Greenhouse Lead Hand

Westbrook Floral Ltd.; Beamsville; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Westbrook Greenhouses in Beamsville, Ontario, is seeking a Lead Hand to lead a small team on processing and packing lines to assemble customer orders on time and to quality standards. This role supports the Production Supervisor and collaborates with other production areas.

Candidates should have greenhouse experience, ability to coordinate a team, and basic ERP skills; forklift certification is an asset.

Qualifications

• Experience in greenhouse production, processing, or packing operations preferred.
• Basic computer skills and familiarity with ERP systems.
• Forklift certification is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Lead a small team of Greenhouse Workers to assemble customer orders on processing and/or packing lines.
• Maintain efficient production operations and quality standards.
• Identify workflow issues and communicate them to the Production Supervisor.
• Collaborate with the Production team to ensure orders are completed on schedule.

Skills

Team leadership

Attention to detail

Communication

Organizational skills

Basic computer skills

Education

Post-secondary diploma in Horticulture

Tools

ERP system

Job description

Westbrook Greenhouses, located in Beamsville, Ontario is a leading NorthAmerican grower and distributor of potted plants. We use an effectivecombination of human resources and mechanical automation to increase efficiencyand reduce our impact on the environment. We’re passionate about enrichingpeople’s lives every day through the beauty of plants.

POSITION SUMMARY

This Lead Hand position is responsible for assembling orders according to customer specifications and delivery deadlines. This individual will lead a team of Greenhouse Workers on processing lines to ensure accurate order fulfillment, efficient workflow, and consistent product quality. This role will also provide support to the packing line and propagation area when required.

This job posting is for an existing vacant position

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead/work with a small team of Greenhouse Workers to:
• Assemble customer orders on processing and/or packing lines;
• Maintain efficient and continuous production operations and quality standards;
• Identify workflow issues, equipment needs, material shortages, product discrepancies and communicate them to the Production Supervisor;
• Work collaboratively with the Production team to ensure assembly orders are completed accurately and on schedule.

Processing Operations

• Ensure plants and packaging supplies (pot covers, sleeves, etc.) are stocked for the processing line;
• Operate, adjust and monitor processing line equipment;
• Create colour mixes for mixed case orders per customer requests and general mix guidelines;
• Assemble products by placing plants in pot covers and/or sleeves according to customer specifications and quality standards;

Packing and Propagation Support

• Provides back up support to the packing line and propagation area as operational needs require;
• Packing support may include, assembling packing materials (boxes, labels, trays, etc.) for the line; applying accurate labels to boxes and packaging materials; operate, adjust and monitor boxing and packing equipment;
• Propagation support includes workingwith a team of greenhouse workers in the propagation area, in the cutting and sticking of new plant material.

General Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient line environment;
• Work in compliance with company policies and procedures, and the Occupational Health & Safety Act;
• Participate in meetings related to role;
• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous experience in greenhouse production, processing, or packing operations preferred;
• Post-secondary diploma in Horticulture an asset;
• Forklift/pallet truck certification an asset.

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

• Ability to coordinate small teams to achieve production targets;
• Ability to follow instructions, and work with greenhouse equipment;
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills;
• Basic computer skills: familiarity with ERP system is an asset;
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Ability to stand 8+ hours per day;
• Ability to frequently lift, carry, push and pull materials and products weighing up to 23 kg;
• Ability to perform repetitive motions such as bending, reaching and handling materials;
• Working in a cool/ warm, humid indoor environment with moderate noise level and around moving machinery;
• Available to work overtime hours and rotating Saturdays as required;
• Must wear steel toe safety shoes/boots and be able to wear other PPE such as gloves, safety glasses or hearing protection as required.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

We use artificial intelligence-enabled tools to screen and assess applications based on job-related criteria; however, all decisions regarding candidate selection and progression are made by human reviewers.

Westbrook Greenhouses is an equal opportunity employer.

We value workplace diversity and inclusion.

Our hiring decisions are made on the basis of candidate qualifications, merit and business need.

We are committed to providing accessible employment practices in compliance with the AODA.

Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process by contacting Human Resources.