Assistant Manager - Production

WE ARE LOOKING FOR A HEAD GROWER!

POSITION TITLE:

Assistant Sensei-Production

• Do you have a passion for plants and people?
• Do you love getting your hands dirty?
• Are you a hard-working, plant loving, detail oriented, and process driven professional that wants to make a difference in the world?
• Do you thrive in a fast paced, on your feet work environment?
• Would you like to join a rockstar team that values honesty, professionalism, and accountability?

If you answered “YES” to the above, read on!

OUR MISSION STATEMENT:

We strive to inspire everyone to observe, ponder and better understand the natural world around them through active participation in gardening and landscaping.

POSITION TYPE:

• Full time

THIS IS FOR YOU IF YOU ARE:

• Passionate about plants and people
• Interested in working with your hands in a greenhouse environment
• Creative, low-drama problem solver

• Organized, detail oriented, problem solver, critical thinker
• Inclined to deliver a world-class, raving fan experience for customers, vendors, and team members.
• A lifelong learner motivated to continue to learn and grow with the company
• Process driven and willing to add insight to the company’s future direction through process development
• Highly competent and have great interpersonal skills
• Willing to commit to live and reflect the values of our organization.
• Committed to personal excellence, driven to succeed with a “can do” attitude
• A life-long learner with knowledge in plant science, ornamental horticulture, ecology, biology, botany

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:

• Deliver a world class customer experience with Raving Fan service

• Design new & inspiring display gardens, hanging basket mixes, etc
• Oversee the growing & care of industry best annuals, vegetables, perennials, shrubs, and trees, including transplanting, watering, fertilization, pruning, deadheading, etc
• Create & maintain ordering schedules to meet production timelines and keep shelves full
• Meet brand standards for plant quality & presentation
• Develop & manage a functional team
• Participate in weekly team meetings

• Uphold company processes and policies
• Develop new processes that move the business towards sustainability
• Contribute to long-term success of your team and the company

SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS:

• High personal standards
• Friendly demeanor
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, while maintaining consistency
• Willingness to communicate clearly and provide honest feedback
• Ability to multi-task

• Strong work ethic
• Solid written and verbal communication
• Experience in the production of annual flowers, vegetables, trees, shrubs, perennials, pest and disease ID and treatment is required

• Possession of a working cell phone that we can reach you on as needed
• Ability to get to/from work on your own
• Flexible schedule to accommodate seasonal demands
• Preference given for course work and/or job experience in Horticulture, Greenhouse Management, Crop Production, Plant Physiology, ornamental horticulture, ecology, biology, botany, or related field
• Clean driving record
• Drug free
• At least 1 year of experience in a retail environment
• At least 2 years of experience in a similar or larger growing operation
• April 15 - June 15 there are no time-off requests due to our busy season

o If you have a special situation, we can work with you, but for that short amount of time, other requests will be denied

• All Saturdays in May are required

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this position or that a team member encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Specific vision abilities required by this job are dictated by the Utah Driver’s License requirements.

This job may have specific physical demands including, but not limited to, the following: ability to lift up to 60 lbs.; ability to sit, bend, reach, kneel, squat, climb stairs, or stand for a long period of time. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

The nature of this position requires standing for long periods of time, repetitive movement, and frequent heavy lifting. The majority of hours worked from February to June will be spent in a traditional greenhouse environment being exposed to extremes of temperature and weather.

You will operate a variety of tools & equipment common to the greenhouse environment including: computer, pruners, hose wands, skidsteer, etc. requiring continuous and repetitive arm, hand and eye movement.

Must be willing to submit to a background check.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:

• $16-20/hour DOE
• Generous Freckle Farm employee discount
• PTO starts accruing at the commencement of full-time employment. Can be used after 1 year of full-time employment.
• Company parties

APPLICATION:

If this sounds like you, apply on the really posting, or email your application and resume to office@frecklefarminc.com , or text “Apply” to (385) 479-8291 to get an application link.