Grower I

Company: Monterey Mushrooms
Location: College Station
Posted on: March 18, 2023

Job Description:

Job Description:

" We don't just grow mushrooms; we grow and develop people too!" - Shah KazemiABOUT US: Monterey Mushrooms is proud to provide fresh, locally grown mushrooms to your favorite grocery stores, restaurants, food manufacturers, and institutions nationwide. Founded in 1971, Monterey Mushrooms became a family-owned business when the company was purchased by Shah Kazemi, who began as an employee himself. Today, our 4,000 U.S. teammates are proud to grow more than 200 million pounds of fresh mushrooms yearly. Our humble family-owned business has been enhancing people's lives for over 50 years. We have locations across the U.S., Mexico, and parts of Europe.Why Monterey Mushrooms?Growth - The opportunity for upward mobility within the company & a company that plans to double YOY, in an industry with endless possibilities.Culture - Family-oriented culture with good work/life balance.Enhance People's Lives - Ability to make a difference with a company that is feeding the world!Team - Ability to join an evolving opportunity with a company where teammate tenure is on average 11 years.Benefit - Excellent benefits An opportunity to make a positive impact and enhance people's lives! ABOUT THE ROLE:Job Title: Grower I Business Unit: GrowingLocations: Madisonville TX Reports To: Growing Agriculture ManagerWork Schedule: Generally 5-day work weekTravel Time %: NonePosition Type: Full-timeFLSA Status: ExemptAbout the Role: The Grower 1 provides guidance, direction, and insight into the growing staff, oriented toward the hands-on aspects of growing. Through experience and training, the individual could eventually direct any or all aspects of the growing process. This is a full-time salaried exempt position with benefits. Schedule varies depending upon the needs of the department.Core Responsibilities: Consistently deliver high-quality mushroom crops. Production forecasting. Monitor the quality and inventory of raw materials. Monitor, maintain, and improve cost efficiencies via Lean Six Sigma. Ensure compliance with company safety policies, GMPs, Food Safety, and sanitation policies. Maintain monthly pesticide and food safety documentation. Observes and practices safety and housekeeping procedures at all times. Attends and/or conducts Safety Meetings. Complete work orders and ensure work is done in a timely manner ---Secondary Duties and Responsibilities: Assist in weekly reports in the functional work area Complete work orders and ensure work is done in a timely manner Obtain a pesticide applicators license Other duties as assigned Supervisory Responsibility: In addition to managing current direct reports; this position manages all employees of the department and is responsible for the performance management within that department. Responsible for interviewing, selecting, and training direct reports. Is responsible for reviewing performance and administers corrective action. Plans the work schedules, assigns duties, tracks absenteeism and reviews work to ensure quality standards. Responsible for monitoring work for legal or regulatory compliance. Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities: Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel Strong mathematical skills Demonstrated leadership qualities; must be a team player Good interpersonal skills for effective communications with management, peers, and subordinates. Education and Work Experience:Required: High School Diploma required Desired: Bi-lingual (English/Spanish). Some experience in the cultivation of mushrooms preferred College education preferred. Equal Opportunity Employer/ Veterans/ DisabledFor full details, including physical demands, request the full job description

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