Harvest Supervisor

Highline Core Values 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

Provide associates with the skills, tools, and ability to meet Company expectations, and provides timely follow-up and (if warranted) corrective action and strives to conduct the harvest to maximize quality and production, and to minimize bed damage that can occur as a result of harvesting.

Qualifications

• 3 years’ experience as a Mushroom Harvester or 2 years experience as a Mushroom Harvest Supervisor or equivalent
• Experience in mushroom, horticultural and/or agricultural field required.
• Current knowledge of mushroom growing operations, grading standards, shipping and receiving routines and HACCP requirements
• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• Must be eligible to work in Canada with no restrictions.
• Able to work quickly and accurately under pressure or tight deadlines

• *NO LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS*

Duties and Responsibilities

• Supervises the general conduct of all non-management harvesting staff, including Harvesters, Service People, Sorters and Lead Hands and ensures that pre-established facility operating procedures are properly followed by all personnel including procedures for food safety, employee safety, proper sanitation practices, harvesting equipment maintenance, etc.
• Assists the Harvest Manager with his or her duties
• Ensures that mushrooms are harvested and delivered to the packaging room properly, efficiently, and with due care
• Administers corrective action and/or discipline when warranted
• Ensures that facility doors are kept closed at all times and prohibits entry to any unauthorized visitors into the facility unless accompanied by company personnel
• Supports and participates in all company policies and programs including HACCP, Safety, and other operating procedures
• Recommends new or modified “Standard Operating Procedures” as they may be required
• Ensures that workers are adequately instructed and trained in safe work procedures.
• Assists the Human Resources Department in building a focused team of trained employees
• Promotes positive relations and communication between the harvesting employees and supervisors
• Responsible for the continuous improvement of productivity, quality, safety, and attendance
• Contributes to improving communication among and between farm employees, departments within the farms, between the Harvesting Department and the General Office, and between farms
• Accurately convey daily instructions to harvesters to maximize yield and quality
• Assists the Farm Manager in maintaining a consistent and high level of cleanliness throughout the farms
• Ensures compliance to Company policies forbidding glass and jewellery in production areas and wearing of hairnets and clean clothes, and the washing of hands
• Administers corrective action and/or discipline when warranted
• Ensures that mushrooms are harvested within packing room and customer specifications
• Sets up Quality tables, white boards, scales, and required supplies in each room
• Checks and records on control chart the quality (colour, size, stem length, dirt, disease, scaling, veil, etc.) and weight of the mushrooms that each harvester picks and, if the quality or weight is not correct, advises the harvester of the problem and ensures correction
• Ensures that quality audits are being performed continuously and responds quickly when control limits are exceeded
• Ensures the proper completion of production, quality, accident and other reports as required
• Embrace and support the Highline culture and values, acting as 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
• Follows all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s) as trained
• Adheres to the Safety Policies, including use of proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and other safety equipment
• Reports all unsafe conditions, 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.
• Enforces health and safety requirements and corrects unsafe acts and conditions immediately
• Identifies workers with problems that could affect safety at the worksite; follows up with interviews and referrals where necessary
• Participates in all required health and safety education and training

Vacancies: 3

Hours of Work

• 5-6 days / week
• Approximately 30 to 60 hours per week / 8 to 14 hours per day
• Public holidays / weekends as scheduled
• Daily shift start and end times for associate vary based on production

Earnings: $53,076.61 per year

Benefits

• Extended Health & Dental and Vision for Associates and their eligible family members
• Life insurance and Dependent Life Insurance, STD
• Paid Vacation time
• Discretionary bonus: Years of service wage increase, and annual wage grid review
• Safety boot reimbursement / Annual boot allowance

Locations of work

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

How to Apply

• Through Indeed or Job Bank Canada
• In person at:
• 506 Mersea Road 5, Leamington, ON N8H 3V5
• 2646 Division Road, 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.

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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $53,076.61-$62,300.73 per year

Benefits

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision care

Application question(s)

• Do you have 3 years mushroom harvesting experience, or 2 years of mushroom harvesting supervison experience?
• Are you legally eligible to work in Canada for anyone employer?

Work Location: In person