Eden Green Technology is hiring Packing Technicians for our vertical greenhouses in Cleburne, TX (~20 mins from Fort Worth).
We’re looking for passionate, driven and hardworking individuals to fill positions as Packing Technicians. Packing Technician positions are hands-on and require individuals who enjoy rolling up their sleeves and are accustomed to manual labor-intensive jobs.
Prior experience in packing, specifically in produce and/or leafy greens is a plus but not required. This is an opportunity for an enthusiastic, self-motivated and organized individual to assume a position at a rapidly growing, innovative company.
Duties may include: hand-packing clamshells, tracking and packing daily orders, operating the labeling line, keeping food safety records, cleaning and sanitizing, measuring, weighing, and counting products and materials, and inspecting produce to ensure quality product.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Ensuring fresh produce is packed in correct packing containers based on customer requirements
Sorting and selecting high quality product to pack
Identifying unacceptable quality product to discard
Filling containers to an accurate weight using scales
Properly handling product and containers to maximize shelf life and appearance to the company's visual expectations
Performing repetitive tasks at a consistent pace which meets productivity expectations
Assisting Greenhouse Packing operations
Handling, organizing, and loading production supplies and equipment
Assisting with inventory control and cold storage organization
Labeling, boxing, and staging product materials and supplies
Employee training on quality control measures
Adhere to Food Safety and Sanitation
Follow company food safety policies, and sanitation standard operating procedures
Assist with daily cleaning of packing areas, equipment, and supplies
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
Be authorized to work in the United States
Lift 50 pounds
Stand for a full 8-hour shift
Maintain a steady pace with careful attention to detail
Must have a reliable form of transportation
Open availability to work various work schedules including holidays and weekends if needed
Must be able to work in varying temperatures that are anywhere from 55 degrees (within the Packhouse) to 90 degrees (within the Greenhouse)
COMPETITIVE BENEFITS:
Pay band: $14-$16/hr
Compensation is negotiable based on relevant experience or education
After 60 days, the employee will also qualify for full benefits, paid time off and holidays.
Dental
Vision
AD&D $10,000 company paid
Voluntary life and AD&D
PTO accrued on hours worked
401K with a 4% company match
Paid Federal holidays
Paid Birthday off
Slip resistant shoe reimbursement program up to $40
Greenhouse Hours:
Shift B: Saturday - Wednesday - 6AM - 2:45PM
Daily break: 2 fifteen minute breaks and a 45 minute lunch break
Join a team of friendly and loyal individuals to help grow the highest quality produce for the local DFW community. Everyone deserves access to fresh, nutritious and delicious food, and that includes our employees, too.
