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Production Lead

Aurora, OR

The Aurora site opened in 1997, and is located just 30 minutes south of Portland, Oregon in the beautiful Willamette Valley. The site has 37 acres of greenhouse and 3 acres of field space. In 2013, we added a 3-acre State-of-the-art glass greenhouse which has allowed the facility to repurpose 40,000 gallons of water every day helping to reduce our carbon footprint.

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JOB SUMMARY

The Production Lead is responsible for making sure team has all materials needed to complete daily worklist safely.  The Production Lead assists and supports department supervisor with conducting daily operations

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

  • Familiar with department task, leads and works alongside crew to ensure proper execution of daily worklist.
  • Communicates daily team task instructions and day-to-day operational guidance.
  • Works closely with supervisors to train crews in daily tasks.
  • Able to operate all tools needed to perform the job.
  • Works in other departments when season requires help elsewhere.
  • Understands department direction.
  • Promotes safety.
  • Participates on department continues improvement and 6S initiatives.
  • Conducts self with high-level integrity, adhering to company standards and values.
  • Enforces attendance policy
  • Accountable for retention metrics.

COMPETENCIES

  • Communicates well with team, supervisors and manager.
  • Promotes team moral.
  • Maintains positive attitude.
  • Provides feedback.
  • Self-started
  • Leads by example
  • Bilingual (Spanish) strongly preferred

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

  • Prior experience leading a team preferred.
  • Detail and safety oriented.
  • Reliable and punctual.
  • Experience in agriculture industry preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Work holidays and weekends as required
  • Work indoors and outdoors, in seasonal temperatures and conditions.
  • Must be able to lift and move objects up to 50 pounds.
  • Continuous walk, stand, bend kneel; reach overhead and from side to side for long periods.

PAY RANGE

Up to $17 per hour

  • $17-$18.50 Per Hour
  • $21.00 - $23.00

BENEFITS STATEMENT

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package including immediate PTO accrual, Medical, Dental and Vision after 30 days, plus matching 401(k) and Company-Paid LTD after one year.

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MORE THAN A JOB

Smith Gardens is in the Top 10 Privately Owned Companies in Whatcom County. Our business is growing, so you can find career opportunities that match your goals and fuel your passion. Plus, we promote from within every chance we get!

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Smith Gardens is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion,transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment.

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