GROW WITH US – JOIN THE NATURE FRESH FARMS TEAM!

Imagine breaking from tradition to ensure a brighter future for generations to come. At Nature Fresh Farms®, we’re committed to nourishing people and the planet through greenhouse farming.
Since 1999, our family-owned company has pursued a simple yet profound goal: to cultivate a kinder, healthier future. Today, we’re proud to be one of North America’s largest vertically integrated leaders in greenhouse-grown produce. While we are growers, we are also greenhouse builders, plant nurturers, and collaborative partners united by shared values and vision.

Our journey is far from over. As we look to the future, we remain committed to:

• Innovation and conservation
• Reducing waste and promoting biodiversity

• Creating a more sustainable, inclusive, and friendlier world for all

  We’re Hiring!
  We are currently looking to fill a full-time, permanent position for a Janitor Lead in our Janitorial Department at our Leamington ON Farms facility.

WHAT YOU BRING (QUALIFICATIONS):

• Knowledge of technology is required.
• Experience leading a team is an asset.
• Janitorial experience is an asset.
• Attention to detail is required.
• Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision as well as with a team.
• Reading, communication, and attention to detail are important to achieve maximum efficiency.
• Valid Ontario driver’s license and use of personal vehicle are required.

WHAT TO EXPECT (WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS):

• Required to report to work Monday-Friday 5:00AM – Finish, with rotational Saturdays. End times will vary but the shift is usually approximately 5-6 hours with afterhours when required.
• Will be required to travel from location to location.
• Exposure to irritants: cleaning detergents, dust, dirt, biologicals
• The greenhouse may be hot, wet, humid, or cold at any time during the year. There may also be pests i.e. bees
• Work setting - walking, standing, bending, pushing, pulling, crouching, lifting, and stretching.
• Due to the nature of janitorial work, candidates with allergies or sensitivities may have a difficult time with tasks.
• Must be able to complete all physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.
  Who We’re Looking For
  We’re searching for passionate, purpose-driven individuals who are eager to make a difference — not just in their day-to-day work, but in the world around them. The right candidate is someone who shares our vision for a kinder, healthier future and lives out values that align with our own.
  At Nature Fresh Farms, our Core Values guide everything we do — from how we collaborate as a team to how we grow as individuals and as a business:
  Care – We care for our people and our communities

• Lead the Janitorial team for the farm:
• Approve/deny employee time off, expense reports and timecards within deadlines required to ensure smooth completion of payroll.
• Manage employee time off/schedules to ensure full coverage of the department.
• Collaborate with HR Recruiter and HR Generalist for employee relations and incidents.
• Collaborate with Recruiter for performance review process for the Janitorial team members.
• Works closely with their team, ensures they receive the training and coaching required to succeed in the position.
• Review daily Provision form responses ensuring any flagged areas are addressed and forms are completed correctly.
• Review monthly Provision report to ensure that monthly tasks are completed correctly,
• Complete monthly inspections of each location.
• Inform relevant departments of any Health and Safety, Food Safety, Maintenance, and Biosecurity concerns.
• Maintaining cleanliness in common areas throughout the buildings; offices, boardrooms, washrooms, kitchens, greenhouse lunchrooms, greenhouse washrooms, warehouse lunchrooms, warehouse washrooms, and entrances.
• Clean dishes, counters, all surfaces, chairs, windows, doors, appliances, walls, empty garbage cans/recycle bins, sweep and mop floors.
• Report problems/work orders that require attention to Supervisor.
• Maintain an organized workspace in the janitorial closet including the janitorial cart.
• Daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning must be completed according to the Provision Checklist.
• Order/restock kitchen supplies, cleaning supplies.
• Enter and submit all cleaning duties on the Provision Checklist daily.
• Participate in meetings/training sessions regarding changes to the cleaning standards and processes and company policies and procedures.
• Follow OHSA guidelines for handling chemicals and use of proper protective equipment as required for daily duties.
• Stock PPE stations each day including visitor PPE kits. Order PPE as needed.
• Keep Cintas inventory up to date on a daily basis.
• Ensure all cleaning supplies are labeled correctly according to the area they are used.
• Assist with cleaning additional locations when required to cover absences.
• Must comply with all Health and Safety, Food Safety, Bio Security, and Nature Fresh Policies and Procedures.
• This job description highlights the main components but is not inclusive of other activities that may be required.