Grower

Position Summary
This position is responsible for activities required to produce plant material for scheduled target ready dates that meet plant quality and meet company goals.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities
This list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as management may deem necessary from time to time.

· Supervise and coordinate plant activities including fertilizing, pruning and spacing plants according to timing and need within the growing season.

· Train, lead, coach and supervise team of employees, develop daily objectives for employees and monitor their performance to maximize efficiency.

· Monitor crops for plant nutrition, pest, disease, weeds and herbicide applications in coordination with the Plant Health Team.

· Complete and maintain timely crop status reports/records.

· Implement process improvement on a continuing basis.

· Other projects or duties as assigned.

Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and Experience

· Degree in Horticulture (vocation and/or bachelors’ degree) preferred.

· 1 to 3 years of nursery experience is preferred.

· Previous experience managing/supervising employees is preferred.

Competencies

· Strong understanding of crop cycles and grow times.

· Strong leadership traits which include presentation and influencing skills.

· Solid knowledge of irrigation management.

· Excellent interpersonal, communication and coaching skills; responsive and persuasive at all levels of the organization.

· Excellent organizational/time management skills, prioritization, and multi-tasking abilities.

· Strong analytical skills and critical thinking skills.

· Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel, and familiar with Teams.

· Bilingual in Spanish/English is preferred.

Physical Demands

· Occasionally lifts/pulls/carries up to 50 pounds.

· Frequently required to stand, sit, talk, and hear, and use hands to handle, or touch objects or controls.

· On occasion the incumbent may be required to stoop, bend, kneel, or reach above the shoulders.

· Operate farm equipment when needed.

· Operate typical office equipment such as a computer, telephone, copy machine, etc.

· Regular mental demands such as comprehension, reasoning, decision making, and strong math skills.

The mental and physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Working Environment

· Continuous work outside and some office work.

· Minimal travel.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an individual encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The above statements reflect the general details necessary to describe the principal functions of the occupation described and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the occupation.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person