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About us

Greenwood Mushroom Farm is a leader in the production of compost and organic mushrooms in Canada. We strive to meet our customers' packaging and product needs by offering a complete line of mushroom products.

Our work environment includes:

• Modern office setting
• Casual work attire
• International workforce
• Relaxed atmosphere
• On-the-job training

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Mushroom Grower to join our team.

The Grower reports to Production Manager. The Mushroom Grower ensures all crop management requirements are met, optimizing production and quality while minimizing cost. Your main responsibilities include overseeing the Growing rooms and related equipment (boilers, chillers, generators, heating/cooling, belimos, etc.), ensuring all tasks are completed accurately and efficiently and analyzing crop data to implement successful growing strategies, as well as ensuring that all SQF and Safety Policies and Procedures are being followed and adhered to. The Growing Manager oversees all growing personnel and their related duties.

Requirements:

• 5 - 10 years of relevant experience (mushroom preferred).
• The ability to work at heights.
• Basic mechanical knowledge for equipment maintenance.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently, as well as part of a team.
• Flexible, Reliable.
• Own transportation

Duties:

• Responsible for monitoring and maintaining the computerized Growing room climate and watering system.
• Responsible for ensuring all crop management requirements are met; optimize production and quality while minimizing cost.
• Oversee the Growing rooms ensuring all tasks are completed accurately and efficiently.
• Review and prioritize all growing-related jobs.
• Analyze crop data to implement successful growing strategies.
• Ensure preventative maintenance is completed on the climate and watering system.
• Review production needs and opportunities for improvement.
• Maintain daily communication with other necessary departments, providing them with daily/weekly Growing rooms updates.
• Overseeing the Growing rooms and related equipment (boilers, chillers, generators, heating/cooling, belimos, etc.), ensuring all tasks are completed accurately and efficiently.
• Oversees all growing personnel and their related duties

Greenwood Mushroom Farm is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from qualified individuals. We thank all applicants for their interest: However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. If chosen to participate in the selection process, accommodations are available upon request. We will consult with the applicant to provide or arrange suitable accommodation in a manner that takes into account the applicant's accessibility needs.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.20-$30.68 per hour

Benefits:

• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Vision care

Experience:

• mushroom growing: 5 years (required)

Work Location: In person