Greenhouse Associate

North Country Growers is seeking full-time Greenhouse Associates to join our team at our state-of-the-art Controlled Environment Agriculture facility in Berlin, NH. As a Greenhouse Associate you will start by taking part in all aspects of growing from propagation to harvesting. The current schedule will be Monday through Friday with rotating weekend duties. Once the greenhouse is fully operational seven days a week, the Greenhouse Associates’ schedule and specific duties are subject to change. Appropriate shift differential compensation will be paid.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

• Work with innovative greenhouse equipment to assist in planting, transplanting, harvesting, and packaging fresh salad greens, herbs and other vegetables.
• Balance multiple tasks within the greenhouse to help support teammates.
• Operate equipment to clean, fill, seed, transplant, and harvest growing trays and pack orders for delivery.
• Record and document information related to germination, planting, harvesting, growth, and food safety.
• Prepare and track cumulative transplanting, harvesting, and packing totals.
• Complete daily operational checklists, including water, and nutrients.
• Clean work areas and systems including lines, valves, plant trays, seeding, pack-lines, harvest, and other equipment.
• Communicate and cooperate with coworkers, supervisors, and managers.
• As a food production facility strict protocol and guidelines for food-safe operation will be enforced. This will include, but is not limited to, following regulations and procedures regarding hygiene, clothing, PPE (Personal Protective Equipment), safety, operations, and training.
• Participate in any required company training, including safety and food safety.
• Assist and perform any other related duties as required or assigned.

Knowledge & Skill Requirements

• Ability to work well with a team.
• Ability and motivation to maintain quality and efficiency in repetitive tasks.
• Flexibility to work in a variety of functional areas and to transition between tasks as necessary.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and a commitment to quality.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

The following physical requirements of the job are required to be performed with or without reasonable accommodations:

• Ability to remain in a stationary standing position up to 95% of the time.
• Constantly adjust and/or move in all directions objects weighing up to 20 pounds.
• Occasionally lifting 20 pounds up to 6 feet.
• Occasionally adjust and/or move in all directions objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Mobility to frequently move about the worksite, or between worksites, to accomplish tasks.
• Ability to work in all weather and environmental conditions, including hot and cold temperatures.
• Ability to constantly perform repetitive motions that may include the arms, wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
• Ability to use and comfortably work with automated equipment.
• Ability and visual acuity to observe details at close range.
• Ability to adapt to changing work conditions.
• Ability to descend and ascend steps.

Benefits

• Pay range: $18 - $20/hr
• Medical and dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Holiday pay
• Worker incentive program when developed
• Cash bonus program when developed
• Retirement plan when benefits become available
• Year-round indoor work

To apply please send your resume and cover letter to umiker@ncgrows.com

Disclaimer:This job description is not all-inclusive. Other duties and responsibilities may be required.

EEO Statement:North Country Growers is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. We comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require accommodations for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify Julia Umiker at umiker@ncgrows.com. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis. It is the responsibility of the applicant to inform North Country Growers of any accommodations needed during the recruitment process. North Country Growers will work with the applicant to assess the specific requirements and provide reasonable accommodations accordingly. North Country Growers is committed to ensuring that our workplace is accessible to individuals with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job, please let us know.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Seasonal

Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Holidays
• Rotating weekends
• Year round work

Ability to Relocate:

• Berlin, NH: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person