Food Safety Technician

We offer:

• Pay that grows with you – start and receive step increases by your 1-year anniversary.
• Sign on bonuses – When you are hired and are doing a good job, we will give you a $500 NET bonus after 30 days of work and an additional $1000 NET bonus after 6 months of work.
• Retention bonuses – You can earn an additional $1,500 dollars at your year anniversary just for choosing BrightFarms as your employer.
• We take care of our employee – you will be eligible for health, vision, and dental insurance on your first day of work and we subsidize premiums for our employees at 90%We offer training and development and a real opportunity to grow your career with BrightFarms including a robust tuition reimbursement plan.
• A supportive management team and work environment where you and the needs of your family really matter.

Description

At BrightFarms, we exist for two reasons - People and our Planet. We use state of the art indoor farming techniques to produce pesticide free product that are insanely fresh and delicious. We are dedicated to our mission of reducing the environmental impact of food and we serve the local communities where we grow so our supply chain is simple and easy to trace.

Our Loudon, New Hampshire facility is hiring a Food Safety Technician to assist in the daily cleaning and sanitation procedures of the harvesting and packing room!

We offer great compensation incentives such as spot recognition bonuses and opportunities to grow with us!

Start Pay: $16.00/hr during training, $17/hr once training is completed.

Second Shift 4 days per week

2:00pm – 12:30am Sunday – Wednesday OR Wednesday - Saturday

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Daily cleaning of machinery
• Assembling and dissembling specific machinery at the end of the product run.
• Perform all duties on the daily and weekly cleaning schedules.
• Follow protocols for food safe environment in accordance with sanitation SOP’s.
• Wear personal protective equipment required in the facility.
• Be able to get the job done with minimal supervision.
• Report safety hazards.

Experience, Skills and Abilities

• Alignment with the company mission - we’re passionate about our greens! We’re looking for a team of like-minded people focused on providing healthy, locally grown produce to the community.
• 1 year of related experience in a food manufacturing or agricultural environment preferred but not required
• Great attendance and dedication to the craft – the team heavily depends on one another to be on time and accountable.
• Flexibility to work the hours necessary to meet the needs of BrightFarms which may include overtime hours, daily and/or weekend.
• Ability to follow instructions, cooperate and collaborate with all employees and management. Collaboration is key to keeping our team united.
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time, bend, climb, and lift up to 40lbs.
• Open to applicants who do not have a high school diploma/GED
• Detail oriented and organized
• Other duties as assigned

Competencies Required

• Continuous improvement
• Honest/Ethical/Integrity
• Safety and Quality Focused

Work Environment

This is a manual labor position in all areas of the greenhouse. This means you will be working in the Cooler (35F-40F for part or all your shift and will dress accordingly. Employees will have some exposure to seasonal conditions which may range from extreme heat and humidity in the summer to cold in the winter. Often working near moving mechanical parts. There will be exposure to cleaning chemicals. The noise level of machines and cooling units can be loud.

Physical requirements

While performing the duties of this job, employees are expected to constantly use hands to finger, handle or feel, as well as talk and hear. There is frequent standing, walking, reaching with hands and arms, as well as stooping, kneeling, crouching, and climbing. The lifting requirements is up to 40 pounds. The employee should have clear correctable vision at close and distance range, as well as peripheral vision to notice safety hazards.

BrightFarms is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values the unique experience and backgrounds our Associates bring!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift

Supplemental Pay:

• Bonus pay
• Commission pay
• Signing bonus

COVID-19 considerations:
All employees are require COVID19 Vaccination

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Manufacturing: 1 year (Preferred)
• Quality Control Inspectors: 1 year (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Night Shift (Preferred)
• Day Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: One location