Harvest Technician

Kinetic Staffing LLC; Flora (MS); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance after 6 months

Job summary

Salad Days, a hydroponic lettuce farm in Flora, MS, seeks Harvest Technicians to join a production team. You will help with planting, harvesting, and packaging to support daily farm operations in a modern greenhouse environment.

The role requires attention to detail, safety compliance, and a strong work ethic. Candidates should be able to stand for long periods, lift up to 30 lbs, and work in varying greenhouse conditions. Competitive hourly pay and growth opportunities available.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Detail-oriented with ability to follow safety standards.
• Reliable, team-oriented with strong work ethic.
• Basic math for counting and measuring harvests.
• Previous agricultural or food farming experience preferred.
• Ability to stand and lift up to 30 lbs.
• Comfortable in greenhouse conditions with varying temperatures and humidity.
• Reliable transportation and consistent attendance.

Responsibilities

• Plant and transplant lettuce seedlings into hydroponic systems.
• Harvest lettuce heads according to quality and timing standards.
• Inspect, clean, and prepare lettuce for packaging and distribution.
• Package and label products in compliance with food safety protocols (FSMA).
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of greenhouse, equipment and packing areas.
• Assist with light equipment maintenance and general production tasks.
• Monitor crops for irregularities and report findings to supervisors.
• Maintain records of harvest quantities and production metrics.
• Contribute to production goals and team efficiency.

Skills

Attention to detail

Follow instructions

Safety standards

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma

Job description

We are seeking Harvest Techniciansto join Salad Days, a hydroponic lettuce farm in Flora, MS. Operating from a new 65,000-square-foot greenhouse, this role is essential to producing fresh, high-quality lettuce year-round in a modern environment. The Harvest Technicians will work as part of a production team, contributing to planting, harvesting, and packaging in support of daily farm operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Plant and transplant lettuce seedlings into hydroponic systems.
• Harvest lettuce heads according to established quality and timing standards.
• Inspect, clean, and prepare lettuce for packaging and distribution.
• Package and label products in compliance with food safety protocols, including FSMA requirements.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of greenhouse, equipment, and packing areas.
• Assist with light equipment maintenance and general production tasks.
• Monitor crops for irregularities and report findings to supervisors.
• Maintain records of harvest quantities and production metrics.
• Contribute to production goals and team efficiency.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions and safety standards.
• Positive, team-oriented attitude and strong work ethic.
• Basic math skills for counting, measuring, and tracking harvests.
• Previous commercial agricultural, horticultural, or foodfarmingproduction experience preferred.
• Ability to stand for long periods, bending, twisting, and lifting up to 30lbs.
• Comfortable workingin greenhouse conditions with varying temperatures and humidity.
• Reliable transportation and consistent attendance.

Compensation

• Starting wage $12 per hour to start with increase after introductory period. Higher starting wage depending on experience.
• Team-based performance bonuses.
• Full-time, up to 48 hrs per week, with some weekend or holiday hours as needed. Straight time pay.
• Opportunities for growth within an expanding operation.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $12 per hour to start with pay increase after introductory period. Higher starting wage depending on experience

Benefits

• Health insurance options after 6mths full time employement

Education

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience

• Agriculture: 1 year (Preferred)
• Food farmingproduction: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute

• Flora, MS 39071 (Required)

Work Location: In person