What are the responsibilities and job description for the Line Lead position at 80 Acres Farms?
About The Company
Our founders, food industry veterans Mike and Tisha, knew that food wasn't what it used to be. They wanted to make it better—by creating a new kind of farm. A farm that can grow up to 300 times more food than an open-field farm on a smaller footprint, without use of herbicides, pesticides, or other chemicals that you don’t want in your food. A farm powered with 100% renewable energy, growing with 95% less water and delivering food within 48 hours, for longer freshness for our customers and less food waste.
80 Acres Farms is a vertical farming leader, operating commercial farms in Ohio, Kentucky, and soon Georgia in addition to research and development farms in Arkansas and The Hague, Netherlands. All farms utilize state-of-the-art technology and analytics developed by the company's subsidiary, Infinite Acres.
80 Acres Farms-branded salads, microgreens, herbs, and tomatoes are available at retailers and food service distributors from Michigan to Florida, including Kroger, Whole Foods, The Fresh Market, Dorothy Lane Markets, Sysco, and US Foods. 80 Acres Farms is supported by world-class investors and partners, including General Atlantic, Siemens, Barclays, Ocado, and Signify Philips.
If you're interested in making a difference, join our team and help us change how the world eats.
Position Overview
We are looking for a LINE LEAD who takes pride in their work and is interested in being a part of a company that is changing the way the world eats. You will support the mission by assisting the team to succeed by driving standards in Safety, Quality, Accuracy and Production.
Our Line Leads help their team succeed by having open and transparent communication and being a resource for team members to learn and grow.
Schedule: Wednesday-Saturday
Qualifications
Team Leadership
80 Acres Farms is an equal opportunity employer. You’re defined by more than just your job title, and we want you to feel comfortable bringing your true self to work. We value your talents, your traditions, your take on the world, and everything else that makes you unique. We strive to be to be a place where a diverse mix of talented people want to come, to stay, and to do their best work.
80 Acres Farms participates in E-Verify. As required by law, your employment with the Company is contingent upon you providing legal proof of your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Employment decisions are made without regard to protected characteristics. All candidates will be given the same consideration.
Our founders, food industry veterans Mike and Tisha, knew that food wasn't what it used to be. They wanted to make it better—by creating a new kind of farm. A farm that can grow up to 300 times more food than an open-field farm on a smaller footprint, without use of herbicides, pesticides, or other chemicals that you don’t want in your food. A farm powered with 100% renewable energy, growing with 95% less water and delivering food within 48 hours, for longer freshness for our customers and less food waste.
80 Acres Farms is a vertical farming leader, operating commercial farms in Ohio, Kentucky, and soon Georgia in addition to research and development farms in Arkansas and The Hague, Netherlands. All farms utilize state-of-the-art technology and analytics developed by the company's subsidiary, Infinite Acres.
80 Acres Farms-branded salads, microgreens, herbs, and tomatoes are available at retailers and food service distributors from Michigan to Florida, including Kroger, Whole Foods, The Fresh Market, Dorothy Lane Markets, Sysco, and US Foods. 80 Acres Farms is supported by world-class investors and partners, including General Atlantic, Siemens, Barclays, Ocado, and Signify Philips.
If you're interested in making a difference, join our team and help us change how the world eats.
Position Overview
We are looking for a LINE LEAD who takes pride in their work and is interested in being a part of a company that is changing the way the world eats. You will support the mission by assisting the team to succeed by driving standards in Safety, Quality, Accuracy and Production.
Our Line Leads help their team succeed by having open and transparent communication and being a resource for team members to learn and grow.
Schedule: Wednesday-Saturday
Qualifications
- 1 year packing experience in a food production environment
- Knowledge of GMPs
- Ability to identify and report updates and possible deficiencies that could compromise food safety
- Organizational skills and consistency, ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize
- Detail and quality oriented
- Ability to delegate tasks to team members
Team Leadership
- Assist with interview process and tours
- In collaboration with Farm Supervisor, manage Team Member monthly training
- Ensuring the team is operating packaging machinery in a safe and efficient manner
- Manage yield expectations and daily task progress to meet target
- Perform quality checks on all equipment
- Complete Pre-Op checklist
- General Operations: Ensuring team PPE is worn correctly and verifying status of Work Orders with maintenance
- Department checks: Verify checklist and tasks are completed on time and correctly
- End-of-Day tasks: Cleaning and PPE supplies restocked, aged prop trays disposal, tools returned to storage areas and documentation
- Repetitive motion throughout the shift
- Standing or walking for a long duration of time
- Exposure to heights when working on the grow area
- Lifting up to 50lbs
- Day one health, dental, and vision insurance
- 2 weeks paid vacation
- 1-week paid health & wellness time
- 10 paid holidays
- 401k with 4% company contribution
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Company paid life insurance
- Short and long-term disability insurance
80 Acres Farms is an equal opportunity employer. You’re defined by more than just your job title, and we want you to feel comfortable bringing your true self to work. We value your talents, your traditions, your take on the world, and everything else that makes you unique. We strive to be to be a place where a diverse mix of talented people want to come, to stay, and to do their best work.
80 Acres Farms participates in E-Verify. As required by law, your employment with the Company is contingent upon you providing legal proof of your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Employment decisions are made without regard to protected characteristics. All candidates will be given the same consideration.
Salary : $20 - $22