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 products to discard

• Sorting and selecting high-quality products to pack

• Filling containers to an accurate weight using scales

• Properly handle products and containers to maximize shelf life and appearance to the Company’s expectations

• Performing repetitive tasks at a consistent pace that meets productivity expectations

• Labeling, 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 the facility

• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs), Company food safety policies, Company employee safety policies, and Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOPs).

• Other duties as assigned

WHO YOU ARE

• Authorized to work in the U.S.

• Capable of lifting to 50 pounds

• Work efficiently and pay attention to detail

• Must have a reliable form of transportation

• Open availability to work various work schedules, including holidays and weekends

WHO WE ARE

Gotham Greens is an indoor farming company and a fresh food brand on a mission to transform the way we approach our food system, putting people and the planet at the forefront. Gotham Greens produces and delivers long-lasting and delicious leafy greens, herbs, salad dressings, dips, and cooking sauces all year round to retail, restaurant, and foodservice customers.

A Certified B Corporation™, Gotham Greens sustainably grows high-quality produce using up to 90% less water and 97% less land than conventional farming through its national network of climate-controlled, high-tech greenhouses across America, including locations in New York, Illinois, Rhode Island, Maryland, Virginia, Colorado, and California.

Since its launch in 2011, Gotham Greens has grown from a single urban rooftop greenhouse in Brooklyn, N.Y., to one of the largest hydroponic leafy green producers in North America. For more information, visit gothamgreens.com.