Greenhouse Shipping Quality Control Tech
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Job Location:
Zeeland, MI - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
17 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Title: Shipping Quality Control Technician
Department: Shipping
Supervisor: Greenhouse Shipping Coordinator
Direct Reports: None
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Starting Rate: $21.50
PRIMARY PURPOSE AND FUNCTION
The primary purpose of the Shipping Quality Control Technician is to demonstrate professional behavior with a team-based mentality to ensure that all products produced by Walters Gardens are shipped out with the highest standards for quality.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Moisture Management
- Maintain proper moisture levels on all plants in shipping areas both on racks and on carts.
- Learn moisture requirements for each variety and plant size
- Check moisture levels on rack product in main building when orders are postponed
- Communicate with lead grower if moisture levels of incoming plants from contact growers are managed incorrectly
- Create watering notes for both S range and main building for the weekend watering crew to use as a guideline
- Participate and coordinate with weekend watering team as needed
Plant Health Responsibilities
- Assist IPM manager by scouting and identifying insects crown gall diseases or pathogens on items in S range
- Communicate with IPM team on crops in S range that need applications
Additional Duties
- Daily shipping duties as directed by Greenhouse Shipping Coordinator
- Oversee the order-pulling work done by H2A staff
- Quality check carts after orders have been pulled
- When quality issues arise oversee and correct order-pulling staff
- Twice daily quality checks of S range
- Replace missing plugs and fix any quality issues that may arise in a timely manner
- Organize staff to help clean product on larger jobs when needed
- Quality checks all product for boxing line
- Participate in meetings and educational events when directed by supervisor.
- Communicate with lead grower if there are constant quality issues in product from contract grower
Off Season Duties
- Maintain high quality standards for material being sorted by production staff both in the greenhouse and in the processing room
- Asist staff in sorting/planting when needed
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED
- 2 years of greenhouse experience preferred
- Bilingual in Spanish and English preferred
- Strong organizational and math skills
- Computer skills in Microsoft Office Microsoft 360 and Microsoft Teams
- Desire to work in a collaborative environment
- Available to work weekends as needed
Key Skills
- Computer
- IT Audit
- CAD CAM
- ABAP
- Exterior Designing
- HR Operations
About Company
Walters Gardens is a perennial wholesale nursery located in Zeeland, Michigan, USA. serving the North American market. Specializing in bare root plants and plug liners including hosta, heuchera, hibiscus, succulents and more. Walters Gardens has the unique pleasure of being the exclus ... View more
