Production Plant - Lead Hand

Aurora Peat Products produces professional grade Canadian Sphagnum peat moss products that enhance crop productivity and overall growing media quality for a wide range of industries and uses such as: soil mixes for the horticulture market, soil conditioners, mushroom casing material, general vegetable gardening, cannabis, and reforestation seedlings. We are a leader in promoting sustainability within our environment and industry.  We believe that people matter most - because our people drive our business, engage with our customers, and continue transform our company.

We are currently looking for Peat Moss Production Plant – Lead Hand 

The LEAD HAND position works as a member of the production team with some additional duties to support the production supervisor.  The position works closely with the supervisor to ensure efficient and safe operation of the plant.  The position requires leadership, reliability, punctuality, strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize.  

Additional responsibilities of Lead Hand:

• Promote and maintain and a safe work environment in compliance with OHS regulations.  In Case of Emergency take the proper actions with safety and management 
• Follow all company policies and procedures, be a positive example for all others to follow
• Overview plant start-up and shut down when necessary
• Maintain accurate information and records as defined by management where applicable 
• Support the production team to meet the production goals and the bales produced are of quality and proper yield, communicate and make changes as required
• Identify and report negative impact issues and support continuous improvement efforts
• Promote good housekeeping practices
• Other duties as assigned

Skill, Knowledge & Experience Requirements: 

• Previous experience in a lead-hand role, preferably in a similar industrial/manufacturing environment
• Strong communication, both written and verbal, skills and leadership skills
• Solid computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft programs
• Working knowledge of all balers, forklifts, loaders, and trucks
• Be able to trouble shoot and problems solve minor issues and problems within the production plant
• Be able to perform plant start up and shut down
• Ability to positively influence the workplace and personnel

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice

Hydrofarm is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, national origin , ancestry, sex (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding), gender, gender identity, and gender expression, religious creed, disability, genetic information, age, marital status, sexual orientation, military and veteran status, denial of family and medical care leave, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. 

Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment. 

The Company will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of qualified employees with disabilities unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. 

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