Machine Operator (Seeding Room)
About The Position
At BrightFarms, we exist for two reasons - People and our Planet. We use state of the art indoor farming techniques to produce pesticide free product that are insanely fresh and delicious. We are dedicated to our mission of reducing the environmental impact of food and we serve the local communities where we grow so our supply chain is simple and easy to trace. The Machine Operator position will run and troubleshoot the seeding and harvest machinery in our baby greens greenhouse. This machinery drives the entire operation! Ideal candidates are excited about new hydroponic growing technology, are mechanically inclined, and have a strong attention to detail. Must be a self-motivated team player with a positive, solid work ethic with strong communication skills.
Requirements
- Must be capable of learning how to program and troubleshoot automated machinery
- Love to solve puzzles, read and follow directions
- Maintain a strong attention to detail. Growing is a compilation of many small repetitive tasks that surmount to a masterpiece at the end of a plant’s life!
- Adaptable and Team Oriented– we are a fast-growing company that’s constantly changing. We need team members who are nimble and willing to roll up their sleeves for any task to support one another
- Ability to be forklift certified (we will supply training specific to site)
- Eagerness to learn
- Valid driver’s license
Nice To Haves
- Greenhouse, hydroponics, or commercial agriculture experience preferred but not required
Responsibilities
- Food Safety Compliance - Follow all food safety protocols to ensure products remain safe for customers
- Daily Coordination - Work with the production team to align harvesting and sowing with the daily schedule
- Machine Operations - Program, operate, and monitor sowing machinery for accurate seed placement
- Seed Tracking - Record seed usage and document sown gutters accurately
- Moisture Control - Monitor and maintain correct moisture levels in the growing media
- Machine Maintenance & Troubleshooting - Adjust, clean, and troubleshoot seeding machines to maintain consistent seed distribution
- Issue Report - Report machinery issues to maintenance promptly
- Routine Maintenance - Perform basic maintenance on greenhouse equipment, including drippers, gutter elevators, sensors, and conveyor belts
- Work Area Organization - Keep the work area clean and organized, including cleaning equipment after use
- Additional Support - Perform other assigned tasks to support overall greenhouse operations
Benefits
- Full benefits package starting day 1 of employment
- Medical, Dental & Vison
- Health Saving Acct with starter funds
- Up to 4% match on 401k
- Short term disability, long term disability, life insurance and AD&D
- Paid maternity and paternity leave
- Paid holiday, sick and vacation days
- Employee assistance program offers counseling services
- Tuition reimbursement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
