Production Team Member

Description

ABOUT KALERA:

• Headquartered in Denver, CO, 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 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 can 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 products to customers within hours of harvest year-round. Kalera's plants grow while consuming 95% less water compared to field farming.

Job Summary

The Production Team Member reports to the Team Leads as well as takes direction from the Plant Manager, Assistant Plant Manager, and designated Shift and Line Leads. The Production Team Member is responsible for inspecting, sorting, pruning and packaging products, as well as other farm production tasks as needed.

Qualifications

Essential Job Duties

• Inspect, sort, prune, and box products according to established standards.
• Ensure cleanliness and sanitation of workstations before the end of each shift.
• Understand and adhere to plant safety rules, including safe lifting practices and machine operation, utilizing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required.
• Follow food safety policies and procedures, including the use of necessary PPE.
• Maintain general housekeeping in all production areas, including break rooms and restrooms. Ensure proper disposal of organic material, sanitation of food-contact work areas, and waste disposal.
• Uphold quality standards that are in line with company guidelines.
• Perform duties in all assigned production areas and provide relief support as needed.

Skills & Abilities

• Ability to read and communicate in English
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to adhere to food safety and production safety standards
• Demonstrate knowledge of and willingness to act in accordance with safety policies and procedures and environmental guidelines.
• Knowledge of proper operating procedures and maintenance of all equipment
•  Willingness to work flexibly in terms of schedule, location and projects.
•  Must be a self-starter, able to solve problems and work with minimal supervision.
•  Ability to communicate in a polite and tactful manner.
•  Demonstrate physical ability to perform the job, which may require the ability to lift up to 25 pounds or physical strength and endurance.

Physical Demands

• Stand for up to 8 hours while performing repetitive tasks in harvesting and packing.
• May require working in production, lifting, bending, standing for extended periods of time.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds

Education and Experience 

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Experience working in a production line environment desired

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Reasonable Accommodations

Reasonable accommodation may be made upon request and approval.

What We Offer:

· Competitive hourly wage.

· Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance.

· Opportunities for career growth within a rapidly expanding industry.

· A supportive and innovative work environment focused on sustainability and excellence.

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Join Our Team!

If you’re organized, detail-oriented, and eager to work in a dynamic and growing company, Kalera is the perfect fit for you. Help us deliver fresh, sustainable produce to our customers while advancing your career in a forward-thinking industry.

Kalera provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture, hair type, or protective hairstyles), color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, age, genetic information, disability, service in the military, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.

Kalera posts a compensation range that represents a good faith estimate of what Kalera anticipates paying for the position at the time of posting.  Starting salary is based on the candidate’s relevant and verified education, training and work experience.  Applicants should submit all relevant and verifiable education, training and work experiences at the time of application.

Salary : $17 - $18