Crew Leader (Nights)

Paycom; Oberlin (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Green Circle Growers Inc. in Oberlin, OH is hiring a Crew Leader to coordinate greenhouse teams on production, plant care, and shipping preparation. You will lead a diverse crew, ensure workflow, keep records, and maintain tools and resources for your area.

You will train new staff, provide feedback to management, and act as the main contact for your crew, driving safety and efficiency while supporting cross-team collaboration; some roles may require driving electric carts and climbing ladders.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum one-year experience in greenhouse, nursery operations or horticulture, or related field.
• Minimum six-months of crew lead or supervisory experience.
• Must be able to speak English; bilingual in Spanish a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate a greenhouse crew on production, plant care and shipping prep.
• Direct and train the crew; read and fulfill work orders with guidance.
• Maintain workflow, records and tools/resources for the assigned area.
• Act as first point of contact for the crew and escalate issues as needed.
• Provide feedback to management on employee performance and progress.
• Coaches and motivates employees to improve performance and behavior.
• May drive electric carts and climb ladders.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma, GED or equivalent

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Green Circle Growers Inc - OBERLIN, OH 44074, Job Category: Manufacturing, A Crew Leader coordinates, organizes, directs the activities of and works with a crew consisting of diverse members.

JOB DUTIES:

• Responsible for workflow, record keeping and tools/resources for assigned area.
• Works with and directs the work of an assigned team of greenhouse employees (crew) on:
  • Greenhouse production (Plant on moving line, pick up and space plants, hang baskets)
  • Plants maintenance (Prune to maintain good quality of plants)
  • Plant preparation for shipping (pick and box plants)
  • General greenhouse housekeeping and upkeep
• Act as first point of contact for assigned crew throughout the day
• Proactively acts and communicates to ensure smooth operations and effective collaboration within team and other areas.
• Provides effective guidance on how work orders should be read and fulfilled.
• Assists with the training and guidance of new and existing crew members.
• Provides feedback to management on employee performance and progress.
• Coaches and motivates employee to improve performance and or behavior.
• Collaborates with co-workers and partners in program design and delivery.
• Escalates concerns regarding employee or resources issues to management.
• May drive electric carts and be required to climb ladders

Requirements:

• Able to lead by setting a good example and engaging a team to achieve goals
• Must be reliable; Regular attendance and punctuality is a requirement of this position
• Must be:
  • Approachable; Able to communicate in a friendly, professional and courteous manner
  • Self-motivated and possess strong problem-solving skills
  • Willing to work independently; Have good organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Willing to work evening, holidays and occasional weekends as scheduled by Supervisor/Manager
  • Able to work harmoniously with other employees from a variety of backgrounds
• Must be able to:
  • Stand/walk 8+ hours, bend/squat
  • Lift up to 20 pounds; Up to 50lbs for some jobs
  • Push/pull loaded plant carts weighing up to 200 lbs; 300 lbs. for some jobs
  • Work with small equipment or willing to learn these skills
  • Adhere to safety policies and procedures (safety-conscious)
  • Adapt to changing working conditions
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment background check and drug screen

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent work experience
• Minimum one-year experience in greenhouse, nursery operations or horticulture, or related field
• Minimum six-months of crew lead or supervisory experience
• Must be able to speak English; Bilingual in Spanish a plus