Growers - Langley, Canada - Bevo Farms

Bevo Farms

Verified Company

Langley, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Greenhouse Grower
Schedule A

ABOUT BEVO FARMS LTD.

Bevo Farms Ltd is the largest supplier of propagated plants in North America, providing greenhouses, field farms, nurseries, and wholesalers across the continent with healthy, vigorous, pest-and-disease-free plants.

Bevo operates three sites in the lower mainland of British Columbia and two facilities in the province of Alberta.

SUMMARY

As a Greenhouse Grower you will assist in planning and directing day-to-day greenhouse operations, transplanting, and related production and growing tasks for all crops in their assigned areas.

You will coordinate with the Director of Growing, Head Grower, and Production team in the assignment of crop related tasks to production personnel ensuring completion of tasks in a timely manner and in accordance with Bevo quality standards.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Establishes effective procedures to coordinate and manage through the Production Manager and the Head Grower, all aspects of seeding, preparation, sticking, pruning, fertilizing, watering, lighting, temperature control, etc. Monitors crops for problems related to the above including use of greenhouse equipment, space allocation and facilities. Repair or perform routine maintenance on equipment and/or coordinate the activities of various trades workers or mechanics as necessary.
Performs routine detailed inspections of crops for timely identification of problems and growth control. When needed, acts to use plant growth regulators to rectify growth issues. Inspect the crop for parasites and fungi and take measures to prevent damage to the crop. Provides training to personnel to perform required duties and to ensure systematic backups are developed. Maintains and reviews with the Director of Growing and Head Grower the necessary records and corrective actions taken for quality nonconformance.
In conjunction with the Greenhouse Supervisor, plans to obtain/assign greenhouse personnel to achieve proper labour force to workloads, training, ensuring adequate safety and supporting strong workforce motivation. Weekend turning shifts may be required depending on time of year.
Reviews daily and weekly greenhouse production performance and communicates as necessary to senior management and sales staff, on variances to schedule or productivity. Maintains records and growth logs for climate settings, changes, spraying, biological introductions, irrigation cycles, and other information relevant to each product.
Ensures sound hygiene and housekeeping practices are in place and maintained throughout the indoor/outdoor facility. Implements routine procedures to ensure safe working conditions and that Worksafe BC compliant working practices are understood and adhered to. Takes immediate actions on unsafe or improper work practices.
Takes proactive steps to develop the skills in assigned personnel. Conducts all necessary performance reviews in accordance with Bevo's policies.
Under the direction of the Director of Growing and Head Grower undertakes Research and Development Projects, ensuring proper monitoring and record keeping of all projects.