Bright Farms Yorkville , IL 60560
Posted 4 weeks ago
BrightFarms is The Place to Grow!
At BrightFarms, we're on a mission to revolutionize the way leafy greens are grown. But we don't just want to grow great-tasting greens, we want them to do good as well: for the planet, for the health of people, and for the well-being of our employees. We give BrightFarmers the tools, training, support, and opportunities they need to do better for themselves and the world every day. Because when you do good for your people, they do good for the world.
BrightFarms is a national leader in the booming indoor farming industry, transforming how produce is grown and delivered with its expanding network of high-tech, sustainable hydroponic farms. We currently operate six high-tech greenhouse farms, with four new regional salad greenhouse hubs breaking ground to begin opening in 2024. BrightFarms' fresh lettuce options, from classic greens to crunchy mixes and salad kits, are available in more than 3,700 retail stores across the East Coast and Midwest.
Our Food Safety & Quality department is looking to add a Food Safety & Quality Specialist to our team. These positions are located at our Yorkville, IL (near Chicago), Wilmington, OH (near Cincinnati), and Rochelle, IL greenhouses.
Specifically, you will:
Collect environmental and water samples per the sampling schedules and protocols
Review and verify food safety and quality records completed by the operations team
Manage weekly FSQ Key Performance Indicator (KPI) score cards and food safety culture whiteboard
Perform quality sampling of finished products
Perform chemical titration checks to ensure correct usage of sanitation chemicals
Order and maintain sanitation chemical inventory and sanitation resources
Provide functional leadership to the Shift Sanitation Leads and help develop new processes in that space
Plan the sanitation schedule and provide direction to the sanitation leads
Order laboratory supplies for environmental monitoring program
Help drive a culture of safety and quality, including management of culture surveys
Assist with the onboarding process of new hires, conducting reviews for associates, ensuring training of associates, and leading in a manner consistent with BrightFarms Leadership Philosophies
Assist in planning and execution all aspects of the greenhouse management
Work closely with peers to develop good team working relationship and cross shift team relationships
Other duties as assigned by the General Manager or Director of Food Safety & Quality
The ideal candidate:
5 years combination of education and experience quality management, preferably in the food industry
A desire to be an integral part of a growing mission-based company
Demonstrated leadership and influencing skills
Some experience in a team lead role or as a supervisor with a team of employees
Bilingual English/Spanish is a big plus but not required
Proficiency with computer operations and programs such as Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel), Access or other data tracking systems
Strong decision-making and troubleshooting skills
Candidates must sincerely care about leading the movement to improve the environmental impact of the food supply chain
Preferred Qualifications
Working conditions / Environment / Travel / Schedule required
This is a manual labor position in all areas of the greenhouse. This means you will be working in the Cooler (35F-40F), Greenhouse (75F-85F), and Headhouse (60F-90F) environments for part or all your shift and will dress accordingly. Employees will have some exposure to seasonal conditions which may range from extreme heat and humidity in the summer to cold in the winter. Often working near moving mechanical parts. There will be exposure to cleaning chemicals. The noise level of machines and cooling units can be loud.
Yorkville, IL position is second shift (2:30pm-11pm, Monday
Come grow with us - the future is BRIGHT!
BrightFarms is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer
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