Job Description

Job Location: Green Circle Growers Inc - OBERLIN, OH 44074
Job Category: ManufacturingA Crew Leader coordinates, organizes, directs the activities of and works with a crew consisting of diverse members.
JOB DUTIES:
- Responsible for workflow, record keeping and tools/resources for assigned area.
- Works with and directs the work of an assigned team of greenhouse employees (crew) on:
- - Greenhouse production (Plant on moving line, pick up and space plants, hang baskets)
- - Plants maintenance (Prune to maintain good quality of plants)
- - Plant preparation for shipping (pick and box plants)
- - General greenhouse housekeeping and upkeep
- Act as first point of contact for assigned crew throughout the day
- Proactively acts and communicates to ensure smooth operations and effective collaboration within team and other areas.
- Provides effective guidance on how work orders should be read and fulfilled.
- Assists with the training and guidance of new and existing crew members.
- Provides feedback to management on employee performance and progress.
- Coaches and motivates employee to improve performance and or behavior.
- Collaborates with co-workers and partners in program design and delivery.
- Escalates concerns regarding employee or resources issues to management.
May drive electric carts and be required to climb ladders

Requirements:
- Able to lead by setting a good example and engaging a team to achieve goals
- Must be reliable; Regular attendance and punctuality is a requirement of this position
- Must be:
- - Approachable; Able to communicate in a friendly, professional and courteous manner
- - Self-motivated and possess strong problem-solving skills
- - Willing to work independently; Have good organizational skills and attention to detail
- - Willing to work evening, holidays and occasional weekends as scheduled by Supervisor/Manager
- - Able to work harmoniously with other employees from a variety of backgrounds
- Must be able to:
- - Stand/walk 8+ hours, bend/squat
- - Lift up to 20 pounds; Up to 50lbs for some jobs
- - Push/pull loaded plant carts weighing up to 200 lbs; 300 lbs. for some jobs
- - Work with small equipment or willing to learn these skills
- - Adhere to safety policies and procedures (safety-conscious)
- - Adapt to changing working conditions
- Must be able to pass a pre-employment background check and drug screen
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Qualifications:
- High School Diploma, GED or equivalent work experience
- Minimum one-year experience in greenhouse, nursery operations or horticulture, or related field
- Minimum six-months of crew lead or supervisory experience
- Must be able to speak English; Bilingual in Spanish a plus