Production Team Leader

Fall Creek is creating a world with better blueberries through its friendly, collaborative team spread across the globe. To help us accomplish this, we are seeking a qualified Production Team Leader. This position will be located in Lowell, OR.

The Fall Creek Production Team Leader will report to the US Production Manager and supervise work teams. Team leaders also supervise labor contractors and other temporary employees as needed.

What you'll do at Fall Creek:

• Supervises, organizes and monitors the work of employees within assigned teams.
• Makes impartial decisions in regards to scheduling work to employees and teams. Consistently applies work rules to all employees. Notifies management of problems or potential issues in a timely manner.
• Trains new employees on company processes, locations and work standards.
• Accurately reports and records work activity. Assists with time-motion studies as needed. Assists with organizing workflow and work efficiency. Assists with monitoring plant quality by watching for unusual plant appearance, plant diseases or signs of stress, pests, or other potential problems with the crop. Notifies management of issues in a timely manner.
• Performs all work activities and promotes work crews to perform work in a safe and efficient manner. Brings potential hazards to the immediate attention of management or the safety committee. Follows all pesticide signage. Immediately reports accidents, injuries and near-misses to management. Enforces the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) when completing tasks (ear plugs/muffs, gloves, boots, safety glasses, etc.).
• Follows the policies according to Fall Creek’s Employee Handbook. Ensures policies are followed by the employees on the team. Acts as a role model for good behavior. Leads by example.
• Makes sure equipment is in proper operating condition and immediately notifies the maintenance department if repairs are needed.
• Follows written directions, such as pull slips, job lists, etc.
• Assist employees in performing work by answering questions and demonstrating techniques.
• Trains employees on how to operate equipment and machinery safely.
• Monitors and shares supplies and resources (i.e., pallets, boxes, tape, gloves, fertilizer, etc.) and notifies managers of potential shortages in a timely manner.
• Other job duties outlined in full job description.

What you bring to Fall Creek:

• Good attendance and work performance at Fall Creek Nursery.
• Greenhouse/nursery landscaping experience, highly desired.
• Extensive knowledge of the company operation, processes and standards, or willingness to learn.
• Commitment to safety and maintaining a positive work environment.
• All team leaders must be able to communicate and understand English and Spanish in order to maintain team leader status.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize work.
• Ability to get along and work well with a diverse group of people. Knowledge and training in the equipment and machinery used.
• Assures the highest level of confidentiality on sensitive matters concerning the nursery.

Who is Fall Creek?

We’re a US-based company with a keen focus on blueberry genetics, plants, and grower support delivered to the world’s premier blueberry growers. From our humble beginnings in Lowell, Oregon more than 40 years ago, we now also have wholly-owned nurseries in Mexico, Peru, Spain, South Africa, Netherlands, Chile, China, and expanding nurseries in North Africa and Eastern Europe. Additionally, we have built a global team of the finest breeders, researchers, propagators and nursery professionals, grower support technicians, sales and customer service experts and more. We’re a deeply-planted link in a global chain, ready to serve our customers and our industry throughout North, Central, and South America, Greater Europe, Asia and Africa. Our mission is to serve the growers and to support the blueberry industry, helping to ensure growers maximize success through our delivery of the best genetics and plants, technical know-how and global market intelligence. To fulfill our mission, we focus on cultivating exceptional plants, building strong relationships and providing responsive customer service. This is all part of how we’re helping to build A World with Better Blueberries™.  

Fall Creek Farm & Nursery® offers a competitive salary and benefit package which includes health, vision, and dental insurance, paid time off, company-paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, and 401K plan. . EOE

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person