Farm Packaging Supervisor
- Woodstock, ON, Canada
Wage: $24.00 per hour · Full-time
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Job details
- Pay
- Wage: $24.00 per hour
- Job type
- Full-time
- Experience
- 3 to less than 5 years of experience in a similar agricultural role
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Farm Packaging Supervisor
Osprey Organics – Woodstock 2899 Cromarty Drive, Putnam, ON, N0L 2B0
Osprey Organics is currently hiring Farm Packaging Supervisor (NOC 82030 – Agricultural service contractors and farm supervisors) to support daily operations on our organic farm. This is a full-time, permanent opportunity ideal for individuals who enjoy hands-on work in a fast-paced agricultural environment. Successful candidates will contribute to sustainable farming practices and high-quality organic crop production.
Position Details:
- Wage: $24.00 per hour
- Hours: 40 hours per week
- Employment Type: Permanent, Full-time
- Schedule: Early morning, morning, day, evening, and weekend shifts as required
- Start Date: As soon as possible
- Vacancies: 1
- Work Location: On site (no remote work option)
Key Responsibilities:
- Supervise and coordinate the activities of 5–10 farm workers and harvesting labourers
- Organize and prioritize daily farm tasks to meet production targets
- Assist in implementing farm safety and bio-security procedures
- Maintain financial, production, and quality control records
- Support crop production, including vertical farming systems
- Sort harvested produce into marketable and non-marketable categories
- Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment
- Monitor product quality and check packaging for defects
- Maintain work records and logs
- Perform general farm duties as required
Qualifications:
- 3 to less than 5 years of experience in a similar agricultural role
- Completion of Secondary School required
- Ability to communicate in English
- Strong organizational skills and ability to work in a team environment
- Experience with equipment such as forklifts, loaders, skid steers, farm trucks, and hand tools is an asset
Work Environment & Conditions:
This role is based on a rural organic farm and involves exposure to a variety of environmental conditions, including heat, cold, dust, moisture, odours, and confined spaces. Work is physically demanding and includes repetitive tasks, heavy lifting, bending, crouching, and standing for extended periods in all weather conditions.
What We Offer:
- Competitive hourly wage
- Health benefits including dental, vision, and extended health care
- Travel insurance and wellness program
- Free on-site parking
Personal Attributes:
- Reliable and flexible
- Strong work ethic and attention to detail
- Team player with good judgment
- Quick learner with a positive attitude
The work environment and physical demands detailed above are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
Apply If you are interested in the position, and meet all of our qualifications, please send a copy of your resume and cover letter to recruiting@iceriversprings.com. Your cover letter must specify how you meet the requirements of the position and confirm if you are legally authorized to work in Canada. Youth applicants are welcome to apply.
To view a comprehensive overview of the position, please go to https://jobs.dayforcehcm.com/en-US/irss/CANDIDATEPORTAL/jobs/4199
Company Osprey Organics (2137569 Ontario Inc.) 485387 30th Sideroad, Dufferin County 11 Shelburne, ON
L9V 3N5
Please let Osprey Organics know if you require accommodation during the hiring and selection process and we will work with you to make appropriate arrangements. Osprey Organics is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
We are committed to equity, diversity and inclusivity in the workplace, we welcome applications from women, racially visible individuals, people with disabilities, indigenous peoples, and LGBTQ2S+ persons.
Note to Recruiting Agencies
Osprey Organics does not respond to unsolicited emails from third party recruiters acting on behalf of job seekers. All candidates are encouraged to create their own online profile, allowing us to reference resumes effectively and advise when opportunities match your knowledge and skills. Any profiles created by recruiters on behalf of job seeking candidates will be deleted. This practice threatens future interactions between third party recruiters and Osprey Organics recruitment.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Supervise and coordinate farm workers and harvesting laborers to meet production targets. Manage daily farm tasks, maintain quality control records, and operate farm machinery to support organic crop production.
Requirements
Requires 3 to 5 years of experience in a similar agricultural role and completion of secondary school. Candidates must be proficient in English and capable of performing physically demanding work in various weather conditions.
Skills
- Staff Supervision
- Production Planning
- Farm Safety
- Bio-security Procedures
- Quality Control
- Vertical Farming
- Produce Sorting
- Machinery Operation
- Forklift Operation
- Loader Operation
- Skid Steer Operation
- English Communication
- Organizational Skills
- Teamwork
- Record Keeping
- Agricultural Management
Benefits
- Health Benefits
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Extended Health Care
- Travel Insurance
- Wellness Program
- Free On-site Parking
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Agriculture
- Management & Leadership
- Environmental & Sustainability
- Manufacturing
- Logistics
Keywords
- Organic Farming
- Farm Packaging
- NOC 82030
- Agricultural Service Contractors
- Vertical Farming
- Sustainable Farming
- Crop Production
- Bio-security
- Forklifts
- Loaders
- Skid Steers
- Farm Machinery
- Quality Control
- Harvesting
- Agricultural Supervision