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Position Summary
Provide associates with the skills, tools, and ability to meet Company expectations, and provides timely follow-up and (if warranted) corrective action and strives to conduct the harvest to maximize quality and production, and to minimize bed damage that can occur as a result of harvesting.
Duties and Responsibilities
1. General Duties
Supervises the general conduct of all non-management harvesting staff, including Harvesters, Service People, Sorters and Lead Hands and ensures that pre-established facility operating procedures are properly followed by all personnel including procedures for food safety, employee safety, proper sanitation practices, harvesting equipment maintenance, etc.
Assists the Harvest Manager with his or her duties
Oversees safe operation of Axis Harvesting Machine
Ensures that mushrooms are harvested and delivered to the packaging room properly, efficiently, and with due care
Administers corrective action and/or discipline when warranted
Ensures that facility doors are kept closed at all times and prohibits entry to any unauthorized visitors into the facility unless accompanied by company personnel
Supports and participates in all company policies and programs including HACCP, Safety, and other operating procedures
Recommends new or modified "Standard Operating Procedures" as they may be required
Ensures that workers are adequately instructed and trained in safe work procedures.
2. Employee Relations
Assists the Human Resources Department in building a focused team of trained employees
Promotes positive relations and communication between the harvesting employees and supervisors
Responsible for the continuous improvement of productivity, quality, safety, and attendance
Contributes to improving communication among and between farm employees, departments within the farms, between the Harvesting Department and the General Office, and between farms
3. Tools and Equipment
Monitors and assures the proper use of aprons, hairnets, knives, tags, gloves, and personal protective equipment
Assures the safe operating condition of harvesting equipment and reports unsafe or inadequate equipment to the maintenance department and, if necessary, removes it from service
4. Cleanliness
Assists the Farm Manager in maintaining a consistent and high level of cleanliness throughout the farms
Ensures compliance to Company policies forbidding glass and jewellery in production areas and wearing of hairnets and clean clothes, and the washing of hands
Administers corrective action and/or discipline when warranted
5. Quality Control
Ensures that mushrooms are harvested within packing room and customer specifications
Sets up Quality tables, white boards, scales, and required supplies in each room
Checks and records on control chart the quality (colour, size, stem length, dirt, disease, scaling, veil, etc.) and weight of the mushrooms that each harvester picks and, if the quality or weight is not correct, advises the harvester of the problem and ensures correction
Ensures that quality audits are being performed continuously and responds quickly when control limits are exceeded
Ensures the proper completion of production, quality, accident and other reports as required
6. Safety:
Adheres to the Safety Policies, including use of proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and other safety equipment
Reports all unsafe conditions, 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.
Enforces health and safety requirements and corrects unsafe acts and conditions immediately
Identifies workers with problems that could affect safety at the worksite; follows up with interviews and referrals where necessary
Participates in all required health and safety education and training
7. Food Safety:
Follows all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's) as trained
8. Other Duties:
Performs any other duties that may be assigned as required
Qualifications and Experience:
1. Education & Past Experiences
:
Grade 12 level education
3 years' experience as a Mushroom Harvester or 2 years' experience as a QCT or Supervisor or equivalent
Experience in mushroom, horticultural and/or agricultural field.
Valid driver's license
Current knowledge of mushroom growing operations, grading standards, shipping and receiving routines and HACCP requirements
2. Personal Attributes:
Strong business acumen and an analytical mind
Ability to problem solve, address key opportunities, and create the story
Demonstrably strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Must be able to handle multiple projects simultaneously in a changing, deadline driven environment
Ability to work independently and as part of a team and take on new tasks with a high level of difficulty
Attention to detail and accuracy, appropriately balanced with the need to complete tasks
Self-starter who can work independently, has an adaptive personality that can deal with ambiguity
Conducts themselves with professionalism, and maintains confidentiality of sensitive information
Other
:
Eligible to work in Canada.
Fluent in written and verbal English, other languages are an asset.
Locations of Work:
4SK - 1735 256th St., Aldergrove BC V4W 2E1 (primarily)
Langley (BC West) -
3392 224th St., Langley BC V2Z 2G8
Abbotsford -
38050 Atkinson Rd., Abbotsford BC V3G 2G6
Infinity -
28424 Townshipline Rd., Abbotsford BC V4X 1P1
Trademark -
28243 Townshipline Rd., Abbotsford BC V4X 1P6
Ruby Creek -
59600 Lougheed Hwy, Hope BC V0X 1L3
Sumas -
38061 Atkinson Rd., Abbotsford BC V3G 2G6
What we offer:
Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits
Health Benefits & Employee Assistance Program
Life Insurance and Dependent Life Insurance
Disability Insurance, AD&D
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.
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Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $24.00 per hour
Application question(s):
Have you been convicted of a criminal offence for which a pardon has not been granted?
Declaration: I hereby certify that the facts set forth in my employment application are true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that if employed, any falsified statements shall be considered sufficient cause for dismissal.
Licence/Certification:
Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person
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