THE ROLE
The Packhouse Production Assistant supports packing, quality-control sorting, and runner activities for leafy vegetables and herbs. This position inspects, weighs, arranges, packs, stages, and moves product while maintaining quality standards, a consistent production pace, facility sanitation, and employee and food safety requirements. The role may also support material handling, product changeovers, inventory counts, and other packhouse activities as assigned.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
Production and Quality
- Pack and perform quality-control sorting of leafy vegetables and herbs on a full-time basis.
- Inspect and weigh greens, arrange leaves, and place product in clamshell containers.
- Report product quality or pest concerns, including tip burn, dropped leaves, or insects, to the supervisor and discard affected leaves as instructed.
- Ensure only product that meets quality standards is packed.
- Maintain a consistent packing pace of 2 packs per minute for clamshells and 6 packs per minute for trays.
- Prepare product for boxing and help load products onto U-boats or pallets in preparation for truck loading.
Employee and Food Safety Compliance
- Follow the facility GMPs.
- Execute daily processes that enforce food safety protocols and maintain compliance.
- Follow company FSQA processes and policies, dress-code requirements, and GAP/GMP rules, including restrictions on earphones, hoods, food, and phones and requirements for clean clothing and rubber-soled shoes.
- Wash hands properly and wear required personal protective equipment at all times.
- Assist with cleaning and sanitation of the greenhouse and packhouse, including gutter washing, and follow approved cleaning and sanitation methods.
Coordination and Facility Support
- Assist with loading and unloading greenhouse and packhouse supplies and materials.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
WHO YOU ARE
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to stand for an 8-hour shift.
- Ability to work comfortably in summer heat conditions and air-conditioned rooms.
- Ability to work at a steady pace with close attention to detail.
- Reliable transportation to and from work.
- Open availability to work varying schedules, including weekends when needed.
- Valid authorization to work in the United States.
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
- Attention to detail and the ability to consistently identify and pack quality product.
- Ability to maintain established packing rates while following quality, safety, and sanitation procedures.
- Ability to communicate product-quality, pest, supply, and production-flow concerns promptly.
- Ability to work collaboratively and provide flexible support across packing, sorting, runner, harvesting, and facility-support activities as assigned.
- Ability to follow standard operating procedures, complete required training, and maintain accurate temperature or inventory information when assigned.
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 +1,500,000 square feet of high-tech greenhouse in 12 locations across nine U.S. states.
Our team of 600+ full time team members are hard-working, 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. Applicant interest only; please no external recruiters.
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Skills Required
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Ability to stand for a full 8 hour shift
- Comfortable working in summer heat conditions and air-conditioned rooms
- Able to work at a steady pace and attention to detail
- Reliable form of transportation (train, bus, car, etc.)
- Open availability to work various schedules including weekends
- Authorized to work in the US
- Prior experience in the natural and organic food industry
- Enjoys working in a fast-paced environment
- Passionate commitment to sustainable agriculture and company vision
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.
