Section Grower
Job Summary: Correctly implement reliable growing processes including irrigation, fertilization, pesticide application, lighting and plant health monitoring to produce quality plants based on the crops cultural requirements. Maintain the designated section in an efficient, organized manner to promote cleanliness and plant health.
Essential Functions:
- Ability to work independently while establishing priorities and accomplishing goals in a timely fashion.
- Know specifications for each crop.
- Accurately determine nutrient and moisture requirements of crops.
- Ability to mix and apply correct fertilizer at correct rates with minimal supervision.
- Mix and apply pesticides as needed while using all appropriate protective equipment.
- Record and communicate necessary reports and assessments as required.
- Determine when to pinch plants, cull flowers and optimize spacing to produce quality plants.
- Troubleshoot crop issues and diagnose health and/or damage problems.
- Determine growing schedules with managers and independently make decisions to follow schedule.
- Additional responsibilities include assisting with loading, shipping, planting and other tasks as deemed necessary.
Desired Work Habits:
- Maintain a positive and cooperative attitude with all other employees.
- Work as a team member.
- Effectively communicate with all other employees by sharing job related information without delay and reporting crop challenges promptly.
- Ability to adjust schedule seasonally as needed. Work weekends and holidays as necessary.
Preferred Skills and Knowledge:
- Minimum of 2 years growing experience.
- Read and speak English
Job Type: Full-time
Experience: