Job Details
Full-Time, Non-Union, Non-Exempt Position
$16.50 per hour, 40 hours per week
Monday through Friday, 6:00am-2:30pm
BASIC FUNCTION OF OPERTAION WORKER:
The Operation Worker will be participating in operational tasks required to produce top quality hydroponic and organic produce and is responsible for the planting, transplanting, harvesting, packing and proper storage of leafy greens and other plants. Teamwork is crucial in this position and flexibility to perform a wide range of jobs. Special attention must be paid to maintaining a clean and pest free work environment.
RESPONSIBILITIES OF OPERATION WORKER:
- Works closely with the Lead Grower Specialist in the preparation, seeding and maintenance of propagation trays and growing channel.
- Maintaining a clean working environment at all times.
- Transplanting, harvesting, labeling, recording and maintaining information about the plants and their growth, preparing plants for packaging, inspecting plants to assess quality.
- Observing the greenhouse conditions to ensure conditions are suitable and irrigation systems are running smoothly; reports issues to the Lead Grower Specialist.
- Attend training as required.
- Application of fungicides as directed by Lead Grower Specialist.
- Ensure quality control of all aspects of the growing cycle.
- Works closely with Lead Grower Specialist to understand crop planning, scheduling and establish production priorities.
- Follow company policies and procedures.
- Attend company meetings as required.
Requirements
REQUIREMENTS OF OPERATION WORKER:Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.
Eager to learn the art of hydroponics and its processes.
Experience: Experience of direct growing within a greenhouse operation and a distribution center, a plus.
Job Skills: High energy level required
Problem Solving/Conflict Resolution
Strong oral and written skills
EOE AA M/F/Vets/Disability
Benefits Include: - Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- 401(k) with matching contributions
- Vacation Time
- Personal Time
- Sick Time
- Holiday Pay
New Opportunities' mission is to improve the quality of life for economically disadvantaged individuals by providing the necessary resources to increase their standard of living, foster self-improvement, and maximize self-empowerment.
New Opportunities Inc. is the community action agency that serves Waterbury, Meriden, Torrington and 27 surrounding Connecticut towns . We offer a variety of social service programs designed to eliminate poverty and assist people in need.
Headquartered in Waterbury and the cities fourth largest employer, New Opportunities has additional offices in Meriden, Torrington, Danbury and Thomaston for the convenience of those they serve. Annually, more than 61,000 individuals benefit from programs offered at this agency, guided by the New Opportunities staff who helped them find the way to meet their needs.
In accordance with the mission of New Opportunities, the Agency aims to increase the self-sufficiency of its customers and support their move out of poverty toward a more middle-class lifestyle.
In 1964, the Agency incorporated as a private non-profit corporation in the State of Connecticut and is a tax-exempt 501 (c) (3) organization. With an annual budget for 2014 in excess of $41 million dollars, New Opportunities administers more than 50 social service programs targeted to the low-income, elderly and disabled communities.
While the range of programs is broad, they fall into one or more of the following categories:
- Energy Assistance and Weatherization
- AIDS / HIV Prevention
- Fatherhood Initiative
- Employment Education and Training
- Child Welfare and Family Development Services
- Early Childhood Education Programs
- Elderly Services
- Homeless Shelter and Transitional Housing
- Ex-Offender Programs and Re-entry Services
Salary Description
$16.50 per hour