Job Description
This position plans, organizes, coordinates and directs harvesting and weeding operations according to established food safety and agriculture standards in order to minimize unnecessary movement and meet harvesting deadlines.
Main Responsibilities:
- Plan, organize, coordinate and direct harvesting and weeding operations according to the program
- Implement best harvesting practices for efficiency and quality
- Supervise and assist the teams ensuring the quality of the work required and compliance with deadlines and operational standards
- Supervise the weeding and harvesting employees, approve time and attendance reports, coach performance
- Participate in continuous improvement meetings and follow up on specific projects
- Support a safety culture, maintaining compliance with occupational health and safety regulations, policies and procedures
- Participate in flash meetings and production meetings
- Respect and ensure compliance with food safety standards and GAP
- Perform other related operational tasks as needed
- Embody the company values of Humility, Autonomy, Safety & Integrity, Responsibility, Teamwork
Advantages and benefits offered
- Weekly pay
- Employee discount on the product
- Possibility of advancement
- On-site parking
- Benefits (medical and dental)
Knowledge and skills sought
- College Diploma or Degree in Horticultural Production, Food Science, Agriculture, Farm Business Management and Operations and/or any training deemed relevant
- Three (3) to five (5) years of experience in operations of food or agricultural production
- Valid Class 5 driver’s license
- Intermediate knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Proficiency in spoken and written English. Spanish is an asset.
- Strong planning, decision making and prioritizing abilities
- Excellent communication skills are required to build relationships with internal customers and procurement.
- Ability to problem-solve and exercise independence of judgment.
- Willingness to work flexible hours as required during high seasonal workloads
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