Harvest Technician jobs in United States
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Little Leaf Farms · 1 month ago

Harvest Technician

Little Leaf Farms is involved in agricultural production, and they are seeking a Harvest Technician to efficiently and safely harvest crops while ensuring cleanliness in the processing areas. The role requires operating machinery, monitoring crop conditions, and collaborating with team members to maximize yield and product quality.

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Responsibilities

Operate and maintain harvesting equipment
Monitor crop conditions and report to QA staff, as required
Ensure compliance with safety regulations and best practices while operating machinery
Clean and sanitize soiled gutters prior to re-seeding, ensuring proper disposal of materials such as lettuce, roots, and soil
Manually remove lettuce, root, and soil material from gutters before washing, ensuring proper flow of materials to the washing area
Troubleshoot and assist in the maintenance of gutter washing systems, ensuring proper functioning to avoid backups or jams
Sanitize and maintain cleanliness in all processing and gutter washing areas
Collaborate with greenhouse management and other team members to ensure effective coordination of both harvesting and gutter washing tasks
Participate in training programs to enhance skills and knowledge of harvesting techniques, equipment, and gutter washing procedures

Qualification

Harvesting equipment operationGutter washing proceduresMechanical aptitudeSanitation proceduresTeam collaborationProblem-solving skills

Required

High school diploma or equivalent
Ability to troubleshoot and assist in minor maintenance of both harvesting and gutter washing equipment
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills
Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays, as needed
Ability to perform physically demanding tasks, including consistently lifting up to (XX) pounds and repetitive manual cleaning tasks
Ability to work in varying climate conditions for extended periods
Physical stamina to work long shifts, including completing repetitive tasks without losing quality

Preferred

Agricultural background preferred
Previous experience operating greenhouse machinery is highly desirable
Experience in sanitation procedures and gutter washing is a plus

Company

Little Leaf Farms

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They are committed to delivering the freshest, best tasting baby greens to New England salad lovers all year round.

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
$435M
Key Investors
The Rise FundBank of AmericaEquilibrium Capital
2022-06-15Series B· $300M
2022-06-15Debt Financing
2021-02-21Debt Financing· $45M

Leadership Team

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Paul Sellew
Founder and CEO
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Tim Cunniff
Co-Founder
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