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Sanitation Lead

@ Gotham Greens
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Providence, Rhode Island, United States
$19/hrOnsiteFull Time
Responsibilities:performing cleaning, sanitizing equipment, following procedures
Requirements Summary:Lead by example; 1-3 years sanitation/cleaning experience; able to lift 50 lbs; stand 8 hours; leads a small team preferred.
Technical Tools Mentioned:Cleaning equipment, Personal protective equipment (PPE)
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Job Description

THE ROLE



Gotham Greens is seeking a passionate, driven, and hardworking individual to fill a position as a Sanitation Lead. The Sanitation Lead is responsible for day-to-day sanitation tasks directed by their immediate supervisor. This hands-on role requires an individual is a team player, one who is willing to roll up their sleeves and isn't afraid to get dirty.



Prior experience cleaning in the natural and organic food industry for 1 to 3 years. This is an opportunity for an enthusiastic, self-motivated and organized individual to assume a position at a rapidly growing, innovative, disruptive company in the 21st-century food system.



 



WHAT YOU'LL DO




  • Perform cleaning and sanitizing of equipment and work areas (including bathrooms, break rooms, hallways, stairwells, packhouse, nursery, and under growing lines) in the entire greenhouse on second shift. 11am - 9pm. Subject to change as needed.

  • Clean quickly and effectively as directed using materials and tools provided by Gotham Greens.

  • Must be able to work in tight quarters and hard-to-reach areas, such as under growing lines, etc.

  • Must learn and follow procedures in the proper way to clean & sanitize.

  • Responsible for working in a safe manner, and following safe work practices at all times.

  • Must wear proper PPE (personal protective equipment) at all times.

  • Provide ideas to improve efficiencies and cleanliness.



 



WHO YOU ARE



Requirements:




  • Leads by example with a can-do attitude

  • Laser-focused attention to detail

  • Great multitasking abilities

  • Desire to grow and learn food safety rules and regulations

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

  • Ability to lift 50 pounds.

  • Ability to stand for a full 8-hour shift.

  • A willingness and desire to assist in unrelated and/or unassigned tasks to ensure the effective operation of the greenhouse and packhouse.

  • Must be a problem solver and be capable of identifying areas of efficiencies.

  • 1-3 years of sanitation/cleaning experience preferred

  • Experience leading a small team strongly preferred



 



WHO WE ARE



Gotham Greens is an indoor farming company and a fresh food brand on a mission to transform the way we approach our food system, putting people and the planet at the forefront. Gotham Greens produces and delivers long-lasting and delicious leafy greens, herbs, salad dressings, dips, and cooking sauces all year round to retail, restaurant, and foodservice customers.



A Certified B Corporation™, Gotham Greens sustainably grows high-quality produce using up to 95% less water and 97% less land than conventional farming through its national network of climate-controlled, high-tech greenhouses across America, including locations in New York, Illinois, Rhode Island, Maryland, Virginia, Colorado, California, Georgia, and Texas.



Since its launch in 2011, Gotham Greens has grown from a single urban rooftop greenhouse in Brooklyn, N.Y., to one of the largest hydroponic leafy green producers in North America. For more information, visit gothamgreens.com.