THE ROLE

Gotham Greens is seeking a passionate, driven, and hardworking individual to fill a position as a Cleaning/Sanitation Technician. The Technician is responsible for day-to-day tasks as directed by the Assistant Plant Manager. This is a hands-on role requiring an individual is a team player, one who is willing to roll up their sleeves and isn't afraid to get dirty.

Prior experience in the natural and organic food industry 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 DO

• Perform cleaning and sanitizing of equipment and work areas (including bathrooms, break rooms, hallways, stairwells, packhouse, nursery and under growing lines) in the entire greenhouse on second shift. 1pm - 9pm. Subject to change as needed.
• Clean quickly and effectively as directed using materials and tools provided by Gotham Greens.
• Must be able to work in tight quarters and hard-to-reach areas, such as under growing lines, etc.
• Must learn and follow procedures in the proper way to clean & sanitize.
• Responsible for working in a safe manner, following safe work practices at all times.
• Must wear proper PPE (personal protective equipment) at all times.
• Provide ideas to improve efficiencies and cleanliness.

WHO YOU ARE

• Leads by example with a can-do attitude
• Laser-focused attention to detail
• Great multitasking abilities
• Desire to grow and learn food safety rules and regulations
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand for a full 8-hour shift.
• A willingness and desire to assist in unrelated and/or unassigned tasks to ensure the effective operation of the greenhouse and packhouse.
• Must be a problem solver and be capable of identifying areas of efficiency

WHO WE ARE

Gotham Greens is on a mission to transform how and where fresh produce is grown. We are a pioneer in urban indoor agriculture and a leading fresh produce and food company. Through our national network of local high-tech farms, Gotham Greens delivers fresh, long-lasting, and delicious leafy greens, herbs, salad dressings, and pesto dip all year round to retail, restaurant, and food service customers.

Today, Gotham Greens has 9 locations with 600,000+ sq. ft. of hydroponic greenhouses across six U.S. states and over 400 team members. Since its launch in 2011, Gotham Greens has grown from a single urban rooftop greenhouse in Brooklyn, N.Y., to a multi-state greenhouse operator and one of the largest hydroponic leafy green producers in North America.