BrightFarms is The Place to Grow! 

At BrightFarms, we’re on a mission to revolutionize the way leafy greens are grown. But we don’t just want to grow great-tasting greens, we want them to do good as well: for the planet, for the health of people, and for the well-being of our employees.  We give BrightFarmers the tools, training, support, and opportunities they need to do better for themselves and the world every day. Because when you do good for your people, they do good for the world. 

BrightFarms is a national leader in the booming indoor farming industry, transforming how produce is grown and delivered with its expanding network of high-tech, sustainable hydroponic farms.  We currently operate six high-tech greenhouse farms, with four new regional salad greenhouse hubs breaking ground to begin opening in 2024. BrightFarms' fresh lettuce options, from classic greens to crunchy mixes and salad kits, are available in more than 3,700 retail stores across the East Coast and Midwest. 

The Seeding Lead will be responsible for coordinating the daily harvest plan and harvest crew in a safe and efficient manner. They will also follow their supervisor’s instructions in adhering to standardized practices with emphasis on achieving required results. This job is located at our Macon, GA greenhouse. 

Benefits: Full Benefits package starting day 1 after employment
Medical, Dental & VisonHealth Saving Acct with starter fundsUp to 4% match on 401kShort term disability, long term disability, life insurance and AD&DPaid maternity and paternity leavePaid holiday, sick and vacation daysEmployee assistance program offers counseling servicesTuition reimbursement

Specifically, you will:   

Supervise the harvest and sowing crew in daily operations to ensure daily plan and goals are met, correct errors and provide feedback when neededTrain and educate crew in operating procedures with emphasis on safety and food safetyAdhere to all current SOP’s, procedures, inspections and quality requirementsCommunicate with supervisor when irregularities with product or equipment occurCreate daily harvest and sowing plan under guidance of supervisor and make decisions as instructedEnsure accurate record keeping of performed testing and recording charts are properly documented according to company and regulatory guidelinesEnsure harvest and sowing crew maintains a safe, clean, organized work area and performs periodic sanitation as requiredReport food safety and quality problems to Supervisor, the SQF Practitioner or directly to Senior Management

The ideal candidate:   

1 + years of experience in a production environment or related work experienceTraining in Food Safety and SanitationAbility to read and interpret documents such as standard operating procedures, safety rules, label mixing instructionsAbility to fulfill routine logs related to food safety and inspection reportsAbility to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers

Preferred Qualifications: 

Food or agriculture industry experience preferred

Working conditions / Environment / Travel / Schedule required: 

Direct reports: Seeding/Harvest crewGreenhouse/Warehouse/CoolersEmployees will have frequent exposure to seasonal conditions which may range from extreme heat and humidity in the summer to cold in the winterWill spend some time inside of near freezing coolersOften working near moving mechanical partsThere will be exposure to cleaning chemicalsThe noise level of machines and cooling units can be loudWhile performing the duties of this job, employees are expected to constantly use hands to finger, handle or feel, as well as talk and hearThere is frequent standing, walking, reaching with hands and arms, as well as stooping, kneeling, crouching, and climbingThe lifting requirements are to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds, often lift up to 25 pounds, and constantly lift up to 10 poundsThe employee should have clear correctable vision at close and distance range, as well as peripheral vision to notice safety hazards

Come grow with us - the future is BRIGHT!  

BrightFarms is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer - All qualified applicants/employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to that individual’s age, race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.