Transportation Lead

POSITION SUMMARY A Transportation Lead's primary responsibility is to assist the growing staff with the organization of all product within the greenhouses and supervise all members of the Transport Team. CORE EXPECTATIONS · Work with growing staff daily to ensure all production spacing needs are efficiently and accurately completed; this includes transfers to and from Hugo and all internal movements. · Maintain availability of tables for all departments. · Ensure crop cards follow the life of the product from beginning to end. · Maintain safe and clean work area(s) including under benches. · Lead Transport Team employees and seasonal employees. · Primary contact for all department requests regarding movement of product. · Delegate tasks and responsibilities to appropriate personnel. · Manage day-to-day project development from beginning to the end · Other core expectations will be defined by your direct supervisor/manager. CORE COMPETENCIES · Excellent critical thinking, troubleshooting and problem solving skills · Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills to interact with team members, senior support personnel, high level personnel and customers · Work independently and as part of a team · Provide direction and support to team · Planning, organizing and attention to detail · Adaptability and multi-tasking; experience working in a fast paced environment EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION · 2-4 year degree in horticulture. · Previous working experience in horticulture production. MENTAL/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS · Ability to exert up to 15-40 pounds occasionally, 20 pounds of force frequently and 10 pounds of force constantly in order to lift and move product. · Ability to balance, reach and grasp while climbing on a step stool and/or ladder. · Ability to crouch, grasps, and lift product above shoulders in order to lift product from the floor properly. · Ability to be on feet while performing job responsibilities. · Ability to sit for long periods of time depending on your position and/or getting up and down through your work shift. REQUIRED WORK SCHEDULE · This position requires a 40-hour minimum work week. WORKING RELATIONSHIPS · Reports to a supervisor and/or manager or higher. · Work closely with peers and other employees and departments in the company. COMPANY POLICY/PROCEDURES COMPLIANCE Follow all company policies and procedures as well as local, state and federal laws concerning employment to include, but not limited to: I-9 information, EEOC, Civil Rights and ADA. Benefits: Competitive pay Excellent benefits package: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and 401(k) with match Company paid Holiday’s and PTO Education and or Work Experience Requirements: High School Diploma Horticultural education and/or experience helpful Physical aptitude and health necessary to perform manual labor tasks required for the position. Mental aptitude to communicate efficiently and perform simple mathematics. Flexibility in schedule (minimum of 40 hour work week). May include weekend days and overtime work. Come grow with us! If you have the passion, and drive we seek, we want to speak with you. Job Type: Full-time Pay: From $20.00 per hour Work Location: In person

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