Warehouse Team Lead

Bowery Farming, the Modern Farming Company, was founded in 2015 with the belief that technology and human ingenuity can grow better food for a better future. Propelled by its proprietary software system, the BoweryOS, Bowery builds smart indoor vertical farms that deliver a wide variety of Protected Produce — in little time, near cities they serve, for a truly local approach. Bowery’s farms are growing the next generation of vibrant and flavorful produce. They’re 100 times more productive on the same footprint of land than traditional agriculture, and grow traceable pesticide-free produce – the purest, best expression of what produce is meant to be – with a fraction of the water and land. About The Role:Bowery Farming is seeking ambitious Warehouse Team Lead who can learn quickly, thrive in a fast-paced & flexible environment, and who are willing to roll up their sleeves. Be a part of a team that produces locally grown fresh leafy greens and herbs from our indoor automated vertical farm in Baltimore, MD to our retail and restaurant customers in the local area! This is a hands-on job maintaining the taste, quality, and freshness of our produce and assisting in their daily care.

What You'll Do:

• Support and guide a team of farm operators to ensure that the farm stays on schedule, from seeding to harvest to packaging to cleaning, & delivery
• Maintain overall responsibility for the performance of the shift, including safety, quality, productivity, and delivery
• Maintain production areas to ensure compliance with company quality, sanitation, and food safety standards
• Provide a safe working environment by maintaining clean working environment, quality equipment and enforcing adherence to developed work practices
• Ensure employees have the right tools, knowledge, and equipment required to do their jobs effectively and safely
• Promote an environment of continuous improvement and commitment to quality

Who You Are:

• Experience in greenhouse/farm or warehouse production team role with demonstrated ability to lead a team
• Must be at least 18 years old
• Have obtained a high school diploma or equivalent
• Passion for sustainability and healthy food
• Positive attitude and strong work ethic
• Ability to learn and lead strict food safety and sanitary standards
• Flexibility with changing work responsibilities
• Work 4, 10-hour shifts (with breaks and lunch)
• Ability to commit to a consistent set of scheduled days, including holidays that land on your scheduled days (the farm operates seven days a week)
• Have a reliable form of transportation
• Must be authorized to work in the US
• PC or Mac familiarity, ability to use a tablet or smartphone
• Comfortable with Physical Requirements including:
• Lift and move objects up to 49 pounds each
• Standing for hours at a time
• Regular bending, lifting, stretching and reaching both below the waist and above the head

Who Are We:

• Bowery is a place where everyone is welcome, included and empowered to reach their full potential
• We live our shared values every day in both big and small ways: opt-in, think wildly different, break barriers together & be kind to the core
• We are a mission-driven team of unconventional thinkers, problem-solvers, optimists and activators
• We share a passion for giving back more to the planet than we take, growing deliciously abundant food without abundant harm
• We are excited to hear from you!

The largest vertical farming company in the U.S., Bowery’s produce is available in almost 800 grocery stores and via e-commerce platforms serving the Tri-state and Mid-Atlantic region, including Amazon Fresh, Albertsons, Giant Food, Hungryroot, Walmart, Weis, Whole Foods Market, and specialty grocers. Based in New York City, Bowery has raised more than $172.5 million from leading investors, including Temasek and GV (formerly Google Ventures), General Catalyst, GGV Capital, First Round Capital, Henry Kravis, Jeff Wilke, and Dara Khosrowshahi, as well as some of the foremost thought leaders in food, including Tom Colicchio, José Andres, and David Barber of Blue Hill.