Machine Operator
Machine Operator
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Job Description
1st shift 5:45am 6:15pm / Pay: $21/hr
2nd shift 5:45pm 6:15am / Pay: $21/hr $2/hr night shift differential which equals to $23/hr)
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 after 1 year with the company
- Paid holiday sick and vacation days
- Employee assistance program offers counseling services
- Tuition reimbursement
BrightFarmsis 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 eight hightech sustainable hydroponic farms. From seed to leaf we grow lettuce smarter with less space no pesticides and protected inside so its better for the planet and way better for humans. BrightFarms fresh lettuce options from classic greens to crunchy mixes and salad kits are available in more than 4500 retail stores across the East Coast Midwest and South.
Our Yorkville farm is our second and largest greenhouse in Illinois at around 480000 square feet. With an annual production of around 6 million pounds of leafy greensBrightFarmsis ensuring fresh greens for Chicagoland communities.
General Knowledge and Skills
- Performs all duties in compliance with plant rules and practices safety conduct sanitation and good housekeeping.
- Capable to work from ladders and scaffolding in a safe manner.
- Capable of operating hand operated MHE such as pallet jacks and stacker units
- Work efficiently and effectively with supervision in a team environment
- While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop kneel crouch or crawl; and talk or hear
- Demonstrate mechanical aptitude problem solving and decision making skills
- Ability to use basic computer software applications
- Legible hand writing required
- Ability to work on a team and interact professionally with others
Duties/Responsibilities
- Sanitation is a big part of responsibilities
- Ability to work in a fastpaced highspeed environment follow standardized work and adhere to safe work practices in a continuous improvement environment
- Perform necessary preoperation activities to ensure proper equipment startup and operation
- Operate/monitor specific equipment during operation to ensure quality production and minimal unplanned stops
- Communicate with team members and support teams to ensure continuous production of the correct product at high quality levels with minimal wasted time and materials
- Will keep the work area clean and perform housekeeping and sanitation on equipment
- Inspect raw material and packaging components for defects
- Test finished product for leaks quality seals and accurate labels
- Perform basic maintenance activities such as lubrication inspection and adjustment
Qualifications
- High School diploma or GED
- 02 years experience as a machine operator or related experience
- Knowledge of GMP/GWP
- Understanding of basic Analytical and Problem Solving skills
- Must be a team player and show attention to detail
- Must be able to work with moderate supervision
Preferred Qualifications
- Associates Degree in a technical field or certification
- Food or agriculture industry experience
- Previous experience in a manufacturing environment
Key Values & Characteristics of Candidates:
- Authentically Green. Candidates must sincerely care about leading the movement to improve the environmental impact of the food supply chain. Candidates must be passionate about creating a healthier planet environment and food supply. The background and experience of candidates should reflect a true passion for improving the way we feed Americans.
- Drive to Succeed. Candidates must have hunger and ambition and must get out of bed and want to strongly perform every day internally motivated. Candidates must demand excellence and strive to achieve greatness. Candidates should have a high clock speed and imbue energy in those around them.
- Humility & Integrity. Candidates must have personal humility and must want the organization to succeed (not focusing solely on personal success). Candidates must care about people and clients and be strong team players. Candidates must possess the highest degree of integrity and must project the proper image of BrightFarms.
- Productive. Colleagues and clients should be quick to describe candidates as famous for getting things done.
Working conditions / Environment / Travel / Schedule required
Greenhouse/Outside/Coolers/Office. Machine Operators will have exposure to seasonal conditions which may range from extreme heat and humidity in the summer to cold in the winter. Work near moving mechanical parts including in the vicinity of occasional high noise environments is required.
Climate: You will be working in the Cooler 35F40F) Greenhouse 75F85F) and Headhouse 60F90F) environments for part or all of your shift and will dress accordingly.
Physical requirements
While performing the duties of this job employees are expected to sometimes use hands to finger handle or feel. Frequently standing walking reaching with hands and arms as well as stooping kneeling crouching and climbing. The lifting requirements to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds. The employee should have clear correctable vision at close and distance range as well as peripheral vision to notice safety hazards.
Other duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
BrightFarmsis an Equal Employment Opportunity employer All qualified applicants/employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to that individuals age race color religion or creed national origin or ancestry sex (including pregnancy) sexual orientation gender gender identity physical or mental disability veteran status genetic information ethnicity citizenship or any other characteristic protected by law.
Employment Type
Full-Time
