Farm Coordinator

Abbott•Madison, WI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Farm Coordinator will support day-to-day operations in Abbott Cancer Diagnostic’s onsite hydroponic farms. Operation includes seeding, transplanting, and harvesting as well as cleaning and maintenance tasks to ensure proper and safe food handling and growing in the farm. The Farm Coordinator delivers programs such as: farming demonstrations/classes, farm tours, recycling/composting, and various related employee events throughout the year.

Requirements

High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
1+ years of experience working in a production hydroponic farm or greenhouse.
1+ years of experience growing crops either hydroponically and/or traditionally.
1+ years of professional working knowledge of food safety regulations and standards or a ServSafe Manager Certification.
Basic computer skills include Internet navigation, Email usage, word processing and cloud base application technology.
Proficient in Microsoft Office to include Excel macros and pivot tables and Word mail merge.
Demonstrated ability to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation.
Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Agronomy, Horticulture or related life sciences field; or Associate’s degree in Agriculture or related life sciences field and 2 years of relevant work experience in lieu of bachelor’s degree.

Responsibilities

Grow inside container hydroponic farms including seeding, transplanting, harvesting, and packaging produce.
Clean and maintain the hydroponic farm, including general farm cleaning, refilling water and nutrient tanks and calibrating sensors.
Test and maintain water quality for growing.
Maintain a safe working environment.
Troubleshoot automated nutrient system when issues arise.
Work collaboratively with food service and catering.
Plan and support community outreach opportunities.
Champion of an effective food safety program.