What are the responsibilities and job description for the Grower III position at Monterey Mushrooms, LLC?
ABOUT THE ROLE:
Job Title: Grower I
Business Unit: Growing
Locations: Madisonville TX 140MTX
Reports To: Growing Agriculture Manager
Work Schedule: Generally 5-day work week
Travel Time %: None
Position Type: Full-time
FLSA Status: Exempt
About the Role: The Grower 1 provides guidance, direction, and insight into the growing staff, oriented toward the hands-on aspects of growing. Through experience and training, the individual could eventually direct any or all aspects of the growing process. This is a full-time salaried exempt position with benefits. Schedule varies depending upon the needs of the department.
Core Responsibilities:
Consistently deliver high-quality mushroom crops.
Production forecasting. Monitor the quality and inventory of raw materials.
Monitor, maintain, and improve cost efficiencies via Lean Six Sigma.
Ensure compliance with company safety policies, GMPs, Food Safety, and sanitation policies.
Maintain monthly pesticide and food safety documentation.
Observes and practices safety and housekeeping procedures at all times. Attends and/or conducts Safety Meetings.
Complete work orders and ensure work is done in a timely manner
Secondary Duties and Responsibilities:
Assist in weekly reports in the functional work area
Complete work orders and ensure work is done in a timely manner
Obtain a pesticide applicators license
Other duties as assigned
Supervisory Responsibility:
In addition to managing current direct reports; this position manages all employees of the department and is responsible for the performance management within that department.
Responsible for interviewing, selecting, and training direct reports.
Is responsible for reviewing performance and administers corrective action.
Plans the work schedules, assigns duties, tracks absenteeism and reviews work to ensure quality standards.
Responsible for monitoring work for legal or regulatory compliance.
Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:
Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel
Strong mathematical skills
Demonstrated leadership qualities; must be a team player
Good interpersonal skills for effective communications with management, peers, and subordinates.
Education and Work Experience:
Required:
High School Diploma required
Desired:
Bi-lingual (English/Spanish).
Some experience in the cultivation of mushrooms preferred
College education preferred.
Equal Opportunity Employer/ Veterans/ Disabled
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