Greenhouse Production Assistant

Job DetailsLevel: EntryJob Location: Denver 2 - Windsor, CO 80550Salary Range: $16.00 - $16.00 HourlyTHE ROLE

Gotham Greens is seeking passionate, driven and hardworking individuals to fill positions as Production Assistants. Production Assistant positions 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 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 companys visual expectations


Performing repetitive tasks at a consistent pace which meets productivity expectations





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 (GMPs), Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs), company food safety policies, and sanitation standard operating procedures (SSOPs).


Assist with daily cleaning of production areas, equipment, and supplies


Assist with periodic cleaning of common areas in facility



 

WHO YOU ARE



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 90 degrees (within the Greenhouse).



 

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. 
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