Material Application Specialist

Highline's Vision and Values:

Passionately nourish people, the environment and the community, through embracing our core values, which include:

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.

General Duties:

• Supervising the fill/ empty team and/or tunnels team, and ensuring their tasks are completed correctly
• Assign and delegate tasks for the team
• Ensuring each associate doing tasks has been trained and is able to operate/ complete that task safely
• Ensuring the quality and density of the fill
• Ensuring the beds are properly filled
• Coordinate with the entire growing team to update on daily process regarding fill/ empty
• Communicating with the Tunnel Operator to ensure daily operations are met
• Assisting the grower on scheduling of associates to ensure proper manpower
• Set up machinery
• Operates the Head Filler (Casing Line - W)
• Operates Pulling Winch
• Operates Skid Steer and Forklift
• Operate and/or ensure proper operation of Cassette Machine to move the raw compost material from tunnel to tunnel
• Operate and/or ensure proper operation of the Emptying Winch, pulling the compost out of the tunnel for spawning and transfer of the spawned compost to growing rooms
• Operate the fancom system, as needed
• Organizes the assignment of work duties to the daily crew (Farm Hand) workers
• Training associates on how to operate machinery properly and safely, such as head filler, pulling winch, and emptying winch
• Ensures the mushroom compost is filled into the growing beds and ensures growing beds are emptied post-harvest
• Ensures addition of mushroom spawn to compost material
• Ensures addition of supplements to compost
• Washing/cleaning and proper maintenance of Tunnels machinery and premises
• Check ammonia levels, as needed
• Driving farm vehicles, such as wagons, casing trucks, or dump trucks
• General hygiene practices: cleaning aisles, shovelling, squeegee, etc.
• Scheduling and organizing the team, as needed
• Makes decisions on operations within the tunnels when needed
• Maintains strict hygiene at all times
• Performs any other duties that may be assigned
• 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
• Adheres to the Safety Policies, including use of proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and other safety equipment
• Reports unsafe conditions immediately to the supervisor, direct report or member of safety team
• Reports all incidents, injuries and near misses to the supervisor, direct report or Safety Advocate immediately
• Cooperates in the Early and Safe Return to Work Program if an injury or medical illness requires accommodation.
• Follows all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s) as trained
• Adheres to all quality standards per customer specifications

Qualifications:

• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• Must be eligible to work in Canada without restrictions.
• No Language Requirements.

1). Core Work Experience

• Mushroom Farm Operations: Minimum 1-2 years of experience working in a commercial mushroom cultivation facility, specifically handling Phase 3 (fully colonized) compost.
• Filling & Casing Experience: Direct experience operating or working alongside head-filling machines, winches, and conveyor systems used to load compost and casing onto shelving nets or trays.
• Compost Added at Casing (CAC-ing): Prior experience with CAC-ing techniques, including understanding how to properly layer, mix, or inoculate casing soil with colonized compost.

2). Technical & Machinery Skills

• Heavy Equipment Operation: Proficiency in o