Job Description

Highline Vision and Values:

Passionately nourish people, community and environment, through embracing our core values, which include:

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.

Position Summary:

Harvester is responsible for picking mushrooms, properly maintaining mushroom quality and assisting disease control associates.

1. General Duties:

Pick mushrooms and place into trays or boxes Meet requirements for size, weight, cleanliness, stem length and overall condition. The goal is to maximize quality and production and minimize bed damage. Working at heights on a trolley, or bending to floor level to pick mushrooms Use of clean, sharp harvesting or paring knife to cut mushrooms Analyse the quality of the mushrooms to ensure meeting size expectations May carry and stack product as required General hygiene practices: cleaning aisles, cleaning tools and equipment, squeegee, etc.

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. Ensures mushrooms are harvested within customer specifications and in a manner that reduces or eliminates knock-overs, ensures clean edges and product quality as instructed by the supervisor, coordinator or Quality Department

Qualifications:

Eligible to work in Canada. Must be at least 16 years of age. Previous harvesting experience an asset.

NO LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS*

Hours of Work:

5 - 6 days/week Average of 30 - 60 hours a week Public holidays/Weekends as scheduled

Earnings & Benefits:

$17.20 per hour or piece work, whichever is greater

Overtime if eligible Extended Health & Dental for Associates and their eligible family members Life Insurance and Dependent Life Insurance Paid Vacation Time Safety Shoe Reimbursement Discretionary bonus: years of service wage increase, and annual wage grid review Discounts on Gym Membership, Cell Phone, Insurance and of mushrooms!

Location of work:

506 Mersea Road 5, Leamington, ON N8H 3V5 2646 Division Road N, Kingsville, ON N9Y 2E5

How to Apply:

Through Indeed.

In Person:

506 Mersea Road 5, Leamington, ON N8H 3V5 2646 Division Road N, 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: $17.20 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.
Work Location: In person