BrightFarms is The Place to Grow!

 At BrightFarms, we’re on a mission to revolutionize the way leafy greens are grown. But we don’t just want to grow great tasting greens, we want them to do good as well: for the planet, for the health of people, and for the well-being of our employees. We give BrightFarmers the tools, training, support, and opportunities they need to do better for themselves and the world every day. Because when you do good for your people, they do good for the world. 

BrightFarms is a national leader in the booming indoor farming industry, transforming how produce is grown and delivered with its expanding network of eight high-tech, sustainable hydroponic farms.  From seed to leaf we grow lettuce smarter, with less space, no pesticides and protected inside, so it’s better for the planet and way better for humans. BrightFarms' fresh lettuce options, from classic greens to crunchy mixes and salad kits, are available in more than 4,500 retail stores across the East Coast, Midwest, and South.

At our greenhouse in Culpeper County, we grow more than 1 million pounds of leafy greens per year serving the Greater Washington D.C., Baltimore and Northern Virginia areas. We are currently in need of a Packer to support our team.

Responsible for carrying out the labor required to complete the daily weighing and packaging plan of leafy greens in a safe and efficient manner. Adheres to food safety protocols in all aspects of job requirements. Follows supervisor’s instructions in adhering to standardized practices and achieving required results.

Duties and responsibilities

1. Adhere to all current SOP’s, procedures, inspections and quality requirements

2. Communicate with supervisor when irregularities with product or equipment occur

3. Fulfill daily harvest plan per supervisor’s instruction

4. Accurately record charts related to performed labor, inspection and results according to company and regulatory guidelines

5. Maintain a safe, clean, organized work area

6. Operate Hand Pallet Jack

7. Report food safety and quality problems to Supervisor, the SQF Practitioner or directly to Senior Management.

Qualifications

1. 0-1 years of experience in a production environment or related work experience

2. Food or agriculture industry experience preferred

3. On-going training in Food Safety and Sanitation

4. Ability to fulfill routine logs related to food safety and inspection reports

Working conditions

Coolers/Warehouse/Greenhouse. Employees will work mostly in cooler temperatures ranging between 35-55degrees. Employees will have some exposure to seasonal conditions which may range from extreme heat and humidity in the summer to cold in the winter. Often working near moving mechanical parts. There will be exposure to
cleaning chemicals. The noise level of machines and cooling units can be loud.

Physical requirements

While performing the duties of this job, employees are expected to constantly use hands to finger, handle or feel, as well as talk and hear. There is frequent standing, walking, reaching with hands and arms, as well as stooping, kneeling, crouching, and climbing. The lifting requirements to occasionally lift up to 25 pounds, and on a rotating basis constantly lift up to 10 pounds. The employee should have clear correctable vision at close and distance range, as well as peripheral vision to notice safety hazards.

Equal Employment Opportunity

BrightFarms, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, pregnancy or pregnancy related condition, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.If you have a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act or similar law and you wish to discuss potential accommodations related to applying for employment at BrightFarms, please contact HR@brightfarms.com.