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Facility Security & Safety Officer (Nights)
Job Location:
Job Location:
Danville, VA - USA
Hourly Salary:
$ 15 - 18
Hourly Salary:
Posted:
3 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
30 September 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Company Summary
The world needs our help. Today 8 billion people live on the planet with less arable land than ever before. We need a solution to cultivate more using less and define the future of farming for generations to come.
AeroFarms is part of that solution transforming agriculture with people and planet in mind. As a Certified B Corporation and pioneer in indoor vertical farming we use our proprietary technology to grow produce using up to 95% less water and no pesticides ever. The result is a portfolio of products that burst with flavor taste and nutritional value. Now in over 1000 stores across the United States we are scaling our award-winning brand and technology around the world. As AeroFarms approaches our next phase of explosive growth we seek passionate and motivated individuals to join our team. If a group of 200 intellectually curious coworkers expansive global operations and our change-the-world mission resonates with you apply today. Learn more about AeroFarms and join us as we grow the best plants possible for the betterment of humanity.
Pay Range:$15.00 - $18.00 per hour
Job Summary:
AeroFarmsisseekinga dedicated and experienced Safety and Security specialist to join our team. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in ensuring the safety and security of our personnel visitors and position requires a detail-oriented professional with strong integrity sound judgment excellent time-management skills and effective report-writing abilities. The ideal candidate is eager to learntakesinitiative and consistentlypromotesa culture of safety and security throughout the reports directlyto the EHS manager.
Safety Responsibilities:
- Foster a Safety First culture in the work environment.
- Conduct fire extinguisher inspections.
- Inventory and restock First Aid Cabinets
- Build partnerships with other departments through teamwork to enhance overall safety and security measures.
- Perform Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) observations throughout shifts.
- ActivelyparticipateinSafety Committee meetings and discussions.
- Document safety observations and report incidentsimmediatelyto Management.
- Maintain policy and procedure documentation andmonitor foreffectiveness.
- Lead Medical Emergency Response Team (MERT) to include active engagement in emergency evacuations shelter in place measures medical events etc.
- AssistEHSmanagerwith incident injury and near-miss investigationscollectingwitness statements and supporting documentation andsupportcorrective and preventive action (CAPA) implementationasdelegate by the EHS manager.
- SupportandassistEHSmanagerwith OSHA regulationcompliancecompany safety policiesassistEHSmanagerwith safety audits and inspections.
- Monitor compliance with PPE LOTO machine guarding and hazard communication requirements.
Security Responsibilities:
- Regularlymonitorthe premises tomaintainorder andestablisha presence.
- Observe camerasystemand reviewvideoas necessary.
- Ensure all employees and visitors have the proper badge and scan in and out of the buildingandconduct routine securityaccesspatrols
- Document and report suspicious activity to site leadership
- Ability to prepare clearaccurate andtimelysurveillance activity reportsincidents security and safety reportsto the EHS manager.
- Assistin organizing updating andmaintainingand auditing Safety Data Sheets (SDS) to ensure compliance with safety regulations as instructed by EHS Manager.
- Other duties and special projects as directed by EHS Manager.
WorkEnvironment:
- Work is performed in office warehouse production and indoor agricultural growing environments.
- Exposure to humid conditions cleaning chemicals noise moving equipment and production machinery may occur.
- Required use of personal protective equipment (PPE) in designated areas.
MinimumQualifications:
- High School diploma or equivalent.
- Ability to work a 12-hour overnight shift (6:00 PM6:00 AM) on a rotating 2-2-3 schedule including weekends and holidays be availableto workweekends.
- Ability to respect andmaintainconfidential information.
- Ability to understand andcomply withGMPsand food safety regulations when patrolling the farm.
- Able to communicate EHS best practices with all levels of the workforce.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently prioritize tasks and manage time effectively.
- Ability to learn andcomprehendthe safe operation of equipment and processes.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel Wordppt etc.)
- Experience working in Production Warehouse and Maintenance operations.
- Experience in Health and Safety compliance metrics and/or Site Security protocols.
- Knowledge of risk assessments chemical compliance personal protective equipment (PPE) use machine safeguarding lock outtag out(LOTO) waste management and spill response.
Preferred Qualifications:
- CPR and First Aid certified.
- 1 3years experiencein security EHS safety etc.
- Basic knowledge of OSHA regulations OSHA10or OSHA 30 certification
- Experience with surveillance systems/camera
- Experience with incident reports
- Ability to walk stand and patrol for extended periods.
- Ability to climb stairs and navigate production warehouse and growing areas.
- Ability tolift upto 50 pounds occasionally.
- Ability to workinvarying temperatures and humidity levels typical of indoor farming operations.
- Ability toconduct security walks in day and night conditions
- Ability to respond quickly during emergencies.
Internal candidatesseeking promotion must have completed a minimum of six months in their current role before becoming eligible for consideration. Additionally they should have no more than 5 points and no corrective actions in the last 6 months.
In accordance with organizational protocol employees will at times be required to fill absences in the operation process that are equal to or lower than their positional hierarchy. Additionally if an employee is absent the role of the absent employee is to be completed by their immediate superior.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
About Company
At AeroFarms, we are on a mission to grow the best plants possible for the betterment of humanity. We are a global, mission-driven company, Certified B Corporation and proud to be named one of the World’s Most Innovative Companies by Fast Company. Our patented, award winning aeroponic ... View more
