Packhouse Operator

Packhouse OperatorGotham Greens is seeking a passionate, driven and hardworking individual to work as our Production Operator in our Packhouse. Production 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.The Role: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 lineComplete 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 addition 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).Who You Are:Authorized to work in the USAble to lift 50 poundsMaintain a steady pace with attention to detailMust have a reliable form of transportationOpen availability to work various work schedules, including holidays and weekendsWho We Are:Gotham Greens is an indoor farming company and a fresh food brand on a mission to transform the way we approach our food system, putting people and the planet at the forefront. Gotham Greens produces and delivers long-lasting and delicious leafy greens, herbs, salad dressings, dips, and cooking sauces all year round to retail, restaurant, and foodservice customers.A Certified B Corporation, Gotham Greens sustainably grows high-quality produce using up to 95% less water and 97% less land than conventional farming through its national network of climate-controlled, high-tech greenhouses across America, including locations in New York, Illinois, Rhode Island, Maryland, Virginia, Colorado, and California.Since its launch in 2011, Gotham Greens has grown from a single urban rooftop greenhouse in Brooklyn, N.Y., to one of the largest hydroponic leafy green producers in North America.