Grower I

Job Title: Grower I Reporting To: Growing Agriculture Manager Work Schedule: Generally 5-day work week Location: Madisonville TX Our simple vision is to be the best integrated mushroom company in North America by efficiently delivering superior value to our customers and consumers. We do that by creating long-term value for customers, teammates, suppliers, and the communities in which we operate.

We work intentionally toward that vision with a collaborative team foundation. Our principles of trust, respect, integrity, shared vision, empowerment, teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement spur our actions every day as we work to achieve our purpose. At the heart of our culture is a group of individuals who dedicate themselves to their work and each other day in and day out.

That’s why we invest in enhancing the lives in the communities around Monterey Mushrooms locations. In our hearts, we’re humble farmers. We’re proud of our continent-wide reach from Monterey Mushrooms locations across North America — from coast to coast and Mexico — focused on our company purpose of Enhancing People’s Lives.

For more information, please visit our website. www.montereymushrooms.com. Why Join Monterey Mushrooms? The Grower 1 provides guidance, direction, and insight into the growing staff, oriented toward the hands-on aspects of growing. Through experience and training, the individual could eventually direct any or all aspects of the growing process.

This is a full-time salaried exempt position with benefits. Schedule varies depending upon the needs of the department. What do we expect? Core Responsibilities: Consistently deliver high-quality mushroom crops. Production forecasting. Monitor the quality and inventory of raw materials. Monitor, maintain, and improve cost efficiencies via Lean Six Sigma.

Ensure compliance with company safety policies, GMPs, Food Safety, and sanitation policies. Maintain monthly pesticide and food safety documentation. Observes and practices safety and housekeeping procedures at all times. Attends and/or conducts Safety Meetings. Complete work orders and ensure work is done in a timely manner ​Secondary Duties and Responsibilities: Assist in weekly reports in the functional work area Complete work orders and ensure work is done in a timely manner Obtain a pesticide applicators license Other duties as assigned Supervisory Responsibility: In addition to managing current direct reports; this position manages all employees of the department and is responsible for the performance management within that department.

Responsible for interviewing, selecting, and training direct reports. Is responsible for reviewing performance and administers corrective action. Plans the work schedules, assigns duties, tracks absenteeism and reviews work to ensure quality standards. Responsible for monitoring work for legal or regulatory compliance.

What are we are looking for? Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities: Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel Strong mathematical skills Demonstrated leadership qualities; must be a team player Good interpersonal skills for effective communications with management, peers, and subordinates. High School Diploma required Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) Some experience in the cultivation of mushrooms preferred College education preferred.

Equal Opportunity Employer/ Veterans/ Disabled For full details, including physical demands, request the full job description