Warehouse Associate

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 three new regional greenhouse hubs opening this year.  BrightFarms' fresh lettuce options, from classic greens to crunchy mixes and salad kits, are available in more than 4,500 retail stores across the East Coast and Midwest.

The Warehouse Associate will be responsible for performing various business critical tasks in the shipping, receiving, storage, and movement of materials used in a large scale greenhouse production facility. Typical inbound shipments will include packaging materials, growing inputs, and hazardous materials used in the cleaning process. Internal movement of goods will consist of staging the necessary materials used in daily production and storing finished goods before picking and creating customer orders. The Warehouse Associate will also be assisting in the disposal of organic/non-organic waste, and picking, wrapping, and labelling outbound shipments.

A forklift will be used extensively. All movements will be required to follow procedures efficiently in order to meet or exceed expectations in safety, food safety, and customer satisfaction. Computer equipment and software may be utilized in all aspects of this position.

The Warehouse Associate will also play a major role in performing inventory cycle counts and implementing inventory controls. They will keep a clean and safe working environment and inspect all equipment before use to maintain equipment and vehicles at a high standard. The associate must be able to communicate openly with supervisors and coworkers on any issues and be able to work with the team to implement and sustain process changes.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Performs all duties in compliance with plant rules and practices safety, conduct, sanitation, and good housekeeping.

• Demonstrate an operational excellence in shipping, receiving, and storing of materials.

• Achieve a high degree of customer satisfaction through proper auditing of materials received, shipped, and stored.

• Perform inventory cycle counts, verifications and reconciliations as required.

• Organize and maintain inventory and storage area.

• Ensure shipments and inventory transactions are accurate and recorded in a timely manner.

• Interface with 3PL providers to answer questions or solve problems.

• Maintain item records, documents, and utilize reports to project warehouse status in the system.

• Review and coordinate activities with other departments and leadership.

• Will keep the work area clean and perform housekeeping and sanitation on equipment

• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED

• Experience operating powered equipment to load, unload and move materials.

• Knowledge of GMP/GWP

• Demonstrate mechanical aptitude, problem solving and decision making skills

• Must be a team player and show attention to detail

• Must be able to work with moderate supervision

Preferred Qualifications

• Forklift certification

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Strong organizational and time management skills.

• Great interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships with internal and external teams.

• Computer skills, including full proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite

• Ability to input, retrieve and analyze data.

Key Values & Characteristics of Candidates:

• Authentically Green. Candidates must sincerely care about leading the movement to improve the environmental impact of the food supply chain. Candidates must be passionate about creating a healthier planet, environment, and food supply. The background and experience of candidates should reflect a true passion for improving the way we feed Americans.

• Drive to Succeed. Candidates must have hunger and ambition and must get out of bed and want to strongly perform every day, internally motivated. Candidates must demand excellence and strive to achieve greatness. Candidates should have a high clock speed and imbue energy in those around them.

• Humility & Integrity. Candidates must have personal humility and must want the organization to succeed (not focusing solely on personal success). Candidates must care about people and clients and be strong team players. Candidates must possess the highest degree of integrity and must project the proper image of BrightFarms.

• Productive. Colleagues and clients should be quick to describe candidates as famous for getting things done.

Working conditions / Environment / Travel / Schedule required

Greenhouse/Outside/Coolers/Office. Machine Operators will have exposure to seasonal conditions which may range from extreme heat and humidity in the summer to cold in the winter. Work near moving mechanical parts including in the vicinity of occasional high noise environments is required.

Climate: You will be working in the Cooler (35F-40F), Greenhouse (75F-85F), and Headhouse (60F-90F) environments for part or all of your shift and will dress accordingly.

Physical requirements

While performing the duties of this job, employees are expected to sometimes use hands to finger, handle or feel. Frequent standing, walking, reaching with hands and arms, as well as stooping, kneeling, crouching, and climbing. Employees may be required to sit on a forklift for an extended period of time. The lifting requirements are: occasionally lift up to 50 pounds and frequently lift up to 5 pounds. The employee should have clear correctable vision at close and distance range, as well as peripheral vision to notice safety hazards.

Other duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

I have read this job description and fully understand the requirements set forth therein. I understand that this is to be used as a guide and that I will be responsible for performing other duties as assigned. I understand that I am responsible for the satisfactory execution of the essential functions described therein, under any and all conditions as described. I further understand that this job description does not constitute an employment contract with BrightFarms.

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.