Gotham Greens
THE ROLE
Gotham Greens is seeking a passionate, driven and hardworking individual to work as our Packhouse Operator in our Packhouse. Packhouse Operators are hands-on and require individuals who enjoy rolling up their sleeves.
Prior experience in the natural and organic food industry is a plus, but is 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
Start up and shut-down of Denester, Scales, Tray Sealer, Metal Detector, Check Weigher, and Labeler.
Basic troubleshooting of all unit ops incorporated in the packaging line
Complete all Operator GFSI task and documentation.
Give direction to PA’s working on the Multivac line.
Minimize downtime during breakdowns and changeovers.
Track line KPI’s (Startup time, Ramp up time, Quality Rejects, etc.)
Change film, labels, and ribbons.
Stock Raw Materials after shut down and as needed.
Basic sanitation tasks, as needed, to keep equipment clean and operational.
Basic troubleshooting of equiment.
Communicate clearly and operate the line with a sense of urgency.
In additon to the above, perform the following Packhouse Production Assistant duties, as needed::
Pack containers of fresh leafy greens and herbs.
Identify unacceptable quality product to discard.
Sort and select high quality product to pack.
Fill containers to an accurate weight using scales.
Proper handling of product and containers to maximize shelf life and adherence to the Company’s expectations.
Perform repetitive tasks at a consistent pace which meets productivity expectations.
Label, box, and stage product materials and supplies.
Handle, organize, and load production supplies and equipment.
Assist 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 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 may be assigned.
WHO YOU ARE
Authorized to work in the US
Able to lift 50 pounds
Maintain a steady pace with 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 dips all year round to retail, restaurant, and foodservice customers.
Today, Gotham Greens has 9 locations with 600,000+ sq. ft. of hydroponic greenhouses across six U.S. states and over 400 team members. 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.
Gotham Greens recently raised $87 million in new equity and debt capital, bringing our total financing to $130 million and fueling our Company’s next phase of growth.