Lead

Watsonville CA

Description

If You Love Working with Plants This Is The Job Opportunity for You! Pacific Plug & Liner, a sister company to Smith Gardens, has an exciting opportunity for a Lead to join our team at our Watsonville, CA Site. Pacific Plug & Liner was founded in October 1999 and is located on the beautiful California Central Coast with a climate ideal for plant and flower production. We have approximately 290,000 sq. ft. dedicated to growing young plants. Pacific Plug & Liner features a state-of-the-art production facility, ensuring consistent and superior quality. JOB SUMMARY: The Lead 1 is responsible for making sure team has all materials needed to complete daily worklist safely. Lead 1 assist and supports department supervisor with conducting daily operations. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:  Familiar with department task, leads and works alongside crew to ensure proper execution of daily worklist.  Communicates daily team task instructions and day-to-day operational guidance.  Works closely with supervisors to train crews in daily tasks.  Able to operate all tools needed to perform the job.  Works in other departments when season requires help elsewhere.  Understands department direction.  Promotes safety.  Participates on department continues improvement and 6S initiatives.  Conducts self with high-level integrity, adhering to company standards and values.  Enforces attendance policy  Accountable for retention metrics. COMPETENCIES: Must be bi-lingual Speak English and Spanish  Communicates well with team, supervisors and manager.  Promotes team moral.  Maintains positive attitude.  Provides feedback.  Self-started  Leads by example Schedules: Employee may be required to work longer hours during peak season, weekends, and holidays Work Environment: Characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job: •Working near moving tables or equipment in constant motions and potentially exposed to the risk of electrical shock •Maintain awareness of changing floors surface conditions. Step carefully to avoid slips and falls •Noise level usually moderate •34-90 degree temperature-controlled environment that can be humid with alternate temperatures from cold to very warm throughout the day as well as inclement weather outdoors. (Must be prepared for these scenarios) Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to individuals with disabilities. •Continuously required to stand, walk, sit, use repetitive motion to hands, fingers, handle objects, tools or controls •Must be able to work at a fast pace •Pushing and pulling up to 75 pounds consistently with heavier weight necessary at times in an environment that is often hot •Ability to physically go over greenhouse rails ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Accomplish all tasks as appropriately assigned or requested; able to work and contribute as a team player Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package including immediate PTO accrual, Medical, Dental and Vision after 30 days plus matching 401(k) after 6 months and Company-Paid LTD after one year. We look forward to hearing from you!