Find & Apply For Manufacturing Machine Operator Jobs in Loudon, New Hampshire

Schedule:

4 days 10-hour shifts

A:

Wednesday

• Saturday 5:00am
• 3:30pm

ORB:

Sunday

• Wednesday 5:00am
• 3:30pm

Pay:

$18.00

Benefits:

Full benefits package starting day 1 of employment Medical, Dental & Vison Health Saving Acct with starter funds Up to 4% match on 401k Short term disability, long term disability, life insurance and AD&D Paid maternity and paternity leave Paid holiday, sick and vacation days Employee assistance program offers counseling services Tuition reimbursement BrightFarms is The Place to Grow! At BrightFarms, were on a mission to revolutionize the way leafy greens are grown. But we dont just want to grow great-tasting greens, we want them to do good as well: for the planet, for the health of people, and for the well-being of our employees. We give BrightFarmers the tools, training, support, and opportunities they need to do better for themselves and the world every day. Because when you do good for your people, they do good for the world. BrightFarms is a national leader in the booming indoor farming industry, transforming how produce is grown and delivered with its expanding network of high-tech, sustainable hydroponic farms. We currently operate six high-tech greenhouse farms, with four new regional salad greenhouse hubs breaking ground to begin opening in 2024. BrightFarms' fresh lettuce options, from classic greens to crunchy mixes and salad kits, are available in more than 3,700 retail stores across the East Coast and Midwest. At our greenhouse in Loudon, we grow more than 650,000 pounds of leafy greens per year for New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont, Massachusetts, Maine, Connecticut, and New York. We are currently in need of a Machine Operator (Seeder) to support our team.

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.

The Machine Operator position will run and troubleshoot the seeding and harvest machinery in our baby greens greenhouse. This machinery drives the entire operation! Ideal candidates are excited about new hydroponic growing technology, are mechanically inclined, and have a strong attention to detail. Must be a self-motivated team player with a positive, solid work ethic with strong communication skills.

Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesFood Safety Compliance

• Follow all food safety protocols to ensure products remain safe for customersDaily Coordination
• Work with the production team to align harvesting and sowing with the daily scheduleMachine Operations
• Program, operate, and monitor sowing machinery for accurate seed placementSeed Tracking
• Record seed usage and document sown gutters accuratelyMoisture Control
• Monitor and maintain correct moisture levels in the growing mediaMachine Maintenance & Troubleshooting
• Adjust, clean, and troubleshoot seeding machines to maintain consistent seed distribution Issue Report
• Report machinery issues to maintenance promptlyRoutine Maintenance
• Perform basic maintenance on greenhouse equipment, including drippers, gutter elevators, sensors, and conveyor belts Work Area Organization
• Keep the work area clean and organized, including cleaning equipment after useAdditional Support
• Perform other assigned tasks to support overall greenhouse operations Experience, Skills and AbilitiesMust be capable of learning how to program and troubleshoot automated machineryGreenhouse, hydroponics, or commercial agriculture experience preferred but not requiredLove to solve puzzles, read and follow directionsMaintain a strong attention to detail.

Growing is a compilation of many small repetitive tasks that surmount to a masterpiece at the end of a plants life!

Adaptable and Team Oriented we are a fast-growing company thats constantly changing. We need team members who are nimble and willing to roll up their sleeves for any task to support one anotherAbility to be forklift certified (we will supply training specific to site)Eagerness to learnValid drivers licenseWorking conditions

Climate:

You will be working in the Headhouse (60F-90F) environments 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 can be loud. May occasionally get wet. Steps and floors may be slippery.

Physical requirementsMust be ok with heights some of our tasks include working with tall machineryHeavy standing, crouching, and kneeling workManual dexterityClear correctable vision and uncompromised peripheral vision to notice safety hazardsBrightFarms is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values the unique experience and backgrounds our Associates bring!