Production associate; vertical farm

The Vertical Farm Technician I (VFT I) perform general duties required on the farm and may be assigned to one production area or rotate between various areas. They work under the guidance of the Production Supervisor, ortheir designate in the production area they are assigned to.

Production

· Follow Good Leaf Farms Food  Safety Policy.

· Follow practices that enable Good Leaf Farms to achieve production goals.

· Perform general farming responsibilities including, but not limited to: seeding, harvesting, packaging, labeling, sanitizing equipment waste management, shipping and receiving, etc.

· Collect basic data on crops and farm systems to be reported to leadership or designate.

· Any duties associated with theharvesting process.

· Verify the products against sale orders before packaging.

· Package all orders in accordance with food safety and company guidelines.

· Ensure all products are packaged in an efficient, and safe manner.

· Ensure product packages stored in appropriate temperatures and is not damaged.

· Inspect packaging, make sure all information is correct.

· Assist with performing inventory for shipping packaging material.

· Assist with the shipping activities.

· Operates production and packaging equipment, when required.

· Set up production equipment when required.

Sanitation

· Follow Good Leaf Farms Food  Safety Policy.

· Adhere, safeguard, and comply with the Standard Sanitization Operating Procedures, Standard Operation Procedures, Occupational Health and Safety Act and Good Manufacturing Practice at all times without exception.

· Ensure the safe use and storage of all cleaning supplies.

· Perform a wide range of sanitation responsibilities including but not limited to scrubbing, washing, vacuuming, and disinfecting to ensure that the farm is clean at all times.

· Collect and remove garbage andensure the safe disposal of hazardous waste.

· Ensure drains are cleaned and sanitized regularly.

· Ensure that any work conducted is aligned with sanitation procedures and programs and in compliance with Good Leaf Farm standards.

· Conduct cleaning and sanitizing tasks proactively to ensure all farm areas are well maintained to operating producers during and after hours.

· Ensure all work done is aligned with sanitization excellence usingGMP's (Good Manufacturing practices) as guiding principles to ensure sanitization standards are consistently and safely achieved.

· Regularly be on the look and advise Farm leadership of any sanitization deviations observed.

Safety

· Adhere,safeguard and comply with the Standard Sanitization Operating Procedures, Standard Operation Procedures, Occupational Health and Safety Act and Good Manufacturing Practice at all times without exception

· Report unsafe and faulty equipment, fixtures, and processes to supervisor

· Follows and comply with all Good Leaf Farms, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), Provincial and Company Health and Safety standards and Company Safe Quality Foods standards and guidelines.

All other duties as assigned.

· High school diploma or equivalent

· Previous experience in agriculture, food processing, or manufacturing

· Able tostand for long periods of time, lift objects of 50 lbs and endure cold (6-10°C) temperatures for extended periods

· Mechanical aptitude is an asset; comfortable with industrial equipment and tools

· Organization and time management skills

· Strong workethic and ability to work effectively as part of a team

It is our commitment to provide you with the work environment and tools necessary to be successful in your role. We hope that you will find your work here rewarding, challenging, and meaningful.

• You will have the opportunity to take your…