GREENHOUSE GROWER ASSISTANT

LOCATION:
Leamington, Ontario

TYPE:
Full-Time (Full-Time, Part-Time, Weekends, Days)

EXPERIENCE:
General

JOB DESCRIPTION

Preferably this person should have previous workplace experience focused on maintaining good everyday work ethic and implementing best practices. Position responsibilities include, but not limited to the following:

  • Supervise greenhouse workers in the plant to ensure accomplishment of tasks assigned in timely manner.
  • Inspect the quality of work completed on daily basis.
  • Collect & ensure proper cleaning, disinfecting, sterilizing of workers tools on daily basis.
  • Observe & assess the health of the crop for pests, viruses, and diseases.
  • Resolve & fix minor problems/concerns if possible.
  • Operate electric jacks, scissor lifts, WC meter, PH meter and other equipment.
  • Collect data from trial and submit calculations for data entry to the grower.
  • Collect water samples and conduct tests on slabs for the WC, EC, PH.
  • Assist in mixing of pesticides for spraying using the proper formulations and PPE.
  • Submit quality score to the grower on weekly basis.
  • Submit an estimate of tomatoes for next day picking.
  • Submit records of cleaned tools including on weekly basis.
  • Record and submit workers hours on a daily basis to labor supervisor.
  • Report any issues with irrigation, venting, crop health, and equipment to the proper authority.
  • Enforce EHS, ESA, OHSA laws and regulations as well as Amco’s policies and procedures.
  • Coordinate with direct supervisor, labor supervisor, maintenance, and all other parties on a daily basis.
  • Properly train new directly reports staff.
  • Track vacation and absence days for workers.
  • Direct the employees and their resources with enough guidance, direction, leadership, and support necessary to ensure that they are familiar with company goals and able to accomplish those goals.
  • Review and assess staff performance and provide feedback to improve performance.
  • Submit all employee relation documentation to HR department including; leave of absence, performance evaluation forms, etc.
  • Ensure employees are safely performing their tasks and responsibilities.
  • Monitor inventory levels and report when materials, tools and other tools needed.
     

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATION

  • High school diploma with 3 – 5 years of experience in agricultural environment in supervisory position.
  • Applicant must have the ability to meet tight deadlines, work under pressure and have the following skills in order to qualify:
    • Communication and interpersonal skills
    • Time management skills
    • Critical thinking skills
    • Problem solving skills