Greenhouse Cultivation Operator

Plantible Foods, Inc.; Town of Texas, Northern (WI, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive health insurance

Paid time off & sick days

Paid holidays

401k program

Career development and growth

Job summary

Plantible Foods is seeking a Greenhouse Plant Production Operator to support our pilot plant, cultivation systems, and facilities. You will help maintain biomass production, monitor conditions, collect data, and assist with process improvements to scale our sustainable production platform.

Ideal candidates have manufacturing experience in food or related industries, can work in hot and humid greenhouse environments, and are comfortable with flexible shifts.

Qualifications

• Some prior experience in food, beverage, or pharmaceutical manufacturing.
• Knowledge of safe work practices in a facility manufacturing environment.
• Experience in basic technical/mechanical manufacturing.
• Ability to do basic math functions (add/subtract/multiply/divide).
• Must be able to convert standard units of measurement.
• Forklift Certification or the ability to complete certification within 30 days of hire.
• Ability to stand 8+ hours a day, reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift over 50 lbs.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including early morning, evening or night shifts, as needed.
• Experience in chemical processing and automated control systems is a plus.
• Experience in hydroponics/aquaponics is a plus!
• A desire to contribute and make a sustainable impact!

Responsibilities

• Perform hands-on routine and non-routine cultivation operations, including pond cleaning, maintenance, and biomass harvesting.
• Monitor greenhouse environmental conditions and Lemna plant health to ensure consistent, high-quality biomass production.
• Collect, record, and enter operational and cultivation data accurately and consistently.
• Work safely and effectively in hot, humid greenhouse environments for extended periods of time.
• Follow standardized operating procedures and contribute to operational consistency across shifts.
• Assist with preventive maintenance, basic repairs, and upkeep of cultivation and greenhouse equipment as needed.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Analytical Chemistry, and R&D teams to support process optimization and scaling efforts.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and compliant work environment in accordance with GMP, HACCP, OSHA, and food safety standards.

Skills

Basic math

Stand for long hours

Attention to detail

Safety awareness

Tools

Forklift certification

Mechanical aptitude

Job description

Plantible Foods is seeking a Greenhouse Plant Production Operator to support our pilot plant, cultivation systems, and facilities. You will help maintain biomass production, monitor conditions, collect data, and assist with process improvements to scale our sustainable production platform.

Ideal candidates have manufacturing experience in food or related industries, can work in hot and humid greenhouse environments, and are comfortable with flexible shifts.