Production Assistant

THE ROLE

Gotham Greens is seeking passionate, driven and hardworking individuals to work in our Packhouse. Packhouse Production Assistants 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

• Packing containers of fresh leafy greens and herbs
• Identifying unacceptable quality product to discard
• Sorting and selecting high quality product to pack
• Filling containers to an accurate weight using scales
• Properly handling product and containers to maximize shelf life and appearance to the company’s expectations
• Performing repetitive tasks at a consistent pace which meets productivity expectations
• Labelling, boxing, and staging product materials and supplies
• Handling, organizing, and loading production supplies and equipment
• Assisting with inventory control and cold storage organization
• Assist with daily cleaning of production areas, equipment, and supplies
• Assist with periodic cleaning of common areas in facility
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs), company food safety policies, company employee safety policies, and sanitation standard operating procedures (SSOPs).

WHO YOU ARE

• Authorized to work in the US
• Able to lift 50 pounds
• Able to 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 55 degree temperatures

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 pesto dip all year round to retail, restaurant, and foodservice customers.

Today, Gotham Greens has 9 locations with 600,000+ sq. ft. of hydroponic greenhouses across six U.S. states and over 400 team members. 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.

Gotham Greens recently raised $87 million in new equity and debt capital, bringing our total financing to $130 million and fueling our company’s next phase of growth.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Overtime

Work Location: In person