Production Associate

About The Company

Our founders, food industry veterans Mike and Tisha, knew that food wasn't what it used to be. They wanted to make it better—by creating a new kind of farm. A farm that can grow up to 300 times more food than an open-field farm on a smaller footprint, without use of herbicides, pesticides, or other chemicals that you don’t want in your food. A farm powered with 100% renewable energy, growing with 95% less water and delivering food within 48 hours, for longer freshness for our customers and less food waste.

80 Acres Farms is a vertical farming leader, operating commercial farms in Ohio, Kentucky, and soon Georgia in addition to research and development farms in Arkansas and The Hague, Netherlands. All farms utilize state-of-the-art technology and analytics developed by the company's subsidiary, Infinite Acres.

80 Acres Farms-branded salads, microgreens, herbs, and tomatoes are available at retailers and food service distributors from Michigan to Florida, including Kroger, Whole Foods, The Fresh Market, Dorothy Lane Markets, Sysco, and US Foods. 80 Acres Farms is supported by world-class investors and partners, including General Atlantic, Siemens, Barclays, Ocado, and Signify Philips.

If you're interested in making a difference, join our team and help us change how the world eats. 

Position Overview

We are looking for self-motivated and driven individuals who can support and promote a team atmosphere. This individual will do so by providing basic crop handling responsibilities that include seeding, transplanting, and harvesting leafy greens and herbs. This individual will follow good manufacturing practices critical to food safety and to their team. Production Associates will gain the hands-on experience and the initial skills needed to help promote advancement within the company.

Key responsibilities and duties:

• Seeding, transplanting, and harvesting lettuce using highly automated machinery
• Basic cleaning and sanitation of work areas
• Following all GMP’s to ensure food safety
• Other duties as assigned
  
  

Qualifications:

• Basic computer proficiency
• Ability to operate machinery, use a ladder, & lift 50 lbs
• Fast paced worker
• Detail and quality oriented
• Agriculture, science, and/or production background a plus
• Adaptability to fast pace environment and quickly evolving processes
• Ability to work weekends
  
  

Environment:

• Schedule: 4-10 hour days
• Repetitive motion throughout the shift
• Standing or walking for a long duration of time
• Crouching and kneeling
• Lifting up to 50lbs
• Exposure to heights when working on the grow area
  
  

Benefits We Offer You

• Health, dental, and vision insurance starting day one of employment-- health insurance plans start at just $25/month
• Minimum two weeks paid vacation
• One week paid health & wellness time
• 10 paid holidays
• Parental leave
• 401k with up to 4% Company match
• Annual tuition reimbursement
• Company-paid life insurance
• Short and long-term disability insurance
• Most benefits apply to full-time employees only (minimum of 30 hours/week)
  
  

About Our Hiring Practices

Statistics show that underrepresented communities don’t apply for a job unless they meet 100% of the qualifications. Don’t worry if you think you can’t check every box on the list; we’ll provide all the on-the-job training you need.

80 Acres Farms is an equal opportunity employer. You’re defined by more than just your job title, and we want you to feel comfortable bringing your true self to work. We value your talents, your traditions, your take on the world, and everything else that makes you unique. We strive to be to be a place where a diverse mix of talented people want to come, to stay, and to do their best work.

80 Acres Farms participates in E-Verify. As required by law, your employment with the Company is contingent upon you providing legal proof of your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Employment decisions are made without regard to protected characteristics. All candidates will be given the same consideration.