Westbrook Greenhouses, located in Beamsville, Ontario is a leading North
American grower and distributor of potted plants. We use an effective
combination of human resources and mechanical automation to increase efficiency
and reduce our impact on the environment. We’re passionate about enriching
people’s lives every day through the beauty of plants.
POSITION SUMMARY
This Lead Hand position is responsible for assembling orders according to customer specifications and delivery deadlines. This individual will lead a team of Greenhouse Workers on processing lines to ensure accurate order fulfillment, efficient workflow, and consistent product quality. This role will also provide support to the packing line and propagation area when required.
This job posting is for an existing vacant position
RESPONSIBILITIES
Team Leadership
- Lead/work with a small team of Greenhouse Workers to:
- Assemble customer orders on processing and/or packing lines;
- Maintain efficient and continuous production operations and quality standards;
- Identify workflow issues, equipment needs, material shortages, product discrepancies and communicate them to the Production Supervisor;
- Work collaboratively with the Production team to ensure assembly orders are completed accurately and on schedule.
Processing Operations
- Ensure plants and packaging supplies (pot covers, sleeves, etc.) are stocked for the processing line;
- Operate, adjust and monitor processing line equipment;
- Create colour mixes for mixed case orders per customer requests and general mix guidelines;
- Assemble products by placing plants in pot covers and/or sleeves according to customer specifications and quality standards;
Packing and Propagation Support
- Provides back up support to the packing line and propagation area as operational needs require;
- Packing support may include, assembling packing materials (boxes, labels, trays, etc.) for the line; applying accurate labels to boxes and packaging materials; operate, adjust and monitor boxing and packing equipment;
- Propagation support includes working with a team of greenhouse workers in the propagation area, in the cutting and sticking of new plant material.
General Responsibilities
- Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient line environment;
- Work in compliance with company policies and procedures, and the Occupational Health & Safety Act;
- Participate in meetings related to role;
- Perform other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Previous experience in greenhouse production, processing, or packing operations preferred;
- Post-secondary diploma in Horticulture an asset;
- Forklift/pallet truck certification an asset.
SKILLS & COMPETENCIES
- Ability to coordinate small teams to achieve production targets;
- Ability to follow instructions, and work with greenhouse equipment;
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills;
- Effective communication skills;
- Basic computer skills: familiarity with ERP system is an asset;
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
WORKING CONDITIONS
- Ability to stand 8+ hours per day;
- Ability to frequently lift, carry, push and pull materials and products weighing up to 23 kg;
- Ability to perform repetitive motions such as bending, reaching and handling materials;
- Working in a cool/ warm, humid indoor environment with moderate noise level and around moving machinery;
- Available to work overtime hours and rotating Saturdays as required;
- Must wear steel toe safety shoes/boots and be able to wear other PPE such as gloves, safety glasses or hearing protection as required.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
We use artificial intelligence-enabled tools to screen and assess applications based on job-related criteria; however, all decisions regarding candidate selection and progression are made by human reviewers.
Westbrook Greenhouses is an equal opportunity employer. We value workplace diversity and inclusion. Our hiring decisions are made on the basis of candidate qualifications, merit and business need. We are committed to providing accessible employment practices in compliance with the AODA. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process by contacting Human Resources.
