full-time shifts available.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:

Wage is commensurate with experience and willingness to learn. Hourly wage ranges from $15.50 to $18.00. Benefits include health insurance, Aflac, matching 401(k) retirement plan, paid time off, employee discounts, weekly milk stipends, 

REQUIREMENTS:

Applicants are required to have a valid driver's license and the ability to lift at least 50 lbs.

TO APPLY: 

Please send your resume and references to mail@highlawnfarm.com 

Or stop by our office to fill out an application.

SPECIALTY FOODS ASSOCIATE     

February 2026

We're hiring a full-time Specialty Foods Associate / Cheesemaker to help us make our award-winning ice cream, specialty butters, and artisanal cheeses. 

The best candidate for this position is someone who is a motivated team player who exhibits professionalism and flexibility. 

 Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Assisting in ice cream, butter, and cheese production

• Cheese aging (affinage) and packaging

• Fulfilling specialty food orders for delivery and pick-up

• Maintaining inventory and production records

• Following protocols to keep facilities/ equipment clean and sanitized

REQUIREMENTS:

Applicants are required to have a valid driver's license, the ability to lift at least 50 lbs, and experience in food service and/or food production.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:

Wage is commensurate with experience and willingness to learn. Hourly wage ranges from $15.50 to $18.00. Benefits include employee discounts, weekly milk stipends, health insurance, Aflac, matching 401(k) retirement plans, paid sick leave, and vacation time. 

TO APPLY: 

Please send your resume and references to specialtyfoods@highlawnfarm.com

Or stop by our office to fill out an application.