What are the responsibilities and job description for the Material handler position at Walters Gardens?
Description :
PRIMARY PURPOSE AND FUNCTION : The Grower Technician assists the Section Grower and Lead Grower in ensuring all plants produced in the greenhouses at Walters Gardens are grown to the highest quality standard and in a safe, efficient, and economical way.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :
Moisture Management
- Monitor crops daily to determine when to irrigate plants based on growing environment, plant needs, and moisture levels
- Learn different varieties, sizes, season cycles, and water patterns to achieve a proper and even moisture level throughout crops
- Operate, maintain, and schedule all irrigation systems
- Communicate with Section Grower and Lead Grower for specific water, environmental, and special application needs daily and before weekends / holidays
Fertility Management
- Read, assess and coordinate weekly media testing and water sampling
- Schedule and apply fertilizer and / or other nutrients weekly based on media testing results
- Learn and understand the different fertilizer blends and rates
- Upkeep Injector room by monitoring equipment, adjusting injector rates, and mixing tanks when necessary.
- Choose between fertilizer blends and rates for optimal plant nutrition based on media testing and water sampling results
- Keep crops on schedule
Sanitation
- Scout weekly for algae, liverwort, and weeds in and around the greenhouses
- Apply sanitation techniques to control algae and liverwort growth
- Remove and destroy all weeds and liverwort as they are observed
- Keep greenhouse aisles and floor matting free of debris
- Make herbicide applications around the greenhouses as needed
- Applying slug bait and mouse bait to greenhouse ranges
- Utilize ride on sweeper to keep aisles and production areas clean
- Disposal of chemical rinsate on field grounds
Material Handling
- Unloading deliveries and putting supplies in proper locations
- Help keep production areas organized by moving skids, removing waste, and moving dumpsters
- Assist with unloading cuttings and tissue culture and moving to proper holding facilities
Additional Duties
- Participate in chemical applications of plant growth regulators, fungicides, and insecticides
- Monitor crops and coordinate mowing / pruning as needed
- Assist with mowing and moving of plants as needed
- Observe and communicate any pest and disease issues to the IPM Team, Section Grower, and Lead Grower immediately
- Communicate any other problems or concerns to Section Grower and / or Lead Grower immediately
- Assist in keeping inventory accurate with physical inventory checks and checking plug pulling documents.
- Other duties as assigned
Requirements :
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS :
- 2 years of horticulture education or experience
- Basic organizational and math skills
- Computer skills (including Microsoft Office)
- Ability to be on your feet for 9 hours each day
- Ability to lift heavy objects (up to 50lbs)
- Available to work on weekends as needed
- Bilingual in English and Spanish strongly preferred
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Last updated : 2024-11-15