Harvester

Harvester

Flexible Shifts

• Benefits on Day 1 - Competitive Pay

• Supportive Environment

Rotating schedule with up to 5 days off in a row!

At Brightfarms, we exist for two reasons

• People and our Planet. 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.

Shift: 4:00A.M.- 2:30 P.M.

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental & Vison

• Up to 4% match on 401k

• Short term disability, long term disability, life insurance and AD&D

• Paid maternity and paternity leave.

• Paid holiday, sick and vacation days.

• Employee assistance program offers counseling services.

• Tuition reimbursement

Job Description:

Harvest hydroponic leafy greens safely and in accordance with the highest quality. Adheres to food safety protocols in all aspects of job requirements. Follows supervisor's instructions in adhering to standardized practices and achieving required results.

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.

• Contribute to high quality by communicating with supervisor when irregularities with product or equipment occur.

• 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.

• All other job duties as needed.

Qualifications

• Mission driven, self-starters with a desire to be part of something better for the world, team player.

• Ability to fulfill routine logs related to food safety and inspection reports.

• Must be able to stand for long periods of time, work in cold and warm/hot environments, lift 20-30 pounds without assistance.

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 to occasionally lift up to 25 pounds, and on a rotating basis constantly lift up to 10 pounds. The employee should have clear correctable vision at close and distance range, as well as peripheral vision to notice safety hazards.

Equal Employment Opportunity

BrightFarms, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, pregnancy or pregnancy related condition, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. If you have a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act or similar law and you wish to discuss potential accommodations related to applying for employment at BrightFarms, please contact HR@brightfarms.com