Seeding Lead

BrightFarms • Macon, GA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Seeding Lead coordinates the daily harvest plan and harvest crew to ensure work is completed safely and efficiently. The role follows supervisor instructions and standardized practices, with an emphasis on achieving required results. The position is located at BrightFarms’ Hendersonville, North Carolina greenhouse and works on the second shift.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of experience in a production environment or related work.
• Training in food safety and sanitation.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as standard operating procedures, safety rules, and label-mixing instructions.
• Ability to complete routine food safety logs and inspection reports.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers.

Nice To Haves

• Food or agriculture industry experience.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the harvest and sowing crew during daily operations to ensure plans and goals are met; correct errors and provide feedback when needed.
• Train and educate crew members on operating procedures, emphasizing safety and food safety.
• Follow current standard operating procedures, processes, inspections, and quality requirements.
• Communicate irregularities involving products or equipment to the supervisor.
• Create daily harvest and sowing plans under the supervisor’s guidance and make decisions as instructed.
• Ensure testing records and charts are accurately documented according to company and regulatory guidelines.
• Ensure the crew maintains a safe, clean, and organized work area and performs required periodic sanitation.
• Report food safety and quality problems to the supervisor, SQF Practitioner, or senior management.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting on day one after employment.
• Health Savings Account with starter funds.
• 401(k) match of up to 4%.
• Short-term disability and long-term disability insurance.
• Life insurance and AD&D coverage.
• Paid maternity and paternity leave.
• Paid holidays, sick days, and vacation days.
• Employee assistance program offering counseling services.
• Tuition reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed