Packhouse Production Assistant

Gotham Greens•Brandy Station, VA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Areas of Responsibility: Tier 1 Full-time packing and quality control sorting of leafy vegetables and herbs Inspect and weigh greens, arrange leaves, and place product in clamshell containers. Report quality or pest issues (tip burn, dropped leaves, insects) to supervisor and then discard leaves as necessary and as instructed. Ensure only quality greens are packed. Maintain a consistent pack pace per minute of 2 PPM on clamshells and 6 PPM on trays. Prepare product for boxing and assist with loading products onto U-boats/pallets in preparation for truck loading Follow company FSQA processes and policies Adhere to company dress code and GAP/GMP policies (e.g. no earphones/air pods, no hoods, rubber-soled shoes, no food, clean clothing, no phones, etc.) Assist with cleaning and sanitation of Greenhouse/Packhouse and gutter washing. Follow proper cleaning and sanitation methods. Assists with the loading and unloading of Greenhouse and Packhouse supplies and materials. Proper hand washing and wear required PPE at all times. Additional duties as assigned. Areas of Responsibility: Tier 2 Satisfactorily complete all of Tier 1 responsibilities in accord with company standard operating procedures. Maintain a consistent pack pace per minute of 3 PPM on clamshells and 7 PPM on trays. Cross-trained on both Packer/Sorter and Harvester Tier 1 role and can fill in as needed. Understands the Packhouse flow and makes suggestions to improve efficiency. Meets eligibility requirements (e.g. time with company and no outstanding disciplinary actions) Areas of Responsibility: Tier 3 Satisfactorily complete all of Tier 2 responsibilities in accord with company standard operating procedures. Maintain a consistent pack pace per minute of 4 PPM on clamshells and 8 PPM on trays. Meets eligibility requirements (e.g. time with company and no outstanding disciplinary actions) Ensure coolers are clean and temperatures are stable and trains on completion of temperature logs. Advanced understanding of Packhouse flow rate and how to maintain an efficient pace. Supports Packhouse Lead as needed and can temporarily fill in when Lead is off work. (Runner) Proactively checks/maintains product supply for packhouse and supports with inventory counts. (Runner) Prepares ahead of time for changeovers and sets up the department for the AM SKU before the end of the shift. Qualifications: All Tiers Ability to lift up to 50 pounds Ability to stand for an 8-hour shift Must be comfortable working in summer heat conditions and air-conditioned rooms Must be able to work at a steady pace and must be detailed oriented Must have a reliable form of transportation, train, bus, car, etc. Open availability to work various work schedules including weekends if needed Must be authorized to work in the U.S.A. Qualifications

Requirements

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
Ability to stand for an 8-hour shift
Must be comfortable working in summer heat conditions and air-conditioned rooms
Must be able to work at a steady pace and must be detailed oriented
Must have a reliable form of transportation, train, bus, car, etc.
Open availability to work various work schedules including weekends if needed
Must be authorized to work in the U.S.A.

Responsibilities

Full-time packing and quality control sorting of leafy vegetables and herbs
Inspect and weigh greens, arrange leaves, and place product in clamshell containers.
Report quality or pest issues (tip burn, dropped leaves, insects) to supervisor and then discard leaves as necessary and as instructed.
Ensure only quality greens are packed.
Maintain a consistent pack pace per minute of 2 PPM on clamshells and 6 PPM on trays.
Prepare product for boxing and assist with loading products onto U-boats/pallets in preparation for truck loading
Follow company FSQA processes and policies
Adhere to company dress code and GAP/GMP policies (e.g. no earphones/air pods, no hoods, rubber-soled shoes, no food, clean clothing, no phones, etc.)
Assist with cleaning and sanitation of Greenhouse/Packhouse and gutter washing.
Follow proper cleaning and sanitation methods.
Assists with the loading and unloading of Greenhouse and Packhouse supplies and materials.
Proper hand washing and wear required PPE at all times.
Additional duties as assigned.
Satisfactorily complete all of Tier 1 responsibilities in accord with company standard operating procedures.
Maintain a consistent pack pace per minute of 3 PPM on clamshells and 7 PPM on trays.
Cross-trained on both Packer/Sorter and Harvester Tier 1 role and can fill in as needed.
Understands the Packhouse flow and makes suggestions to improve efficiency.
Meets eligibility requirements (e.g. time with company and no outstanding disciplinary actions)
Satisfactorily complete all of Tier 2 responsibilities in accord with company standard operating procedures.
Maintain a consistent pack pace per minute of 4 PPM on clamshells and 8 PPM on trays.
Meets eligibility requirements (e.g. time with company and no outstanding disciplinary actions)
Ensure coolers are clean and temperatures are stable and trains on completion of temperature logs.
Advanced understanding of Packhouse flow rate and how to maintain an efficient pace.
Supports Packhouse Lead as needed and can temporarily fill in when Lead is off work.
(Runner) Proactively checks/maintains product supply for packhouse and supports with inventory counts.
(Runner) Prepares ahead of time for changeovers and sets up the department for the AM SKU before the end of the shift.