Cannabis Jobs in Royal Oaks, CA

JOB TITLE:

Senior Grower
BUSINESS UNIT
: 1103110
LOCATION:
Royal Oaks, California
REPORTS TO:
Regional Agricultural Manager
WORK SCHEDULE:
Generally works M-F 6 am to 4 pm, to include weekends and nights if needed.
TRAVEL TIME %:
None
TYPE OF POSITION:
Full-Time
FLSA STATUS:
Salary Exempt
POSITION SUMMARY:
The role of this position is to produce a consistent product in all Growing areas, with regard to quality, quantity, predictability, forecasting, safety, and cost-effectiveness. This position works closely with the Growing Manager in oversight of the department. Work schedule to include weekends and nights as needed.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty in a satisfactory manner. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability required for this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to ensure individuals with disabilities are able to perform the work functions.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supervise and direct daily assignments and personnel to maintain proper production schedules and planning.

• Aid personnel by providing technical assistance relating to the job.

• Perform “hands-on” technical duties, analysis, and decision-making related to the area of the facility where the Grower is assigned.

• Manage raw materials and other materials and supplies to ensure production at the lowest cost possible.

• Provide leadership in safety awareness and training of all personnel.

• Provide input to Growing Manager concerning area needs and information relating to crops.

• Oversee the interviewing, hiring, and training of new employees, and promotion or transfer of current employees.

• Perform evaluations and corrective actions; coordinate with HR for serious performance issues and terminations.

• Enforce and comply with all GMP/HACCP and Safety rules and regulations. Attend and/or conduct Safety meetings as required.

• Communicate with other departments to coordinate repairs, schedule changes, and other problem-solving situations.

• Perform accurate recordkeeping as required by the area in which the Grower is assigned, relating to crop parameters, inventory, and raw material usage and deliveries.

Secondary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assists Growing Manager in administering the Growing Department, filling in for Growing Manager during absences

• Work with the facility Safety Coordinator/Supervisor in those areas that are common to both workplace safety and food safety.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:
Direct Reports: Grower 1, Grower 2, Grower 3, and Growing Forepersons.
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 administering 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.


• Observes and practice safety and housekeeping procedures at all times.

COMPETENCIES:

• Planning and Organizing – Engages in short and long-term planning, sets priorities to optimize time usage, and adheres to schedules and plans.

• Creativity and Innovation – Initiates conceptual ideas with practical applications, develops creative strategies and opportunities, creative thinking and problem solving, and promotes a creative climate.

• Judgment and Decision Making – Solves problems, considers relevant alternatives before making decisions, displays intuitive judgment, and shows timeliness and conviction in making recommendations and decisions.

• Teamwork and Relationship-Building Skills – Assists team members in accomplishing their objectives by helping things go right, establishes effective working relationships and promotes team efforts.

• Adaptability and Change Management Skills – Ability to change to fit changed circumstances. Has the skill to multi-task and juggle competing priorities.

• Develops Subordinates or Self – Helps subordinates learn and grow, and maintains current knowledge in the field.

• Communication and Cooperation – Effectively communicate upward, downward, and laterally. Prevents unproductive responses, and improves the effectiveness of communications and interactions with others.

• Accountability and Productivity – Holds themselves accountable to team members, accepts responsibility for their own decisions, sustains peak performance, and solves problems that impede productivity.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES

• Good written and verbal communication skills; good practical math skills required

• Must have mechanical aptitude in working with equipment, planning and problem-solving

• Must remain current on changes in the growing process

• Works with the Growing Manager in overseeing all areas of the Growing Department

EDUCATION & WORK EXPERIENCE:
Required:

• BS Degree from a 4-year college or university in the Agricultural field is highly desirable

• Two years of experience in each of the three areas of the Growing Department

• Strong computer skills especially pertaining to Excel and PowerPoint

Desired:

• Preferably 2 years experience in the food industry.

• Preferably 1-2 years experience in supervision.

• Bilingual in both written and spoken (English/Spanish) is preferred.

• Additional professional certifications are preferred e.g. Six Sigma.

Notice:
The company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the company reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the company may deem appropriate.

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Job Title:
Grower Trainee
Business Unit:
Growing
Locations:
Royal Oaks, CA 110MRO
Reports To:
Growing Manager
Work Schedule:
Generally – 5 days a week from 6:00 am to 3:30 pm.
Travel Time %:
None
Position Type:
Full-Time
FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt
POSITION SUMMARY: The role of this position is to participate in active training in all aspects of mushroom production. Circumstances may dictate the speed at which the trainee is moved through the three major growth areas.
JOB REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty in a satisfactory manner. The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skill, and ability required for this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to ensure individuals with disabilities are able to perform the work functions.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Learn to coordinate activities in the assigned areas to ensure acceptable quality and quantity of production.


• Become proficient in all aspects of the Growing Process with a solid understanding of the parameters and goals in each Phase, step, or procedure and why and how they relate to a successful, productive crop of high-quality mushrooms.


• Learn management of raw materials and supply inputs to maximize the ratio of yield and quality to investment cost.


• Supervise department employees to work efficiently, productively, and in a safe manner to successfully accomplish the goals of their assigned work.


• Be actively involved in interviewing, hiring, and training new employees.


• Working with Growers and HR to administer progressive discipline and corrective actions.


• Enforce and comply with all GMP/HACCP and Safety rules and regulations. Attend and/or conduct Safety meetings as required.


• Required work flexible days and hours, including nights and weekends

Secondary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Learn to record and interpret necessary area information.


• Ensure that inventory numbers are accurate.


• Manage daily activities in the absence of the area Grower.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

• Direct Reports: Irrigators and/or General Workers
  
  • In addition to managing current direct reports, this position manages all department employees and is responsible for the performance management within that department.
  
  
  • Responsible for training direct reports.
  
  
  • Is responsible for reviewing performance and administering corrective action.
  
  
  • Plans the work schedules, assigns duties, tracks absenteeism, and reviews work to ensure quality standards.
  
  
  • Observe and practice safety and housekeeping procedures at all times.
  
  

COMPETENCIES:

• Planning and Organizing – Engages in short and long-term planning, sets priorities to optimize time usage, and adheres to schedules and plans.


• Creativity and Innovation – Initiates conceptual ideas with practical applications, develops creative strategies and opportunities, creative thinking and problem solving, and promotes a creative climate.


• Judgment and Decision Making – Solves problems, considers relevant alternatives before making decisions, displays intuitive judgment, and shows timeliness and conviction in making recommendations and decisions.


• Teamwork and Relationship-Building Skills – Assists team members in accomplishing their objectives by helping things go right, establishes effective working relationships and promotes team efforts.


• Adaptability and Change Management Skills – Ability to change to fit changed circumstances. Has the skill to multi-task and juggle competing priorities.


• Develops Subordinates or Self – Helps subordinates learn and grow, maintains current knowledge in the field.


• Communication and Cooperation – Effectively communicate upward, downward, and laterally. Prevents unproductive responses, and improves the effectiveness of communications and interactions with others.


• Accountability and Productivity – Holds themselves accountable to team members, accepts responsibility for their own decisions, sustains peak performance, and solves problems that impede productivity.

EDUCATION & WORK EXPERIENCE:
Required:

• Experience in mushroom production may be an acceptable alternative.


• Good written and verbal communication skills; good general math skills


• Must have some understanding of the workings of mechanical equipment


• Able to work with little or no supervision

Desired:

• AA degree desired but not required


• Bi-lingua, bi-literate a plus.

Notice: The company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the company reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform as the company may deem appropriate.
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