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 Sanitation Employee who will execute cleaning and sanitation in our indoor farm. Reporting to the Sanitation Team Lead and Operations Supervisor, you will be responsible for executing all sanitation tasks according to the Master Sanitation Schedule. To achieve this, Sanitation employees are fast thinkers that execute tasks quickly and effectively. You will operate in a multidisciplinary environment with engineers, computer scientists, agricultural scientists, retail, and other functions, and your work will meaningfully impact the evolution of the indoor agriculture industry. This role will be based at Bowery Farming’s farm in Baltimore, Maryland.
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.
We gladly evaluate accommodations and do our very best to provide them to anyone who needs them. If you need any accommodations during the application or interview process, please send us a note to [email protected] just letting us know you’d like to discuss an accomodation and we’ll respond right away. Please let us know if you have any questions about this process! What You’ll Do:
Execute cleaning and sanitation tasks to ensure that the farm is maintained properly according to the the Master Sanitation ScheduleExecute all SSOPs according to Quality standardEnsure chemical usage and concentrations are met according to SSOPs and Eco-Lab labeling requirements Maintain production areas to ensure compliance with company quality, sanitation, and Food Safety standardsProvide a safe working environment by maintaining quality equipment and enforcing adherence to developed work practicesPromote a culture of world-class performance and continuous improvement that values learning and a commitment to qualityEnsure all required KPIs are met regarding facilities' goals on sanitation and qualityWho You Are:
You possess years of experience in food manufacturingYou understand how to drive continuous improvement initiatives & cultureYou have the ability to work with a diverse team and take instruction positively You demonstrate excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skillsYou are detail & process orientatedWho 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 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 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…