Quality Technician

Job Description

Job Description

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Our founders, food industry veterans Mike and Tisha, knew that food wasn't what it used to be. They wanted to make it better—by creating a new kind of farm. A farm that can grow up to 300 times more food than an open-field farm on a smaller footprint, without use of herbicides, pesticides, or other chemicals that you don’t want in your food. A farm powered with 100% renewable energy, growing with 95% less water and delivering food within 48 hours, for longer freshness for our customers and less food waste.

80 Acres Farms is a vertical farming leader, operating commercial farms in Ohio, Kentucky, and soon Georgia in addition to research and development farms in Arkansas and The Hague, Netherlands. All farms utilize state-of-the-art technology and analytics developed by the company's subsidiary, Infinite Acres.

80 Acres Farms-branded salads, microgreens, herbs, and tomatoes are available at retailers and food service distributors from Michigan to Florida, including Kroger, Whole Foods, The Fresh Market, Dorothy Lane Markets, Sysco, and US Foods. 80 Acres Farms is supported by world-class investors and partners, including General Atlantic, Siemens, Barclays, Ocado, and Signify Philips.

If you're interested in making a difference, join our team and help us change how the world eats. 

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Quality Technician is responsible for driving the 80 Acres Farms quality and food safety program across all processes at the farm. With strong knowledge of 80 Acres Farms Food Safety and Quality procedures the Quality Technician will perform process audits, product monitoring and verification checks, shelf-life evaluations and collection of food safety and quality data as applicable. The Quality Technician will be responsible for on-time identification and escalation of food safety and quality issues at the farm level, assist in food safety and quality training, support implementation of corrective actions, conduct and participate in root cause analysis and continuous improvement projects.

This is a great entry level position that provides a foundation that supports growth in a Quality career path.

Key responsibilities and duties:

• Monitor and verify compliance with food safety and quality programs and procedures on a day-to-day basis.
• Evaluate and document effectiveness of cleaning and sanitation of equipment prior to start-up. Verify general areas are maintained in sanitary conditions throughout operations shifts.
• Evaluate product adherence to specification at different stages in the process, including harvest, mixing, and packing.
• Collect environmental and product samples in compliance with schedule.
• Collect and evaluate shelf-life samples in compliance with schedule.
• Verify and calibrate food safety and quality metric monitoring devices such as metal detector, scales, and temperature recorders.
• Monitor and verify implementation of corrective actions at the farm level.
• Ensure farm compliance with food safety regulations.
• Support continuous improvement projects as needed.

Qualifications:

• 1+ year experience with food handling or processing
• Familiarity of GMPs and HACCP
• Inquisitive and detail-oriented mind set
• Comfortability in computer systems and programs
• Degree or applicable experience in Agriculture, Food Science, Chemistry (Preferred)

Schedule:

• Schedules are day shift; (4) 10-hour days. Saturday or Sunday availability

ENVIRONMENT

• Repetitive motion throughout the shift
• Standing or walking for a long duration of time
• Crouching and kneeling
• Lifting up to 50lbs
• Will be exposed to 39-degree temperatures when working in the leafy packaging area

BENEFITS WE OFFER YOU

• Health, dental, and vision insurance starting day one of employment -- health insurance plans start at just $25/month
• Minimum two weeks paid vacation
• One week paid health & wellness time
• 10 paid holidays
• Parental leave
• 401k with up to 4% Company match
• Annual tuition reimbursement
• Company-paid life insurance
• Short and long-term disability insurance

ABOUT OUR HIRING PRACTICES

Statistics show that underrepresented communities don’t apply for a job unless they meet 100% of the qualifications. Don’t worry if you think you can’t check every box on the list; we’ll provide all the on-the-job training you need.

80 Acres Farms is 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, to stay, and to 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.