Modern Farmer

1025 Feather Way, Bethlehem PA

Description

Now hiring full-time Modern Farmers! No experience required. $15/hour with annual increases and free benefits from Day 1 (medical, dental, vision) About The Role: When you join the Bowery Farming team as a Modern Farmer, you’ll get a chance to be a part of a team that produces fresh, leafy greens. In this hands-on role, you’ll be responsible for maintaining the taste, quality, and freshness of our produce and assisting in the daily care of our plants. As a fast-growing company, this role will provide you with the opportunity to explore & learn about career paths in Food Safety, Production, Quality Control, Shipping and Receiving, and Farm leadership roles. If you’re a quick learner and thrive within a fast-paced environment, apply now to see what Bowery Farming is all about! What You'll Do: - Operate as a team and participate in improvement projects to help drive world-class operations initiatives - Follow standard operating procedures to ensure we’re producing amazing food - Work with integrated technology and operating systems to manage the farm and our plants - Seed, transplant, harvest, and pack our crops to get ready for customer shipment - Keep the farm, farm equipment and work areas clean and organized using the 5S methodology - Be a leader when it comes to using personal protective equipment and adhering to workforce safety and food safety practices Who You Are: - Ability to work full-time (average 40 hours per week) on a rotating shift schedule - Work up to 4 days per week for 12 hour shifts (breaks and lunch included) - Ability to work in a cold climate-controlled environment which is around 35℉ - Ability to commit to a consistent set of scheduled days, including holidays that land on your scheduled days (farm operation is 24/7, 365 days a year) - Ability to lift and move objects up to 50 pounds - Ability to practice safe work habits in a food safe environment at all times - Self-starter who gets involved quickly and takes on difficult tasks with enthusiasm - Maintains high productivity level by operating with a sense of urgency, efficiency, and effectiveness over an extended period of time - Ability to take direction and implement changes quickly - Must be at least 18 years old Who We Are: - Bowery is a place where everyone is welcome, included, and empowered to reach their full potential - We live our shared values every day in both big and small ways: opt-in, think wildly different, break barriers together & be kind to the core - We are a mission-driven team of unconventional thinkers, problem-solvers, optimists and activators - We share a passion for giving back more to the planet than we take, growing deliciously abundant food without abundant harm - We are excited to hear from you! Benefits & Perks: - Starting hourly rate is $15.00/hour + annual increases - Free benefits from Day 1 for employee (Medical, Dental, Vision) - Heavily subsidized benefits for your family from Day 1 - 16 weeks of fully paid parental leave for all new parents (full-time employees) - Competitive vacation and sick time off - 401K & company stock - Company paid Life Insurance, Short and Long Term Disability - Free Mental Health Resources and Wellness Benefits including Spring Health (personalized quality therapy and psychiatry for mental health needs), Headspace (unlimited access to guided meditation sessions, Aaptiv (virtual fitness classes), Carrot (family forming support), Quit Genius (support for quitting addictive habits) - Uniforms and PPE provided by Bowery - Free leafy greens & more…