Job Description

Highline Vision and Values:

We do the right thing, always. We lead the way. We are fanatical about quality. We are transparent in our relationships. We always consider the human element. We embrace diversity and inclusion.

1. General Duties

Filling:

Helps ensure the mushroom compost is filled into the growing beds Setting up the Head Filler and Pulling Winch Operates the Head Filler (Casing Line - W) Operates Pulling Winch Operates Skid Steer and forklift Supports and backs-up the Material Application Specialist, Fill/Empty Operations Disinfecting growing rooms and materials Setting up and guiding nets for harvest beds Washing/cleaning and proper maintenance of Fill/Empty machinery, nets, casing trucks, wagons, dump trucks and premises Operating handheld drill to secure plastic sheets in growing room Pulling the cables from the winch across mushrooms beds, up to 8 feet high General hygiene practices: cleaning aisles, shovelling, squeegee, etc. Assisting in machine set up with the Senior Crew

Emptying:

Helps ensure the growing beds are emptied post-harvest Set up any heavy equipment Operate the emptying winch and conveyor Operating a forklift to remove nets and equipment Setting up nets across the growing beds after cleaning and sanitizing Removing nets from the winch Washing growing rooms Assisting the operator in setting up any heavy equipment Driving farm vehicles, such as wagons, casing trucks, or dump trucks Wash and sanitize nets, casing trucks, wagons and dump trucks Performs any other duties that may be assigned

Other General Duties (Non-Fill/Empty Specific):

Transfers trash bins to and from growing rooms using a forklift Dumps trash bins into wagon Operates tractor to dump wagons when full Delivers harvest supplies to the growing rooms Assists with product scanning when requested Inspects trolleys and platforms for safety compliance Sets up harvesting rooms for following day Assists tray fill department when requested Assists with stacking mushrooms when required Assists floor runners as required The safe and proper application of such additives as chlorine, calcium chloride Assessing watering requirements within guidelines supplied by the Grower Mixing and applying water and additives in proper quantity and with proper technique in accordance with Grower's directions Applying disinfectants where and when required Keeps accurate and accessible records when required Communicates with growers Ensures that the highest levels of disease preventative measures are implemented and maintained Working on the trolleys to assess levels of disease Operates the Cassette Machine to move the raw compost material from tunnel to tunnel Operates the Emptying Winch, pulling the compost out of the tunnel for spawning and transfer of the spawned compost to growing rooms May assist in addition of mushroom spawn to compost material May assist in addition of supplements to compost Washing/cleaning and proper maintenance of Tunnels machinery and premises Unloading trucks using a forklift when needed Supports and backs-up the Material Application Specialist - Tunnels Operations Assists the Senior Crew - Tunnels Operations as required

2. Leadership & Code of Conduct

Embrace and support the Highline culture and values, acting as a brand ambassador at all times Interact with others in a manner that promotes respect, confidentiality and dignity Develop and actively foster an engaged work force, displaying professionalism at all times

3. Safety

Adheres to the Safety Policies, including use of proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and other safety equipment Reports unsafe conditions immediately to the supervisor Reports all incidents, injuries and near misses to the supervisor immediately Cooperates in the Early and Safe Return to Work Program if an injury or medical illness requires accommodation

4. Food Safety

Follows all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's) as trained

5. Quality

Adheres to all quality standards per customer specifications

Qualifications:

Must be 16 years of age. Must be eligible to work in Canada with no restrictions. Previous farm / agriculture experience required. NO LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

Hours of work:

5 to 6 days / week. Approximately 30 to 60 hours per week / 8 to 14 hours per day. Public holidays/weekends as scheduled. Daily shift start and end times for associates vary based on production.

Positions:

Farm Hand Fill/Empty Crew - Level 1 Farm Hand Tunnels Crew - Level 1 Senior Crew Watering & Disease Control Hallway Runner

Earnings:

$18.25 to $19.15

Benefits:

Overtime Eligible Extended Health & Dental and Vision for Associates and their eligible family members Life insurance and Dependent Life Insurance, STD Paid Vacation time Discretionary Bonus: Possible annual wage grid reviews Safety shoes reimbursement

Work Locations:

506 Mersea Rd 5, Leamington, ON N8H 3V5 2646 Division Rd, Kingsville, ON N9Y 2E5
Highline encourages applications from all qualified candidates. When requested Highline will accommodate people with disabilities at all stages of the recruitment, assessment and hiring process.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $18.25-$19.15 per hour

Work Location: In person