Greenhouse Technician

UPL Limited (NSE: UPL & BSE: 512070, LSE: UPLL) is a global provider of sustainable agriculture products and solutions, with annual revenue exceeding $6bn. We are a purpose-led company. Through OpenAg®, UPL is focused on accelerating progress for the food system. We are building a network that is reimagining sustainability, redefining the way an entire industry thinks and works – open to fresh ideas, innovation, and new answers as we strive towards our mission to make every single food product more sustainable. As one of the largest agriculture solutions companies worldwide, our robust portfolio consists of biologicals and traditional crop protection solutions with more than 14,000 registrations. We are present in more than 130 countries, represented by more than 10,000 colleagues globally. For more information about our integrated portfolio of solutions across the food value chain including seeds, post-harvest, as well as physical and digital services, please visit upl-ltd.com and follow us on LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.

JOB SUMMARY: Reporting to the OpenAg Facilities Manager, the Greenhouse Technician will aid in both greenhouse and controlled environment settings to support the cultivation and growth of a variety of crops in UPL’s greenhouses.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Seed, transplant, fill pots, maintain plants, and assist with greenhouse sanitation as needed.

• Apply Integrated Pest Management (IPM) principles and carry out scouting and pesticide applications when necessary.

• Assist other teams with harvests, measurements, and plantings on an as needed basis.

• Maintain greenhouse media and consumables inventory.

• Any other duties assigned by manager.

  
  

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• The candidate must be self-motivated and possess the initiative to identify and solve problems with minimum guidance.

• Minimum 1 year of experience growing plants in greenhouses or controlled environments.

• 4-year degree from an accredited college or university, preferably in a scientific or agricultural discipline.

• Ability to work in the United States on an on-going basis without company sponsorship.

• Must be willing to obtain and maintain NC Pesticide Applicator’s License.

• Must be able to work in greenhouse conditions and lift 50 pounds.

  
  

UPL COMPETENCIES:

• Adaptability & Resilience: Recognizes and is open to changing circumstances and alters behavior and scales up as necessary; increases personal awareness and appreciation of individual and cultural differences to create an open, inclusive, and accepting workplace.

• Entrepreneurial Mindset: Has a creative mindset and ability to think holistically, takes calculated risks and maximizes opportunities.

• Results Orientations: Acts, pursues goals with persistence and achieves results; communicates goals and vision to the team to drive enthusiasm and ambition.

• Execution Excellence: Enhances the speed of execution and builds efficiency in processes, systems and people; has sharp focus on quality-orientation.

• Strategic Orientation: Demonstrates knowledge of the social, economic, and environmental factors and how they impact the business. Identifies key issues that could impact the business and develops strategy through an analytical lens / design thinking.

• Building Teams and Talent: Empowers colleagues through knowledge sharing and delegation, quickly establishing rapport; provides recognition for achievements and accomplishments.

• Customer Centricity: Understands the customer needs and pain points, fulfills the needs and expectations by focusing on creating value for customers.

  
  

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