Production Team Member III

Position: Production Team Member III

Department/Location: Houston Production Facility 

Reports To: Houston Production Team Lead, Production Manager and/or Houston Assistant General Manager

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt 

 COMPANY:

Headquartered in Orlando, FL, Kalera is a science and technology-driven company dedicated to growing the very best possible produce; it is smart horticulture at its best. As the technology leaders in urban vertical farming, Kalera focuses on clean, safe, healthy, tasty greens and on the efficiencies of growing locally in controlled environments.

Founded in 2010, Kalera has, over several years, perfected unique hydroponic growing methods combining optimized nutrients and light recipes, precise environmental controls, and clean room standards to produce safe, highly nutritious, pesticide-free, non-GMO vegetables with consistent high quality and longer shelf life year-round. With indoor facilities situated right where the demand is, Kalera is able to supply an abundance of produce locally, eliminating the need for long distance shipping. This means Kalera can ensure the highest quality and freshness by delivering product to customers within hours of harvest year-round. Kalera's plants grow while consuming 95% less water compared to field farming.

Kalera has recently opened a new state-of-the-art growing facility in Orlando, FL. With an annual output of over five million heads of lettuce per year, this new facility is the highest production volume vertical farm in the Southeast US. The rapidly constructed facility also demonstrates Kalera’s ability to quickly build and open farms around the US and internationally. Having recently announced new facilities in Atlanta, Houston, and Denver to open in early 2021, Kalera has aggressive near-term expansion plans both domestically and internationally.

For more information, please visit www.kalera.com, along with supplemental media coverage:

·     Kalera film

·     Global Newswire article - Kalera opens new vertical farming facility in Orlando

·     Forbes article - farm of the future

·     Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue Visits Kalera

·     Orlando Sentinel Article

Consider applying here if you want to:

• Work in an entrepreneurial and dynamic environment with a chance to make an impact.
• Develop lasting relationships with great people.
• Have the opportunity to build a satisfying career.

Summary:
Production Team Members would be responsible for safely and efficiently operating Type II Standup Lifts (Order Picker) in a fast-paced production environment while ensuring safety standards are met.  Responsible for daily operations and transplanting plants and harvest works.

Reports/Relationships:

The Production Team Member III Reports to the Production Team Lead, Production Manager and/or Assistant General Manager.

Essential Duties: 

• Operating Type II Stand up Lift (Order Picker) order picker in transplanting (stocking) and harvesting (picking) activities. 
• Understand and follow facility safety rules including safe lifting practices and safe machine operation. Personal Protective Equipment is to be used where required. 
• Routinely clean and maintain equipment and facility.
• Perform duties in a timely manner. 

• Understand and follow food safety policies and procedures. Personal Protective Equipment is to be used where required. 
• Maintain quality requirements in accordance with company standards. 
• Ability to work in all assigned areas of production; perform relief duties when required. 
• Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of the job. 

• Able to stand, bend and stretch for 8 hours while performing repetitive work in the transplanting and harvesting of products. 
• Dependable, motivated, and able to work any days of the designated shifts outlined above. 
• Able to work and learn quickly. 
• Good written and verbal skills. 
• Basic food safety knowledge. 

• Reliable transportation. 
• Adherence to food safety laws is essential.
• Other duties as deemed necessary.

Qualifications: 

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent  

• Prior experience operating a Type II Stand up Lift (Order Picker) 
• Prior experience in a food-processing or production operation 
• Preferred interest in plant science 
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and routinely lift up to 25 lbs. stocking and picking within narrow aisle racks.
• Must be able to follow instructions and meet production quotas.

Equal Opportunity Employer 

At Kalera, Inc. all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other basis protected by applicable law.