Sanitation Lead

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. The Sanitation Lead will assist, train and coach team members in the daily cleaning and sanitation of the harvesting and packaging room and any other area assigned in our greenhouse in Yorkville, IL.

Specifically, you will:

• Assist with the onboarding and training of new hires

• Daily cleaning of harvesting and packaging equipment

• Assembling and dissembling specific machinery at the end of the product run

• Perform all duties on the daily, weekly and monthly cleaning schedules

• Follow protocols for food safe environment in accordance with sanitation SOP's

• Sweep, clean and squeegee floors in greenhouse

• Prepare the production floor for preoperational inspection

• Other duties as assigned

• Adhere to all food safety guidelines, complete training as assigned, and report food safety problems to your supervisor or other member of management as soon as identified

• Help foster a culture of safety and quality

The ideal candidate:

• Good attendance

• Be able to get the job done with minimal supervision

• Ability to stand for extended periods of time

• Lifting to occasionally 25 pounds

• Be able to work in a cold (37F) or hot (75F) environment throughout the day

Preferred Qualifications

• 1-3 years of related experience in a manufacturing environment

Come grow with us - the future is BRIGHT!

BrightFarms is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer - All qualified applicants/employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to that individual's age, race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.