Grower Technician 1

80 Acres Farms•San Antonio, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

At 80 Acres Farms, we're on a mission to change the way the world eats—and we're looking for people who want to help us do it. We grow pesticide-free salads, herbs, microgreens, and salad kits in smart vertical farms that produce more food with far fewer resources—using up to 95% less water and renewable electricity, with no reliance on weather or seasons. Our produce is available in more than 17,000 retail locations nationwide, including Kroger, Whole Foods, HEB, and The Fresh Market, and reaches food service partners across the country year-round. What makes this possible is a combination of people, technology, and purpose. Our proprietary growing platform, developed by our technology subsidiary, Infinite Acres, provides our teams with real-time data and control over every aspect of the growing environment—making our farms among the most advanced in the world. We operate commercial farms in Ohio, Kentucky, Georgia, Texas, South Carolina, and Colorado, packhouses in Indiana, Virginia, and Washington, and research and development facilities in Arkansas, Israel, and the Netherlands. We've grown significantly through the acquisitions of Kalera and Soli Organic, and we're just getting started. If you're passionate about sustainability, food, and building something that matters, we'd love to have you on the team. We are searching for a grower technician to support daily cultivation and sanitation operations across a vertical farm. Working alongside experienced growers, you will build hands-on knowledge of hydroponic systems, food safety, and plant health in a physically demanding, detail-oriented environment.

Requirements

Associate’s degree preferred; high school diploma or GED equivalent required
1+ year of experience in production agriculture, greenhouse, vertical farm, food manufacturing, or sanitation in a food-safe environment

Nice To Haves

Genuine interest in agriculture, horticulture, plant science, or food production
Ability to follow written and verbal SOPs with high attention to detail
Basic computer literacy sufficient for digital logging and task management systems
Reliable, punctual, and physically able to perform demanding, repetitive work
Familiarity with hydroponic systems, growing media, or nutrient management concepts
Prior experience with food safety programs (GAP, FSMA, SQF, or similar)
Experience working in regulated environments with documented procedures
Basic understanding of plant physiology or crop production materials, tools, and equipment

Responsibilities

Mix nutrient solutions; monitor and adjust EC/pH levels across hydroponic systems
Complete pre/post-shift walkthroughs, equipment checks, and documentation
Visually inspect trays, gutters, and canopy for plant stress, pest pressure, or system anomalies; report findings to senior growers
Assist with seeding, transplanting, thinning, and harvest activities as directed
Scout for pests and disease; apply treatments under senior grower supervision
Set up and break down grow equipment, racks, trays, and substrate materials
Perform scheduled lane pulls: clean gutter systems, drip emitters, and grow covers per SOP rotation
Clean and sanitize sump tanks on a rotating schedule; log all sanitation activities in PRIVA or equivalent system
General sanitation of tech aisle, grow lab, and grow zone floors (sweeping, mopping, debris removal)
Pressure wash benches, trays, and cultivation equipment between crop cycles
Coordinate with Machine Operators and Maintenance on lane pull timing to minimize crop disruption
Maintain PPE standards at all times, including when working at heights
Record environmental parameters (temperature, humidity, CO₂, light levels); escalate anomalies immediately
Assist with data entry for crop logs, yield tracking, and food safety documentation
Other duties as assigned