What are the responsibilities and job description for the Packer position at 80 Acres Farms?
About The Company
Our founders, food industry veterans Mike and Tisha, knew that food wasn't what it used to be. They wanted to make it better—by creating a new kind of farm. A farm that can grow up to 300 times more food than an open-field farm on a smaller footprint, without use of herbicides, pesticides, or other chemicals that you don’t want in your food. A farm powered with 100% renewable energy, growing with 95% less water and delivering food within 48 hours, for longer freshness for our customers and less food waste.
80 Acres Farms is a vertical farming leader, operating commercial farms in Ohio, Kentucky, and soon Georgia in addition to research and development farms in Arkansas and The Hague, Netherlands. All farms utilize state-of-the-art technology and analytics developed by the company's subsidiary, Infinite Acres.
80 Acres Farms-branded salads, microgreens, herbs, and tomatoes are available at retailers and food service distributors from Michigan to Florida, including Kroger, Whole Foods, The Fresh Market, Dorothy Lane Markets, Sysco, and US Foods. 80 Acres Farms is supported by world-class investors and partners, including General Atlantic, Siemens, Barclays, Ocado, and Signify Philips.
If you're interested in making a difference, join our team and help us change how the world eats.
Position Overview
We are looking for responsible individuals who take pride in their work and are interested in being a part of a company that is changing the way the world eats. You will support the mission by packing produce with care and thoroughness. You will learn organizational skills as well as good manufacturing practices critical to food safety and the safety of our team. Work environment maintains an ambient temperature to ensure the quality of produce.
Key responsibilities and duties:
Statistics show that underrepresented communities don’t apply for a job unless they meet 100% of the qualifications. Don’t worry if you think you can’t check every box on the list; we’ll provide all the on-the-job training you need.
80 Acres Farms is an equal opportunity employer. You’re defined by more than just your job title, and we want you to feel comfortable bringing your true self to work. We value your talents, your traditions, your take on the world, and everything else that makes you unique. We strive to be to be a place where a diverse mix of talented people want to come, to stay, and to do their best work.
80 Acres Farms participates in E-Verify. As required by law, your employment with the Company is contingent upon you providing legal proof of your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Employment decisions are made without regard to protected characteristics. All candidates will be given the same consideration.
Our founders, food industry veterans Mike and Tisha, knew that food wasn't what it used to be. They wanted to make it better—by creating a new kind of farm. A farm that can grow up to 300 times more food than an open-field farm on a smaller footprint, without use of herbicides, pesticides, or other chemicals that you don’t want in your food. A farm powered with 100% renewable energy, growing with 95% less water and delivering food within 48 hours, for longer freshness for our customers and less food waste.
80 Acres Farms is a vertical farming leader, operating commercial farms in Ohio, Kentucky, and soon Georgia in addition to research and development farms in Arkansas and The Hague, Netherlands. All farms utilize state-of-the-art technology and analytics developed by the company's subsidiary, Infinite Acres.
80 Acres Farms-branded salads, microgreens, herbs, and tomatoes are available at retailers and food service distributors from Michigan to Florida, including Kroger, Whole Foods, The Fresh Market, Dorothy Lane Markets, Sysco, and US Foods. 80 Acres Farms is supported by world-class investors and partners, including General Atlantic, Siemens, Barclays, Ocado, and Signify Philips.
If you're interested in making a difference, join our team and help us change how the world eats.
Position Overview
We are looking for responsible individuals who take pride in their work and are interested in being a part of a company that is changing the way the world eats. You will support the mission by packing produce with care and thoroughness. You will learn organizational skills as well as good manufacturing practices critical to food safety and the safety of our team. Work environment maintains an ambient temperature to ensure the quality of produce.
Key responsibilities and duties:
- Packaging product according to specifications
- Operating packaging machinery in a safe and efficient manner
- Cleaning and sanitizing work area routinely
- Following good manufacturing practices to ensure continuous safety and efficiency
- Reporting all possible deficiencies or practices to the Supervisor that could compromise food safety
- Other duties as assigned
- Ability to lift up to 50lbs
- Capacity to stand/walk for the entirety of the shift
- Willingness to learn to operate machinery
- Ability to commit to a set schedule that may include one weekend day shift
- Ability to provide proof of work eligibility through E-Verify
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Schedules: 1st Shift; (4)10-hour days, Shift A (Monday through Thursday), Shift B (Wednesday through Saturday), or Shift C (Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday)
- Repetitive motion throughout the shift
- Exposure to ambient temperature throughout the shift
- Health, dental, and vision insurance starting day one of employment-- health insurance plans start at just $25/month
- Two weeks paid vacation
- One week paid health & wellness time
- 10 paid holidays
- Parental leave
- 401k with up to 4% Company match
- Annual tuition reimbursement
- Company-paid life insurance
- Short and long-term disability insurance
Statistics show that underrepresented communities don’t apply for a job unless they meet 100% of the qualifications. Don’t worry if you think you can’t check every box on the list; we’ll provide all the on-the-job training you need.
80 Acres Farms is an equal opportunity employer. You’re defined by more than just your job title, and we want you to feel comfortable bringing your true self to work. We value your talents, your traditions, your take on the world, and everything else that makes you unique. We strive to be to be a place where a diverse mix of talented people want to come, to stay, and to do their best work.
80 Acres Farms participates in E-Verify. As required by law, your employment with the Company is contingent upon you providing legal proof of your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Employment decisions are made without regard to protected characteristics. All candidates will be given the same consideration.
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