Team Member @ Pure Green Farms Full Time

Job Title

Team Member I – First Shift

Job location 3820 Calvert St.

South Bend, IN 46613

Visible on job post: Yes

Remote work allowed: No

Hours Per Pay Period: 70

Benefits: Dental insurance, Health insurance, Paid time off

Job Type

Full-time/Non-exempt

Job Description: Pure Green Farms is currently seeking a First Shift Team Member I who plays a critical role in the overall function of the Growing department, as well as the Harvest and Pack Department, and is responsible for keeping our plant growing containers and process lines moving quickly and efficiently. The ideal candidate should have a willingness to learn and grow.

The Company: At Pure Green Farms, our mission is to provide the most delightful and safest salad eating experience. We are more than just lettuce growers. We are agricultural innovators devoted to adopting the best technologies to consistently deliver clean, healthy, and fresh produce. Our team is committed to democratizing the produce industry by radically improving food supply chains. Providing produce year-round that is affordable, environmentally sustainable, and healthy is our passion.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Responsible for keeping soil/growing media area clean, dry, and free of debris.
• Empty used compost hoppers through-out the day.
• Tending pressure washer station, cleaning gutters/growing containers that are exiting the process line
• Take out, store and organize empty pallets.
• Empty Trash Hoppers
• Maintain general cleanliness of all soil/growing areas and adjacent workspaces
• Assist in first-line trouble shooting of machinery
• Maintain organization of all supplies and supply tables and cabinets
• Additional duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Former work experience a plus and must have manual dexterity
• Ability to operate a forklift
• Self-motivated, reliable, punctual, open-minded, and positive attitude a must
• Ability and desire to perform and complete 10-hour work shifts
• Learning and following all food safety and quality policies and procedures
• Ability to make critical decisions quickly and repeatedly
• Ability to adapt and to be responsive in the face of frequently changing and evolving order demands
• Ability to stay organized and pay attention to detail.
• Ability to perform manual labor, walking, driving forklift and standing for extended periods of time
• Must be able to lift 40 pounds.

Working Conditions:

• Working in refrigerated warehouse for prolonged periods where temperature averages 45 degrees
• Indoor and periodic all-seasons outdoor work required.

Education/Experience:

• Forklift, tractor or farm equipment operator experience/training preferred
• Previous agricultural, warehouse or product process environment experience a plus
• Passion for agriculture and/or horticulture preferred