THE ROLE
The role of the Green House Lead is designated to give day to day support and direction to the Production Assistants in the operation of the greenhouse. The GH Lead reports directly to the GH Supervisor.
Prior experience in the natural and organic food industry 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.
AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
- Monitor daily seeding and ensure all seeding and watering in is completed on schedule
- Monitor and direct all transplanting/seeding activities according to schedule
- Assist with daily AM walk-through/water meter/stock tank readings
- Help to ensure efficient work flow throughout the day
- Assist with carrying out fertilizer and acid mixing duties
- Help with training new employees
- Responsible for daily/weekly/monthly/quarterly GFSI logs and recordkeeping
- Provide support on weekends as needed for walkthroughs and other support
- Additional responsibilities as assigned.
- Supervise and maintain Food safety logs records up to date and accurate
- Supervise and enforce Food safety procedures (GAP & GMP)
- Covers for GH Supervisor when off or on vacation
- This position will require weekend work and off hour calls during times of emergency.
QUALIFICATIONS
Requirements:
- Leads by example with a can do attitude
- Laser focused attention to detail
- Great multitasking abilities
- Desire to grow and learn food safety rules and regulations
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to lift 50 pounds.
- Ability to stand for a full 8 hour shift.
- A willingness and desire to assist in unrelated and/or unassigned tasks to ensure the effective operation of the GH and PH.
- Must be a problem solver and be capable of identifying areas of efficiencies.
- Working knowledge or willingness to learn of MS applications, Outlook, Word and Excel.
The ideal candidate:
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills
- Reliable and highly motivated with a creative flair and lively personality
- Passionate commitment to the company vision
- Appreciation to principles of sustainable agriculture and food
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 dips all year round to retail, restaurant and foodservice customers. Founded in 2009, the company opened its first greenhouse in Brooklyn, N.Y., shortly thereafter. Today, Gotham Greens operates 500,000 square feet of high-tech greenhouses across five U.S. states.
Our team of 350+ full time team members are hardworking, supportive, and passionate about sustainable urban agriculture. We work to create an environment that is caring, fun and collaborative. Gotham Greens is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We thank all applicants in advance for their interest in this position; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Skills Required
- Leads by example with a can do attitude
- Laser focused attention to detail
- Great multitasking abilities
- Desire to grow and learn food safety rules and regulations
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Ability to stand for a full 8 hour shift
- Willingness to assist in unrelated and/or unassigned tasks to ensure effective operation
- Problem solver capable of identifying areas of efficiencies
- Working knowledge or willingness to learn Microsoft applications (Outlook, Word, Excel)
- Willingness to work weekends and be available for off-hour emergency calls
- Prior experience in the natural and organic food industry
- Reliable, highly motivated, creative, and passionate about sustainable agriculture
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills (listed as ideal)
What We Do
Gotham Greens is on a mission to transform the way we approach our food system, putting people and the planet at the forefront. Our sustainable growing practices and high-quality standards let us grow vibrant greens we’re proud to serve year-round. Local greenhouses and natural growing methods give plants everything they need and nothing they don’t for a fresh, just-picked taste. Through our national network of high-tech farms, Gotham Greens delivers fresh, long-lasting and delicious leafy greens, herbs, salad dressings, sauces and dips all year round to retail, restaurant and foodservice customers. Founded by Viraj Puri and Eric Haley in 2009, Gotham Greens operates the largest national network of greenhouses totaling 600,000 square feet across nine facilities in New York City, Chicago, Providence, R.I., Denver, Baltimore, and Northern California.
