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Operations Assistant

Charlie's Produce

Seattle, WA

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Agriculture, Computer Skills, Detail Oriented, Employee Assistance Plan, Energy Efficiency, Farming, Food Safety, Homeland Security, Lift/Move 30 Pounds, Lift/Move 50 Pounds, Mathematics, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Multitasking, Performance Management, Restaurant, Social Security Administration, Supply Chain, Tuition Fees, Warehousing, Wholesale Industry
LOCATION
Seattle, WA
POSTED
3 days ago
Company Description

Farmbox Greens is a Charlie's Produce Company

At Farmbox we are dedicated to changing where and how great produce is grown. Since planting our first seeds 2011, our team has created a sustainable urban farm where the harvest cycleis days, not months. Our hydroponic, vertical farm uses 90 percent less water than traditional agriculture, is pesticide and herbicide free, and we harvest tender microgreens daily, regardless of season. We grow in square feet, not acres. We use energy efficient LED lights and in our fully climate-controlled facility to consistently produce the freshest greens that can be to a customer's plate within hours of harvest.

From our Seattle farm located in the SODO neighborhood we supply microgreens to local marketplaces and hundreds loyal restaurants all over the Pacific Northwest. At Farmbox Greens we work hard because we believe that food should be grown responsibly, locally, and taste delicious.

Charlie's Produce - Who We Are

Charlie's Produce is a privately owned wholesale produce company. We are the largest privately owned produce wholesaler on the West Coast, and we are growing. The secret to our success in this industry is PEOPLE! We strive to hire the best and we reward them with a working environment that fosters loyalty, stability, innovation, and growth. Charlie's was founded in quality, and we are proud that it is still our focus.

With a team of dedicated people who are passionate about food, supply chain, and their community we are looking for like minded individuals to help further our goal to enhance our communities through quality produce.

What we offer:
  • An amazing company culture!
  • Medical/Dental/Vision on the first of the month following hire.
  • ESOP (Profit Sharing) and 401(k).
  • Paid vacations, paid holidays.
  • Pre-tax commuter benefits, and onsite parking.
  • Coverage under State Sick Leave.
  • 100% Prepaid College Tuition for employees and their dependents.
  • Employee assistance program (EAP).
Additional Compensation Details:
  • $22.00 an hour
  • Potential 90-day performance-based raise
  • Yearly review with possibility of increase based on performance and tenure
Job Description

The Role

We are seeking a hardworking, detail oriented, self-starter to add to our team to help with day-to-day production and farm operations. This is an entry-level position which entails all aspects of indoor farming including planting, harvesting, packaging, cleaning, and food safety. Our facility is highly regulated by our food safety measures which require our employees to have attention to detail with all aspects of their work.

Essential Responsibilities Include but Not Limited To:
  • Assisting in the growth and packing of microgreens
  • Harvesting, packing, labeling, and boxing produce
  • Cleaning and sanitizing growing area
  • Measuring and preparing seed for planting
  • Recording and documenting food safety procedures
Qualifications

Essential Skills and Requirements:
  • Must have basic mathematic knowledge and skills.
  • Must have a strong attention to detail and be able to follow instructions closely.
  • Previous experience working in restaurants, in a greenhouse, or an agricultural production position.
  • Proficiency with MS Office, specifically Excel, and basic computer skills.
  • Ability to lift up to 30 - 50lbs.
  • Ability to be flexible and multi-task in a warehouse environment.
  • Ability to work in a warehouse-type environment.
  • Ability to maintain a safe working environment by following all safety practices and food safety procedures.


Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

This is a safety-sensitive position.

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration and if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

We do not provide H1-B sponsorships at this time.

Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on factors, including but not limited to, the individual's qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as physical work location within the state.

For additional protected privacy information please visit: Privacy Policy / Charlie's Produce (charliesproduce.com)

Charlie's Produce is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Visit our Employment Page for more details or to view our privacy center:

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About the Company

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Charlie's Produce

Charlie’s Produce is a locally owned produce company. We have been delivering high quality produce to our valued customers since the late 70’s. We currently have 6 distribution centers on the West Coast: Seattle, Spokane, Portland, Los Angeles, Anchorage and Dutch Harbor Alaska.

We are an employee owned company, so each member of our Team is invested in the quality, reputation and success of the business. We support our employees in a variety of ways, not the least of which is offering medical/dental/vision, 401(k), vacation, holiday pay, 100% fully paid tuition and more…….

As a company we pride ourselves on being local, independent, unique and quality driven; which is also exactly what we look for in our employees. If you fit this bill, check out our employment page at www.charliesproduce.com

Charlie’s Produce, the biggest little company you’ll ever work for!

COMPANY SIZE
1,500 to 1,999 employees
INDUSTRY
Food and Beverage Production
FOUNDED
1978
WEBSITE
http://www.charliesproduce.com/

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