Packhouse Operator

Gotham Greens•Windsor, CO

4d•$17 - $17•Onsite

About The Position

Gotham Greens is seeking a passionate, driven and hardworking individual to work as our Packhouse Operator in our Packhouse. Packhouse Operators 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 is 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

Authorized to work in the US
Able to lift 50 pounds
Able to stand for a full 8-hour shift
Maintain a steady pace with attention to detail
Must have a reliable form of transportation
Open availability to work various work schedules including holidays and weekends
Must be able to work in 55 degree temperatures

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in the natural and organic food industry

Responsibilities

Start up and shutdown of Denester, Scales, Tray Sealer, Metal Detector, Check Weigher, and Labeler.
Basic troubleshooting of all unit ops incorporated in the packaging line
Completing all Operator GFSI task and documentation.
Giving direction to PAs working on the Multivac line.
Minimize downtime during breakdowns, and changeovers.
Track line KPIs (Startup time, Ramp up time, Quality Rejects, etc.
Change film, labels, and ribbons.
Perform standard Packhouse Production Assistant duties as needed (see below)
Stock Raw Materials after shut down and as needed.
Basic sanitation task as needed to keep equipment clean and operational.
Basic troubleshooting of equipment
Communicate clearly and operate the line with a sense of urgency.
Packing containers of fresh leafy greens and herbs.
Identifying unacceptable quality product to discard
Sorting and selecting high quality product to pack
Filling containers to an accurate weight using scales
Properly handling product and containers to maximize shelf life and appearance to the company's expectations
Performing repetitive tasks at a consistent pace which meets productivity expectations
Labelling, boxing, and staging product materials and supplies
Handling, organizing, and loading production supplies and equipment
Assisting with inventory control and cold storage organization
Assist with daily cleaning of production areas, equipment, and supplies
Assist with periodic cleaning of common areas in facility
Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs), company food safety policies, company employee safety policies, and sanitation standard operating procedures (SSOPs).
Other duties as assigned