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**Warehouse Associate (Modern Farmer)**
Kearny, NJ / Farm Operations Farm Operations / Hourly Bowery Farming, the Modern Farming Company, was founded in 2015 with the belief that technology and human ingenuity can grow better food for a better future. Propelled by its proprietary software system, the BoweryOS, Bowery builds smart indoor vertical farms that deliver a wide variety of Protected Produce in little time, near cities they serve, for a truly local approach. Bowerys farms are growing the next generation of vibrant and flavorful produce. Theyre 100 times more productive on the same footprint of land than traditional agriculture, and grow traceable pesticide-free produce the purest, best expression of what produce is meant to be with a fraction of the water and land.
**About The Role:** When you join the Bowery Farming team as a Modern Farmer youll get a chance to be a part of a team that produces fresh leafy greens. In this hands-on role, youll be responsible for maintaining the taste, quality, and freshness of our produce and assisting in the daily care of our plants.
As a fast growing company, this role will allow you the potential to learn about the business with career paths in Food Safety, Production, Quality Control, Shipping and Receiving and Farm leadership roles. If youre up for learning quickly, thriving in a fast-paced & being flexible, apply now to see what Bowery Farming is all about! + Seed, transplant, harvest, and pack our crops to get ready for customer shipment
+ Keep the farm, farm equipment and work areas clean and organized using the 5S methodology
+ Be a leader when it comes to using personal protective equipment and adhering to workforce safety and food safety practices
+ Follow standard operating procedures to ensure were producing amazing food
+ Operate as a team and participate in improvement projects to help drive world class operations initiatives
+ Work with integrated technology and operating systems to manage the farm and our plants
+ Ability to work full-time (average 40 hours per week) on a rotating shift schedule
+ Ability to work in a cold climate-controlled environment which is around 35?
+ Ability to practice safe work habits in a food safe environment at all times
+ Self-starter who gets involved quickly and takes on difficult tasks with enthusiasm
+ Maintains high productivity level by operating with a sense of urgency, efficiency, and effectiveness over an extended period of time
+ Ability to take direction and implement changes quickly
+ Work up to 4 days per week for 12 hour shifts (breaks and lunch included)
+ Ability to commit to a consistent set of scheduled days, including holidays that land on your scheduled days (farm operation is 24/7, 365 days a year)
+ Ability to lift and move objects up to 50 poundsMust be at least 18 years old