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80Acres Farms
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Who We AreAt 80 Acres Farms, we're on a mission to change the way the world eatsand we're looking for people who want to help us do it.
We grow pesticide-free salads, herbs, microgreens, and salad kits in smart vertical farms that produce more food with far fewer resourcesusing up to 95% less water and renewable electricity, with no reliance on weather or seasons. Our produce is available in more than 17,000 retail locations nationwide, including Kroger, Whole Foods, HEB, and The Fresh Market, and reaches food service partners across the country year-round.
What makes this possible is a combination of people, technology, and purpose. Our proprietary growing platform, developed by our technology subsidiary, Infinite Acres, provides our teams with real-time data and control over every aspect of the growing environmentmaking our farms among the most advanced in the world. We operate commercial farms in Ohio, Kentucky, Georgia, Texas, South Carolina, and Colorado, packhouses in Indiana, Virginia, and Washington, and research and development facilities in Arkansas, Israel, and the Netherlands.
We've grown significantly through the acquisitions of Kalera and Soli Organic, and we're just getting started.
If you're passionate about sustainability, food, and building something that matters, we'd love to have you on the team.
The Impact Youll MakeWe are searching for a grower technician to support daily cultivation and sanitation operations across a vertical farm. Working alongside experienced growers, you will build hands-on knowledge of hydroponic systems, food safety, and plant health in a physically demanding, detail-oriented environment. What Youll Be Responsible ForMix nutrient solutions; monitor and adjust EC/pH levels across hydroponic systemsComplete pre/post-shift walkthroughs, equipment checks, and documentationVisually inspect trays, gutters, and canopy for plant stress, pest pressure, or system anomalies; report findings to senior growersAssist with seeding, transplanting, thinning, and harvest activities as directedScout for pests and disease; apply treatments under senior grower supervisionSet up and break down grow equipment, racks, trays, and substrate materialsPerform scheduled lane pulls: clean gutter systems, drip emitters, and grow covers per SOP rotationClean and sanitize sump tanks on a rotating schedule; log all sanitation activities in PRIVA or equivalent systemGeneral sanitation of tech aisle, grow lab, and grow zone floors (sweeping, mopping, debris removal)Pressure wash benches, trays, and cultivation equipment between crop cyclesCoordinate with Machine Operators and Maintenance on lane pull timing to minimize crop disruptionMaintain PPE standards at all times, including when working at heightsRecord environmental parameters (temperature, humidity, CO, light levels); escalate anomalies immediatelyAssist with data entry for crop logs, yield tracking, and food safety documentationOther duties as assigned What You BringAssociates degree preferred; high school diploma or GED equivalent required1+ year of experience in production agriculture, greenhouse, vertical farm, food manufacturing, or sanitation in a food-safe environmentWhat Makes You Successful Here Genuine interest in agriculture, horticulture, plant science, or food productionAbility to follow written and verbal SOPs with high attention to detailBasic computer literacy sufficient for digital logging and task management systemsReliable, punctual, and physically able to perform demanding, repetitive workFamiliarity with hydroponic systems, growing media, or nutrient management conceptsPrior experience with food safety programs (GAP, FSMA, SQF, or similar)Experience working in regulated environments with documented proceduresBasic understanding of plant physiology or crop production materials, tools, and equipmentWorking at 80 Acres FarmsAt 80 Acres Farms, we believe taking care of our people is just as important as taking care of our plants. Our benefits are designed to support your health, your family, and your future.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance starting day oneAt least 2 weeks of paid vacation, plus a minimum of 40 hours of paid sick time10 paid holidaysPaid parental leave401(k) with up to a 4% company matchCompany-paid life insuranceShort-term and long-term disability coveragePaid time off, sick time, and leave benefits are offered in accordance with state and local laws and may vary depending on where you work.
Our Hiring Commitment80 Acres Farms is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Youre defined by more than just your job title, and we want you to feel comfortable bringing your true self to work. We value your talents, your traditions, your take on the world, and everything else that makes you unique. We strive to be to be a place where a diverse mix of talented people want to come, stay, and do their best work. 80 Acres Farms participates in E-Verify. As required by law, your employment with the Company is contingent upon you providing legal proof of your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Employment decisions are made without regard to protected characteristics. All candidates will be given the same consideration. Sun-Thurs 7:00AM-3:30PM
We grow pesticide-free salads, herbs, microgreens, and salad kits in smart vertical farms that produce more food with far fewer resourcesusing up to 95% less water and renewable electricity, with no reliance on weather or seasons. Our produce is available in more than 17,000 retail locations nationwide, including Kroger, Whole Foods, HEB, and The Fresh Market, and reaches food service partners across the country year-round.
What makes this possible is a combination of people, technology, and purpose. Our proprietary growing platform, developed by our technology subsidiary, Infinite Acres, provides our teams with real-time data and control over every aspect of the growing environmentmaking our farms among the most advanced in the world. We operate commercial farms in Ohio, Kentucky, Georgia, Texas, South Carolina, and Colorado, packhouses in Indiana, Virginia, and Washington, and research and development facilities in Arkansas, Israel, and the Netherlands.
We've grown significantly through the acquisitions of Kalera and Soli Organic, and we're just getting started.
If you're passionate about sustainability, food, and building something that matters, we'd love to have you on the team.
The Impact Youll MakeWe are searching for a grower technician to support daily cultivation and sanitation operations across a vertical farm. Working alongside experienced growers, you will build hands-on knowledge of hydroponic systems, food safety, and plant health in a physically demanding, detail-oriented environment. What Youll Be Responsible ForMix nutrient solutions; monitor and adjust EC/pH levels across hydroponic systemsComplete pre/post-shift walkthroughs, equipment checks, and documentationVisually inspect trays, gutters, and canopy for plant stress, pest pressure, or system anomalies; report findings to senior growersAssist with seeding, transplanting, thinning, and harvest activities as directedScout for pests and disease; apply treatments under senior grower supervisionSet up and break down grow equipment, racks, trays, and substrate materialsPerform scheduled lane pulls: clean gutter systems, drip emitters, and grow covers per SOP rotationClean and sanitize sump tanks on a rotating schedule; log all sanitation activities in PRIVA or equivalent systemGeneral sanitation of tech aisle, grow lab, and grow zone floors (sweeping, mopping, debris removal)Pressure wash benches, trays, and cultivation equipment between crop cyclesCoordinate with Machine Operators and Maintenance on lane pull timing to minimize crop disruptionMaintain PPE standards at all times, including when working at heightsRecord environmental parameters (temperature, humidity, CO, light levels); escalate anomalies immediatelyAssist with data entry for crop logs, yield tracking, and food safety documentationOther duties as assigned What You BringAssociates degree preferred; high school diploma or GED equivalent required1+ year of experience in production agriculture, greenhouse, vertical farm, food manufacturing, or sanitation in a food-safe environmentWhat Makes You Successful Here Genuine interest in agriculture, horticulture, plant science, or food productionAbility to follow written and verbal SOPs with high attention to detailBasic computer literacy sufficient for digital logging and task management systemsReliable, punctual, and physically able to perform demanding, repetitive workFamiliarity with hydroponic systems, growing media, or nutrient management conceptsPrior experience with food safety programs (GAP, FSMA, SQF, or similar)Experience working in regulated environments with documented proceduresBasic understanding of plant physiology or crop production materials, tools, and equipmentWorking at 80 Acres FarmsAt 80 Acres Farms, we believe taking care of our people is just as important as taking care of our plants. Our benefits are designed to support your health, your family, and your future.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance starting day oneAt least 2 weeks of paid vacation, plus a minimum of 40 hours of paid sick time10 paid holidaysPaid parental leave401(k) with up to a 4% company matchCompany-paid life insuranceShort-term and long-term disability coveragePaid time off, sick time, and leave benefits are offered in accordance with state and local laws and may vary depending on where you work.
Our Hiring Commitment80 Acres Farms is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Youre defined by more than just your job title, and we want you to feel comfortable bringing your true self to work. We value your talents, your traditions, your take on the world, and everything else that makes you unique. We strive to be to be a place where a diverse mix of talented people want to come, stay, and do their best work. 80 Acres Farms participates in E-Verify. As required by law, your employment with the Company is contingent upon you providing legal proof of your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Employment decisions are made without regard to protected characteristics. All candidates will be given the same consideration. Sun-Thurs 7:00AM-3:30PM