Quality Technician

About the Company

Our founders, food industry veterans Mike and Tisha, created a new kind of farm that can grow up to 300 times more food than an open-field farm on a smaller footprint, without herbicides, pesticides, or other chemicals you don’t want in your food. Powered with 100% renewable energy, it uses 95% less water and delivers food within 48 hours, ensuring longer freshness for our customers and less food waste.

80 Acres Farms is a vertical farming leader operating commercial farms in Ohio, Kentucky, and Georgia, and research and development farms in Arkansas and The Hague, Netherlands.

We supply branded salads, microgreens, herbs, and tomatoes to retailers and food service distributors across the United States, including Kroger, Whole Foods, The Fresh Market, Dorothy Lane Markets, Sysco, and US Foods. 80 Acres Farms is supported by world‑class investors and partners such as General Atlantic, Siemens, Barclays, Ocado, and Signify Philips.

The Quality Technician is responsible for driving the 80 Acres Farms quality and food safety program across all farm processes. The role involves process audits, product monitoring and verification checks, shelf‑life evaluations, and collection of food safety and quality data. The Technician will identify and escalate food safety and quality issues at the farm level, assist in training, support corrective actions, conduct root‑cause analysis, and participate in continuous improvement projects.

This entry‑level position provides a foundation that supports growth in a quality career path.

• Monitor and verify compliance with food safety and quality programs and procedures on a day‑to‑day basis.
• Evaluate and document the effectiveness of cleaning and sanitation of equipment prior to start‑up. Verify general areas are maintained in sanitary conditions throughout operations shifts.
• Evaluate product adherence to specification at different stages in the process, including harvest, mixing, and packing.
• Collect environmental and product samples in compliance with schedule.
• Collect and evaluate shelf‑life samples in compliance with schedule.
• Verify and calibrate food safety and quality metric monitoring devices such as metal detector, scales, and temperature recorders.
• Monitor and verify the implementation of corrective actions at the farm level.
• Ensure farm compliance with food safety regulations.
• Support continuous improvement projects as needed.

• 1+ year experience with food handling or processing.
• Familiarity with GMPs and HACCP.
• Inquisitive and detail‑oriented mindset.
• Comfortable in computer systems and programs.
• Degree or applicable experience in Agriculture, Food Science, or Chemistry (Preferred).

• Schedules are day shift; (4) 10‑hour days. Saturday or Sunday availability.

• Repetitive motion throughout the shift.
• Standing or walking for a long duration of time.
• Crouching and kneeling.
• Lifting up to 50lbs.
• Will be exposed to 39‑degree temperatures when working in the leafy packaging area.

• Health, dental, and vision insurance starting day one of employment.
• Minimum two weeks paid vacation.
• One week paid health & wellness time.
• 10 paid holidays.
• Parental leave.
• 401(k) with up to 4% company match.
• Annual tuition reimbursement.
• Company‑paid life insurance.
• Short and long‑term disability insurance.

Statistics show that underrepresented communities don’t apply for a job unless they meet 100% of the qualifications. Don’t worry if you think you can’t check every box on the list; we’ll provide all the on‑the‑job training you need.

80 Acres Farms is an equal opportunity employer. You’re defined by more than just your job title, and we want you to feel comfortable bringing your true self to work. We value your talents, your traditions, your take on the world, and everything else that makes you unique. We strive to be a place where a diverse mix of talented people want to come, to stay, and to do their best work.

80 Acres Farms participates in E‑Verify. As required by law, your employment with the Company is contingent upon you providing legal proof of your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Employment decisions are made without regard to protected characteristics. All candidates will be given the same consideration.

• Entry level

• Part‑time

• Quality Assurance

• Farming

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