Hydroponic Greenhouse Harvester

Hydroponic lettuce growers located in Etowah, NC now hiring:

GREENHOUSE HARVESTER (Full-Time/Year-Round):

Harvesting hydroponic leafy greens safely and in accordance with the highest quality and food safety standards

Four Day Work Week - 4am-2: 30pm

$17/HR

No Drug Test Required - No Experience Required

Temp to Hire (approximately 90 days - Permanent Benefits Include:

Vacation Days/Insurance Benefits from first day of employment
Eligible for pay increases after a year
Able to bid for other positions/departments
Opportunity for promotions/growth

We use state of the art indoor farming techniques to produce pesticide free product that are insanely fresh and delicious. We are dedicated to our mission of reducing the environmental impact of food and we serve the local communities where we grow so our supply chain is simple and easy to trace.

HARVESTER Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Remove boards from ponds and place on conveyor to be put through a cutting machine
Ensure clean, sanitary machines and equipment throughout the process.
Learn and follow the best food safety standards consistent with our SOP s, procedures, inspections, and quality requirements.
Help fulfill daily harvest plan to satisfy our consumers and customers.
Take credit for your team's accomplishments by accurately recording charts related to performed labor, inspection and results as required.
Work safely and maintain a safe, clean, organized work area and uniform.
Operate Hand Pallet Jack safely to help add efficiency as needed.
Contribute to high quality by communicating with supervisor when irregularities with product or equipment occur.
Experience, Skills and Abilities

Alignment with the company mission - we re passionate about our greens! We re looking for a team of like-minded people focused on providing healthy, locally grown produce to the community.
1 year of related experience in a food manufacturing or agricultural environment preferred but not required
Great attendance and dedication to the craft the team heavily depends on one another to be on time and accountable.
Adaptable and flexible we are in a rapid phase of expansion. Employees will need to be nimble! Must be able to perform in a fast-paced environment.
Detail oriented and organized.
Ability to follow instructions, cooperate and collaborate with all employees and management. Collaboration is key to keeping our team united.
Open to applicants who do not have a high school diploma/GED
Working conditions

Working in a Greenhouse is generally a warm and sunny place to be! Occasionally Harvesters may be asked assist in the coolers where the produce is packed and those coolers are kept at around 40 degrees (coats are provided). Also, Harvester are often working near moving mechanical parts. There will be exposure to cleaning chemicals. The noise level of machines and cooling units can be loud. All safety gear will be provided, and expected to be used, for conditions involving extreme weather, noise, and chemical exposure.

Physical requirements

While performing the duties of this job, employees are expected to constantly use hands to finger, handle or feel, as well as talk and hear. There is frequent standing, walking, reaching with hands and arms, as well as stooping, kneeling, crouching, and climbing. The lifting requirements are to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds, often lift up to 25 pounds, and constantly lift up to 10 pounds. In addition, the operator will have to pull dumpsters filled with material using the pallet jack, this will be done together with other operators. The employee should have clear correctable vision at close and distance range, as well as peripheral vision to notice safety hazards.