Farm Technician

Description

POSITION OVERVIEW

We are looking for self-motivated and driven individuals who can support and promote a team atmosphere. This individual will do so by providing basic crop handling responsibilities that include seeding, transplanting, and harvesting leafy greens and herbs. This individual will follow good manufacturing practices critical to food safety and to their team. Farm technicians will gain the hands-on experience and the initial skills needed to help promote advancement within the company.

Key responsibilities and duties:

• Seeding, transplanting, and harvesting lettuce and herbs using automated machinery
• Basic cleaning and sanitation of work areas
• Following all good manufacturing practices to ensure food safety
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Qualifications:

• 1+ years food production or general manufacturing experience
• Proven record of solid attendance and employment
• Computer proficiency and comfortability with working with machinery
• Adaptability to fast paced and continuous improvement environment
• Ability to work with a sense of urgency and efficiency to complete team goals
• Ability to maintain good manufacturing practices and safe food handling measures
• Weekend availability

Environment:

• Schedule:
  
  4-10 hour days (may include one weekend day)
• Repetitive motion throughout the shift
• Standing or walking for a long duration of time
• Crouching and kneeling
• Lifting up to 30lbs
• Exposure to heights when working on the grow area