Production Assistant

THE ROLE Gotham 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. 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 RESPONSIBILITY Packing Containers of Fresh Produce Sorting and selecting high quality product to pack Identifying unacceptable quality product to discard

Filling containers to an accurate weight using scales

Properly handling product and containers to maximize shelf life and appearance to the company’s visual expectations

Performing repetitive tasks at a consistent pace which meets productivity expectations

Production Support Assisting Greenhouse Production operations, including transplanting seedlings, harvesting plants, and handling growing equipment

Handling, organizing, and loading production supplies and equipment

Assisting with inventory control and cold storage organization

Labelling, boxing, and staging product materials and supplies

Other duties as assigned

Food 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 supplies

Assist with periodic cleaning of common areas in facilityQUALIFICATIONSRequirements:

Be authorized to work in the USLift 50 pounds

Stand for a full 8-hour shift

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

Must be able to work in varying temperatures that are anywhere from 55 degrees (within the Packhouse) to 90 degrees (within the Greenhouse).WHO 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 dips all year round to retail, restaurant, and food service 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 offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package.

We are proud to be an affirmative action equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

We thank all applicants in advance for their interest in this position; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls or agencies please.