Assistant Grower - Jobs in Kingsville, ON

Job Description

POSITION & HOURS:Full Time, Permanent, Day, Weekend, On-call44 to 50 Hours / WeekSALARY & BENEFITSSalary based on experienceDisability benefits, Medical benefits, Dental benefits, Group insurance benefits, Life insurance benefits.ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITY:Overall responsibilityOversee the Greenhouse Production ensuring all tasks are completed accurately and efficiently.Key areas of responsibilityProvide support and solutions to all members of the Production Department.Responsible for ensuring all crop management requirements are met; optimize production and quality while minimizing cost.Responsible for monitoring and maintain the computerized greenhouse climate and irrigation system; monitor alarm systemsResponsible fertilizer recipe and mix, agrochemical use and application and provide input in beneficial biological use; analyze effectiveness.Review and prioritize all crop related jobs; complete and issue work schedule; verify completion.Obtain measurements and collect samples when necessary.Collect data on growth, development, quality, etc. for all varieties grown; maintain record.Analyze crop data to implement successful growing strategies and make variety recommendations.Ensure preventative maintenance is completed on climate/irrigation computers, and all other tools required for the growing process.Review production needs and opportunities for improvement.Oversee and monitor the labour tracking system for the greenhouse; verifying accuracy.Responsible for all purchasing required by the Production Department.Maintain and control inventory of equipment, tools, supplies and fertilizers/agrochemicals used by the Production Department, including all required documentation and records.Maintain daily communication with other necessary departments, providing them with daily/weekly production estimates, quality updates, plant conditions, etc.Scheduled on-call duties.Assist in recommendations to ensure all Migrant Worker requirements are determined and met.Follow all guidelines, terms and conditions related to all Foreign Worker Programs and the respective consulates and liaisons.Ensure all employees in the Production Department are trained to perform their jobs properly.Ensure that the Production Department conforms to all Food Safety, Quality Management System and Health & Safety requirements.Attendance and participation in all required meetings.Represent the company in a professional manner at all times.Maintain confidentiality regarding all projects, property and intellectual property of the company.Report all discrepancies and breaches of any and all company procedures, protocols and integrity.Follow all food Safety, Quality Management System and Health & Safety requirements.Obey all general job training instructions, safe work practices and procedures.SPECIFIC SKILLS / REQUIREMENTSForklift LicenseHigh School Diploma/Certificate1 -2 year relevant experienceLeadership skills, ability to be objectiveOrganizational and problem-solving skillsAbility to work independently, as well as part of a teamFlexible, ReliableGreat Northern welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request from candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.