Machine Operator
Machine Operator
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Job Description
Job Description:
Schedule: 4 days 10hour shifts
SundayWednesday or Wednesday Saturday 5:00am 3:30pm
Benefits: Full benefits package starting day 1 of employment
- Medical Dental & Vison
- Health Saving Acct with starter funds
- Up to 4 match on 401k
- Short term disability long term disability life insurance and AD&D
- Paid maternity and paternity leave
- Paid holiday sick and vacation days
- Employee assistance program offers counseling services
- Tuition reimbursement
BrightFarms is The Place to Grow!
At BrightFarms were on a mission to revolutionize the way leafy greens are grown. But we dont just want to grow greattasting greens we want them to do good as well: for the planet for the health of people and for the wellbeing of our employees. We give BrightFarmers the tools training support and opportunities they need to do better for themselves and the world every day. Because when you do good for your people they do good for the world.
BrightFarms is a national leader in the booming indoor farming industry transforming how produce is grown and delivered with its expanding network of hightech sustainable hydroponic farms. We currently operate six hightech greenhouse farms with four new regional salad greenhouse hubs breaking ground to begin opening in 2024. BrightFarms fresh lettuce options from classic greens to crunchy mixes and salad kits are available in more than 3700 retail stores across the East Coast and Midwest.
At our greenhouse in Loudon we grow more than650000 poundsof leafy greens per year forNew Hampshire Rhode Island Vermont Massachusetts Maine Connecticut and New York. We are currently in need of a Machine Operator (Seeder)to support our team.
Description:
At BrightFarms we exist for two reasons People and our Planet. We use state of the art indoor farming techniques to produce pesticide free product that are insanely fresh and delicious. We are dedicated to our mission of reducing the environmental impact of food and we serve the local communities where we grow so our supply chain is simple and easy to trace.
The Machine Operator position will run and troubleshoot the seeding and harvest machinery in our baby greens greenhouse. This machinery drives the entire operation! Ideal candidates are excited about new hydroponic growing technology are mechanically inclined and have a strong attention to detail. Must be a selfmotivated team player with a positive solid work ethic with strong communication skills.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Work with all three teams to ensure proper operation of seeding equipment greenhouse automation and packing equipment.
- Learn how to program and fine tune automation for optimal production
- Troubleshooting machinery as necessary
- Help record and reconcile inventory
- Aid in data analysis as needed where are we doing well and what can we improve on
- Follow our strict food safety program we work with fresh clean produce and believe everyone should participate in sanitation!
- Train under supervisor to learn seeding planning forecasting and order fulfillment based on sales demand
- Other duties as assigned
Experience Skills and Abilities
- Must be capable of learning how to program and troubleshoot automated machinery
- Greenhouse hydroponics or commercial agriculture experience preferred but not required
- Love to solve puzzles read and follow directions
- Maintain a strong attention to detail. Growing is a compilation of many small repetitive tasks that surmount to a masterpiece at the end of a plants life!
- Adaptable and Team Oriented we are a fastgrowing company thats constantly changing. We need team members who are nimble and willing to roll up their sleeves for any task to support one another
- Ability to be forklift certified (we will supply training specific to site)
- Eagerness to learn
- Valid drivers license
Working conditions
Climate: You will be working in the Cooler 36F42F) environments for part or all your shift and will dress accordinglyand Headhouse 60F90F) environments for part or all your shift and will dress accordingly.
Employees will have some exposure to seasonal conditions which may range from extreme heat and humidity in the summer to cold in the winter. Often working near moving mechanical parts. There will be exposure to cleaning chemicals. The noise level of machines and cooling units can be loud. May occasionally get wet. Steps and floors may be slippery.
Physical requirements
- Must be ok with heights some of our tasks include working with tall machinery
- Heavy standing crouching and kneeling work
- Manual dexterity
- Clear correctable vision and uncompromised peripheral vision to notice safety hazards
BrightFarms is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values the unique experience and backgrounds our Associates bring!
Employment Type
Full-Time
