Van Belle Nursery Hiring for Production and Packing Supervisor Full Time

Van Belle Nursery is a leading grower of ornamental plants for major Canadian mass market retailers.

We are located in a beautiful location in Abbotsford BC.

Our Five Core Values are the foundation of our cherished company culture:

Best Effort – Always Positive – Respect People – Find a Better Way – Do It Now

We are looking for a Production and Packing Supervisor to join our team on a full-time, permanent basis.

This is an exciting opportunity for a high performing Supervisor who has a passion for a role with diversity.

We are seeking an individual that takes pride in their superior attention to detail and enjoys working collaboratively with team members to reach deadlines.

Packing Responsibilities
1. Supervise the packing process, area and people during shipping season
2. Coordinate the fulfillment of hard goods and broker material with the shipper
3. Ensure plants have enough moisture and are free of pests and diseases by coordinating with the grower before picking.
4. Ensure all materials such as fasteners, label guns, twist ties, towels etc. are in good supply at each station
5. Ensure correct plants/labels/pot wraps (numbers and variety) in rack we are packing
6. Prioritize and reprioritize shopping cards by which loads based on delivery schedule
7. Make sure wrapping is consistent and secure for the plants during transport
8. Keep the shipping area clean and well organized

Production Responsibilities
1. Coordinate & supervise people in transplant lines assigned
2. Receive plants for transplanting, following procedures.
3. Schedule the transplant in the system, checking all aspects of potting (soil, pots, tags, location, etc.).
4. Ensure that the inventory of transplanted plants is correct.
5. Maintain plants (inputs) in the warehouse with enough water and space for air movement.
6. Keep the record in the photograph folder of plants by week and vendor.
7. Update inventory of pots.

Experience:
1. 3-5 years warehouse experience
2. 3 years supervisory experience
3. Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
4. Spanish speaking an asset
5. Inventory experience
6. Passion about horticulture
7. Attention to detail and strong organizational skills
8. Ability to work quickly and accurately under pressure and tight deadlines
9. Ability to multitask
10. Experience driving forklift
11. Ability to work independently and in a team environment
12. Reliable transportation as the work location is not on a bus route.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: From $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Profit sharing
• Vision care

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Abbotsford, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• warehouse: 3 years (required)
• supervisory: 3 years (required)

Work Location: One location