Assistant Grower - Kingsville, Canada - M&M Farms Ltd.

Description

This is a family-owned greenhouse operation with a new 25-acre facility located in Kingsville, Ontario. Growing and Packing different varieties of grape tomatoes.

We are looking for a responsible person to operate and perform duties as Assistant Grower.

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Responsibilities Include:_

• Daily meetings with the management team to plan, assign, and report on crop objectives.
• Create, compile, and process all reports relating to the crop as required by management.
• Under the direction of the Head Grower/Consultant, control the climate and irrigation system and monitor all Priva alarms 24/
• Monitor, order and mix all fertilizer/ acid tanks and ensuring proper disposal of containers while ensuring to maintain a clean & organized fertilizer room.
• Clean/maintain the irrigation systems, and report any issues to the Maintenance Manager.
• Monitor the effectiveness of pollination and communicate findings to the Grower/Consultant.
• Support the jobs of cleaning and disinfection of the Greenhouses at the end/beginning of each crop cycle.
• Assist with Food Safety and Health & Safety compliance reporting under the direction of Management.
• Assist labour manger with purchasing equipment and supplies.
• As Assistant Grower must be familiar with all the systems and procedures of the Greenhouse to be able to act as an alternative when a Grower, Labour Supervisor or packing supervisor is absent.
• Perform other duties and errands as assigned.

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Skills and Qualification:_

• High school diploma with 3 years of experience in agricultural environment in supervisory position.
• Applicant must have the ability to meet tight deadlines, work under pressure and have the following skills in order to qualify: Communication, time management, critical thinking and problem solving skills.

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent


Benefits:

• Onsite parking

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• On call
• Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Kingsville, ON N0P 2G0: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location:
In person