vegetable grower
Posted on
September 11, 2024
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Employer details
Amco Farms Inc.
Job details
*You will be responsible for a predetermined section of our greenhouse and work with our team to mass produce high and quality vegetables. The role of the Vegetable Grower includes but is not limited to:*
* Manage and lead assistant growers and other internal staff engaged in the growing, care and maintenance of company products;
* Direct employees with guidance, training, leadership, etc. to ensure they are familiar with and aim to achieve all greenhouse goals;
* Schedule crop work for employees with Greenhouse Labour Supervisor;
* Track vacation and absence days of workers;
* Review and assess staff performance and provide feedback on how to improve daily functions;
* Communicate with other growers and departments to ensure production processes are met regarding crop work, harvesting, and facility maintenance;
* Monitor crop work and ensure it has been done accurately and in a timely manner and complies with the company budget;
* Inspect assigned growing areas on a daily basis to understand the status of the crop, possible challenges, and evaluate the greenhouse environment and irrigation strategy;
* Inspect greenhouses on a monthly basis to meet Health and Safety requirements;
* Record keeping and accounting function of greenhouse issues related to labour tracking, pesticide application, harvesting, and production;
* Coordinate with IPM program to ensure timely and effective biological or chemical treatment of pests and disease;
* Adhere to all company policies and procedures to ensure the safety of all team members;
* Attend all required training as required by the company;
* Perform other job related duties as assigned by the VP.
*Requirements:*
* experience preferred, but willing to train if interested in long-term commitment
* Willing to work longer hours
* Responsible for alarms, available weekends..
* Work schedule 48 to 55 hours per week / flexible depending on crop stage.
* Able to work under pressure
* Carry a pesticide license
*At AMCO Farms our goal is to be a first-class supplier of Vegetables within North America. To achieve this, we need motivated individuals with a hunger for agriculture! If that person is you, apply now!*
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $60,000.00-$80,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Casual dress
* Dental care
* Extended health care
* On-site parking
* Paid time off
* RRSP match
* Vision care
Flexible language requirement:
* French not required
Experience:
* growing: 4 years (required)
Location:
* Leamington, ON (preferred)
Work Location: In person
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LocationLeamington, ON
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Workplace information
On site
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Salary$60,000 to $80,000YEAR annually
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Terms of employment
Full time
- Start date
Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies
1 vacancy
- Source
indeed.com
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