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, dedicated, and dependable team player with a positive attitude
• A proactive, clear communicator with managers and coworkers
• Proficient in using modern technology and productivity tools such as Google Workspace (formerly G Suite), Slack, and other collaborative platforms for seamless communication, file sharing, and task management.

You'll love working at Square Roots because: 

• We're here to change the food system. You'll have the opportunity to play a significant role in our work at the intersection of technology, farming, and the global food industry - and we're only just getting started. 
• Our team is driven by a shared set of values. These keep us aligned and remind us how to show up every day in the face of growth and ambiguity. Whether you’re working remotely or on the farms,  collaboration, respect, optimism and humility are all embraced, and we seek to empower people at every step. Ask us about the rest!

More about Square Roots: 

At Square Roots, we are committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. That’s why all entry-level roles start at Living Wage, not minimum wage, and it’s why we use third party benchmark data to inform salary across all roles and geographies.  You can read more about our practices here.

Based on how we have planned for this role, we believe the pay range is $24.11.  However, this range may vary depending on skillset, experience, and geography.