Supervisory Responsibilities:
This position does not supervise a team nor directly manages employees.
Position Summary
A successful employee in this position is responsible for performing and completing a variety of tasks in the Production department. They will work on the production line under the direct supervision of their manager and/or Crew Leader.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain quality standards
- Meet productivity goals
- Ensure the work area remains safe at all times and follow all safety procedures
- Load pots on the production line
- Plant, tag, and put hangers on pots
- Other duties as assigned by management
Minimum Qualifications
- Ability to muti-task
- Good team player
- Ability to work in fast-paced environment
- Ability to follow instructions and perform task to company standards
- Good communicator and works well across multiple departments
- Ability to understand the production information and data
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in a Production environment
Benefits For Metrolina Greenhouses Full-Time Employees:
Full-time positions provide the following benefits: a 401(k) Plan with matching, two bonuses (mid-year and end-of-year sales goal), paid time off, paid holidays, bereavement leave, military leave, health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, employee discounts, employee assistance programs, company-wide giveaways, and additional perks.
Job Setting & Physical DemandsThis position is primarily outdoors but may be required to work between locations and within an indoor office environment for administrative duties, which may require the use of computers and standard office equipment. Fluency to read, write, and understand the English language is required. Must be able to work in all outdoor elements, including dust and allergens. There are occasional needs to work on scaffolding. 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.
Disclaimer
This job description indicates in general the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities and other essential functions (as covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act) expected of people assigned to this position. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. All employees may be required to perform activities outside of their normal job responsibilities from time to time as needed.
EOE - All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability or veteran status.
Skills Required
- Ability to multitask
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to follow instructions and perform tasks to company standards
- Good communication skills and ability to work across multiple departments
- Ability to understand production information and data
- Ability to read, write, and understand English
- Ability to work outdoors in dust, allergens, and varying weather conditions
- Ability to stand, sit, squat, bend, reach, and twist regularly
- Ability to operate department and facility machinery, including a scooter
- Ability to lift up to 30 pounds unassisted
- Production environment experience
What We Do
Metrolina Greenhouses is a family-owned, wholesale plant and services company that was founded in April 1972. Our Huntersville location is the largest single-site heated greenhouse in the United States at 200 acres under glass. In addition we have approximately 30 acres of outdoor growing space and are still expanding. We also have a second location in York S.C. that has 200 acres of outdoor growing space for perennials.
