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SalaryAbout Beanstalk
Beanstalk is a soil-based, vertical farm in Herndon, VA that delivers salad kits and produce boxes the day after harvest. All of our produce is ready-to-eat, pesticide-free, and grown from natural seeds selected for taste and nutrition. Beanstalk invented a new farming method that uses soil and renewable energy to conserve natural resources and grow produce all year round.
About You
You have a strong work ethic and high standards for safety and quality. You are known for being reliable and have relentless attention to detail. You want to get your hands dirty and work with a team of other farmers to bring locally grown food into your community.
About the Role
As an Indoor Farmer at Beanstalk, you will assist our farm operations team in running our production farm. You will use innovative technology to complete farming tasks. This is a hands-on job where you will join a team responsible for growing, monitoring, and processing fresh produce.
Responsibilities
- Work with tools & machinery to conduct farming operations including harvesting, seeding, transplanting and cleaning
- Ensure all farm equipment is clean and in good, working order
- Ensure all final products meet our strict food safety and quality standards
- Maintain a clean and orderly environment
- Observe and follow established health and safety standards
- Observe and follow our production procedures and policies
- Notify management immediately of any system failures or issues
- Collaborate with internal teams to test and integrate new systems into the production facility
- Monitor crops through each step in the production process
Requirements
- Must be authorized to work in the US
- Have a reliable form of transportation to Herndon, VA
- Able to lift and move heavy objects (up to 45 pounds)
- Able to commit to a consistent schedule, including some holidays.
- Ability to use a tablet or smartphone
- Comfortable standing for hours at a time
- Regular bending, lifting, stretching and reaching both below the waist and above the head
Benefits
- Free healthcare insurance and dental insurance
- Paid sick leave
- Paid time off
- 1 catered meal per week for our team lunch
Job Type: Full-time and Part-time
Salary: $17.00 - $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Healthcare, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid sick leave and vacation time
- Opportunity for promotions
- Opportunity to learn about engineering, health, fabrication, software, hardware, plant science
Schedule: 10-hour shift
Work Location: In person
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $17.00 - $20.00 per hour
Expected hours: 20 – 40 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
Application Question(s):
- Why do you want to work at Beanstalk?
Ability to Relocate:
- Herndon, VA 20170: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
