About this role
Salaried Position $50k-$60K based on experience.
Primary Responsibilities:
• Ensure GH work is completed in a timely and productive manner.
• GH work is “defined” as all functions necessary to grow the crop including lowering, pruning, picking, etc.
• Train and keep workers motivated
• Spending one on one time with employees to ensure that greenhouse standards are being met
• Available to supervise yearly activities such as clean-out and planting of new crop when required
• Establish work schedules and procedures and co-ordinate activities with other departments under the guidance of the Labor Manager
• Resolve work-related issues using company procedures including the progressive disciplinary process
• Prepare and submit quality reports to the Labor Manager
• Be familiar with and enforce all Health and Food Safety guidelines within the greenhouse
• Complete necessary Health and Food Safety Paperwork as required
• Other duties as assigned from time to time
Education/Background Requirements: • High School Diploma, G.E.D. or equivalent required. • At least two years Supervisory experience required.
Specific Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required • Literacy with MS Office products and internet navigation. • Physically capable of regular greenhouse activities – including walking, lifting, bending, and withstanding periods of high heat. • Effective verbal and written communication in English. • Ability to take leadership role and display personal initiative. • Attention to detail. • Good interpersonal skills. • Ability to work with/manage 30+ workers. • General understanding or ability to be trained on the Hortimax/FS labor system or similar.
Working Conditions: • Year-round in an indoor greenhouse and/or warehouse environment. • Seasonal work - long hours during busy seasons, shorter hours in slow seasons. • Periods of extreme heat and humidity. • Working at various heights. • Use of various tools and equipment daily. • 44 hours average per week. • Heavy lifting up to 40lbs. • Weekends & holiday responsibility when the employees are working
We are pleased to offer the following Benefits:
• Paid weekly
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
• 401K
• Paid time off
• Employee Engagement & Recognition Programs
• Opportunities for growth and advancement