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. 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.

AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

• Packing Containers of Fresh Produce
  • Sorting and selecting high quality product to pack
  • Identifying unacceptable quality product to discard
  • Filling containers to an accurate weight using scales
  • Properly handling product and containers to maximize shelf life and appearance to the company’s visual expectations
  • Performing repetitive tasks at a consistent pace which meets productivity expectations
• Production Support
  • Assisting Greenhouse Production operations, including transplanting seedlings, harvesting plants, and handling growing equipment
  • Handling, organizing, and loading production supplies and equipment
  • Assisting with inventory control and cold storage organization
  • Labelling, boxing, and staging product materials and supplies
  • Other duties as assigned
• Food Safety and Sanitation
  • Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s), Good Agricultural Practices (GAP’s), company food safety policies, and sanitation standard operating procedures (SSOP’s).
  • Assist with daily cleaning of production areas, equipment, and supplies
  • Assist with periodic cleaning of common areas in facility

QUALIFICATIONS

Requirements:

• Be authorized to work in the US
• Lift 50 pounds
• Stand for a full 8-hour shift
• Maintain a steady pace with attention to detail
• Must have a reliable form of transportation
• Open availability to work various work schedules including holidays and weekends
• Must be able to work in varying temperatures that are anywhere from 55 degrees (within the Packhouse) to 90 degrees (within the Greenhouse).