Farm Operator Job at Food Secure Inc., Houston, TX

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  • Food Secure Inc.
  • Houston, TX

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Container Farm Operator / Hydroponic Grower/ Farm Hand

About the Role

We are seeking a reliable, detail-oriented Container Farm Operator to run a fully customized hydroponic smart container farm. This is a modern, controlled-environment agriculture (CEA) system equipped with automated nutrient dosing, climate control, LED grow lighting, CO2 integration, sensors, cameras, and remote IoT monitoring.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys hands-on plant care, precision systems, and producing high-quality leafy greens and herbs consistently. This is a 1099 position.

 

What You’ll Be Operating

  • Customized hydroponic container farm
  • Automated fertilizer dispensing & water circulation
  • Integrated IoT system (temperature, humidity, lighting schedules, CO2, ventilation)
  • Wi-Fi remote monitoring & control
  • Sensors, data logging, and camera systems
  • Secure access with combination-lock entry

 

Key Responsibilities

  • Daily plant care: seeding, transplanting, pruning, harvesting
  • Monitor and adjust EC / pH / nutrient levels
  • Manage temperature, humidity, airflow, and lighting schedules
  • Identify and prevent pests or plant stress early
  • Maintain cleanliness and sanitation between crop cycles
  • Harvest, package, and prepare produce for delivery or sale
  • Log yields, crop cycles, and system performance
  • Perform routine cleaning and light maintenance of systems

 

Ideal Candidate

  • Experience with hydroponics, vertical farming, greenhouse growing, or CEA
  • Comfortable working with automated systems and basic tech interfaces
  • Organized, consistent, and dependable
  • Able to follow SOPs and maintain quality standards
  • Physically able to stand, lift light trays, and work in a container environment

A plus but not required

  • Experience with leafy greens, herbs, or microgreens
  • Familiarity with IoT dashboards or environmental controls
  • Prior container farm or vertical farm experience

 

Schedule

  • Flexible scheduling available
  • Daily checks required
  • Harvest and planting days will require additional time

Compensation & Growth

  • Competitive hourly pay based on experience
  • Opportunity to grow into Lead Operator / Farm Manager
  • Performance bonuses tied to yield consistency and crop quality
  • Potential long-term role as operations scale

 

 

How to Apply

Please apply with:

  • A brief summary of your growing or hydroponic experience
  • Availability
  • Any relevant certifications or training (if applicable)
Company Description

Making a difference in our communities and educational outreach from seed to harvest.

Company Description

Making a difference in our communities and educational outreach from seed to harvest.

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Remote work, Flexible hours,

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