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/
Founded in 2015, Bowery Farming is on a mission to democratize access to high-quality, local, safe and sustainable produce. We build smart indoor farms near cities, growing fresher, pesticide-free Protected Produce with bold flavor in precisely controlled environments, 365 days a year. At the heart of each farm is the proprietary BoweryOS, which integrates software, hardware, sensors, AI, computer vision systems, machine learning models, and robotics to orchestrate and automate the entirety of its operations. As a result, each farm creates far less waste and uses a fraction of the water and land compared to traditional agriculture. For more insight on our culture, our teams, and all the things that make us so unique, check out
The Roots: Bowery Farming's People Podcast.
About The Role:
Bowery Farming is seeking a Quality & Consumer Safety Technician who will carry out auditing, testing, calibration, data gathering, investigating duties. You will report to the Farm Quality Manager and be assigned to a shift to work alongside our Modern Farmers.
Based in New York City, Bowery is the largest vertical farming company in the United States, serving major e-commerce platforms and more than 850 grocery stores in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions, including Albertsons Companies (Safeway and Acme), Amazon Fresh, Giant Food, Walmart, Weis, Whole Foods Market, and specialty grocers, with produce that's harvested year-round at peak freshness, delivered within days of harvest. To date, we have raised $472 million from leading investors, including Fidelity Management & Research Company LLC, Temasek, GV (formerly Google Ventures), General Catalyst, GGV Capital, First Round Capital, and individuals including Henry Kravis, Jeff Wilke, as well as some of the foremost thought leaders in food, including Tom Colicchio, José Andrés and David Barber of Blue Hill.
We celebrate unique backgrounds, qualities, and cultures that enrich the workplace. Join us in creating an inclusive work environment that is free of bias and discrimination, where everyone can be their authentic self. We strongly encourage people from all walks of life and underrepresented backgrounds to apply and join the Bowery Farming team. We are an equal opportunity employer.
What You'll Do:
Perform inbound raw materials inspections to ensure downstream quality.Perform GMP inspections to ensure farm hygiene practices are maintainedConduct pre-operational, inter-operational, and post-operational inspections and audits to maintain process integrityMonitor farm assets, and perform calibrations as needed, to verify they are performing as requiredPerform finished product auditsRepresent and communicate all quality standards on the production floorMaintain facility sanitation standards to ensure effective cleaning processesMonitor the concentration of cleaning chemicals to ensure effective cleaning processesConduct weekly and monthly environmental sampling for laboratory analysisAid in inspecting returned product for quality and temperature specification deviationHelp to trend, interpret, and visualize data through use of spreadsheets and business intelligence softwareHelp to design and execute experiments, throughout the process areas, to provide data and insights for continuous improvement projects as neededAid in tracking, reviewing, and analyzing data associated with marketplace quality issues as neededAid in building CAPA reports when necessaryParticipate in training initiatives to educate our staff on food safety best practicesHelp to identify and remediate gaps in the Quality Management SystemCollaborate with the Agricultural Science and Agricultural Operations team to operationalize new productsAble to conduct duties, 30% of the time, at a second location nearbyProvide other interdepartmental support as needed, and other duties as assigned.Who You Are:
You will have at least a High School diploma or equivalentBe PC or Mac familiar, with an ability to use a tablet or smartphoneYou will have some understanding of food safety standardsYou will have some understanding of cleaning and sanitation standardsYou will have strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skillsYou demonstrate strong verbal, written, and interpersonal skills; and are able to effectively communicate with and influence and engage peersYou are a self starter and should be able to work independently, with and without an itemized task listYou will be able to work flexible shifts as neededYou will be able to work in the cold room (sub 37 degrees) for short and extended periods of time (protective equipment provided)You are able to work at heights (infrastructure and protective equipment provided)You will be able to lift and move objects up to 49 poundsYou have the ability to bend, lift, stretch, and reach 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 and Perks:
Free benefits from Day 1 for employee (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 stock optionsCompany 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, Aaptiv (virtual fitness classes), Carrot (family forming support), Quit Genius (support for quitting addictive habits)Uniforms and PPE provided by BoweryFree leafy greens & more…