Plenty is seeking a Senior Grower who will coordinate and refine all aspects of propagation processes as well as assist in cross-departmental activities in a modern, high-technology hydroponic farm.
About Role
This grower will coordinate our efforts aimed at optimizing all aspects of hydroponic growth through routine propagation activities, including team management, plant handling, and analysis and collection of environmental and production data. An essential component of the position will be the ability to consistently deliver on several high priority projects simultaneously and assist all Farm Development-Operation teams in a wide range of different activities.
What You'll Do
This will be a hands-on role where you will be managing a propagation room and/or team, monitoring and controlling plant growth and nutrition, and managing and operating high-intensity plant production equipment
Senior Growers steer a variety of farm-wide and laboratory activities, including monitoring, data collection, experimental testing, cross-departmental projects, as well as basic laboratory tasks such as cleaning and maintenance of tools
Create and update and implement SOPs as we standardize and scale practices
Work closely with the R&D and Farm Development-Operations Teams to improve all aspects of plant growth
Providing strategic and operational guidance to the leadership team as well as technical input for cross-functional project teams
What We're Looking For
A motivated and driven problem-solving individual with extensive plant science, horticulture, integrated pest management, crop production, plant nutrition, agronomy or related background knowledge
Minimum 5+ years experience working in greenhouse or production environment with a focus in propagation. Direct hydroponic plant production experience preferred
Experience in team management
Familiarity with engineering terminology and procedure
Understanding of basic experimental design, scientific method and statistical design and analysis
Experience with common data collection, analysis and documentation tools
Ability to implement and manage multiple projects simultaneously
Superb technical problem-solving skills
Ability to lift and handle heavy objects
Humble, teachable, team-players who are hard-working, able to quickly adapt, and are willing to grow alongside our plants!
About Plenty
Plenty is a new kind of farm for a new kind of world. We’re on a mission to bring fresh, local produce to communities everywhere in a way that’s better for the environment by using 1% of the water, 1% of the land, and none of the synthetic pesticides or fertilizers of conventional agriculture. Our local field-scale indoor farms are creating a healthier, more delicious and sustainable future.