THE ROLE
Gotham 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 DO
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Sorting and selecting high quality product to pack
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Identifying unacceptable quality product to discard
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Filling containers to an accurate weight using scales
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Properly handling product and containers to maximize shelf life and appearance to the companys visual expectations
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Performing repetitive tasks at a consistent pace which meets productivity expectations
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Assisting Greenhouse Production operations, including transplanting seedlings, harvesting plants, and handling growing equipment
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Handling, organizing, and loading production supplies and equipment
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Assisting with inventory control and cold storage organization
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Labelling, boxing, and staging product materials and supplies
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Other duties as assigned
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Food Safety and Sanitation
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Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs), company food safety policies, and sanitation standard operating procedures (SSOPs).
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Assist with daily cleaning of production areas, equipment, and supplies
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Assist with periodic cleaning of common areas in facility
WHO YOU ARE
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Stand for a full 8-hour shift
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Maintain a steady pace with attention to detail
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Must have a reliable form of transportation
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Open availability to work various work schedules including holidays and weekends
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Must be able to work in varying temperatures that are anywhere from 55 degrees (within the Packhouse) to 90 degrees (within the Greenhouse).
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 dips all year round to retail, restaurant, and foodservice customers.
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.
