Part-Time Production Associate

# About Square Roots Square Roots is the technology leader in indoor farming. Our mission is to future-proof agriculture for a world facing climate change. Founded by serial entrepreneurs, Kimbal Musk and Tobias Peggs, Square Roots partners with food distributors, retailers, consumer goods producers, and foundations. Our farming-as-a-service model combines proprietary technology, indoor growing expertise, and production facilities, to deliver bespoke value to our customers in the short-term while contributing to climate change solutions for the long term. # About the Role We are looking for a hardworking, dedicated individual to join our farm team as a Production Associate, on a **part-time basis**, starting with a four-week contract with potential to stay on, depending on future business needs. The Production Associate will be responsible for providing support for all production tasks, including packing, labeling, prepping trays for seeding, washing trays and bins post transplant and harvest, organizing and maintaining shared workspace areas, and cleaning / sanitizing production equipment. This role reports directly to an Assistant Farm Manager and works in collaboration with the rest of the Farm Team and with our Sales & Logistics team. This is a hands-on role requiring an individual that is willing to roll up their sleeves, comply with proper food safety practices, and maintain a positive attitude in the work environment. Past experience in the agriculture or food industries is a plus but not required. Compensation includes living-wage indexed hourly pay, a cell phone stipend, free herbs and greens, and the opportunity to be part of the Square Roots mission. Please note that this is a **part-time** opportunity, for **20 hours** a week. The schedule is structured based on farm production needs, and will be **Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays from 8am to 3pm**. The role will begin with a **four-week contract**, with the potential to continue depending on performance as well as future business needs. ## **You will:** - Support production tasks, including prepping trays for seeding, and cleaning and sanitizing bins and other production equipment after transplant and harvest - Quickly and efficiently pack produce into Square Roots packaging for our retail customers - Apply labels to Square Roots packaging for upcoming packing tasks - Industrial cleaning/sanitation of the "production" facility and required production equipment. This includes but is not limited to, walls, floors, drains, dishwashing equipment, and Production equipment - Perform production task prep and breakdown. This includes preparing tools for production events, plugging trays for seeding, moving inventory to different locations of the shared workspace, and putting tools back after tasks are completed. - Support Facilities teams with maintenance projects as needed. This includes grow channel install / replacement and small repairs - Support Delivery and Logistics teams with inventory organization and restocking - Ensure labels and QR codes are accurate for packed produce - Adhere to all Square Roots standards for quality, food safety, and compliance - Communicate any issues with product or packaging quality with managers immediately - Maintain and update accurate records for all packing and labeling tasks - Submit risk assessment logs and maintenance event logs ## **You have experience with:** - 1-2 years general work experience; you know how to show up and get things done - Working in a food production, grocery, or produce environment a plus - Hands on experience and knowledge of good sanitation practices - Food Handler's certification a plus ## **You are:** - Comfortable with repetitive tasks, standing for 6-8 hours, and able to lift 40lbs - Available to work Tuesday,Thursday & Friday from 8am-3pm - Passionate about real, local food - Organized and detail oriented, able to see task through to completion, and find satisfaction in a job well done - A punctual,…