Manager Microgreens Jobs (NOW HIRING)

The Impact You’ll Make

We are looking for self-motivated and driven individuals who can support and promote a team atmosphere. This individual will do so by providing basic crop handling responsibilities, including pruning, and maintaining vine crops; harvesting leafy greens, tomatoes, and herbs; and performing quality inspections. This individual will follow good manufacturing practices critical to food safety and to their team. R&D technicians will gain the hands-on experience and the initial skills needed to help promote advancement within the company.

What You’ll Be Responsible For

• Seed & harvest leafy greens, tomatoes, and herbs on commercial scale
• Basic crop maintenance, such as pruning
• Complete data collection and documentation to ensure traceability and inventory accuracy
• Operate machinery including scissor lift, automated seeder, & automated harvester
• Sanitation of farm materials
• Follow all GMP’s to ensure food safety
• Priva scheduling changes.
• Maintaining priva pH and EC sensors.
• Creating lighting Programs for crop specialists
• Execute planned trials and scheduled data events in a timely manner by collaborating with the lead crop specialist, operations manager, and other technicians.
• Clearly communicate SOP’s that are associated with the crop program that they are assigned to work with.
• Help in creating SOP’s for specific crop programs.
• Participate in trial results presentations for trials you have been working on 1:1 with the lead crop specialist.
• Keep up with maintenance of NCD sensors inside of grow zones.
• Make decisions on trial changes when needed, with consultation from Crop Specialist.
• Supervise day-to-day operations of research trials which include system maintenance and plant care. Plant care includes: irrigation scheduling, mixing fertilizer, pollination when needed, harvesting, pruning, seeding, transplanting, pest monitoring, etc.
• Maintaining seed inventory for crop programs associated with.
• Meet with the Lead Crop Specialist to go over future trial plans.
• Other duties assigned

What You Bring

• Basic computer proficiency
• Ability to operate machinery, use a ladder, & lift 50 lbs
• Agriculture, science, and/or production background a plus
• Ability to work weekends, as needed
• Adaptability to fast pace environment and quickly evolving processes
• Detail and quality oriented

Working at 80 Acres Farms

At 80 Acres Farms, we believe taking care of our people is just as important as taking care of our plants. Our benefits are designed to support your health, your family, and your future.

Paid time off, sick time, and leave benefits are offered in accordance with state and local laws and may vary depending on where you work.

Our Hiring Commitment

80 Acres Farms is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. You’re defined by more than just your job title, and we want you to feel comfortable bringing your true self to work. We value your talents, your traditions, your take on the world, and everything else that makes you unique. We strive to be to be a place where a diverse mix of talented people want to come, stay, and do their best work.

80 Acres Farms participates in E-Verify. As required by law, your employment with the Company is contingent upon you providing legal proof of your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Employment decisions are made without regard to protected characteristics. All candidates will be given the same consideration.