AeroFarms General Employment Application

About the role

AeroFarms is a global leader in vertical farming, aiming to revolutionize agriculture. The Danville, Virginia facility is set to be the world's largest indoor vertical farm, quadrupling the size of our current record-breaking farm. We are currently seeking creative and motivated individuals to join our team of over 200 professionals.

Responsibilities

• Packing leafy greens into containers according to quality standards.
• Sorting products for quality, referring poorer quality items to the Quality Team.
• Adhering to all safety, food safety, and operational procedures in the seeding area.
• Following instructions from the seeding coordinator and machine operator.
• Preparing cloth inventory and cleaning seeding areas and equipment.
• Operating scales and metal detectors for accurate weights.
• Distinguishing between different packaging materials.
• Tracking and recording quality losses.
• Operating the automatic packaging line.
• Cleaning and sanitizing the facility to meet quality and bacterial standards.
• Frequently lifting/moving heavy hoses, equipment, and chemical containers (up to 75 lbs).
• Assisting in transporting heavy equipment with forklifts or other devices.
• Wearing specified protective gear.
• Utilizing chemical cleaning solutions with protective gear.
• Performing various tasks while standing, lifting, and bending for long periods.
• Completing general and routine tasks under supervision.
• Demonstrating basic knowledge of necessary tasks.
• Performing other tasks as assigned by the Supervisor or Lead.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Experience in food production is helpful.
• Effective communication skills.
• Basic English proficiency (required for reading, writing, understanding, and speaking).
• Ability to work in a cold environment (34 degrees F) for extended periods.
• Weekend availability is a must.
• Ability to respect and maintain confidential information.
• Capability to work within a team environment.
• Ability to lift, push, or pull up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to operate an electric forklift/pallet jack after training.
• Strong time management skills to meet shipping deadlines.
• Detail-oriented and organized.
• Basic math skills.
• Ability to use scales and computers.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Experience in food production is helpful.
• Effective communication skills.
• Basic English proficiency (required for reading, writing, understanding, and speaking).
• Ability to work in a cold environment (34 degrees F) for extended periods.
• Weekend availability is a must.
• Ability to respect and maintain confidential information.
• Capability to work within a team environment.
• Ability to lift, push, or pull up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to operate an electric forklift/pallet jack after training.
• Strong time management skills to meet shipping deadlines.
• Detail-oriented and organized.
• Basic math skills.
• Ability to use scales and computers.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance (At day one)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Enrollment in 401k

Pay

Pay Rate: $15.00 - $18.00 per hour, depending on shift, department, and role assignment.

Schedule

Shifts: 12-hour rotating schedule following a 2-2-3 pattern with alternating weekends.