Greenhouse Production Assistant

Packhouse Production AssistantVirginia - Stevensburg, VA 22741OverviewSalary Range $16.00 - $18.00 Hourly Level Entry Position Type Full Time Job Shift DayDescriptionThe RoleGotham Greens is seeking passionate, driven, and hardworking individuals to work in our Greenhouse. Greenhouse Production Assistants 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.What You'll DoSeeding duties include operation of seeding machines.Transplant seedlings based on quality standards.Identify and cull plants with pests or disease.Harvest mature plants.Move and rearrange growing equipment as needed.Assist with the loading and unloading of greenhouse materials.Compost unused plants.Assist with daily cleaning of production areas, equipment, and supplies.Assist with periodic cleaning of common areas in facility.Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs), Company food safety policies, Company employee's safety policies, and Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOPs).Additional duties as assigned.QualificationsWho You AreBe authorized to work in the U.S.Capable of lifting up to 50 pounds.Work efficiently and pay attention to detail.Must have a reliable form of transportation.Open availability to work various work schedules, including holidays and weekends.