*THE ROLE*
Gotham Greens is seeking a passionate, driven, and hardworking individual to fill a position as a Sanitation Technician for our Stevensburg, VA location.
The Technician is responsible for day-to-day tasks as directed by the Plant Manager, specifically related to sanitation of the greenhouse and the sanitizing the growing channels.
This is a hands-on role requiring an individual is a team player, one who is willing to roll up their sleeves, and isn't afraid to get dirty.
*WHAT YOU'LL DO*
* Perform cleaning and sanitizing of equipment and work areas in the entire greenhouse.
* Clean quickly and effectively as directed using materials and tools provided by Gotham Greens.
* Must be able to work in tight quarters and hard to reach areas, such as under growing lines, etc.
* Must learn and follow procedures in the proper way to clean & sanitize.
* Responsible for working in a safe manner, following safe work practices at all times.
* Must wear proper PPE (personal protective equipment) at all times.
* Provide ideas to improve efficiencies and cleanliness.
*WHO YOU ARE*
* Leads by example with a can do attitude
* Laser focused attention to detail
* Great multitasking abilities
* Desire to grow and learn food safety rules and regulations
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
* Ability to lift 50 pounds.
* Ability to stand for a Full time shift.
* A willingness and desire to assist in unrelated and/or unassigned tasks to ensure the effective operation of the greenhouse and packhouse.
* Must be a problem solver and be capable of identifying areas of efficiencies.
_*The ideal candidate:*_
* Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills
* Reliable and highly motivated with a creative flair and lively personality
* Passionate commitment to the company vision
* Appreciation to principles of sustainable agriculture and food
*WHO 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.
For more information, visit gothamgreens.
com.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.
00 per hour
Benefits:
* 401(k)
* 401(k) matching
* Dental insurance
* Health insurance
* Referral program
* Vision insurance
Schedule:
* 10 hour shift
* 8 hour shift
* Day shift
* Monday to Friday
Application Question(s):
* Are you able to start at 9am?
Experience:
* Sanitation: 2 years (Preferred)
* Food Safety: 2 years (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
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