Crop Care Worker

Mastronardi Produce; Sombra; On-site; CAD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Disability accommodation policy

Job summary

Envirofresh Produce is seeking a Crop Care Worker to join our Grow Team. This role ensures perishable products grown are handled, picked and processed to meet company standards and customer demands with high quality and efficiency.

You will follow safety, hygiene and food safety guidelines, work flexible hours during peak production, operate equipment only after training, and report issues to a supervisor. Prior greenhouse or field crop experience is required.

Qualifications

• 1 to <7 months verified greenhouse or field crop farm experience.
• Self-motivated with ability to work independently and in a team.
• Ability to take continuous direction.
• Ability to make changes as needed without advance notice.
• Flexible hours during high production season.

Responsibilities

• Follow company standards for time limits and quality.
• Work flexible hours to meet fast growth and production needs.
• Operate equipment only after training; follow safety procedures.
• Handle equipment with care and report issues to a supervisor.
• Maintain proper hygiene and comply with food safety guidelines.
• Follow company rules, food safety and health policies.
• Report pests and disease with location and infestation levels.
• Be punctual and use the time recording system.
• Assist with other duties as assigned.

Skills

Self-motivated

Take direction

Adapt to change

Flexible hours

Greenhouse experience

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
• Flexible hours during high production season

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