Seeding Lead

The Seeding Lead will be responsible for coordinating the daily harvest plan and harvest crew in a safe and efficient manner. They will also follow their supervisor’s instructions in adhering to standardized practices with emphasis on achieving required results. This job is located at our Macon, GA greenhouse. Benefits: Full Benefits package starting day 1 after employment Medical, Dental & Vison Health Saving Acct with starter funds Up to 4% match on 401k Short term disability, long term disability, life insurance and AD&D Paid maternity and paternity leave Paid holiday, sick and vacation days Employee assistance program offers counseling services Tuition reimbursement Specifically, you will: Supervise the harvest and sowing crew in daily operations to ensure daily plan and goals are met, correct errors and provide feedback when needed Train and educate crew in operating procedures with emphasis on safety and food safety Adhere to all current SOP’s, procedures, inspections and quality requirements Communicate with supervisor when irregularities with product or equipment occur Create daily harvest and sowing plan under guidance of supervisor and make decisions as instructed Ensure accurate record keeping of performed testing and recording charts are properly documented according to company and regulatory guidelines Ensure harvest and sowing crew maintains a safe, clean, organized work area and performs periodic sanitation as required Report food safety and quality problems to Supervisor, the SQF Practitioner or directly to Senior Management The ideal candidate: 1 + years of experience in a production environment or related work experience Training in Food Safety and Sanitation Ability to read and interpret documents such as standard operating procedures, safety rules, label mixing instructions Ability to fulfill routine logs related to food safety and inspection reports Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers Preferred Qualifications: Food or agriculture industry experience preferred Working conditions / Environment / Travel / Schedule required: Direct reports: Seeding/Harvest crew Greenhouse/Warehouse/Coolers Employees will have frequent exposure to seasonal conditions which may range from extreme heat and humidity in the summer to cold in the winter Will spend some time inside of near freezing coolers Often working near moving mechanical parts There will be exposure to cleaning chemicals The noise level of machines and cooling units can be loud While performing the duties of this job, employees are expected to constantly use hands to finger, handle or feel, as well as talk and hear There is frequent standing, walking, reaching with hands and arms, as well as stooping, kneeling, crouching, and climbing The lifting requirements are to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds, often lift up to 25 pounds, and constantly lift up to 10 pounds The employee should have clear correctable vision at close and distance range, as well as peripheral vision to notice safety hazards

Salary : $41,000 - $60,000