Production Assistant

Responsibilities

• Refill and restock supplies at farm and pack stations daily.
• Monitor and anticipate supply and material needs, proactively replenishing stations to prevent workflow interruptions, escalate shortages, and train operators on locating essential materials.
• Ensure workstation setup, end of shift cleaning, and pack room sanitation meet required standards.
• Maintain a clean and organized workspace in compliance with safety and food safety guidelines.
• Prepare materials for outgoing shipments.
• Support shipping prep, palletizing, loading, berry transfer, and related operational workflows.
• Refill and prepare fertilizers and beneficial nematodes as needed.
• Transfer berry racks from farm to pack and move finished product from pack to CSR.
• Conduct and assist with Integrated Pest Management (IPM) tasks, including replacing and collecting beneficial insects.
• Support plant transfer, propagation, and overall plant health processes in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Understand all SOPs and effectively coach team members through clear communication and demonstration.
• Train and mentor new hires, and retain existing team members to ensure adherence to procedures and top-quality outcomes.
• Escalate training or performance concerns to leadership to ensure quality and productivity standards are met.
• Conduct daily checks on new and in training operators and report progress to managers.
• Provide assessments, feedback, and accurate documentation to Shift Managers, AGM and General Manager as requested.
• Stay current on training materials and assist with updates and formal training sessions (safety, sanitation, orientation).
• Assist with training, cross training, and auditing tasks to maintain safe, standardized operations.
• Collaborate with shift managers to identify opportunities for process improvement.
• Maintain and communicate strong expertise in quality standards, packing procedures, labeling, berry handling, and SKU requirements.