Sanitation Technician

Sanitation Technician Providence, RI Job Details Part-time $17.15 an hour 1 day ago Qualifications Safe work practices Cooking Disinfection procedures Clean workspace maintenance Communication skills Sustainable agriculture Entry level Full Job Description

THE ROLE

Gotham Greens is seeking a passionate, driven, and hardworking individual to fill a position as a Sanitation Technician for our Providence location. The Technician is responsible for day-to-day tasks as directed by the Plant Manager, specifically related to sanitation of the greenhouse and the sanitizing the growing channels. This is a hands-on role requiring an individual is a team player, one who is willing to roll up their sleeves, and isnt afraid to get dirty.

AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

Perform cleaning and sanitizing of equipment and work areas in the entire greenhouse. Clean quickly and effectively as directed using materials and tools provided by Gotham Greens. Must be able to work in tight quarters and hard to reach areas, such as under growing lines, etc. Must learn and follow procedures in the proper way to clean & sanitize. Responsible for working in a safe manner, following safe work practices at all times. Must wear proper PPE (personal protective equipment) at all times. Provide ideas to improve efficiencies and cleanliness.

QUALIFICATIONS

Requirements:

Leads by example with a can do attitude Laser focused attention to detail Great multitasking abilities Desire to grow and learn food safety rules and regulations Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Ability to lift 50 pounds. Ability to stand for a Parttime shift. A willingness and desire to assist in unrelated and/or unassigned tasks to ensure the effective operation of the greenhouse and packhouse. Must be a problem solver and be capable of identifying areas of efficiencies.

The ideal candidate:

Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills Reliable and highly motivated with a creative flair and lively personality Passionate commitment to the company vision Appreciation to principles of sustainable agriculture and food

WHO WE ARE

Gotham Greens is an indoor farming company and a fresh food brand on a mission to transform the way we approach our food system, putting people and the planet at the forefront. Gotham Greens produces and delivers long-lasting and delicious leafy greens, herbs, salad dressings, dips, and cooking sauces all year round to retail, restaurant, and foodservice customers. A Certified B Corporation™, Gotham Greens sustainably grows high-quality produce using up to 95% less water and 97% less land than conventional farming through its national network of climate-controlled, high-tech greenhouses across America, including locations in New York, Illinois, Rhode Island, Maryland, Virginia, Colorado, and California. Since its launch in 2011, Gotham Greens has grown from a single urban rooftop greenhouse in Brooklyn, N.Y., to one of the largest hydroponic leafy green producers in North America. For more information, visit gothamgreens.com.