Crop Care Worker

Envirofresh-Produce-Inc.; Sombra; On-site; CAD 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Envirofresh Produce in Ontario is seeking a Crop Care Worker to join our Grow Team. You will help ensure perishable crops are handled, picked and processed according to company standards to meet customer demands with high quality and efficiency.

You will work in a greenhouse environment with flexible hours during peak periods. Training is provided to operate equipment safely, and you will follow food safety, health and site rules while reporting any issues to supervision.

Qualifications

• 1 to less than 7 months verified experience in greenhouse or field crop farm.
• Self-motivated with a positive attitude and ability to work independently and in a team.
• Ability to take continuous direction and adapt to changing needs.

Responsibilities

• Follow company standards for time limits and quality.
• Work flexible hours during fast growth and high production periods.
• Only operate equipment after training; follow safe operating procedures.
• Handle equipment/tools with care and report issues to a supervisor.
• Maintain proper hygiene to meet Food Safety guidelines.
• Follow Food Safety, Health and Safety policies and company rules.
• Report pests and disease to supervisor with details.
• Be punctual and use the time recording system during shifts.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Greenhouse experience

Self-motivated

Teamwork

Adaptable

Follow directions

Job description

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:

• Follow the Company standards set for time limits and required quality
• Ability to work flexible hours, when needed to finish work in periods of fast growth and high production
• Only operate equipment if you have been trained. Follow safe operating procedures when engaging equipment use
• Equipment and tools must be handled with care and respect. Report any issues to a Supervisor immediately
• Must ensure proper hygiene and cleanliness in order to meet Food Safety guidelines
• Must follow Company rules and regulations, Food Safety guidelines, and Health and Safety policies
• Report any pest and disease to Supervisor: including type, location and infestation levels
• Punctuality is a must; ensure proper use of our time recording system during periods of lunch and breaks
• Other duties as assigned from time to time

Specific Experience, Skills and Abilities Required

• 1 to less than 7 months, verified experience working in a greenhouse or field crop farm required
• Self-motivated, positive attitude, work independently and in team setting
• Ability to take continuous direction
• Ability to make changes as needed without advance notice

Working Conditions:

• Greenhouse Environment, where temperature averages 70F and background noise approaches 70dcbs
• Position requires sitting, standing, and walking on a regular basis
• Visual and audio sensory are needed regularly
• Must have manual dexterity to operate equipment
• Continuous interaction with supervisor and colleagues

Compensation:

$17.60/hour - Current Opening

Please note: Envirofresh 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