Greenhouse Operator - Whole Leaf

Greenhouse Operator

Whole Leaf Star Produce Ltd. (The Star Group)Coaldale, AB

92044 Range Road 195, Coaldale, AB

Status: Full Time, Permanent

Hours: Monday to Friday/Tuesday to Saturday (7:00am to 4:30pm)

Starting Wage: $18.00/hour

Whole Leaf, part of the Star Group of companies, is on a mission to grow Canada’s best-tasting and most sustainable lettuce, 365 days a year. Our 12-acre greenhouse facility near Coaldale, Alberta, is one of the most technologically advanced lettuce greenhouses on earth, producing Inspired Greens and Inspired Leaves for customers across Canada. Innovations in the use of robotics, integrated pest management, water conservation and automation help make Inspired Greens a clean, healthy and delicious choice. Thanks to customer-favorites products such as our whole-head living lettuce and ready-to-eat cut greens, Whole Leaf’s products are in high demand across the country. Join Whole Leaf and set the bar for Canadian-grown fresh produce.

**The greenhouse is located outside of Coaldale and we ask that individuals have reliable transportation to and from work**

Focus

The position of Greenhouse Operator is vital to the operation of the greenhouse. The Operators are responsible for operating high tech machines and robotic equipment used to plant, transport, and space leafy greens per prescribed timelines and growing conditions. Additionally, the Operators observe, report, and correct issues of quality (consistency, type, quantity, plant health, damage, etc.) and to perform a variety of manual labour tasks in support of the Growing Team’s objectives.

Key Accountabilities:

• Operate robotic equipment that transports and spaces plants per prescribed timelines and growing conditions
• Operate machinery that plants seeds into soil per production schedule
• Inspect and report plant quality issues
• Safely clear machine blockages as required; assist in troubleshooting machine adjustments
• Clean a variety of equipment and surfaces including greenhouse fans, g-channels, plant gutters, etc.
• After on-the-job training assist the Growing Team with mixing fertilizer
• Handle and transport materials (e.g. plant gutters)
• Follow instructions from Growers to perform manual labour tasks
• Other tasks as assigned/necessary

Key Attributes and Skills

• Attention to detail
• English language proficiency (verbal, written, comprehension)
• Problem solve, trouble shoot
• Understanding of basic mathematics
• Understanding of basic mechanical and electrical systems
• Ability to learn new computer software

Education and Experience:

• High school or equivalent
• Past greenhouse experience is an asset but not a requirement

Working Conditions

• Hours may be irregular and in excess of 8 hours per day or 40 hours per week
• Work outside ordinary office hours (including weekends and holidays) may be required

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work in a hot and humid greenhouse climate
• Stand and walk for up to three hours at a time
• Safely lift up to 50lbs
• Climb ladders and stairs regularly throughout the day
• Crouch and kneel

Rural Renewal Stream

• Whole Leaf is an avid supporter of the Town of Taber’s Rural Renewal Stream Program. Employees looking to apply for the Rural Renewal Stream are assisted by Whole Leaf in their application process.
• Whole Leaf does not provide LMIA’s nor Housing to any employee.

Why Us?

• Competitive pay and benefits
• Positive and fun work environment
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Be part of an exciting industry!

*We invite you to visit our website to obtain more information about our companies, divisions, brands and products – www.starproduce.com.

How to Apply

Please submit your resume (in PDF file format) in confidence. While we sincerely appreciate all applications, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $18.00 per hour

Application question(s):

• Please state if you are looking for full-time or part-time employment
• The greenhouse is located outside of Coaldale. Do you have reliable transportation to get you to and from work?
• Are you capable of working in a hot and humid environment for an excess of 8 hours per day or 40 hours per week?
• Are you able to provide a criminal record check upon hire?

Experience:

• Greenhouse: 1 year (preferred)
• Robot Equipment: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person