Trainer Packroom 1st shift

Trainer - Pack

Flexible Shifts – Benefits on Day 1 – Competitive Pay – Supportive Environment
Rotating schedule with up to 5 days off in a row

At Brightfarms, we exist for two reasons - People and our Planet. We use state of the art indoor farming techniques to produce pesticide free product that are insanely fresh and delicious. We are dedicated to our mission of reducing the environmental impact of food and we serve the local communities where we grow so our supply chain is simple and easy to trace.

Shift: 6:00A.M.-4:30P.M.

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental & Vison
• Health Saving Acct with starter funds
• Up to 4% match on 401k
• Short term disability, long term disability, life insurance and AD&D
• Paid maternity and paternity leave.
• Paid holiday, sick and vacation days.
• Employee assistance program offers counseling services.
• Tuition reimbursement

Job Description:

BrightFarms Penn Greenhouse is recruiting a trainer who exemplifies our CORE leadership philosophies and 5 Rules. This position will be responsible for the “on the floor” training process of onboarding, retraining associates, evaluating, furthering the current training system, and helping guide a positive culture at BrightFarms. Ideally candidates will work well with others, be punctual, speak to groups and be dedicated to the success and progress of their fellow associates.

Trainer Duties:

• Continue developing “training packet” with the consultation of operations/P&C teams and help create other pieces of material
• Use “training packet” to guide training/onboarding for associates in need at every job in the responsible department
• Document all trainings to ensure accountability
• Work with supervisors and PM to create rolling schedule for new hires and retraining to ensure compliance
• Work with other department trainers to allow for full comprehension of processes from customer to customer and improve flow between departments
• Know and teach BrightFarms 5 Rules and CORE leadership philosophies
• Review employee performance with department supervisors and promote retraining as needed
• Work with FSQ/EHS/P&C/OPS departments to implement new policies and procedures

Trainer Qualifications:

• Excellent ability to lead and build teams
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to multitask, prioritize and manage time
• Organized and attentive
• Demonstrates emotional intelligence to apply individual treatment during training
• Experience with training, greenhouses and/or management

• Mission driven, self-starters with a desire to be part of something better for the world, team player.
• Ability to fulfill routine logs related to food safety and inspection reports.
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time, work in cold and warm/hot environments, lift 20-30 pounds without assistance.

Working conditions

Working in a Greenhouse is generally a warm and sunny place to be Occasionally Harvesters may be asked assist in the coolers where the produce is packed and those coolers are kept at around 40 degrees (coats are provided). Also Harvester are often working near moving mechanical parts. There will be exposure to cleaning chemicals. The noise level of machines and cooling units can be loud. All safety gear will be provided, and expected to be used, for conditions involving extreme weather, noise, and chemical exposure.

Physical requirements

While performing the duties of this job, employees are expected to constantly use hands to finger, handle or feel, as well as talk and hear. There is frequent standing, walking, reaching with hands and arms, as well as stooping, kneeling, crouching, and climbing. The lifting requirements to occasionally lift up to 25 pounds, and on a rotating basis constantly lift up to 10 pounds. The employee should have clear correctable vision at close and distance range, as well as peripheral vision to notice safety hazards.

Equal Employment Opportunity

BrightFarms, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, pregnancy or pregnancy related condition, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. If you have a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act or similar law and you wish to discuss potential accommodations related to applying for employment at BrightFarms, please contact HR@brightfarms.com