HARVESTING ASSOCIATE

Description

HARVESTING ASSOCIATE - Soli Organic

SAN ANTONIO, TX

Description

The Harvester supports the harvesting of all the areas following sustainable harvesting practices. The Harvester works in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. He/She must be self-motivated and take the initiative on daily tasks. The Harvester reports to and takes direction from the Supervisor on duty.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Be      receptive to learning new methods of harvesting
• Assist      others with various additional projects and work-related errands as needed
• Assist      with harvesting and packaging of Living organic Herbs (LOH)
• Support      harvesting by following sustainable harvesting practices
• Notify      the Grower of irrigation system issues 
• Assess      LOH growing conditions (by manually feeling the weight of the plant, the      harvester can notice the water content)
• Ensure      quality standards and health safety of all harvesting practices
• Accept      responsibility and personal ownership for actions, results, and risks
• Keep      accurate records of products on the carts
• Help      with organization and training of new teammates at the harvesting area when      applicable
• Clean      and maintain the working zone area and maintain all tools/supplies      organized
• Verbally      report any problems with the plants such as diseases and insects to the      Harvesting/Line Coordinator
• Place      sleeves manually in the LOH products
• Perform      other duties as assigned

Requirements

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education: High      school diploma or GED certificate.
• Experience: 1-      year experience working in a Greenhouse environment or growing organic      herbs and microgreens, knowledgeable of primary organic herbs production      including harvest and post-harvest.
• Language      Fluency: No specific language requirements; bi-lingual      English/Spanish fluency preferred.

Requirements

 REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education: High      school diploma or GED certificate.
• Experience: 1-      year experience working in a Greenhouse environment or growing organic      herbs and microgreens, knowledgeable of primary organic herbs production      including harvest and post-harvest.
• Language      Fluency: No specific language requirements; bi-lingual      English/Spanish fluency preferred.