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Young Plant Grower

Job summary:

Knox Horticulture is seeking someone with a passion for plants to join our team as a Young Plant Grower. This role is primarily responsible for ensuring the quality and consistency of the cultural techniques we are using to grow our crops, making sure the details of the growing operation are not missed. Under direction of our Head Grower, this role will work in the greenhouses scouting, identifying issues with crops, working with the booms and sprayers, and performing culture trials (GR, fertilizer, dry down, temperature trials).

About Knox Hort:

• Knox Horticulture began in 1962 as Knox Nursery and is a leading wholesaler of young plants to greenhouses across the Unites States, Canada and Central/South America.
• We are located on 33 acres of former orange groves in Winter Garden, FL.
• Our production processes make extensive use of automation and computer technology, include RFID tracking of plant trays from production to shipping.
• We use the Eco-friendly EZ-Pot System to significantly reduce the use of traditional plastic pots and saving money, while providing our customers with plants that have a healthier root system, resulting in faster finish times after transplant.
• We are proud to be in the Top 100 Greenhouse Growers in the United States.

Essential job duties include:

• Responsible for assigned propagation of either young plant plug seedlings or liners from unrooted cuttings.
• Monitors growing conditions and discusses changes in humidity, moisture and temperature and cultivation procedures with Head Grower to ensure conformance with quality control standards.
• On a regular basis inspects crop to ascertain conditions such as leaf texture, bloom size and the existence of pests or disease; removing substandard or diseased plants to maintain quality standards.
• Demonstrates proper use of injectors, electrical conductivity and pH meter, boom and irrigations systems.
• Applies and safely handles chemicals such as fertilizers, herbicides, pesticides, and fungicides.
• Meets expectations for attendance and punctuality.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Must have a passion for plants.
• Ability to calculate figures amounts, proportions, percentages, and volume in relation to the application of fertilizers, chemicals, and water. Apply the principles of algebra and geometry for applications of such procedures.
• Ability to define and solve problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions necessary to identify a wide variety of conditions such as plant diseases, existence of insects, etc.
• Self-driven, organized, and able to prioritize multiple projects.
• Must be able to follow-through and complete responsibilities.
• Flexible to a changing, fast-moving environment.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Ability to perform work outdoors in landscape bedding area and indoors in greenhouse and warehouse conditions.
• Excellent English communication skills. Bilingual English/Spanish is desired but not required.

Education and Experience:

• 2-4 year degree in Horticulture or related field and/or 2-5 years of related work experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience is preferred.

Other Requirements:

• Must have reliable transportation.
• Willingness to work weekends as needed.
• Knox Horticulture is a drug-free employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• On call
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

Application Question(s):

• Knox Hort is a drug-free employer. Do you anticipate a problem with this?

Work Location: One location

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Young Landscape & Bedding Plant Grower

About Knox Hort:

• Knox Horticulture began in 1962 as Knox Nursery and is a leading wholesaler of young plants to greenhouses across the Unites States, Canada and Central/South America.
• We are located on 33 acres of former orange groves in Winter Garden, FL.
• Our production processes make extensive use of automation and computer technology, include RFID tracking of plant trays from production to shipping.
• We use the Eco-friendly EZ-Pot System to significantly reduce the use of traditional plastic pots and saving money, while providing our customers with plants that have a healthier root system, resulting in faster finish times after transplant.
• We are proud to be in the Top 100 Greenhouse Growers in the United States.

Essential job duties include:

• Responsible for assigned propagation of either young plant plug seedlings or liners from unrooted cuttings.
• Monitors growing conditions and discusses changes in humidity, moisture and temperature and cultivation procedures with Head Grower to ensure conformance with quality control standards.
• On a regular basis inspects crop to ascertain conditions such as leaf texture, bloom size and the existence of pests or disease; removing substandard or diseased plants to maintain quality standards.
• Demonstrates proper use of injectors, electrical conductivity and pH meter, boom and irrigations systems.
• Applies and safely handles chemicals such as fertilizers, herbicides, pesticides, and fungicides.
• Meets expectations for attendance and punctuality.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Must have a passion for plants.
• Ability to calculate figures amounts, proportions, percentages, and volume in relation to the application of fertilizers, chemicals, and water. Apply the principles of algebra and geometry for applications of such procedures.
• Ability to define and solve problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions necessary to identify a wide variety of conditions such as plant diseases, existence of insects, etc.
• Self-driven, organized, and able to prioritize multiple projects.
• Must be able to follow-through and complete responsibilities.
• Flexible to a changing, fast-moving environment.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Excellent English communication skills. Bilingual English/Spanish is desired but not required.

Education and Experience:

• 2-4 year degree in Horticulture or related field and/or 2-5 years of related work experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience is preferred.
• Applicants with a passion for plants and a strong desire to learn commercial growing techniques are encouraged to apply even without the education and experience background.

Schedule Requirements:

• Willingness to work weekends.

Other Requirements:

• Knox Horticulture is a drug-free employer.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $16.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Weekends

Language:

• English (Required)
• Spanish (Preferred)

Work authorization:

• United States (Required)

Application Question:

• How did you become passionate about plants and growing them?

Hours per week:

• 20-29
• 30-39

Typical start time:

• 8AM

Typical end time:

• 5PM

Company's website:

• www.knoxhort.com

Benefit Conditions:

• Waiting period may apply
• Only full-time employees eligible

Work Remotely:

• No

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Knox Horticulture has an immediate full-time opening for a Grower/ Assistant Grower.

Job Requirements:

• Maintain proper fertilization, growth retardant and pesticide applications to ensure quality production on a scheduled timeline and maintain proper data for analysis.
• Manage cultural environments for each variety and report any problems.
• Maintain a clean and organized working environment.

o Ability to prepare daily written pesticide reports.

o Candidates must be in good physical condition and able to work inside Greenhouse environment for extended periods of time.

o Bilingual English / Spanish is beneficial.

o Willingness to work weekends, hours will change based on seasonal business needs

o Able to lift up to 40 lbs.

This position includes an excellent benefits package: Health, paid vacation, paid holidays, and 401K. Knox Horticulture is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free workplace.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $12.00 - $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) Matching
• Dental Insurance
• Employee Discount
• Health Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Vision Insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends

Work Location:

• One location

Company's website:

• knoxhort.com

Benefit Conditions:

• Waiting period may apply
• Only full-time employees eligible

Work Remotely:

• No

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