Gatekeeper

**Nature Fresh Farms is a Leamington-based greenhouse company with facilities in Leamington, ON and Delta, OH as well as Laredo, TX. Our company and its innovative, dynamic team are expanding every day, growing new plant varieties, and introducing cutting-edge ideas and practices to the fresh produce industry. However, at Nature Fresh, we don’t just grow plants - we also grow people. Our team is passionate about bringing the highest quality products to consumers, but it is also committed to creating an inspiring, diverse, and team-oriented workplace environment that everyone can enjoy. Nature Fresh Farms is a recognized leader within the greenhouse farming industry - join our team and help us continue to grow**

We are currently looking to fill a permanent position for a Gatekeeper at our Farms Leamington, ON location.-
- The Gatekeeper works closely with the Production Manager tracking and ensuring proper tagging of all products that make their way through the production area. The Gatekeeper is also responsible for properly distributing all pack and box labels, inventory control, and allocation of product to production lines.**Job Specific Duties**
- Making all box labels, stickers, and pallet labels for finished products.
- Ensuring that the correct commodity and weights are being captured.
- Ensure the right number of labels containing correct data are printed for packed product ahead of time.
- Inventory control of purchased product and finished products.
- Allocation of product to correct production lines according to shipping times.
- Collaborate with Line Lead and Production Supervisor to monitor quality of product and update Commodity Coordinators.
- Monitoring #2 products and dumped products on each line to ensure that they are properly isolated, counted, weighed and reported for each supplier and providing details to the Commodity Coordinator and Production Supervisor.
- Continuously verifying updates and changes to communicate to Supervisors and Line Leads.
- Walkthrough cooler regularly and identify product that needs to be labelled.
- Accurately completing all related documentation and paperwork as required.
- Reporting operational issues or delays to the Production Supervisor in a timely manner.
- Monitor labour hours and address concerns with the Gatekeeping Supervisor.
- Assist inventory with all reconciliation as needed.
- Other duties as assigned.
- **Qualifications**
- Experience with computers, specifically Microsoft Office (Word, Excel).
- Reading, writing, oral communication and effective listening skills are essential job tools.
- Basic, efficient math skills required.
- Organization and attention to detail is essential.
- Previous experience with produce is an asset.
- Able to work well with mínimal supervision for most of the day.
- Flexibility, adaptability, and attention to detail are essential.
- Must display a respectful, and positive attitude.
- Committed to continuous learning as every day presents new information and exciting challenges.
- Spanish is an asset.
- Must be available to work Monday-Saturday - hours will fluctuate according to the needs of the business.
- **Working Conditions**
- Fast paced warehouse environment where temperatures vary from cooler to temperature-controlled areas.
- There may be an occasional need for some heavy lifting and bending, twisting, and reaching as needed.
- Working with a wide array of people/culture in a team setting.
- Balance between sitting, standing, and walking throughout the warehouse and coolers - some desk work.

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