BrightFarms Hydroponic Lettuce Greenhouse located in Etowah, NC now hiring:
Full Time Year Round - $17 per hour - No Drug Test Required - No Experience Required
*Greenhouse Packaging Associates:
Four day work week - 7am-5:30pm, rotating schedule
AND
**Greenhouse Harvesters:
Four day work week 4am-2:30pm, rotating schedule
Temp to Hire (approximately 90 days - Permanent Benefits Include:
- Vacation Days/Insurance Benefits from first day of employment
- Eligible for pay increases after a year
- Able to bid for other positions/departments
- Opportunity for promotions/growth
At Brightfarms, we exist for two reasons - People and our Planet. We use state of the art indoor farming techniques to produce pesticide free product that are insanely fresh and delicious. We are dedicated to our mission of reducing the environmental impact of food and we serve the local communities where we grow so our supply chain is simple and easy to trace.
*Greenhouse Packaging Associate Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Work on a cooler assembly line packaging, boxing, and palletizing product.
- Ensure product meets BrightFarms strict quality control standards
- Daily cleaning of machinery, including assembling and disassembling of specific equipment, at the end of product run.
- Maintain cleaning and packing logs in compliance with food safety and safety regulations.
- Sweep, clean and squeegee floors in greenhouse.
- Clean and maintain irrigation lines in the greenhouse.
- Prepare the production floor for preoperational inspection.
- Assist with growing related tasks
- Ability to stand for duration of shift
- Other duties as assigned
Greenhouse Packaging Associate Experience, Skills and Abilities
- Alignment with the company mission - we’re passionate about our greens! We’re looking for a team of like-minded people focused on providing healthy, locally grown produce to the community.
- 1 year of related experience in a food manufacturing or agricultural environment preferred but not required
- Great attendance and dedication to the craft – the team heavily depends on one another to be on time and accountable.
- Adaptable and flexible – we are in a rapid phase of expansion. Employees will need to be nimble! Must be able to perform in a fast-paced environment.
- Detail oriented and organized.
- Ability to follow instructions, cooperate and collaborate with all employees and management. Collaboration is key to keeping our team united.
- Open to applicants who do not have a high school diploma/GED
Greenhouse Packaging Associate Working conditions
This is a manual labor position in all areas of the greenhouse. This means you will be working in the Cooler (35F-40F). Employees will have some exposure to seasonal conditions which may range from extreme heat and humidity in the summer to cold in the winter. Often working near moving mechanical parts. There will be exposure to cleaning chemicals. The noise level of machines and cooling units can be loud.
Greenhouse Packaging Associate Physical requirements
While performing the duties of this job, employees are expected to constantly use hands to finger, handle or feel, as well as talk and hear. There is frequent standing, walking, reaching with hands and arms, as well as stooping, kneeling, crouching, and climbing. The lifting requirements to occasionally lift to 25 pounds, and on a rotating basis constantly lift up to 10 pounds. The employee should have clear correctable vision at close and distance range, as well as peripheral vision to notice safety hazards.
**HARVESTER Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Remove boards from ponds and place on conveyor to be put through a cutting machine
- Ensure clean, sanitary machines and equipment throughout the process.
- Learn and follow the best food safety standards consistent with our SOP’s, procedures, inspections, and quality requirements.
- Help fulfill daily harvest plan to satisfy our consumers and customers.
- Take credit for your team's accomplishments by accurately recording charts related to performed labor, inspection and results as required.
- Work safely and maintain a safe, clean, organized work area and uniform.
- Operate Hand Pallet Jack safely to help add efficiency as needed.
- Contribute to high quality by communicating with supervisor when irregularities with product or equipment occur.
Experience, Skills and Abilities
- Alignment with the company mission - we’re passionate about our greens! We’re looking for a team of like-minded people focused on providing healthy, locally grown produce to the community.
- 1 year of related experience in a food manufacturing or agricultural environment preferred but not required
- Great attendance and dedication to the craft – the team heavily depends on one another to be on time and accountable.
- Adaptable and flexible – we are in a rapid phase of expansion. Employees will need to be nimble! Must be able to perform in a fast-paced environment.
- Detail oriented and organized.
- Ability to follow instructions, cooperate and collaborate with all employees and management. Collaboration is key to keeping our team united.
- Open to applicants who do not have a high school diploma/GED
Working conditions
Working in a Greenhouse is generally a warm and sunny place to be! Occasionally Harvesters may be asked assist in the coolers where the produce is packed and those coolers are kept at around 40 degrees (coats are provided). Also, Harvester are often working near moving mechanical parts. There will be exposure to cleaning chemicals. The noise level of machines and cooling units can be loud. All safety gear will be provided, and expected to be used, for conditions involving extreme weather, noise, and chemical exposure.
Physical requirements
While performing the duties of this job, employees are expected to constantly use hands to finger, handle or feel, as well as talk and hear. There is frequent standing, walking, reaching with hands and arms, as well as stooping, kneeling, crouching, and climbing. The lifting requirements are to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds, often lift up to 25 pounds, and constantly lift up to 10 pounds. In addition, the operator will have to pull dumpsters filled with material using the pallet jack, this will be done together with other operators. The employee should have clear correctable vision at close and distance range, as well as peripheral vision to notice safety hazards.
BrightFarms is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values the unique experience and backgrounds our Associates bring!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Work Location: In person