Packhouse Production Assistant

div h4Job Details/h4 divstrongJob Location/strong: nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;Davis - Davis, CA/div divstrongSalary Range/strong: nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;$17.00 - $17.00 Hourly/div /div h4Description/h4pstrongThe Role/strongbr / Gotham Greens is seeking passionate, driven and hardworking individuals to fill positions as Packhouse Production Assistants. Packhouse 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.br / strongAreas of Responsibility/strong/p ul liAssisting in the harvesting and packing of leafy vegetables and herbs/li liInspecting produce, arranging leaves, and preparing produce, for boxing, and proper cleaning amp; sanitation methods/li liCleaning and Sanitation of Packhouse, Greenhouse, and Channel Washing/li liAssisting in loading products onto U-boats/pallets and loading them onto our trucks/li liAssisting in in the loading and unloading of Greenhouse and Packhouse supplies and materials/li liHandle leaves , look for bugs, and proper cleaning amp; sanitation methods/li liEnsure proper hand washing and use of gloves, aprons, and hair nets./li liEnsure PH Packers maintain clean clothes, personal hygiene and good health (e.g. no coughing, etc.)/li liPackers adherence to the Packhouse dress code and packing regulations, (e.g. no earphones, no hoods, footwear specifications, no food, drinks, etc.)/li liEnsure clean work areas, bins, trays, scales, tables. No mobile phones or food on packing tables./li liEnsure that soiled or dropped leaves are not packed/li liEnsure coolers are clean and temperatures are stable/li liInspect and weigh produce; discard leaves as necessary; ensure no bugs, damaged leaves, tip burned leaves or leaved dropped on floor enter package/li /ul pstrongQualifications/strongbr / Requirements:/p ul liAbility to lift 50 pounds/li liAbility to stand for a full 8 hour shift/li liMust be comfortable working in summer heat conditions and air-conditioned rooms/li liMust be able to work at a steady pace and must be detailed oriented/li liMust have a reliable form of transportation, train, bus, car, Etc./li liOpen availability to work various work schedules including weekends if needed/li liMust be authorized to work in the US/li /ul pThe ideal candidate:/p ul liEnjoys working in a fast-paced environment/li liPassionate commitment to the company vision/li liAppreciation for sustainable agriculture and food/li /ul pstrongWho We Are/strongbr / Gotham Greens is on a mission to transform how and where fresh produce is grown. We are a pioneer in urban indoor agriculture and a leading fresh produce and food company. Through our national network of local high-tech farms, Gotham Greens delivers fresh, long-lasting and delicious leafy greens, herbs, salad dressings and pesto dips all year round to retail, restaurant and foodservice customers. Founded in 2009, the company opened its first greenhouse in Brooklyn, N.Y., shortly thereafter. Today, Gotham Greens operates 500,000 square feet of high-tech greenhouses across five U.S. states.br / Our team of 350+ full time team members are hardworking, supportive, and passionate about sustainable urban agriculture. We work to create an environment that is caring, fun and collaborative. Gotham Greens is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We thank all applicants in advance for their interest in this position; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted./p h4Qualifications/h4br