Sanitation Technician
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Gotham Greens
Windsor, CO, US
Summary
The Sanitation Technician is responsible for the daily cleaning and sanitizing of greenhouse equipment and growing channels. They must follow safety procedures and maintain a clean work environment while working in various areas of the facility.
Job Description
Job Details: Level: Entry, Job Location: Denver 2 - Windsor, CO, Salary Range: $17.75 - $17.75Hourly, THE ROLE
Gotham Greens is seeking a passionate, driven, and hardworking individual to fill a position as a Sanitation Technician for our Windsor, CO location. The Technician is responsible for day-to-day tasks as directed by the Assistant 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 full time 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 on a mission to transform how and where fresh produce is grown. We are a pioneer in urban indoor agriculture and a leading fresh produce and food company. Through our national network of local high-tech farms, Gotham Greens delivers fresh, long-lasting and delicious leafy greens, herbs, salad dressings and pesto dips all year round to retail, restaurant and foodservice customers. Founded in 2009, the company opened its first greenhouse in Brooklyn, N.Y., shortly thereafter. Today, Gotham Greens operates 500,000 square feet of high-tech greenhouses across five U.S. states.
Our team of 600+ full time team members are hard working, supportive and passionate about sustainable urban agriculture. We work to create an environment that is caring, fun and collaborative. Gotham Greens is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We thank all applicants in advance for their interest in this position; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Qualifications:
Gotham Greens is an indoor farming pioneer 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 kits, 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 90% less water and 97% less land than conventional farming through its national network of climate-controlled, high-tech greenhouses in nine U.S. states, including locations in New York, Illinois, Rhode Island, Maryland, Virginia, Colorado, California, Georgia and Texas. Since its launch in 2011, Gotham Greens has grown from a single urban rooftop greenhouse in Brooklyn, N.Y., to one of the largest producers of hydroponic leafy greens in North America with more than 40 acres (1.8 million square feet) of greenhouse production.
Founded
2009
Company size
201-500 employees
Industry
Food and Beverage Manufacturing
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Brooklyn, New York
Gotham Greens is an indoor farming pioneer 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 kits, 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 90% less water and 97% less land than conventional farming through its national network of climate-controlled, high-tech greenhouses in nine U.S. states, including locations in New York, Illinois, Rhode Island, Maryland, Virginia, Colorado, California, Georgia and Texas. Since its launch in 2011, Gotham Greens has grown from a single urban rooftop greenhouse in Brooklyn, N.Y., to one of the largest producers of hydroponic leafy greens in North America with more than 40 acres (1.8 million square feet) of greenhouse production.
Founded
2009
Company size
201-500 employees
Industry
Food and Beverage Manufacturing
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Brooklyn, New York
