Quality Control Specialist - Glen Williams, Canada - Sheridan Nurseries Limited

Sheridan Nurseries Limited

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Glen Williams, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Employment Opportunity

Sheridan Nurseries Glen Williams Farm is actively searching for a:
Quality Control Specialist

Permanent, Full Time

About the Job

Reporting to the Assistant Manager of Growing, the Quality Control Specialist is responsible for ensuring the quality standards of all inbound and outbound meets our guests' standards.

The Quality Control Specialist is the leader responsible for maintaining our adherence to government pest regulations and biosecurity protocols.
Your Accountabilities

Inspect and signoff on the quality of product being received, documenting any quality concerns related to the received product
Liaison with government agencies (CFIA, OMAFRA, CNLA, etc.) on pest issues and import/export protocol
Maintain, develop, and ensure compliance with Government Pest Programs (Japanese Beetle, Spongy Moth, etc.) and Biosecurity Protocols
Maintain and ensure compliance with all documented SOPs as written. Train staff on protocols and record keeping
Assist with storage and care of received resale product
Maintain a high level of communication between farm managers and purchasing teams to keep them informed of quality of product arriving at farm
Organize and maintain a clean and safe working environment, promoting safety awareness through training and regular meetings
Other duties and projects as assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Postsecondary education with a focus on Biology, Plant Sciences or Horticulture
Experience with Integrated Pest Management (IPM) and pest diagnosis
Strong computer skills are a necessity for this role, including MS Office
High standard of professionalism with excellent communication, time management, and organizational skills
Detail oriented, with a commitment to accuracy
Ability to work in a fastpaced environment, handling multiple demands, setting priorities, and exhibiting strong problemsolving skills
Resourceful and selfdirected with the ability to build strong partnerships and work collaboratively with others to achieve goals
Interpersonal skills to maintain respectful relationships with sales, purchasing, production, and other departments
You are punctual and dependable and highly value honesty, integrity, and authenticity
This role will require the flexibility to work a variety of shifts including day, evening, weekends, and holidays as seasonal peaks require
This position requires periods of walking and standing, as well as the ability to lift 50lbs and work in various weather conditions and environments
Must be legally eligible to work in Canada

Our Vision, Mission, & Values:

At Sheridan Nurseries we aim to delight our associates, guests, and business partners in everything we do.

Independently owned and operated for over 100 years, we are committed to growing the highest quality plants at our local farms, curating the best-in-class home, garden, and lifestyle products and services, delivering unrivaled guest service and satisfaction, and providing meaningful and rewarding careers to our employees.

We always strive to inspire and share our knowledge, passion, and expertise to build confidence, loyalty, and trust, while protecting our planet with industry leading environmentally sustainable initiatives and giving back to our local communities and charities.

Our vision is "To inspire people to never stop growing".

At Sheridan we seek people who will continually strengthen our culture.

We work hard to ensure our culture is something we feel proud of and allows us to bring our best selves to work every day.

And a great culture starts with values.

We have clearly defined values which are embedded in everything that we do so that they are lived and breathed daily.

If you share our values of:

Doing What's Right
Being Performance Driven
Learning and Growing Together
Being Externally Focused
Having Bias for Action

Then this is the position is for you

We thank all applicants for their interest however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
If selected, please advise if you require special accommodation to attend the interview.