Greenhouse Plant Production Operator (USP)

Plantible; Eldorado (TX); Vor Ort; USD 20.000 - 29.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Health benefits

Dental and vision

Paid time off

Paid holidays

401k program

Career stipend

Growth opportunities

Team events

Outdoor activities

Zusammenfassung

Plantible Foods is seeking an Operator to support our pilot plant, cultivation systems, and facilities in Eldorado, Texas. You will work with processing, greenhouses, and site teams to keep production running and scalable, while contributing to a sustainable protein platform.

We value practical experience in manufacturing, basic mechanical skills, safety, and the ability to stand long shifts. This role offers exposure to GMP, HACCP, and agile startup culture with competitive benefits and room to

Qualifikationen

• 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).
• Able to convert standard units of measurement.
• Forklift certification or willingness to obtain within 30 days.

Aufgaben

• Perform hands-on cultivation operations, including pond cleaning, maintenance, and biomass harvesting.
• Monitor greenhouse environmental conditions and Lemna plant health for biomass quality.
• Record and enter operational and cultivation data accurately.
• Work safely in hot, humid greenhouse environments.
• Follow SOPs and contribute to cross-shift consistency.
• Assist with preventive maintenance and equipment upkeep.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Analytical Chemistry, and R&D teams on process optimization.
• Maintain GMP, HACCP, OSHA, and food safety standards.

Kenntnisse

Food manufacturing

Safety practices

Mechanical manufacturing

Math skills

Unit conversion

Forklift cert

Flexible hours

Chemical processing

Hydroponics

Jobbeschreibung

Kindly be advised that we are handling the recruitment for this position internally and are not partnering with external recruiters.

We Are a Biology Company

Plantible, backed by Astanor Ventures, Lerer Hippeau, Piva Capital, Kellogg’s, and Vectr Ventures, is a vertically integrated biology company that is unlocking the power in plants in service of people & planet. Our mission is to create solutions that empower customers to make sustainable and regenerative choices without compromising on quality. We are beginning with the food industry. Please visit our website to learn more about our mission and continued success: https://www.plantiblefoods.com/

How You Will Contribute

Operators play a critical role in supporting engineers and operations by keeping our pilot plant, cultivation systems, and facilities running smoothly. Whether working in processing, greenhouses, or across the site, this role offers firsthand exposure to innovative protein extraction processes in a fast-moving food manufacturing startup. You’ll have the opportunity to make an immediate and lasting impact by supporting daily operations, improving processes, and helping scale a novel, sustainable production system, while growing alongside the company.

What You Will Be Working On

• 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.

What You Bring To Plantible

• 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!

Choose Plantible Foods

Joining Plantible means contributing to a sustainable future for all. We are a venture backed startup that is both spreading happiness amongst our employees and to current and future generations. We believe diversity creates uniqueness. Our team is composed of highly talented people with different interests and hobbies, which makes for a rich working environment. At Plantible we are continually working on our offerings to foster the best team. Check it out!

• Competitive health and wellness benefits
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off & Sick Days
• Paid Holidays
• 401k Program
• Career Stipend
• Career development and growth opportunities
• Working in a rapidly growing, flexible and entrepreneurial environment
• Team building and company-wide events
• And of course, lots of beautiful land for outdoor activities!

Plantible Foods is an equal employment opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, ancestry, veteran status, marital status, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, liability for military service, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you are interested in learning the status of your application, please note you will be contacted directly by the appropriate human resources contact person if you are selected for further consideration. Plantible Foods reserves the right to defer or close a vacancy at any time.

The Pay Range For This Role Is

18 - 18 USD per hour(Eldorado, TX)