Passionate to eat better, Infarm was founded in Berlin in 2013 by Osnat Michaeli and the brothers Erez and Guy Galonska. With the aim to share the goodness of own-grown produce with everyone, they developed a smart modular farming system that allows distribution of farms throughout the urban environment, growing fresh produce in any available space and fulfilling any market demand.
Today, with cutting edge R&D, patented technologies, and a leading multi-disciplinary team, Infarm is growing a global farming network helping cities become self-sufficient in their food production while significantly improving the safety, quality, and environmental footprint of our food.
Be part of the Infarm (r)evolution and help people to take back ownership of their food.
Who you are
- You're excited about our vision to reshape the food industry.
- You believe diversity, collaboration and teamwork are key drivers for success.
- You thrive in an environment where you can take ownership and solve hard problems.
- You love a challenge and want to do well while doing good.
- You have a positive mindset and are solution oriented
- You want to expand your horizons and grow with us as we grow.
Responsibilities
- Play a key role in a multiple installation project, working together with various project team members with different functional expertise on Infarm’s largest installation sites.
- Support installations of Infarm’s latest farm systems from preparation to handover, support the collaboration between the internal and external installation workforce during all phases of installation.
- Own the delivery, offloading, Material checks and secure storage of all materials and subsystems on-site.
- Prepare the installation area for a seamless execution of installation including the setup of the installation equipment and construction machinery as well as solving site-specific challenges at short notice.
- Mechanical installations, basic plumbing and supporting the installation team´s electrician on his daily tasks.
- Waste management (packing and material leftovers) during and after the installations
- Take pride in knowing that your project is responsible for setting up Infarm's newest vertical farming production hub
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Valid driving license, Forklift & Scissor lift license and ability to travel domestically and internationally by air, rail and/or car
- You need to have or be willing to undertake forklift certification, fall arrest, working at heights and any other required certification to fulfil the necessary work scope safely
- 2+ of experience in working on construction sites
- 2+ years of experience as a tradesman, with some strong technical background in one or several of the following: electricity, plumbing, PVC Gluing, pumps, valves, coolers, irrigation systems, LED lamp units and fans
- Proactive attitude and “hands-on” approach
- Strong problem solving and multitasking skills
- Strong teamwork mentality
- Good track record of Health & Safety practices
- High attention to quality & detail
- Clear & effective verbal and writing communication skills in English as well as basic project management skills
- Ability to work under pressure
- You are able to support system documentation, focused on adaptations between the European and North American markets.
- You are able to create and document effective SOPs used for training purposes and you are open to training team members to support the company growth
- Other duties as assigned.
Physical Criteria (WIP)
- The ability to lift up to 80 pounds regularly
- The ability to work standing and in crouched and confined positions for long periods of time and performing dexterous tasks such as routing cables, connecting small fittings and working effectively with restricted space.
- The ability to reach, stoop, bend over and be generally flexible and mobile.
- The ability to distinguish between colors
- The ability to respond quickly to sounds
- The ability to move safely over uneven terrain or in confined spaces
- The ability to see and respond to dangerous situations
- The ability to safely climb ladders while carrying 40 pounds
- The ability to work in construction site facilities at all times of year where the individual can work in temperature extremes
- The ability to wear personal protective gear correctly most of the day
- The skill and ability to use both hand and power tools
- The ability to work at heights
- The ability to safely use heavy construction machinery such as Forklifts and scissor lifts
What We Offer
- The opportunity to join Infarm as we expand across the globe and help change the future of farming
- The ability to drive impact and be a true partner to the business, working closely with top-level managers
- A friendly work environment with a diverse group of motivated, talented, and visionary colleagues
Infarm is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to grow an inclusive environment, where everyone can thrive, regardless of your background and circumstances. We nurture diversity because we appreciate the uniqueness and differences between people. Each employee’s distinctive experiences, perspectives, and viewpoints helps us build a resilient environment, where we can all learn, grow, and create great things together. All applicants are given equal opportunity regardless of age, gender identity or expression, language, disability, ethnic origin, national origin, religion, belief, culture, socio-economic status, or sexual orientation.
This job description is subject to change at any time
