What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Assistant position at Gotham Greens?
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
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Packing containers of fresh leafy greens and herbs
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Identifying unacceptable quality products to discard
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Sorting and selecting high-quality products to pack
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Filling containers to an accurate weight using scales
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Properly handle products and containers to maximize shelf life and appearance to the Company’s expectations
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Performing repetitive tasks at a consistent pace that meets productivity expectations
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Labeling, boxing, and staging product materials and supplies
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Handling, organizing, and loading production supplies and equipment
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Assisting with inventory control and cold storage organization
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Assist with daily cleaning of production areas, equipment, and supplies
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Assist with periodic cleaning of common areas in the facility
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Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs), Company food safety policies, Company employee safety policies, and Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOPs).
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Other duties as assigned
WHO YOU ARE
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Authorized to work in the U.S.
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Capable of lifting to 50 pounds
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Work efficiently and pay attention to detail
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Must have a reliable form of transportation
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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.