Backyard Farms
Madison, Maine

Supervisor, Crop Care

Onsite$50,000 - $60,000/yrPosted 4 weeks ago
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Job details

Location
Madison, Maine
Work type
Onsite
Compensation
$50,000 - $60,000/yr
Posted
4 weeks ago
Apply on
recruiting.ultipro.ca

About this role

Salaried Position $50k-$60K based on experience.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Ensure GH work is completed in a timely and productive manner.
  • GH work is “defined” as all functions necessary to grow the crop including lowering, pruning, picking, etc.
    • Train and keep workers motivated
    • Spending one on one time with employees to ensure that greenhouse standards are being met
    • Available to supervise yearly activities such as clean-out and planting of new crop when required
    • Establish work schedules and procedures and co-ordinate activities with other departments under the guidance of the Labor Manager
    • Resolve work-related issues using company procedures including the progressive disciplinary process
    • Prepare and submit quality reports to the Labor Manager
    • Be familiar with and enforce all Health and Food Safety guidelines within the greenhouse
    • Complete necessary Health and Food Safety Paperwork as required
    • Other duties as assigned from time to time

    Education/Background Requirements:
    • High School Diploma, G.E.D. or equivalent required.
    • At least two years Supervisory experience required.

    Specific Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required
    • Literacy with MS Office products and internet navigation.
    • Physically capable of regular greenhouse activities – including walking, lifting, bending, and withstanding
    periods of high heat.
    • Effective verbal and written communication in English.
    • Ability to take leadership role and display personal initiative.
    • Attention to detail.
    • Good interpersonal skills.
    • Ability to work with/manage 30+ workers.
    • General understanding or ability to be trained on the Hortimax/FS labor system or similar.

    Working Conditions:
    • Year-round in an indoor greenhouse and/or warehouse environment.
    • Seasonal work - long hours during busy seasons, shorter hours in slow seasons.
    • Periods of extreme heat and humidity.
    • Working at various heights.
    • Use of various tools and equipment daily.
    • 44 hours average per week.
    • Heavy lifting up to 40lbs.
    • Weekends & holiday responsibility when the employees are working

    We are pleased to offer the following Benefits: 
    • Paid weekly
    • Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
    • 401K
    • Paid time off 
    • Employee Engagement & Recognition Programs
    • Opportunities for growth and advancement
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    About Backyard Farms

    Backyard Farms
    Madison, Maine