Packhouse Production Assistant

Packhouse Production AssistantVirginia - Stevensburg, VA 22741OverviewSalary Range $16.00 - $20.00 Hourly Level Entry Position Type Full TimeDescriptionThe RoleGotham Greens is seeking passionate, driven and hardworking individuals to fill positions as Production Assistants. Production Assistant positions are hands-on and require individuals who enjoy rolling up their sleeves and are accustomed to manual labor-intensive jobs.Prior experience in the natural and organic food industry is a plus but not required. This is an opportunity for an enthusiastic, self-motivated and organized individual to assume a position at a rapidly growing, innovative, disruptive company in the 21st century food system.Areas Of ResponsibilityPacking Containers of Fresh Produce Sorting and selecting high quality product to packIdentifying unacceptable quality product to discardFilling containers to an accurate weight using scalesProperly handling product and containers to maximize shelf life and appearance to the company's visual expectationsPerforming repetitive tasks at a consistent pace which meets productivity expectationsProduction Support Assisting Greenhouse Production operations, including transplanting seedlings, harvesting plants, and handling growing equipmentHandling, organizing, and loading production supplies and equipmentAssisting with inventory control and cold storage organizationLabelling, boxing, and staging product materials and suppliesOther duties as assignedFood Safety and Sanitation Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's), Good Agricultural Practices (GAP's), company food safety policies, and sanitation standard operating procedures (SSOP's).Assist with daily cleaning of production areas, equipment, and suppliesAssist with periodic cleaning of common areas in facilityQualificationsRequirements:Be authorized to work in the USLift 50 poundsStand for a full 8-hour shiftMaintain a steady pace with attention to detailMust have a reliable form of transportationOpen availability to work various work schedules including holidays and weekendsMust be able to work in varying temperatures that are anywhere from 55 degrees (within the Packhouse) to 90 degrees (within the Greenhouse).The ideal candidate:Is reliable, highly motivated and committed to high quality performanceHas a passionate commitment to the company visionHas an appreciation for principles of sustainable agriculture and foodWho We AreGotham Greens is on a mission to transform how and where fresh produce is grown. We are a pioneer in urban indoor agriculture and a leading fresh produce and food company. Through our national network of local high-tech farms, Gotham Greens delivers fresh, long-lasting and delicious leafy greens, herbs, salad dressings and pesto dips all year round to retail, restaurant and foodservice customers. Founded in 2009, the company opened its first greenhouse in Brooklyn, N.Y., shortly thereafter. Today, Gotham Greens operates 500,000 square feet of high-tech greenhouses across five U.S. states.Our team of 350+ full time team members are hardworking, supportive, and passionate about sustainable urban agriculture. We work to create an environment that is caring, fun and collaborative. Gotham Greens is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We thank all applicants in advance for their interest in this position; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.