Company description

Charlie's Produce is a privately owned wholesale produce company. We are the largest privately owned produce wholesaler on the West Coast, with distribution centers in Seattle, Spokane, Portland, Anchorage and Los Angeles. The secret to our 40 years of success in this industry is PEOPLE! We strive to hire the best and we reward them with a working environment that fosters loyalty, stability, innovation, and growth. Charlie's provides a healthy employee stock ownership program, competitive Medical/Dental/Vision and Life Insurance plans. And our newest benefit offers Pre-Paid Fully Funded College Tuition to our employees and the dependent children of our employees!

We are currently hiring for a Production Assistant to join our Farmbox Greens team in SODO!

About Farmbox Greens:

Farmbox Greens is an urban, vertical farm located on First Avenue in Sodo. Farmbox grows microgreens and culinary herbs for sale in Seattle and beyond. Our company is committed to low impact sustainable agriculture by minimizing space, water, and resource consumption while maximizing efficiency and yield.

Job description Schedule and Availability:
Full time, M-F 7:30am-3:30pm with flexibility to work a few hours on a Saturday.

Job Summary:
We are seeking a hardworking, detail oriented, self-starter to add to our team to help with day to day production and farm operations. This is an entry-level position which entails all aspects of indoor farming including planting, harvesting, packaging, cleaning, and food safety. Our facility is highly regulated by our food safety measures which require our employees to have attention to detail with all aspects of their work.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Assisting in the growth and packing of microgreens.
• Harvesting, packing, labeling, and boxing produce.
• Cleaning and sanitizing growing area.
• Measuring and preparing seed for planting.
• Recording and documenting food safety procedures.

Position Requirements:
● Prior greenhouse/agriculture production experience preferred but not required.
● Ability to lift up to 50 lb. seed bags.
● Ability to lift up to 30 lbs. frequently for moving crops, seed, and packaging.
● Ability to work in a refrigerated environment at 36 - 40 degrees.
● Ability to maintain a safe working environment by following all safety practices and food safety procedures.
● Strong attention to detail.
● Basic math skills.
● Ability to take and pass a pre-employment drug test. Compensation this position is : hourly, $15/hr + Application instructions Deadlineno deadline