Merchandise Planner - Produce jobs in Lexington, KY

Primary Responsibilities:

• Must ensure proper hygiene and cleanliness to meet Food Safety requirements.
• Must follow Company rules and regulations including Food Safety requirements, and Health & Safety policies.
• Must support the Food Safety Culture at the site.
• Supervise personnel working in the pack house ensuring safe operation of equipment and maximize productivity efficiencies.
• Responsible for trouble shooting all quick fix preventative maintenance on equipment.
• Responsible for training of the personnel working on the pack house floor and monitoring their progress.
• Completion of quality checks, trial data and waste reports.
• Works closely with the Production Manager on labor needs.
• Responsible for maintaining inventory for all pack house supplies.
• Complete corrective action reports for rejected products.
• Maintain dialogue with Human Resources regarding coaching, disciplining, vacation requests, absenteeism, tardiness, etc.
• Ensure a safe and clean working environment is maintained to meet Food Safety Standards.
• Ensure that all Health and Food Safety work requirements are communicated with employees prior to placing them in new positions.
• Employee Evaluations.
• Create & maintain a safe, efficient, and positive work atmosphere.

Specific Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

• Computer proficiency required and data entry experience preferred.
• Accuracy with numbers, calculating and estimating a must.
• Experience in the hydroponic growing industry an asset.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated problem solving and attention to detail.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent record keeping and analytical skills.
• Team player with positive work attitude.
• Forklift certified or ability to be trained.
• Ability to take continuous direction.
• Ability to make changes as needed without advance notice.
• Flexible hours during high production season.