Packhouse Production Assistant

Gotham Greens; Monroe (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Gotham Greens in Monroe, GA seeks Production Assistants to join an indoor farming team. This hands-on role involves packing, sorting, labeling, and assisting with greenhouse operations, harvesting, and inventory control.

You must be able to lift 50 pounds, stand for 8 hours, work in temperatures from 55 to 90 degrees, and maintain a steady, accurate pace. Reliable transport and willingness to work holidays are required.

Qualifications

• Authorized to work in the US.
• Lift 50 pounds.
• Stand for an 8-hour shift.
• Reliable transportation.
• Open availability for holidays and weekends.
• Able to work in temperatures 55–90°F.

Responsibilities

• Packing containers of fresh produce.
• Sorting and selecting high quality product to pack.
• Identifying unacceptable quality product to discard.
• Filling containers to accurate weight using scales.
• Handling product and containers to maximize shelf life and appearance.
• Performing repetitive tasks at a consistent pace.
• Assisting greenhouse production operations (transplanting, harvesting).
• Handling, organizing, and loading production supplies.
• Inventory control and cold storage organization.
• Labelling, boxing, and staging product materials and supplies.

Skills

Physical stamina

Attention to detail

Reliable transportation

Flexible schedule

Temperature tolerance

Job description

THE ROLEGotham Greens is seeking passionate, driven and hardworking individuals to fill positions as Production Assistants. Production Assistant positions are hands-on and require individuals who enjoy rolling up their sleeves and are accustomed to manual labor-intensive jobs.Prior experience in the natural and organic food industry is a plus but not required. This is an opportunity for an enthusiastic, self-motivated and organized individual to assume a position at a rapidly growing, innovative, disruptive company in the 21st century food system.WHAT YOU'LL DOPacking Containers of Fresh ProduceSorting and selecting high quality product to packIdentifying unacceptable quality product to discardFilling containers to an accurate weight using scalesProperly handling product and containers to maximize shelf life and appearance to the companys visual expectationsPerforming repetitive tasks at a consistent pace which meets productivity expectationsAssisting Greenhouse Production operations, including transplanting seedlings, harvesting plants, and handling growing equipmentHandling, organizing, and loading production supplies and equipmentAssisting with inventory control and cold storage organizationLabelling, boxing, and staging product materials and suppliesOther duties as assignedFood Safety and SanitationFollow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs), company food safety policies, and sanitation standard operating procedures (SSOPs).Assist with daily cleaning of production areas, equipment, and suppliesAssist with periodic cleaning of common areas in facilityWHO YOU AREBe authorized to work in the USLift 50 poundsStand for a full 8-hour shiftMaintain a steady pace with attention to detailMust have a reliable form of transportationOpen availability to work various work schedules including holidays and weekendsMust be able to work in varying temperatures that are anywhere from 55 degrees (within the Packhouse) to 90 degrees (within the Greenhouse).WHO WE AREGotham Greens is an indoor farming company and a fresh food brand on a mission to transform the way we approach our food system, putting people and the planet at the forefront. Gotham Greens produces and delivers long-lasting and delicious leafy greens, herbs, salad dressings, dips, and cooking sauces all year round to retail, restaurant, and foodservice customers.A Certified B Corporation, Gotham Greens sustainably grows high-quality produce using up to 95% less water and 97% less land than conventional farming through its national network of climate-controlled, high-tech greenhouses across America, including locations in New York, Illinois, Rhode Island, Maryland, Virginia, Colorado, and California.Since its launch in 2011, Gotham Greens has grown from a single urban rooftop greenhouse in Brooklyn, N.Y., to one of the largest hydroponic leafy green producers in North America. For more information, visit gothamgreens.com.gothamgreensjobs#