What are the responsibilities and job description for the Greenhouse Lead position at Gotham Greens?
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THE ROLE
The role of the Green House Lead is designated to give day to day support and direction to the Production Assistants in the operation of the greenhouse. The GH Lead reports directly to the GH Supervisor.
Prior experience in the natural and organic food industry a plus but not required. This is an opportunity for an enthusiastic, self-motivated and organized individual to assume a position at a rapidly growing, innovative, disruptive company in the 21st century food system.
AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
- Monitor daily seeding and ensure all seeding and watering in is completed on schedule
- Monitor and direct all transplanting/seeding activities according to schedule
- Assist with daily AM walk-through/water meter/stock tank readings
- Help to ensure efficient work flow throughout the day
- Assist with carrying out fertilizer and acid mixing duties
- Help with training new employees
- Responsible for daily/weekly/monthly/quarterly GFSI logs and recordkeeping
- Provide support on weekends as needed for walkthroughs and other support
- Additional responsibilities as assigned.
- Supervise and maintain Food safety logs records up to date and accurate
- Supervise and enforce Food safety procedures (GAP & GMP)
- Covers for GH Supervisor when off or on vacation
- This position will require weekend work and off hour calls during times of emergency.
QUALIFICATIONS
Requirements:
- Leads by example with a can do attitude
- Laser focused attention to detail
- Great multitasking abilities
- Desire to grow and learn food safety rules and regulations
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to lift 50 pounds.
- Ability to stand for a full 8 hour shift.
- A willingness and desire to assist in unrelated and/or unassigned tasks to ensure the effective operation of the GH and PH.
- Must be a problem solver and be capable of identifying areas of efficiencies.
- Working knowledge or willingness to learn of MS applications, Outlook, Word and Excel.
The ideal candidate:
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills
- Reliable and highly motivated with a creative flair and lively personality
- Passionate commitment to the company vision
- Appreciation to principles of sustainable agriculture and food
WHO WE ARE
Gotham Greens is an indoor farming company and a fresh food brand on a mission to transform the way we approach our food system, putting people and the planet at the forefront. Gotham Greens produces and delivers long-lasting and delicious leafy greens, herbs, salad dressings, dips, and cooking sauces all year round to retail, restaurant, and foodservice customers.
A Certified B Corporation™, Gotham Greens sustainably grows high-quality produce using up to 95% less water and 97% less land than conventional farming through its national network of climate-controlled, high-tech greenhouses across America, including locations in New York, Illinois, Rhode Island, Maryland, Virginia, Colorado, and California.
Since its launch in 2011, Gotham Greens has grown from a single urban rooftop greenhouse in Brooklyn, N.Y., to one of the largest hydroponic leafy green producers in North America. For more information, visit gothamgreens.com.
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