Packhouse Operator
Gotham Greens
New York, NY, USA
Posted on Sep 24, 2024
Job Details
Queens - Hollis, NY
Full Time
$17.50 - $17.50 Hourly
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
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Start up and shut-down of Denester, Scales, Tray Sealer, Metal Detector, Check Weigher, and Labeler.
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Basic troubleshooting of all unit ops incorporated in the packaging line
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Complete all Operator GFSI task and documentation.
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Give direction to PA’s working on the Multivac line.
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Minimize downtime during breakdowns and changeovers.
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Track line KPI’s (Startup time, Ramp up time, Quality Rejects, etc.)
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Change film, labels, and ribbons.
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Stock Raw Materials after shut down and as needed.
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Basic sanitation tasks, as needed, to keep equipment clean and operational.
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Basic troubleshooting of equiment.
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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::
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Pack containers of fresh leafy greens and herbs.
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Identify unacceptable quality product to discard.
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Sort and select high quality product to pack.
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Fill containers to an accurate weight using scales.
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Proper handling of product and containers to maximize shelf life and adherence to the Company’s expectations.
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Perform repetitive tasks at a consistent pace which meets productivity expectations.
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Label, box, and stage product materials and supplies.
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Handle, organize, and load production supplies and equipment.
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Assist with inventory control and cold storage organization.
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Assist with daily cleaning of production areas, equipment, and supplies.
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Assist with periodic cleaning of common areas in facility.
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Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs), Company food safety policies, Company employee safety policies, and sanitation standard operating procedures (SSOPs).
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Other duties as may be assigned.
WHO YOU ARE
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Authorized to work in the US
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Able to lift 50 pounds
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Maintain a steady pace with attention to detail
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Must have a reliable form of transportation
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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.