Location: Florence,KY, USA
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 the 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 Growzone Systems Expert plays a crucial role in ensuring that growzone equipment operates according to design expectations across all 80 Acres farms. As our network expands, the responsibilities of this position will also grow. This individual will be instrumental in supporting the continuous improvement and maintenance of our growzone systems.
Responsibilities & Duties
* Support Growzone Systems Subject Matter Expert in the following areas:
* New growzone commissioning
* New growzone equipment commissioning
* Systems troubleshooting
* PM and other process development
* Provide additional layer of support for Operations grow teams on systems issues as they arise at production farm
Qualifications
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
* Process and detailed oriented.
* Team oriented with strong collaborative skills.
* Bachelor's degree in technical field or business-related field preferred.
* Minimum of 3 years working in Controlled Environment Agriculture - with emphasis on vertical electric farming using hydroponic systems.
* Experience in developing technical documentation and facilitating training.
* Good communication skills - listening, written and verbal.
* Ability to deliver results on multiple simultaneous projects.
* Strong organizational and time management skills.
BENEFITS WE OFFER YOU
* Health, dental, and vision insurance starting day one of employment- Health insurance plans start at $25/month
* Paid Time Off- Minimum of 2 weeks
* 1-week paid health & wellness time
* 10 paid holidays
* Parental leave
* Annual Tuition Reimbursement
* 401k with up to 4% company match
* 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.