Production Process Operator - Night Shift (6 P.M - 6 A.M.)
Company: AeroFarms
Location: Danville
Posted on: May 26, 2023
Job Description:
Production Process Operator - Night Shift (6 P.M - 6 A.M.) -Pay
for this position is $16.00/hour. AeroFarms offers benefits that
include enrollment in 401k, Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance,
PTO, and more.Schedule based on a 2-2-3 pattern, alternating
-weekends.AeroFarms, the -commercial -leader in Vertical -Farming
-is building the largest indoor vertical farm -in the world -in
Danville Virginia! -(We already have the Guinness world record for
this in 2022 - this new farm is 4 times the output of that farm!)
-This flagship greenfield facility will -service our growing
customer base in the Mid-Atlantic Region once operational in 2022.
-This is an opportunity to help with the scaling of one of the most
exciting -AgTech -Companies in the world (We -won #1 spot in -the
-Global -Food Tech 500 -list - 3 years in a row!) - -At -AeroFarms
-we are -Non-GMO -and use zero herbicides, fungicides, pesticides
of any kind, along with using 95% less -water compared to
conventional agriculture and can grow the best leafy greens
-365/24/7 without worrying about seasons! - -The world needs our
help. By 2050, there will be 9 billion people on the planet with
less arable land than ever before. We need a solution to cultivate
more using less and define the future of farming for generations to
come. In 2004, AeroFarms began transforming agriculture with humans
and our planet at the forefront. -In 2022 AeroFarms is embarking on
rapid growth in North America, with 20+ current patents, 60+
pending patents, and 200+ invention disclosures, AeroFarms
agriculture technology continues to grow unprecedented sustainable
products, delivering elevated flavor, taste, experience, quality,
access, and unmatched nutrition to you. -Here's how we're growing
the best plants possible for the betterment of humanity: -
- Researching and understanding plants to be better, more
intuitive farmers -
- Elevating local communities by increasing access to nutritious,
high-quality, consistent, and safe products in a way that's better
for you and the planet -
- Protecting and sustaining our environment for future
generations -
- Pioneering consistent, and scalable indoor vertical farming
food safety & traceability practices, and manufacturing standards
-
- Building and deploying state-of-the-art automated indoor
vertical farms across the country using the latest technological
advancements available today. -
- Investing in our AeroFarms humans and fostering our diverse
company culture of inclusion, equity, excellence, teachability and
curiosity - -As AeroFarms approaches our next phase of explosive
growth, we seek out creative, motivated humans who will join us in
disrupting industry standards and lead the way in vertical farming,
artificial intelligence, and plant biology breakthroughs to solve,
and tackle global issues. -If a team of 200+ intellectually curious
and caring humans, expansive global operations, and our
change-the-world mission resonates with you, apply today: -We have:
-
- An incredible 'change-the-world' company with the eyes of the
world focused on our success. -
- A team of motivated, intellectually curious individuals to
support you. -
- The backing of impressive firms like Goldman Sachs, IKEA,
Prudential, and other leading venture funds. -Departments available
for this role:
PackagingHarvestingSeedingSanitationShippingThe---Production
Operator---will be responsible for: -
- Packing out leafy greens into appropriate containers using the
specifications and standards as defined by quality. -
- Sorting through products to get best quality or decide if
poorer quality needs to be reviewed by the Quality Team. -
- Operating scale and metal detector daily to obtain proper
weights. -
- Distinguishing between different packaging raw materials.
-
- Tracking quality losses and input into computer at EOD. -
- Operating automatic packaging line. -
- All other tasks assigned by your Supervisor. ----You have: -
- High School Diploma or Equivalent.--- --- --- -
- Experience in food production helpful. -
- Must be able to communicate effectively. -
- Must be able to read, write, understand, and speak basic
English (required). -
- Must be able to work in a cold environment (about 34 degrees F)
for long periods of time. -
- Availability to work weekends is a must. -
- Ability to respect and maintain confidential information.
-
- Ability to work within a team environment. -
- Ability to lift, push, or pull up to---30 lbs. -
- Must be able to drive electric forklift/pallet jack---after
training. -
- Must be able to work independently and within a team. -
- Must have time management skills to meet certain deadlines for
shipping. -
- Must be detailed oriented and organized. -
- Must have good communication skills. -
- Must have good basic math skills. -
- Ability to use scales and computer. -Personal Attributes
- Collaboration - -we know we cannot fix the worlds problems as
an individual, we have to work together as a team to make that
happen. Teamwork is how we get there! -
- Communication -- we are a small company (in relative terms ---
-200+ -employees), we work well together because we communicate
well with each other. -You must demonstrate why our mission is
important to you: everyone who works at AeroFarms has a strong link
to the mission: we want to hear why it means something to you!
- Agility -- What we do has never been done before: we are an
innovation company, there is no right or wrong way to do things, we
constantly develop how we operate, we can always elevate what we
are doing and never claim to have it right. -
- Accountability -- we don't micromanage, we hire individuals who
know what they need to do and can do so with minimal direction and
take ownership of their projects and deadlines. -
- Respect - -We are already starting our journey scaling around
the world: we want our team to represent every kind of individual
out on plant earth and we need to respect different people,
different ideas, different cultures etc. We can learn so much from
each other, but respect is key
- Empowerment - -we provide an environment for growth and
development: we need your help to develop our business, we will
help you develop in your career, and sky is the limit given our
growth plans!! -Powered by JazzHR
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