THE ROLE
The Packhouse (PH) Lead will be responsible for day-to-day supervision of the Packhouse production and inventory management. The PH Lead reports directly to the Packhouse Supervisor and works in collaboration with our Sales, Customer Service, Logistics and Distribution team. This is a hands-on role requiring an individual that is a true leader, can rally a team, maintain a positive morale and work environment, and ensure a smooth efficiently run operation. This is a full- time working lead role and will require an individual who is willing to roll up their sleeves and get dirty, and work weekends. ‘
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
- Packing Containers of Fresh Produce
- Sorting and selecting high quality product to pack
- Identifying unacceptable quality product to discard
- Filling containers to an accurate weight using scales
- Properly handling product and containers to maximize shelf life and appearance to the company’s visual expectations
- Performing repetitive tasks at a consistent pace which meets productivity expectations
- Production Support
- Assisting Greenhouse Production operations, including transplanting seedlings, harvesting plants, and handling growing equipment
- Handling, organizing, and loading production supplies and equipment
- Assisting with inventory control and cold storage organization
- Labelling, boxing, and staging product materials and supplies
- Other duties as assigned
- Food Safety and Sanitation
- Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s), Good Agricultural Practices (GAP’s), company food safety policies, and sanitation standard operating procedures (SSOP’s).
- Assist with daily cleaning of production areas, equipment, and supplies
- Assist with periodic cleaning of common areas in facility
QUALIFICATIONS
Requirements:
- Be authorized to work in the US
- Lift 50 pounds
- 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 varying temperatures that are anywhere from 55 degrees (within the Packhouse) to 95 degrees (within the Greenhouse).
Skills Required
- Be authorized to work in the United States
- Lift up to 50 pounds
- Stand for a full 8-hour shift
- Maintain a steady pace with attention to detail
- Have reliable transportation
- Be available for various work schedules, including holidays and weekends
- Work in temperatures ranging from 55 to 95 degrees Fahrenheit
- Prior experience in the natural and organic food industry
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.
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