Crew Leader - Plugs

Metrolina Greenhouses Inc. • Huntersville, NC

2d • Onsite

About The Position

A successful Crew Leader on the Plug Crew in the Production Department is responsible for overseeing the general staff to complete the daily task as efficiently, fast, and accurately as possible. They will have the responsibility of solving problems and locating products when staff cannot, along with setting a strong and professional work ethic for their staff to follow.

Requirements

• Strong leadership skills and ability to give constructive feedback to crews
• Effective verbal and written communication skills needed
• Strong organizational skills including time management
• Proven basic math skills required
• Must be able to adapt to multiple and different job situations on a daily basis
• Demonstrated ability to problem solve, troubleshoot, and seek solutions to problems
• Detailed-oriented, accurate, reliable, able to multitask, and be a team player
• Lifting up to 35 pounds repetitively for 8 or more hours/day
• Ability to bend, stoop, reach, sit, twist, stand for 8+ hours a day
• Ability to use fine motor skills, such as pinching, squeezing, pulling
• Ability to work in various weather conditions (heat, cold, wet) and in an environment with dust and allergens
• Versatility to perform any job within our Production, Shipping or Labor departments
• Pushing, pulling rolling/shipping carts weighing up to 1000lbs (75lbs force)
• Climb a ladder and ability to work at heights above 6ft.
• Ability to obtain certification to drive low-speed vehicles
• Fluency to read, write, and understand the English language is required.
• Must be able to work in all outdoor elements, including dust and allergens.
• Position requires long-term ability for standing, sitting, squatting, bending, reaching, and twisting on a regular basis to fulfill essential duties.
• Candidate must have the ability to operate all machinery necessary within the department and across the facility, including but not limited to driving the scooter.
• Must have the ability to consistently lift up to 30 pounds unassisted.

Responsibilities

• Oversee loading of plugs for the barns
• Checking items are correct and ready for transplant
• Keeping team productive
• Helping other Crew Leaders and team member
• Ensure employees follow safety requirements and operations processes
• Other duties as assigned by management

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees