What are the responsibilities and job description for the Farm Operations Assistant - Calumet City position at Wilder Fields?
Farm Operations Assistant, Grow Operations
About the Role:
The Farm Operations Assistant will work as part of a team launching a second phase indoor farm in Calumet City. The Farm Operations Assistant is an entry-level position which entails all aspects of daily production including packaging, system monitoring, harvesting, sanitation, and documentation. This is a hands-on position and we are seeking candidates with a strong attention to detail and willingness to learn.
What You’ll Do:
● Harvest, pack, label, and box produce;
● Support farm operations, including: planting, transplanting, and documentation;
● Assist with inventory control and cold storage organization;
● Record and document food safety procedures and production data;
● Sanitize and clean grow room and equipment; and
● Monitor growing systems.
What You Have:
● Previous experience in food production a plus;
● Ability to continuously document production processes;
● Capable of performing routine maintenance and sanitization;
● Ability to work independently and anticipate problems;
● High level of attention to detail;
● Previous experience in agriculture related setting preferred;
● Previous experience complying with food safety protocols; and
● Prior greenhouse or agriculture related experience.
About Wilder Fields:
Wilder Fields is a technology enabled food company producing extraordinarily flavorful, fresh, safe, and sustainably grown food for our local community. Grown at Chicago's door, we are supporting local communities; using 95% less water and waste than traditional methods and believing in outright sustainability which means vertically grown and pesticide free. We are helping people lead better, healthier lives.
We are developing a scalable and extensible production platform from the ground up, leveraging Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) technology, robotics, machine learning, advanced environmental sensing, and image analysis to collect and analyze data near real-time to maintain optimum growing environments for individual crops. To achieve these goals, we are building a small and effective team made of individuals that enjoy taking on a number of different types of responsibilities, enjoy working in a small company environment and can adapt to rapidly changing business needs. This is a great opportunity to be part of a team that defines what great looks like while we develop one of the world’s most innovative food production platforms.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: Up to $19.50 per hour
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Calumet City, IL 60409: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20