Hydroponic Associate Full And Part Time Positions Available

50750 Russell Schmidt Chesterfield MI 48051

Compensation $16/hour (Plus biweekly performance incentive)

Training provided.

Shift: 730-4PM OPEN 7 days a week

MON - FRI Shifts available. days are flexible, hours are firm.

SAT-SUN when available.

Attributes needed:

• Reliable and consistent
• Agility, the ability to change tasks as needed based on the needs of the system.

• Ability to lift 50 lbs. intermittently.
• Ability to bend and stoop throughout the shift
• Ability to be on feet for extended periods of time.
• Able to work effectively in a range of temperatures (warm clothing provided when needed)
• Not afraid to get dirty - THIS IS AN INDOOR FARM
• A personality that helps to foster an enjoyable and productive work environment.

Responsibilities:

• Food safety is paramount to our business and will be of the utmost importance. You will help to foster a culture that puts our customer’s safety as a top priority. You will adopt and comply with all food safety requirements.
• Operate system machinery in a safe and efficient manner
• Cross-train and be able to manage all workflow processes from seeding, transplanting, harvesting, to packaging
• Consistently follow PPE requirements for food and chemical safety

• Able to read and follow standard operating procedures
• Ability to work unsupervised for short periods of time
• Able to work at an efficient speed while maintaining quality of the product
• Attention to detail
• Good communication skills and willingness to raise issues with supervisors and management

• General clean up

Here at Lakeland Fresh Farms, we value our employees and understand the importance of investing in our biggest assets, our people. Our top priority as a company is to harness a positive organizational culture that empowers our employees. We trust our team to work independently and encourage an atmosphere that fosters open communication between all frontline employees and levels of management. We offer a unique employment opportunity where our environment influences our employees to feel valued, heard, and appreciated as individuals. We provide our team a platform to openly discuss their concerns, ideas, and communicate their opinions. We also hold a monthly meeting with provided lunch to communicate the progress within our company, provide updates for upcoming changes, and to give our employees an opportunity to speak while all managers and staff are present.

Our Company:

At Lakeland Fresh Farms, we believe that fresh, wholesome produce is a key ingredient for better living. We grow the highest quality greens at our farm in Chesterfield Twp., MI. Our greens go straight from harvest to stores and restaurants in just hours, so they can be enjoyed at the peak of freshness by discerning diners, chefs, and shoppers throughout the Great Lakes region. All our greens are grown hydroponically, not in soil.

We offer competitive benefits to full-time employees that include:

• Blue Cross Blue Shield- paid 100% by employer, with an option to pay 50% for additional dependent(s) coverage
• Vision- small copay

• Dental- small copay
• Short and long-term disability- paid 100% by employer
• Basic term life- paid 100% by employer
• 401(k) plan
• Vacation and holiday pay

Responsibilities:

• Food safety is paramount to our business and will be of the utmost importance. You will help to foster a culture that puts our customer’s safety as a top priority. You will adopt and comply with all food safety requirements.
• Operate system machinery in a safe and efficient manner
• Cross-train and be able to manage all workflow processes from seeding, transplanting, harvesting, to packaging
• Consistently follow PPE requirements for food and chemical safety

• Able to read and follow standard operating procedures
• Ability to work unsupervised for short periods of time
• Able to work at an efficient speed while maintaining quality of the product
• Attention to detail
• Good communication skills and willingness to raise issues with supervisors and management

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $14.00 - $16.00 per hour

Expected hours: 12 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Morning shift
• No nights
• Year round work

Work Location: In person