Production Associate

80 Acres Farms; Hamilton (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

At least 2 weeks of paid vacation

10 paid holidays

401(k) with company match

Paid parental leave

Job summary

80 Acres Farms, located in Hamilton, Ohio, is on a mission to revolutionize food production through innovative vertical farming. We are seeking self-motivated individuals to join our team as Production Associates, performing tasks from seeding to harvesting crops while adhering to food safety practices.

Successful candidates will gain valuable experience in a dynamic environment and can take advantage of comprehensive benefits starting from day one, including health insurance and paid vacation.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of food production or general manufacturing experience.
• Proven record of solid attendance and employment.
• Computer proficiency and comfortability with working with machinery.

Responsibilities

• Seeding, transplanting, and harvesting using automated machinery.
• Basic cleaning and sanitation of work areas.
• Following good manufacturing practices to ensure food safety.

Skills

Food production experience

Machinery operation

Adaptability in fast-paced environments

Effective teamwork

Job description

At 80 Acres Farms, we're on a mission to change the way the world eats—and we're looking for people who want to help us do it.

We grow pesticide‑free salads, herbs, microgreens, and salad kits in smart vertical farms that produce more food with far fewer resources—using up to 95% less water and renewable electricity, with no reliance on weather or seasons. Our produce is available in more than 17,000 retail locations nationwide, including Kroger, Whole Foods, HEB, and The Fresh Market, and reaches food service partners across the country year‑round.

What makes this possible is a combination of people, technology, and purpose. Our proprietary growing platform, developed by our technology subsidiary, Infinite Acres, provides our teams with real‑time data and control over every aspect of the growing environment—making our farms among the most advanced in the world. We operate commercial farms in Ohio, Kentucky, Georgia, Texas, South Carolina, and Colorado, packhouses in Indiana, Virginia, and Washington, and research and development facilities in Arkansas, Israel, and the Netherlands.

We've grown significantly through the acquisitions of Kalera and Soli Organic, and we're just getting started.

If you're passionate about sustainability, food, and building something that matters, we'd love to have you on the team.

The Impact You’ll Make

We are looking for self‑motivated and driven individuals who can support and promote a team atmosphere. This individual will do so by providing basic crop handling responsibilities that include seeding, transplanting, and harvesting leafy greens and herbs. This individual will follow good manufacturing practices critical to food safety and to their team. Production Associates will gain the hands‑on experience and the initial skills needed to help promote advancement within the company.

What You’ll Be Responsible For

• Seeding, transplanting, and harvesting lettuce and herbs using automated machinery
• Basic cleaning and sanitation of work areas
• Following all good manufacturing practices to ensure food safety
• Other duties as assigned
• Repetitive motion throughout the shift
• Standing or walking for a long duration of time
• Crouching and kneeling
• Lifting up to 30lbs
• Exposure to heights when working on the grow area

What You Bring

• 1+ years food production or general manufacturing experience
• Proven record of solid attendance and employment
• Computer proficiency and comfortability with working with machinery
• Adaptability to fast paced and continuous improvement environment
• Ability to work with a sense of urgency and efficiency to complete team goals
• Ability to maintain good manufacturing practices and safe food handling measures
• Weekend availability

Working at 80 Acres Farms

At 80 Acres Farms, we believe taking care of our people is just as important as taking care of our plants. Our benefits are designed to support your health, your family, and your future.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance starting day one
• At least 2 weeks of paid vacation, plus a minimum of 40 hours of paid sick time
• 10 paid holidays
• Paid parental leave
• 401(k) with up to a 4% company match
• Company‑paid life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage

Paid time off, sick time, and leave benefits are offered in accordance with state and local laws and may vary depending on where you work.

Our Hiring Commitment

80 Acres Farms is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. You’re defined by more than just your job title, and we want you to feel comfortable bringing your true self to work. We value your talents, your traditions, your take on the world, and everything else that makes you unique. We strive to be to be a place where a diverse mix of talented people want to come, stay, and do their best work.

80 Acres Farms participates in E-Verify. As required by law, your employment with the Company is contingent upon you providing legal proof of your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Employment decisions are made without regard to protected characteristics. All candidates will be given the same consideration.