Farm Operator at Food Secure Inc. Bryan, TX

Job Description

Container Farm Operator / Hydroponic Grower/ Farm Hand

We are seeking a reliable, detail-oriented Container Farm Operator to run a fully customized hydroponic smart container farm. This is a modern, controlled-environment agriculture (CEA) system equipped with automated nutrient dosing, climate control, LED grow lighting, CO2 integration, sensors, cameras, and remote IoT monitoring.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys hands-on plant care, precision systems, and producing high-quality leafy greens and herbs consistently. This is a 1099 position.

• Customized hydroponic container farm
• Automated fertilizer dispensing & water circulation
• Integrated IoT system (temperature, humidity, lighting schedules, CO2, ventilation)
• Wi-Fi remote monitoring & control
• Sensors, data logging, and camera systems
• Secure access with combination-lock entry

• Daily plant care: seeding, transplanting, pruning, harvesting
• Monitor and adjust EC / pH / nutrient levels
• Manage temperature, humidity, airflow, and lighting schedules
• Identify and prevent pests or plant stress early
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation between crop cycles
• Harvest, package, and prepare produce for delivery or sale
• Log yields, crop cycles, and system performance
• Perform routine cleaning and light maintenance of systems

• Experience with hydroponics, vertical farming, greenhouse growing, or CEA
• Comfortable working with automated systems and basic tech interfaces
• Organized, consistent, and dependable
• Able to follow SOPs and maintain quality standards
• Physically able to stand, lift light trays, and work in a container environment

• Experience with leafy greens, herbs, or microgreens
• Familiarity with IoT dashboards or environmental controls
• Prior container farm or vertical farm experience

• Flexible scheduling available
• Daily checks required
• Harvest and planting days will require additional time

• Competitive hourly pay based on experience
• Opportunity to grow into Lead Operator / Farm Manager
• Performance bonuses tied to yield consistency and crop quality
• Potential long-term role as operations scale

• A brief summary of your growing or hydroponic experience
• Availability
• Any relevant certifications or training (if applicable)

Making a difference in our communities and educational outreach from seed to harvest.