Food Safety Technician
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Job Summary
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.
We offer great compensation incentives such as spot recognition bonuses and opportunities to grow with us!
Essential Dutiesand Responsibilities
- Daily cleaning of machinery
- Assembling and dissembling specific machinery at the end of the product run.
- Perform all duties on the daily and weekly cleaning schedules.
- Follow protocols for food safe environment in accordance with sanitation SOPs.
- Wear personal protective equipment required in the facility.
- Be able to get the job done with minimal supervision.
- Report safety hazards.
Experience Skills and Abilities
- Alignment with the company mission - were passionate about our greens! Were looking for a team of like-minded people focused on providing healthy locally grown produce to the community.
- 1 year of related experience in a food manufacturing or agricultural environment preferred but not required
- Great attendance and dedication to the craft the team heavily depends on one another to be on time and accountable.
- Flexibility to work the hours necessary to meet the needs of BrightFarms which may include overtime hours daily and/or weekend.
- Ability to follow instructions cooperate and collaborate with all employees and management. Collaboration is key to keeping our team united.
- Ability to stand for extended periods of time bend climb and lift up to 40lbs.
- Open to applicants who do not have a high school diploma/GED
- Detail oriented and organized
- Other duties as assigned
Competencies Required
- Continuous improvement
- Honest/Ethical/Integrity
- Safety and Quality Focused
Work Environment
This is a manual labor position in all areas of the greenhouse. This means you will be working in the Cooler (35F-40F 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.
Physical requirements
While performing the duties of this job employees are expected to constantly use hands to finger handle or feel as well as talk and hear. There is frequent standing walking reaching with hands and arms as well as stooping kneeling crouching and climbing. The lifting requirements is up to 40 pounds. The employee should have clear correctable vision at close and distance range as well as peripheral vision to notice safety hazards.
BrightFarms is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values the unique experience and backgrounds our Associates bring!
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Occupational Health Experience
- Hospital Experience
- Basic Life Support
- Computer Operation
- Computer Skills
- Dealership Experience
- OSHA
- Operations Research
- QA/QC
- HACCP
- EHS
- Phone Etiquette
About Company
BrightFarms® greens are tender and delicious, clean and pesticide free, responsibly grown and delivered to local stores, by locals just like you.
