What are the responsibilities and job description for the Crop Care Worker position at Sunset?
Sungrow Farms, a high-tech fresh produce greenhouse in Ontario, New York, and a member of the Mastronardi Group of Companies, is seeking a Crop Care Worker to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring that all perishable products grown are handled, picked, and processed according to Company standards. This will ensure that we meet customer demands with the highest quality and efficiency.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Follow the Company standards set for time limits and required quality.
- Ability to work flexible hours, when needed to finish work in periods of fast growth and high production.
- Only operate equipment if you have been trained. Follow safe operating procedures when engaging equipment use.
- Equipment and tools must be handled with care and respect.
- Must ensure proper hygiene and cleanliness to meet Food Safety guidelines.
- Must follow Company rules and regulations, Food Safety guidelines, and Health & Safety policies.
- Report any pest and disease to the Supervisor: including type, location, and infestation levels.
- Punctuality is a must.
- Previous experience in a greenhouse or working with produce is preferred.
Specific Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Previous work experience in a greenhouse, agriculture or farm experience is a plus, work experience with produce is also a plus.
- Self-motivated, positive attitude, ability to work independently and in a team setting.
- Ability to take continuous direction.
- Ability to make changes as needed without advance notice.
- Flexible hours during high production season.
Working Conditions:
- Greenhouse Environment, where the temperature averages 70°F and background noise approaches 70 dcbs.
Position starting at $15.50, plus piece wage
Salary : $16