General Farm Worker

Highline Vision and Values:

We do the right thing, always. We lead the way. We are fanatical about quality. We are transparent in our relationships. We always consider the human element. We embrace diversity and inclusion.

1. General Duties

Filling:

• Helps ensure the mushroom compost is filled into the growing beds
• Setting up and Operating the Head Filler (Casing Line – W), Pulling Winch, Skid Steer and forklift
• Setting up and guiding nets for harvest beds
• Washing/cleaning and proper maintenance of Fill/Empty machinery, nets, casing trucks, wagons, dump trucks and premises
• Operating handheld drill to secure plastic sheets in growing room
• Pulling the cables from the winch across mushrooms beds, up to 8 feet high

Emptying:

• Helps ensure the growing beds are emptied post-harvest
• Set up any heavy equipment and operating the emptying winch, conveyor, as well as a forklift to remove nets and equipment
• Supports and backs-up the Material Application Specialist, Fill/Empty Operations
• Disinfecting the growing rooms and any materials
• Setting up nets across the growing beds after cleaning and sanitizing
• Driving farm vehicles, such as wagons, casing trucks, or dump trucks
• General hygiene practices: cleaning aisles, shovelling, squeegee, etc

Other General Duties (Non-Fill/Empty Specific):

• Operates and maintains various production machinery including box machines, cassette machines, emptying winch, bunker fillers, front end loader, forklifts, hand jacks and power jacks to support daily operations.
• Assembles, inspects, and repairs cardboard boxes and lids according to customer and production requirements.
• Performs changeovers on machinery based on product size or type, ensuring smooth transitions and minimal downtime.
• Monitors and maintains inventory of packaging materials and supplies such as corrugated cardboard, peat moss, and lime.
• Mixes, transfers, and processes compost and casing materials, ensuring proper ratios of water, supplements, and additives.
• Ensures correct application of mushroom spawn and supplements during tunnel operations.
• Operates tractors, dump trucks, casing trucks, wagons, and other farm vehicles to move raw materials and finished products safely.
• Loads and unloads trucks using forklifts or power jacks while verifying accuracy of received and shipped goods.
• Maintains coolers, tunnels, and growing rooms by cleaning, sanitizing, and applying disinfectants as required.
• Washes and sanitizes equipment, tools, harvest areas, and vehicles to maintain SQF and food safety standards.
• Assists with the setup and organization of harvest hallways, ensuring all supplies are ready for the following day's production.
• Monitors and records product temperatures, moisture levels, and cooling times to meet quality specifications.
• Communicates effectively with growers and supervisors to identify and resolve issues with compost, casing, or disease control.
• Conducts regular inspections of trolleys, platforms, and other production equipment to ensure safety compliance.
• Receives product throughout the day via RF scanner within SAP and fills the proper documentation based on the quality, and item count
• Supports material application and tunnel operations teams during spawning, transferring, and emptying processes.
• Removes debris, broken pallets, and waste from work areas, maintaining a clean and organized environment.
• Performs light maintenance and basic troubleshooting on machines, reporting any deficiencies to maintenance personnel.
• Completes all required production, sanitation, and quality control documentation accurately and on time.
• Assists with stacking, storing, and organizing product in vacuum coolers, loading docks, and packing areas.
• Follows all company safety policies and standard operating procedures to ensure a safe and efficient work environment

2. Leadership & Code of Conduct

• Embrace and support the Highline culture and values, acting as a brand ambassador at all times
• Interact with others in a manner that promotes respect, confidentiality and dignity
• Develop and actively foster an engaged work force, displaying professionalism at all times

3. Safety

• Adheres to the Safety Policies, including use of proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and other safety equipment
• Reports unsafe conditions immediately to the supervisor
• Reports all incidents, injuries and near misses to the supervisor immediately
• Cooperates in the Early and Safe Return to Work Program if an injury or medical illness requires accommodation

4. Food Safety

• Follows all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's) as trained

5. Quality

• Adheres to all quality standards per customer specifications

Qualifications:

• Must be 16 years of age.
• Must be eligible to work in Canada with no restrictions.
• Previous farm / agriculture experience required.
• NO LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

Hours of work:

• 5 to 6 days / week.
• Approximately 30 to 60 hours per week / 8 to 14 hours per day.
• Public holidays/weekends as scheduled.
• Daily shift start and end times for associates vary based on production.

Positions:

• Farm Hand Fill Empty – Level 1 or Senior Crew
• Farm Hand Tunnels Crew – Level 1 or Senior Crew
• Farm Hand Wharf Crew – Level 1 or Senior Crew
• Watering & Disease Control
• Hallway Runner
• PM Sanitation
• Box Machine Operator – Level 1 or Level 2
• Vacuum Cooler Operator
• Casing Specialist

Earnings:

• $ $21.68

Benefits:

• Overtime Eligible
• Extended Health & Dental and Vision for Associates and their eligible family members
• Life insurance and Dependent Life Insurance, STD
• Paid Vacation time
• Discretionary Bonus: Possible annual wage grid reviews
• Safety shoes reimbursement

Work Locations:

• 506 Mersea Rd 5, Leamington, ON N8H 3V5
• 2646 Division Rd, Kingsville, ON N9Y 2E5

Highline encourages applications from all qualified candidates. When requested Highline will accommodate people with disabilities at all stages of the recruitment, assessment and hiring process.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.60-$21.68 per hour

Expected hours: 30 – 60 per week

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off

Application question(s):

• Have you been convicted of a criminal offence for which a pardon has not been granted?
• Declaration: I hereby certify that the facts set forth in my employment application are true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that if employed, any falsified statements shall be considered sufficient cause for dismissal.

Work Location: In person