Assistant Grower

Description

• Monitor greenhouse settings including temperature, humidity, and water chemistry, and implement solutions in coordination with the Head Grower. 
• Mix fertilizer by following specific formulas for each mixture. 
• Apply fertilizer to plants based on growing schedule. 
• Distribute biologic controls weekly following the approved methods for each species. 
• Count and track invasive pests in the greenhouse; record in appropriate spreadsheet, share with growing team, and discuss solutions. 
• Conduct daily inspections of greenhouse lines for mechanical and/or climate issues. 
• Receive, store, and properly record ordered fertilizer. 
• Will be required to be on-call and to respond to emergency situations. 
• Participate in trainings as needed. 
• Participate in grower’s, food safety, and production alignment meetings. 
• Assist with other greenhouse functions as time permits. 
• Expected to adhere to safe work practices, follow GMP and HACCP guidelines, maintain sanitary conditions and ensure that product quality is maintained. Report to management any conditions or practices that may adversely affect food safety, food quality or personnel safety. 
• Maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner so that you get along with customers, clients, co-workers, and management. 
• May make decisions and perform the job responsibilities of Grower in their absence. 
• Performs other duties as assigned. 

Requirements

Required:

• Associate degree in Agriculture, Horticulture or a related field, or equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience. 
• 2+ years of greenhouse experience with large-scale operations growth. 

Preferred:

• Bachelor's degree in agriculture, Horticulture or a related field. 
• Ability to work independently, handle multiple tasks and problem solve effectively. 
• Must be able to lift, carry and balance up to 75 lbs. (150 lbs. with assistance) with extreme care and caution when working with plants and products. 
• Ability to meet physical demands including reaching, climbing, bending, walking, standing, and performing repetitive work. 
• Comfortable working in conditions that include height, heat, and high intensity lighting. 
• Knowledge of plumbing, irrigation, and filtration systems. 
• Basic botany and plant physiology knowledge. 
• Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills. 
• Exceptional computer skills in Microsoft® Office Suite (Access, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Publisher, Word).