Job Description

Mastronardi Produce pioneered the commercial greenhouse industry in North America, and we’re now the leading greenhouse vegetable company on the continent. Our award-winning, flavorful produce is packed under the SUNSET® brand and is available at leading grocery retailers across North America. Family owned for over 65 years, we pride ourselves on having the most flavorful products and the best people in the industry. We are constantly pushing boundaries to be a leader in fresh produce innovation. We seek individuals that demonstrate our PRIDE values (Passion, Respect, Innovation, Drive, Excellence) to help us fulfill our mission to inspire healthy living through WOW flavor experiences. Envirofresh Produce is seeking a Crop Care Worker to join our Grow Team. This individual will ensure that all perishable products grown are handled, picked and processed according to Company standards. This will ensure that this meets customer demands with highest quality and efficiency.

Values:

To perform the job successfully, the incumbent’s behavior must be consistent with the PRIDE values expected of all Mastronardi Produce employees: be Passionate; have Respect; be Innovative; be Driven and strive for Excellence.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Supervise personnel working in the pack house ensuring safe operation of equipment and maximize productivity efficiencies.
• Responsible for trouble shooting all quick fix preventative maintenance on equipment.
• Responsible for training of the personnel working on the pack house floor and monitoring their progress.
• Completion of quality checks, trial data and waste reports.
• Working closely with the Labor Manager in communicating labor requirements are required (weekly, monthly, seasonally, offshore programs, etc).
• Responsible for maintaining inventory for all pack house supplies.
• Complete corrective action reports for rejected products.
• Maintain dialogue with Human Resources regarding coaching, disciplining, vacation requests, absenteeism, tardiness, etc.
• Ensure a safe and clean working environment is maintained to meet Food Safety Standards.
• Ensure that all Health and Food Safety work requirements are communicated with employees prior to placing them in new positions.
• Employee Evaluations.
• Create and maintain a safe, efficient and positive work atmosphere.

Education/Background Requirements:

• Highschool diploma or equivalent required.
• Five years of supervisory experience required, food production experience preferred.

Specific Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Accuracy with numbers, calculating and estimating a must.
• Experience in hydroponic growing industry an asset.
• Good communicator verbal/written.
• Computer skills (Microsoft Office)
• Ability to work in fast paced environment.
• Excellent record keeping and analytical skills.
• Forklift certified or ability to be trained.

Working Conditions:

• Production environment in the Pack House.

Compensation:

$21.00/hour - Current Opening

Please note Mastronardi Produce has accommodation processes and policies in place and provides accommodation for employees with disabilities. If you require a specific accommodation because of a disability or documented medical need, please contact the Human Resource office so that arrangements can be made for the appropriate accommodation to be put into place before you begin your employment

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