At Bowery Farming, we dream of a world where agriculture gives back to the people and the planet more than it takes. But to achieve this, we need more than incremental change.
We need to reimagine farming from the ground up.
Everyday, Bowery’s purpose-driven team works toward this mission. Right outside of cities, we build indoor farms that grow wildly flavorful produce that’s defiantly free from pollutants, all while using less finite resources like space and water. Our smart farms are powered by our proprietary farm operating system, BoweryOS, creating a simplified, agile food system that’s focused on flavor, freshness, and safety.
At Bowery, we’re farming efficiently so we can feed effectively, democratizing access to fresh, local food in our communities. Join us: https://boweryfarming.com/careers/
At Bowery, we’re making wildly delicious food more accessible to everyone. Driven by our proprietary end-to-end technology, our farms are transforming the entire fresh food supply chain to be simpler, safer, and vastly more sustainable.
We have 5 farms in operation (including state-of-the-art R&D and innovation farms) and we’re just getting started. We’re backed by tech and agriculture industry leaders with $647M in equity and debt capital, and our products are sold in over 1,400 locations.
Working at Bowery is more than just a job. It’s a chance to make a global impact with first-of-its-kind technology and ridiculously good food. We’re always looking for passionate minds to grow (and eat) with us! Ready to make a real difference? Join us. We’d love to have you here.
About The Role:
Bowery Farming is seeking ambitious Production Team Leads who can learn quickly, thrive in a fast-paced & flexible environment, and are willing to roll up their sleeves. Be a part of a team that produces locally grown fresh leafy greens and herbs from our indoor automated vertical farm in Nottingham, Maryland to our retail and restaurant customers in the local area! This is a hands-on job maintaining the taste, quality, and freshness of our produce and assisting in their daily care.
Schedule:
Monday-Friday: 7:00 am - 3:30 pm OR
Monday-Friday: 10:30 am - 7:00 pm
**Must be available to work occasional weekends as needed
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The salary for this role will be $23.50/hour. If this role is of interest to you, we encourage you to apply no matter what so we can see your profile and background.
Bowery is an equal-opportunity employer - a place that celebrates unique backgrounds, qualities, and cultures that will enrich the workplace. We are attempting to redefine what a sustainable agricultural supply chain can look like. We cannot achieve this mission without a team that reflects the diversity of people who want fresh, locally-grown food in regard to race, ethnicity, gender, sexuality, age, national origin, religion, family status, disability, military status, and experience. We strongly encourage people from marginalized communities to apply to join our team.
What You'll Do:
Support and guide a team of farm operators to ensure that the farm stays on schedule, throughout the production processDeliver structured & ongoing training to modern farmers & farm operators as required, utilizing Bowery’s learning management systemEnsure operators and farmers have the right tools, knowledge, and equipment required to do their jobs effectively and safelyCoach operators and modern farmers on expectations relative to product safety and quality, as well as standard operating procedures across the farmMaintain staffing expectations throughout the shift, driving compliance to production playbooks at stations across the farmMaintain responsibility for overall performance of the shift, including safety, quality, productivity, and delivery; understand and drive key metrics in the farmCoordinate staffing to maintain production areas in compliance with company quality, sanitation, and food safety standardsProvide a safe working environment by guiding operators on your shift to maintain a clean working environment and the quality of equipment on the production floorDrive adherence to the farm’s Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) at all stationsMaintain documentation critical to opening and closing farm operations and maintaining quality during the shift; participate in continuous improvement work as appropriatePromote an environment of continuous improvement and commitment to quality by participating in troubleshooting through the shift and escalating issues appropriatelySupport farm operators in identifying and triaging technical and operational issues throughout the course of the shiftParticipate in farm leadership meetings as appropriate; surfacing issues within the last 24 hrs and support plans to mitigate risk and achieve farm goalsEscalate issues with operator or farmer behaviors or performance to supervisorsWho You Are:
You have experience in a greenhouse/farm or warehouse production team role with demonstrated ability to lead a team You are at least 18 years oldYou have obtained a high school diploma or equivalentYou are passionate about sustainability and healthy foodYou have a positive attitude and strong work ethicYou are capable of learning and leading strict food safety and sanitary standardsYou are flexible with changing work responsibilitiesYou are able to commit to a consistent set of scheduled days, including holidays that land on your scheduled days (the farm operates seven days a week)Able to work up to 4 days weekly for 12-hour shifts (breaks and lunch included)You have a reliable form of transportationYou are authorized to work in the USYou are familiar with PC or Mac, and you are able to use a tablet or smartphoneYou are comfortable with Physical Requirements including: ○ You can lift and move objects up to 49 pounds each
○ You can stand for hours at a time
○ You are capable of bending, lifting, stretching and reaching both below the waist and above the head
Who We Are:
Bowery is a place where everyone is welcome, included and empowered to reach their full potential We live our shared values every day in both big and small ways: opt-in, think wildly different, break barriers together & be kind to the core We are a mission-driven team of unconventional thinkers, problem-solvers, optimists and activators We share a passion for giving back more to the planet than we take, growing deliciously abundant food without abundant harmWe are excited to hear from you!Benefits & Perks:
Starting hourly rate is $23.50/hour + annual increasesBenefits from Day 1 for employees (Medical, Dental, Vision) Heavily subsidized benefits for your family from Day 1 16 weeks of fully paid parental leave for all new parents (full-time employees)Competitive vacation and sick time off401K & company stockCompany paid Life Insurance, Short and Long Term Disability Free Mental Health Resources and Wellness Benefits, including Spring Health (personalized quality therapy and psychiatry for mental health needs), Headspace (unlimited access to guided meditation sessions, and Carrot (family forming support)Uniforms and PPE provided by BoweryFree leafy greens & more…