Packhouse Production Assistant

THE ROLE

Gotham Greens is seeking passionate, driven, and hardworking individuals to work in our Packhouse. Packhouse Production Assistants are hands-on and require individuals who enjoy rolling up their sleeves and are accustomed to manual labor-intensive jobs.

Prior experience in the natural and organic food industry is a plus but 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

• Packing containers of fresh leafy greens and herbs
• Identifying unacceptable quality products to discard
• Sorting and selecting high-quality products to pack
• Filling containers to an accurate weight using scales
• Properly handle products and containers to maximize shelf life and appearance to the Company’s expectations
• Performing repetitive tasks at a consistent pace that meets productivity expectations
• Labeling, boxing, and staging product materials and supplies
• Handling, organizing, and loading production supplies and equipment
• Assisting 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 the 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 assigned.

WHO YOU ARE

• Authorized to work in the U.S.
• Capable of lifting to 50 pounds
• Work efficiently and pay 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 dip all year round to retail, restaurant, and food service customers. 

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.