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Head Grower

Fast Growing Trees is the world’s largest online nursery and one of the fastest-growing ecommerce companies in America. We are committed to enabling people to live better, live greener, and truly enjoy being home…one tree at a time. Founded in 2005, we have served over 1 million customers and continue to expand our reach, market leadership position, and accelerate our growth within a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment. We are looking for leaders who want to create change and make a positive difference every day.

Fast Growing Trees is seeking someone with a passion for plants to join our team as Head Grower in Bishopville, SC. The Head Grower will work closely with their counterpart -Nursery Manager- at their specific location to run the entire facility.

Responsibilities

-Oversee production and growing of general line of container grown nursery stock including evergreens, ornamental and flowering shrubs, edibles, fruit, shade, and ornamental trees

-Coordinate production plans including liner and input planning, labor scheduling, space and location planning, and management of workforce accounting for given weather conditions, equipment availability, and other seasonal factors.

-Collaborates with Plant Health Manager to produce and maintain high quality, healthy plants, and growing facilities

-Assures all safety rules and policies are in place and always followed

-Assists with proper inventory management including all potting, consolidation, and scrap reporting

-Maintain irrigation schedules and system for proper seasonal schedules and continual maintenance

-Conducts daily crop scouting, reporting on any IPM or irrigation related issues

Professional Experience

-5-7 years’ experience in container nursery stock production -A MUST

-Bachelor’s degree in Horticulture or related field- preferred

Required Skills and Abilities

-Strong organizational and planning skills

-Self-starter, works well under pressure, ability to multi-task

-Computer literate, including Windows based software including but not limited to Excel and Word

-Ability to obtain SC Pesticide applicators license

-Must have experience managing IPM programs including planning, implementation, and follow up

-Ability to work in inclement weather

-Excellent communication skills, bi-lingual English/Spanish a plus

-Analytical and inquisitive, not afraid to ask questions or offer new ideas

Other Requirements:

-Must have reliable transportation

-Willingness to work weekends as needed

-Willing to help in other areas of the nursery depending on the time of the year/season

-Able to repetitively bend, stretch, reach, lift, stand, and walk with unrestricted motion. Able to remain on feet for majority of the day. Can lift 50 pounds

Salary & Compensation:

• Based on knowledge and experience
• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/STD/LTD Benefits & Pet Insurance
• Review after 90 days
• Paid Federal Holidays
• PTO
• 401K

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Bishopville, SC 29010: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• What are your salary expectations for this role?
• Are you able to work in inclement weather?
• Are you able to speak and understand Spanish?

Experience:

• IPM: 2 years (Required)
• Horticulture: 2 years (Required)
• Demand planning: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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