GROWING ASSOCIATE

Description

Under the direction of the Sr. Grower, the Growing Associate is responsible for ensuring crops are grown optimally and on time to meet internal specifications. This person will be detail-oriented, driven by challenge, and successful in a fast-paced working environment. This position requires an energetic, motivated, and self-actualized individual that demonstrates leadership. This person will have the opportunity to take ownership of his/her area and cross-train with other technicians in the area to become more valuable for Soli and provide support as needed. 

Requirements

• Responsible for the quality of the crops to be grown under best practices.
• Monitor and report environmental conditions of greenhouse
• Scout daily for insects and disease pressure in crops
• Assist in applying biological control agents
• Responsible for all operational requirements in the assigned greenhouse. This includes      maintenance notification, irrigation, fertilization, growing environment      monitoring, sanitation efforts, etc.
• Responsible for the daily review of the crop quality. Any issues are to be raised with      immediately so action can be taken
• Responsible for minor maintenance repairs or for notifying maintenance of any concerns      which could result in delays because of equipment maintenance issues
• Responsible for following all Food safety requirements for production in this area or      on this equipment. This includes any logs or SOP’s
• Responsible for operating the machinery / equipment in a professional, safe manner, as      determined by Occupational safety rules or manufacturer’s instructions
• Keeps a weekly inventory and fill out reports as required by the Grow team
• Other duties as needed/assigned

REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Undergraduate degree in Horticulture, Plant Science, or related field
• High School and equivalent years of experience in a growing position.      
• Experience must include hands-on responsibility for the full scope production activities, both operations and analysis

PREFERRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• 5 yrs. of experience in a related position with an emphasis in an operations production/manufacturing environment
• Prior experience with OSHA, HACCP, and GMPs
• Bilingual, English & Spanish