Machine Operator (Pack Seeding Room)

Loudon, TN - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Description:

Schedule: 4 days 10-hour shifts

Wednesday - Saturday 5:00am - 3:30pm

Sunday - Wednesday 5:00am - 3:30pm

Pay: $18.00

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 great-tasting greens we want them to do good as well: for the planet for the health of people and for the well-being 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 high-tech sustainable hydroponic farms. We currently operate six high-tech 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 self-motivated 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 fast-growing 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 theHeadhouse (60F-90F) 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 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!

Job Description:Schedule: 4 days 10-hour shiftsWednesday - Saturday 5:00am - 3:30pmSunday - Wednesday 5:00am - 3:30pmPay: $18.00Benefits: Full benefits package starting day 1 of employmentMedical Dental & VisonHealth Saving Acct with starter fundsUp to 4% match on 401kShort term disability long term...