Greenhouse Lead

Gotham Greens•Sparrows Point, MD

2d•$18 - $18•Onsite

About The Position

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.

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.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in the natural and organic food industry a plus but not required.
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

Responsibilities

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