Sanitation Technician

THE ROLEGotham Greens is seeking a passionate, driven, and hardworking individual to fill a position as a Sanitation Technician for our Virginia location. The Technician is responsible for day-to-day tasks as directed by the Plant Manager, specifically related to sanitation of the greenhouse and the sanitizing the growing channels. This is a hands-on role requiring an individual is a team player, one who is willing to roll up their sleeves, and isn't afraid to get dirty.WHAT YOU'LL DOPerform cleaning and sanitizing of equipment and work areas in the entire greenhouse.Clean quickly and effectively as directed using materials and tools provided by Gotham Greens.Must be able to work in tight quarters and hard to reach areas, such as under growing lines, etc.Must learn and follow procedures in the proper way to clean & sanitize.Responsible for working in a safe manner, following safe work practices at all times.Must wear proper PPE (personal protective equipment) at all times.Provide ideas to improve efficiencies and cleanliness.WHO YOU ARELeads by example with a can do attitudeLaser focused attention to detailGreat multitasking abilitiesDesire to grow and learn food safety rules and regulationsExcellent communication and interpersonal skillsAbility to lift 50 pounds.Ability to stand for a Part time shift.A willingness and desire to assist in unrelated and/or unassigned tasks to ensure the effective operation of the greenhouse and packhouse.Must be a problem solver and be capable of identifying areas of efficiencies.The ideal candidate:Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skillsReliable and highly motivated with a creative flair and lively personalityPassionate commitment to the company visionAppreciation to principles of sustainable agriculture and foodWHO WE AREGotham Greens is on a mission to transform how and where fresh produce is grown. We are a pioneer in urban indoor agriculture and a leading fresh produce and food company. Through our national network of local high-tech farms, Gotham Greens delivers fresh, long-lasting, and delicious leafy greens, herbs, salad dressings, and pesto dip all year round to retail, restaurant, and food service customers.Today, Gotham Greens has 9 locations with 600,000+ sq. ft. of hydroponic greenhouses across six U.S. states and over 400 team members. Since its launch in 2011, Gotham Greens has grown from a single urban rooftop greenhouse in Brooklyn, N.Y., to a multi-state greenhouse operator and one of the largest hydroponic leafy green producers in North America.