BarkleyOKRP PR believes that modern consumers are guided and inspired by trusted sources. We believe brands win with stakeholders when they lead with purpose inside their organizations and share relevant stories that build and protect their reputations. From sustainability and culture to marketing ideas and actions, we create integrated ideas and communication strategies that bring a brand's purpose to life. We are searching for someone who is passionate about building relationships with media to create authentic endorsements and content. We desire detail-oriented team members who believe in collaboration and client service.

Responsibilities:

· Serving as PR lead on agency account

· Strategic communication planning and direction

· Client relationship management and counsel

· Event planning and management

· Integrated marketing communications collaboration across the agency

· Crisis and risk management consultation

Qualifications:

· Bachelor’s degree or equivalent industry experience required

· 10+ years public relations experience or related experience and/or training

· Deep agricultural communication experience required specifically in the row and specialty crops space and crop protection

· Knowledge of the ag trade media landscape and contacts

· Experience leading client relationships and accounts

· Experience in developing strategies to secure national and trade media coverage

· Experience in executive interview coaching and training, as well as counsel

· Excellent communication and persuasion skills, both written and oral

· Impeccable attention to detail and stellar organizational skills

· Creative problem solver with strong critical thinking skills

· Familiarity with sustainability practices and trends

About the Role:  

Packaging Support at Grön is the daily facilitator for preparing and packaging all products needed for fulfillment. The packaging team must work at high levels of production efficiency and safety. The Packaging Support is expected to follow, maintain and hold the team accountable to standard work methods and safe work habits to ensure product packaging and fulfillment is as efficient and safe as possible. This role is based in our Kansas City facility, where the operating hours are from Monday-Thursday, 6:00AM - 4:30PM, with the occasional Friday shift.

In this role you will:  

• Communicate clearly and frequently with the Packaging team and leadership to achieve daily goals 
• Follow company and government compliance to complete daily packaging and prep  
• Maintain a clear workspace  
• Maintain our seed-to-sale system, METRC, by managing associated tags and batch stickers 
• Complete daily checklists to keep facility running smoothly 
• Learn to properly operate various types of machines in the packaging process 
• Sleeve, sticker, package, wrap and heat seal all products post-production 
• Keep a keen eye for the details to find tasks when there is a break in packaging 
• Collaborate with coworkers to complete packaging tasks in a timely fashion 

You’ll be a great fit if you have the following:  

• You have at least 1 year of experience working in a similar fast paced industry  
• You believe in communicating early and often about things that work and things that don’t  
• You have the ability to lift 25+ pounds and stand for long periods of time 
• You believe in doing things well the first time and have a strong attention for detail 
• You take ownership and accountability of work for the whole team to be successful 
• You uplift others and see yourself as a supportive team member and co-worker 
• You demonstrate integrity and respect in all interactions, fostering a positive and supportive work environment. 
• You strive for the highest standards in every aspect of your role.
• You can adapt to and drive change with enthusiasm.

Interview Process:  

At Grön, we go through the same interview steps for all Packaging Support candidates to ensure equity in our hiring process. Our process is designed to learn as much about each candidate as possible, as well as give candidates access to our team and hear what it's like to work with us.  

1. Call with Hiring Manager 

Compensation: 

This position has an hourly pay of $17/hr  

• Medical, dental, & vision insurance  
• 401k Program 
• PTO  
• 8 Paid holidays  + one volunteer day after 6 months of employment
• Parental leave 

Who we are

Gatik, the leader in autonomous middle-mile logistics, is revolutionizing the B2B supply chain with its autonomous transportation-as-a-service (ATaaS) solution and prioritizing safe, consistent deliveries while streamlining freight movement by reducing congestion. The company focuses on short-haul, B2B logistics for Fortune 500 retailers and in 2021 launched the world’s first fully driverless commercial transportation service with Walmart. Gatik's Class 3-7 autonomous trucks are commercially deployed across major markets, including Texas, Arkansas, and Ontario, Canada, driving innovation in freight transportation. 

The company's proprietary Level 4 autonomous technology, Gatik Carrier™, is custom-built to transport freight safely and efficiently between pick-up and drop-off locations on the middle mile. With robust capabilities in both highway and urban environments, Gatik Carrier™ serves as an all-encompassing solution that integrates advanced software and hardware powering the fleet, facilitating effortless integration into customers' logistics operations. 

About the role

At Gatik, we’re on a mission to revolutionize logistics with cutting-edge autonomous technology. We’re looking for an enthusiastic and motivated self-starter to help us safely operate our 35-foot autonomous trucks, delivering dry and refrigerated cargo, collecting valuable data, and tackling any technical challenges that come our way. As an Autonomous Vehicle Operator, you'll play a key role in helping us improve the performance of our driverless vehicles while ensuring timely and safe deliveries for our customers.

Location: Springdale, Arkansas
Note: A drug test will be required for consideration.

What you'll do

• Operate Class 7 delivery vehicles (over 26,001 pounds GVWR with air brakes) in both autonomous and manual modes, keeping everyone—drivers, operators, and the public—safe.
• Start by driving vehicles manually before transitioning to autonomous operation.
• Be the face of Gatik for our clients, ensuring great customer service.
• Ensure timely delivery and maintain the integrity of goods during each journey.
• Assist with loading and unloading customer goods using tools like pallet jacks, carts, dollies, and lift gates.
• Keep the dispatch team updated on your route and shift status.
• Record and review data using spreadsheets and other business applications.
• Perform daily checks to ensure the safety and readiness of trucks (fluid levels, tire pressure, etc.).
• Help with special projects like delivering trucks to new locations or testing/installing new equipment.
• Provide valuable feedback to the Operations and Engineering teams to improve vehicle performance.
• Work closely with the team to follow pickup and drop-off procedures on each route.

What we're looking for

• A valid Class A CDL driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• A clean background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle record.
• Previous experience in customer relationship management.
• Experience operating box trucks up to 35 feet long.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends.
• A meticulous, organized, and proactive mindset.
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• A good mechanical aptitude and basic mechanical skills.
• Automotive technician experience (preferred).
• Physical Requirements: Ability to perform tasks such as lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs regularly, bending, stooping, and climbing ladders.

Physical Requirenment

• Safely operate a Class 6 box truck in any weather and at any time of day or night during a 12-hour shift.
• Lift and carry boxes up to 50 lbs (23 kg) regularly and occasionally up to 100 lbs (46 kg).
• Perform physical tasks like bending, twisting, reaching, kneeling, squatting, and using tools.
• Use equipment like wheel chocks (weighing about 40 lbs) and pallet jacks to maneuver loads up to 2,000 lbs (910 kg).
• Follow safety protocols and wear personal protective equipment (safety shoes, hard hat, gloves, etc.).

More about Gatik

Founded in 2017 by experts in autonomous vehicle technology, Gatik has rapidly expanded its presence to Mountain View, Dallas-Fort Worth, Arkansas, and Toronto. As the first and only company to achieve fully driverless middle-mile commercial deliveries, Gatik holds a unique and defensible position in the AV industry, with a clear trajectory toward sustainable growth and profitability.

We have delivered complete, proprietary AV technology - an integration of software and hardware - to enable earlier successes for our clients in constrained Level 4 autonomy.  By choosing the middle mile – with defined point-to-point delivery, we have simplified some of the more complex AV challenges, enabling us to achieve full autonomy ahead of competitors. Given extensive knowledge of Gatik’s well-defined, fixed route ODDs and hybrid architecture, we are able to hyper-optimize our models with exponentially less data, establish gate-keeping mechanisms to maintain explainability, and ensure continued safety of the system for unmanned operations.

Visit us at Gatik for more company information and Careers at Gatik for more open roles.

Notable News

• Forbes: Forget robotaxis. Upstart Gatik sees middle-mile deliveries as the path to profitable AVs
• Tech Brew: Gatik AI exec unpacks the regulations that could shape the AV industry
• Business Wire: Gatik Paves the Way for Safe Driverless Operations (‘Freight-Only’) at Scale with Industry-First Third-Party Safety Assessment Framework
• Auto Futures: Autonomous Trucking Group Gatik Secures Investment From NIPPON EXPRESS HOLDINGS
• Automotive News: Gatik foresees hundreds of self-driving trucks on road soon, and that's just the beginning
• Forbes: Isuzu And Gatik Go All In To Scale Up Driverless Freight Services
• Bloomberg: Autonomous Vehicle Startup Takes Off by Picking Off Easier Routes
• Reuters: Driverless vehicles on limited routes bump along despite US robotaxi scrutiny

Taking care of our team

At Gatik, we connect people of extraordinary talent and experience to an opportunity to create a more resilient supply chain and contribute to our environment’s sustainability. We are diverse in our backgrounds and perspectives yet united by a bold vision and shared commitment to our values. Our culture emphasizes the importance of collaboration, respect and agility.

We at Gatik strive to create a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone feels they have opportunities to succeed and grow because we know that together we can do great things. We are committed to an inclusive and diverse team. We do not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, marital status or any legally protected status.

BarkleyOKRP PR believes that modern consumers are guided and inspired by trusted sources. We believe brands win with stakeholders when they lead with purpose inside their organizations and share relevant stories that build and protect their reputations. From sustainability and culture to marketing ideas and actions, we create integrated ideas and communication strategies that bring a brand's purpose to life. We are searching for someone who is passionate about building relationships with influencers to create authentic endorsements and content. We desire detail-oriented team members who believe in collaboration and client service.

• Builds and maintains productive client relationships, including serving as a day-to-day contact
• Builds and maintains strong relationships within the agency, including with the creative, social, media, and client leadership teams 
• Identifies key media contacts and influencers relevant to accounts and client needs
• Manages media and influencer relationships, accounts, and project activities
• Executes influencer outreach and negotiations and builds earned media relationships
• Communicates and delivers earned media and influencer campaigns built with strategic objectives and amplification for brand channels 
• Supports onsite execution of activations with influencers and media, including client, vendor, and partner relationships 
• Utilizes media and influencer monitoring and research tools; identifies appropriate measures to evaluate the success of a major project, campaign or event
• Demonstrates a thorough understanding of, and follows, best practices and trends for PR and influencer industries 
• Responds professionally to client and colleague communications
• Prepares for client or internal meetings by creating and/or informing agendas, preparing meeting space, and capturing next steps/notes
• Provides insight on trends and changes in the media and influencer landscapes for clients
• Counsels clients and agency partners on newsworthiness of topics, issues, and ideas

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent industry experience required
• Minimum of 3 or more years of related experience and/or training
• Excellent communication and persuasion skills, both written and oral
• Ability to work autonomously, lead projects, and work on a team collaboratively
• Impeccable attention to detail and stellar organizational skills
• Creative problem solver with strong critical thinking skills to manage the unknown and plan ahead
• Media relations experience, including pitching national, regional, local, and trade news media and securing interviews and coverage for clients
• Influencer relations experience, including influencer identification, outreach, relationship management, and content creation