Runner (Harvest Hand)

Highline's Vision and Values:

Passionately nourish people, the environment and the community, through embracing our core values, which 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:

Responsible for the movement of supplies in the harvest rooms and harvest hallways, ensuring supplies are available and accessible to harvesters. Runners are responsible for collecting and stacking mushrooms for harvesters and the general upkeep in the harvest room and hallway.

General Duties:

• Set up mushroom houses and equipment for Harvesters

• Assist Harvesters with moving trolleys to correct level (Kingsville and Leamington)

• Provide supplies and remove mushrooms from trolley or floor Harvesters

• Carry mushrooms and stack on skids

• Remove mushroom stems and mushroom waste from the room

• Clean floors and rooms throughout and at the end of the harvest day

• General hygiene practices: cleaning aisles, cleaning tools and equipment, squeegee, shovel, cart, trash bins, etc.

• Performs any other duties that may be assigned as required

• Embrace and support the Highline culture and values, acting as a 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

• Adheres to the Safety Policies, including use of proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and other safety equipment

• Reports unsafe conditions immediately to the Supervisor

• Reports all 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

• Follows all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s) as trained

• Adheres to all quality standards per customer specifications

Qualifications:

• Must be at least 16 years of age.

• Must be eligible to work in Canada without restrictions.

• No language requirements

Hours of Work:

• 5 to 6 days / week

• Approximately 30 to 60 hours / week; 8 to 14 hours / day

• Public Holidays / Weekends as scheduled

• Daily shift end times vary based on production needs

Earnings:

• $17.95 Hourly

Benefits:

• Extended health, vision and dental for associates and their eligible family members

• Life insurance and dependent life insurance

• Short term disability

• Annual safety shoe allowance / reimbursement

• Pension matching after 1 year

• Overtime eligible

• Discretionary Bonus, years of service increases and annual wage grid reviews

Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Vacancies: 6

Locations of Work:

• 506 Mersea Rd. 5, Leamington, ON N8H 3V5

• 2646 Division Rd., Kingsville, ON N9Y 2E5

How to Apply:

• Through careers.highlinemushrooms.com,

• On Indeed or Job Bank Canada

• In person at 506 Mersea Rd. 5, Leamington, ON N8H 3V5

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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