Packhouse Production Assistant

Gotham Greens•Sparrows Point, MD

18d•$16 - $16•Onsite

About The Position

Gotham Greens is seeking passionate, driven, and hardworking individuals to work in our Packhouse. Packhouse Production Assistants 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 U.S.
Capable of lifting to 50 pounds
Work efficiently and pay attention to detail
Must have a reliable form of transportation
Open availability to work various work schedules, including holidays and weekends

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Packing containers of fresh leafy greens and herbs
Identifying unacceptable quality products to discard
Sorting and selecting high-quality products to pack
Filling containers to an accurate weight using scales
Properly handle products and containers to maximize shelf life and appearance to the Company’s expectations
Performing repetitive tasks at a consistent pace that meets productivity expectations
Labeling, 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 the 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