Packhouse Production Assistant

DescriptionTHE ROLE

Gotham Greens is seeking passionate, driven, and hardworking individuals to work in our Packhouse. Packhouse 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 DO

Packing containers of fresh leafy greens and herbs

Identifying unacceptable quality products to discard

Sorting and selecting high-quality products to pack

Filling containers to an accurate weight using scales

Properly handle products and containers to maximize shelf life and appearance to the Company’s expectations

Performing repetitive tasks at a consistent pace that meets productivity expectations

Labeling, boxing, and staging product materials and supplies

Handling, organizing, and loading production supplies and equipment

Assisting with inventory control and cold storage organization

Assist with daily cleaning of production areas, equipment, and supplies

Assist with periodic cleaning of common areas in the facility

Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs), Company food safety policies, Company employee safety policies, and Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOPs).

Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

WHO YOU ARE

• Authorized to work in the U.S.
• Capable of lifting 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

WHO WE ARE

Gotham 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 dip all year round to retail, restaurant, and food service customers.

Since its launch in 2011, Gotham Greens has grown from a single urban rooftop greenhouse in Brooklyn, N.Y., to a multi-state greenhouse operator and one of the largest hydroponic leafy green producers in North America.