Greenhouse Operator

Greenhouse Operator

Salary Range $17.00 - $17.00 Hourly Position Type Full Time

The Role

Gotham Greens is seeking a passionate, driven and hardworking individual to work as our Greenhouse Operator in our Greenhouse. Greenhouse Operators are hands-on and require individuals who enjoy rolling up their sleeves.

Prior experience in the natural and organic food industry is a plus, but is 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.

What You'll Do

Start up and shutdown of TTA

• Basic troubleshooting of all unit ops
• Accurate completion of all Operator tasks and documentation.
• Minimize downtime during breakdowns and changeovers.
• Stock Raw Materials after shutdown and as needed to complete production.
• Basic sanitation tasks, as needed or requested, to keep equipment clean and operational.
• Basic troubleshooting of TTA equipment.
• Communicate clearly and operate lines with a sense of urgency.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Who You Are

• Authorized to work in the US
• Able to lift 50 pounds
• Maintain a steady pace with attention to detail
• Must have a reliable form of transportation
• Open availability to work various work schedules, including holidays and weekends

Who We Are

Gotham Greens is an indoor farming company and a fresh food brand on a mission to transform the way we approach our food system, putting people and the planet at the forefront. Gotham Greens produces and delivers long-lasting and delicious leafy greens, herbs, salad dressings, dips, and cooking sauces all year round to retail, restaurant, and foodservice customers.

A Certified B Corporation, Gotham Greens sustainably grows high-quality produce using up to 90% less water and 97% less land than conventional farming through its national network of climate-controlled, high-tech greenhouses across America, including locations in New York, Illinois, Rhode Island, Maryland, Virginia, Colorado, and California.

Since its launch in 2011, Gotham Greens has grown from a single urban rooftop greenhouse in Brooklyn, N.Y., to one of the largest hydroponic leafy green producers in North America. For more information, visit gothamgreens.com.