Production Associate (Calgary, AB)

GoodLeaf Farms; Calgary; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Benefits

Job summary

GoodLeaf Farms, a Canadian leader in vertical farming, seeks a Production Associate to help run the Calgary area vertical farm. You will seed greens, harvest and package greens, manage farm materials, and uphold sanitation standards in a fast-paced environment.

This role supports local produce initiatives and environmental impact, with competitive compensation and equal opportunity. 12-hour shifts on a rotating schedule provide growth and hands-on experience.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work a 12-hour rotational day shift, 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM.
• Must be physically able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Reliable, detail oriented and capable in a fast-paced environment.
• Passionate about local produce and environmental impact.
• Must be legally authorized to work in Canada.

Responsibilities

• Seeding micro and baby leafy greens.
• Harvest and package micro and baby leafy greens.
• Handle farm materials.
• Participate in sanitation practices.

Skills

Seeding greens

Harvesting greens

Packaging greens

Materials handling

Sanitation practices

Shift work

Job description

Would you like to be a part of a revolution in agriculture in Canada? If so, we would love to hear from you!

At GoodLeaf Farms we are a proud Canadian company at the forefront of innovation, striving to grow food security for communities from coast to coast. We are breaking ground in an industry that is quickly proving itself to be sustainable, not only environmentally but economically and socially as well. We are focused on producing ultra-fresh greens, 365 days a year using no harsh chemicals, a carbon footprint that is just half that of a traditional farm and using less than 10% of the water traditionally used, to create a world where plants thrive!

Why work at GoodLeaf Farms?

It is our commitment to provide you with the work environment and tools necessary to be successful in your role. We hope that you will find your work here rewarding, challenging, and meaningful.

• You will have the opportunity to take your career to the next level. GoodLeaf is growing and we want you to grow along with us!
• We have an entrepreneurial and inclusive spirit with the heart of a startup.
• We foster an environment of cooperation and communication.
• We have competitive compensation and benefits

Every day at GoodLeaf Farms we get to help solve the challenge of food security for communities across Canada and do it in innovative ways that inspire healthy lifestyles. We think that’s exciting and the best reason of all to join us!

What we are looking for

We are looking for you to join our Production Associate / Vertical Farming Technician Crew whose primary responsibility it is to ensure all areas of our vertical farm run smoothly and safely, handling farm materials, packaging leafy greens and participating in sanitation practices. Whether you are seeding our bold and peppery baby arugula or harvesting our delicate pea shoots, your role will be to ensure we deliver a safe, top-quality product to all Canadian families.

What you will be doing

• Seeding micro and baby leafy greens
• Harvest and package our micro and baby leafy greens
• Handle farm materials
• Participate in industry best, sanitation practices

Must have’s

• Must be able to work a 12-hour rotational day shift, 7:00AM – 7:00PM. Rotational schedule is 3 days on 2 days off and then 2 days on 2 days off.
• Must be detail oriented and physically able to lift up to 50lbs
• Able to excel in a fast paced, changing environment
• Reliable and highly efficient
• Must be passionate about local produce and your impact on the environment
• Must be legally authorized to work in Canada.

GoodLeaf Farms is a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination employer.

GoodLeaf Farms is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions at GoodLeaf Farms are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, colour, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability status.

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