What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Grower US position at Pure Flavor?
Job Title : Senior Grower
Pure Hothouse Foods, marketed under the Pure Flavor® brand, is a family of greenhouse vegetable growers who share a commitment to bringing A Life of Pure Flavor™ to communities everywhere. Our passion for sustainable greenhouse growing, strong support for our retail & foodservice customers, and focus on engaging consumers is built on a foundation drawn from generations of growing expertise. We are the next generation of vegetable growers, inspired to put quality, flavor, and customers first by providing greenhouse-grown vegetables from our farms that are strategically located throughout North America.
With a dedicated, energetic and highly skilled workforce, we believe our employees make the difference. We offer our employees the opportunity to advance their careers in our progressive, vibrant organization.
Job Summary :
- Manage all aspects of the production and harvesting process including integrated pest management, climate management, crop maintenance, labor planning and scheduling.
- Participate in planning growing activities that are consistent with production schedule and company standards.
- Prepare the facility and greenhouse operation for new plants.
- Oversee clean out process at the end of a crop cycle.
- Monitor growing conditions and review changes in humidity, moisture, and temperature; monitor cultivation procedures to ensure conformance with quality control standards.
- Apply fertilizers, herbicides, and pesticides as needed.
- Inspect crops on a regular basis; remove substandard or diseased plants to maintain quality standards.
- Develop growing procedures for new species in product line and new cultivation techniques.
- Record data on growing techniques and production yields.
- Research and implement continuous improvement concepts, new growing techniques, and technologies.
- Monitor the working environment to ensure that company and statutory hygiene, and health & safety policies and procedures are followed, taking corrective action when necessary.
- Report food safety and quality concerns to appropriate personnel.
- Ensure compliance of all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), SOP's and company policies and procedures.
- Other core expectations as defined by the company.
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If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding career opportunity, submit your resume to Pure Hothouse Foods today!
Pure Flavor Farms is committed to providing an accessible and barrier-free environment. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Please contact the Human Resources department if an accommodation is required.
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