Grower Technician 1

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

To be successful in this role, this candidate is a self-motivated and driven individual who can support and promote a team atmosphere. The individual will participate in the daily tasks required for a hydroponic system to function such as mixing nutrients, IPM monitoring, and helping the growers with optimizing production of crops. This individual will learn about the science of vertical farming, good management practices regarding food safety and plant health, and how to maintain a safe work environment.

This position provides the preparation and training for advancement in our grower track.

Key responsibilities and duties:

• Perform structured grow maintenance tasks
• Perform basic functions in GrowOps
• Perform basic grow room audits
• Perform pre and post op activities
• In addition to the primary responsibilities outlined for this role, team members will also support production operations as needed. This may include hands-on tasks within our production environment to ensure smooth and efficient daily operations.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• 1+ year of experience in a production grow experience preferred
• Basic plant physiology knowledge
• Basic knowledge/awareness of mechanical systems

BENEFITS WE OFFER YOU

• Health, dental, and vision insurance starting day one of employment -- health insurance plans start at just $25/month
• Minimum 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

ABOUT OUR HIRING PRACTICES

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.