<p>The Role</p> <p>Gotham Greens is seeking passionate, driven and hardworking individuals to fill positions as Production Assistants. Production Assistant positions are hands-on and require individuals who enjoy rolling up their sleeves and are accustomed to manual labor-intensive jobs. 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.</p> <p>Areas of Responsibility</p> <ul> <li>Assisting in the harvesting and packing of leafy vegetables and herbs </li><li>Inspecting produce, arranging leaves, and preparing produce, for boxing, and proper cleaning & sanitation methods </li><li>Cleaning and Sanitation of Packhouse, Greenhouse, and Channel Washing </li><li>Assisting in loading products onto U-boats/pallets and loading them onto our trucks </li><li>Assisting in in the loading and unloading of Greenhouse and Packhouse supplies and materials </li><li>Handle leaves , look for bugs, and proper cleaning & sanitation methods </li><li>Ensure proper hand washing and use of gloves, aprons, and hair nets. </li><li>Ensure PH Packers maintain clean clothes, personal hygiene and good health (e.g. no coughing, etc.) </li><li>Packers adherence to the Packhouse dress code and packing regulations, (e.g. no earphones, no hoods, footwear specifications, no food, drinks, etc.) </li><li>Ensure clean work areas, bins, trays, scales, tables. No mobile phones or food on packing tables. </li><li>Ensure that soiled or dropped leaves are not packed </li><li>Ensure coolers are clean and temperatures are stable </li><li>Inspect and weigh produce; discard leaves as necessary; ensure no bugs, damaged leaves, tip burned leaves or leaved dropped on floor enter package </li></ul> <p>Qualifications</p> <p>Requirements:</p> <ul> <li>Ability to lift 50 pounds </li><li>Ability to stand for a full 8 hour shift </li><li>Must be comfortable working in summer heat conditions and air-conditioned rooms </li><li>Must be able to work at a steady pace and must be detailed oriented </li><li>Must have a reliable form of transportation, train, bus, car, Etc. </li><li>Open availability to work various work schedules including weekends if needed </li><li>Must be authorized to work in the US </li></ul> <p>The ideal candidate:</p> <ul> <li>Enjoys working in a fast-paced environment </li><li>Passionate commitment to the company vision </li><li>Appreciation for sustainable agriculture and food </li></ul>