Machine Operator
- Job Title
- Machine Operator
- Job ID
- 27723707
- Location
- Mt. Pleasant, TX, 75455
- Other Location
- Description
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At Local Bounti, our mission is to revolutionize agriculture by making fresh, locally grown produce accessible to communities everywhere, now and for generations to come. We envision a future where transformative innovation and innovative technology empower us to grow produce locally with minimal food miles, ensuring the freshest and most sustainable offerings reach communities around the globe.
We believe that happy plants make happy taste buds, and we are committed to reimagining the standards of freshness. But our commitment goes beyond just growing produce—we focus on building empowered local teams because, together, we can achieve extraordinary things in sustainable agriculture. If you are passionate about making a lasting impact, we invite you to apply for the position of Machine Operator at our Local Bounti, Mount Pleasant, Texas facility. Join us in our mission to create a more sustainable and community-driven future.
Position Overview:
We are seeking a Machine Operator to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will help us harvest and grow our product for our customers. You will work closely with our maintenance team, harvest & pack area and our growing team.
Key Responsibilities:
- Embrace and exhibit Local Bounti's core values.
- Strong mechanical knowledge of multiple machines and tools, including their safe operation, uses, and maintenance in a fast-paced production environment.
- Basic knowledge of the English language, including being able to read, speak, write, and to train others on operations, to include understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
- Analytical skills and the ability to use logic and reasoning to trouble shoot, identify solutions, conclusions, or approaches to a problem.
- Communicate with team members, and support teams to ensure continuous, safe production of the product at high quality levels with minimal wasted time and materials.
Qualifications:
- High School diploma or equivalent.
- 6 months related experience or training, or equivalent of education and experience.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
- Strong knowledge of machinery and tools.
- Must frequently lift and/or move 10 to 25 pounds and regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Why Join Local Bounti?
- Work with a passionate and innovative team
- Be part of a company that values sustainability and community impact
- Competitive pay
- Day One benefits, including a wide selection of medical, dental, and vision plans at affordable rates for families, many of which offer FSAs (Flexible Spending Accounts) or HSAs (Health Savings Accounts)
- A culture of work/life balance with vacation plans and 10 paid holidays
- Paid maternity and parental leave, adoption assistance, and caregiving support
- Day One 401(k) participation with immediate vesting of company match
- Aflac, Life/AD&D, Voluntary STD/LTD, Accident, and Critical Illness coverage
- Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services
Local Bounti is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.
If reasonable accommodations are needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR@localbounti.com.
