Horticulture Section Grower Team Leader (Greenhouse) - FOUR STAR GREENHOUSE : Job Details

Horticulture Section Grower Team Leader (Greenhouse)

FOUR STAR GREENHOUSE

Job Location : Carleton,MI, USA

Posted on : 2024-10-02T06:53:52Z

Job Description :

Section Grower Team Leader

Find out more about the daily tasks, overall responsibilities, and required experience for this opportunity by scrolling down now.

Starting pay may increase based on relevant skills, experience and education. We offer the opportunity for a merit increase after 90 days and annually thereafter. We also have a competitive benefits package.

At Four Star Greenhouse, we recognize that our employees and leaders are our most valued resource. We are looking for an approachable leader who is passionate about helping others grow. A Team Leader at Four Star Greenhouse provides inspirational leadership for daily and specialized assignments like pesticide applications, crop care techniques or advice on insect and disease identification.

They will strive to engage a team of growers to create and foster a respectful and safe working environment. This position will mentor, oversee, and guide our Section Growers on a day-to-day basis using positive leadership techniques to ensure they are receiving training and have the expertise needed to produce our crops to meet our quality specifications. A Team Leader will also play a large role in supporting our Growers by creating SMART goals to achieve and by providing positive feedback and continuous encouragement.

The Team leader will act as a liaison between the Product Line Managers and other departments to ensure messages are accurately communicated and implemented as needed. They will also function as an advocate for all Section Growers regarding equipment repairs or upgrades and help obtain needed supplies.

If you are someone who has greenhouse and leadership experience, then this could be the position for you. If you are also highly collaborative, supportive of others and are willing to get your hands dirty, then please visit our website at to view a comprehensive job description.

JOB SUMMARY: Establish and maintain a level of morale among employees that results in the highest level of quality and productivity possible while earning and maintaining their trust and respect. Supervise and train Section Growers so that they have both the capability and the expertise to perform all assigned jobs correctly and efficiently. Support Four Star Greenhouse's Mission Statement in all job-related functions. Engage all members of the team in a manner that creates a productive and enjoyable work environment. Ensure that each crop is cared for properly on a day-to-day basis so that it meets the quality specifications at time of ship with minimal losses. Establish and maintain a successful collaborative relationship with the other team leaders. Function as a Section Grower as needed.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  • Engage the team to create a productive and enjoyable work environment. Display leadership behavior and a work ethic that is contagious and results in a positive work environment.
  • Provide the team with the skills, support and resources through coaching and training to enable them to successfully perform their job.
  • Recognize and celebrate employee success. Identify employee challenges and provide training, coaching and counseling to team members.
  • Recognize the quality of each individual's work and provide positive feedback on a 5:1 ratio with constructive feedback.
  • Personify the value of cleanliness, organization and sanitary guidelines of Four Star Greenhouse.
  • Ensure that all documentation required by each team member for any task is recorded properly.
  • Achieve desired results by setting goals and standards for the team as well as yourself.
  • Arrive 10-15 minutes before starting time to obtain all information needed to start the shift.
  • Self-educate in order to become an expert on each piece of greenhouse equipment or process used in your area.
  • Actively participate in the annual Section Grower performance evaluations by providing balanced feedback.
  • Act as an advocate for all team members regarding equipment repairs or upgrades.
  • Act as a liaison between the PLMs and other department and company leadership.
  • Lock and unlock the building accurately using the security system as assigned.

    • QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Prior experience as a successful leader in a team environment is preferred.
  • Prior experience growing greenhouse crops is preferred.
  • Possesses and maintains Michigan pesticide applicator certification.

    • PHYSICAL ASPECTS:

  • Bulk of the job is spent standing or walking, bending to the ground and reaching overhead.
  • Lifting a minimum of 25 lbs.
  • Must pass respirator evaluation and “fit” test.
  • Employee will be exposed to the sun and/or high intensity lights.
  • Employee will work in a wet environment where clothes and footwear can become saturated.
  • Employee may be exposed to temperatures that can be at or 10-20 degrees above outside temperature.

    • Job Type: Full-time

    Pay: From $21.50 per hour

    Expected hours: 41 – 50 per week

    Benefits:

    • 401(k) matching
    • Dental insurance
    • Employee assistance program
    • Employee discount
    • Health insurance
    • Health savings account
    • Life insurance
    • Paid sick time
    • Paid time off
    • Professional development assistance
    • Referral program
    • Tuition reimbursement
    • Vision insurance

    Schedule:

    • 8 hour shift
    • Day shift
    • Holidays
    • Overtime
    • Weekends as needed
    • Year round work

    Application Question(s):

    • Will you work overtime as needed?
    • Can you commute to this job's location in Carleton, MI 48117?
    • Why are you a good fit for this position?
    • Have you researched us enough to know that we do not grow cannabis?

    Experience:

    • greenhouse growing: 1 year (Preferred)
    • team leadership: 1 year (Preferred)

    Work Location: In person

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