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Local Bounti is a leading controlled environment agriculture (CEA) company. Our mission is to bring our farm to your kitchen and deliver the freshest, locally grown produce in the fewest food miles possible.

By growing local and minimizing the distance between farm and plate, Local Bounti helps eliminate food waste and provides fresh, high-quality produce to areas of the country over 1,000 miles from their current source. Our sustainable greenhouse technology delivers ideal growing conditions for each of our diverse selection of crops, resulting in 90% less water consumption and 95% less land use than conventional agriculture, no need for herbicides or pesticides, and the lowest carbon footprint in the industry. We provide an interactive, educational, and safe work environment and are dedicated to helping our employees grow within the company. Local Bounti is committed to fully integrating environmental, social, and governance (ESG) objectives in all our business activities.

We currently have two openings for an Assistant Grower Manager in our Carpinteria and Oxnard, California locations.

The Assistant Grower Manager will excel in growing hydroponic crops of the highest quality in the most efficient way, in collaboration with other production team members. Experience with organic hydroponic growing is a plus.

The Assistant Grower Manager will be working with the growing team while fostering a positive environment of respect and safety for his/her people, our customers and the environment.

The Assistant Grower Manager must be able to work independently and collaboratively, performing multiple-level projects in conjunction with his/her daily activities.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The duties listed below are representative of the essential functions, qualifications, physical demands, and the work environment encountered in this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to work and perform the essential functions in this work environment.

Crop Management

• Knowledge of climate and irrigation management


• Knowledge of crop nutrient requirements, acceptable growing ranges and conditions


• Knowledge of organic and conventional fertilizers, macro and micro nutrients, EC, pH and dissolved oxygen requirements


• Knowledge of germination and propagation parameters and requirements


• Knowledge/ability to analyze a crop in the field and in conjunction with lab reports to determine plant deficiencies/toxicities and make adjustments accordingly


• Knowledge/ability to forecast crop yields, cycle times, and adjust fertilizers, equipment, and techniques preemptively to ensure the top-quality crops.

Greenhouse Management

• Comfortable around standard greenhouse equipment, including water pumps, air compressors, heaters, water boilers, injectors, moveable gutters, conveyor belts, seeding equipment, Reverse Osmosis, etc. Able to repair or at least troubleshoot in the field.


• Knowledge of proper greenhouse climate control systems (ideally Priva, Argus, or equivalent) to combat adverse climates and like extreme cold, heat, dry or wet weather to maintain consistent growing conditions

Pest and Disease Management

• Able to scout for pests and diseases, and train others to do so effectively


• Able to plan for and maintain an IPM program, including preventative sprays for both insects and plant diseases, record keeping, reporting, storage, and spray equipment maintenance

Personnel Management / Collaboration

• Crew management, supervising, training, and coaching team members


• Resolving employee issues/complaints


• Efficient use of labor to complete work consistently and predictably


• Work alongside Production department to maintain smooth and consistent operations, consistent crop availability


• Work alongside Maintenance department to ensure a functional and effective greenhouse


• Communicate with superiors and subordinates clearly, openly, and honestly


• Excellent prioritization and time management skills

Other

• Participate in the company's Research and Development projects related to growing and equipment


• Familiarity with organic certifying bodies (CCOF or equivalent) and the requirements/standards of the verifying body a plus


• Ability to identify inefficiencies and be creative in establishing new programs to continue improvements across all areas of Growing influence


• Develop and trouble shoot our expanding organic program


• Maintain records pertaining to growing, ensure FIFO policies on material inputs, ensure all SOP are being followed


• Accurate inventory taking, reporting, and use planning


• Must be willing/available after hours to respond to emergencies in the facility pertaining to power outages, equipment failure, etc.

Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Embrace and exhibit Local Bounti's Core Values.


• Embraces and supports the safety culture at the facility.


• Basic knowledge of the English language, including being able to read, speak, and write to include understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.


• Knowledge of safe equipment and machinery operations and procedures.


• Basic knowledge of machines and tools, including their operation, uses, and maintenance.


• Ability to adjust the controls of a machine or a process quickly and repeatedly to exact positions.


• Ability to convey information effectively to others.


• Ability to use logic and reasoning to identify alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.


• Analytical skills


• Attention to detail


• Teamwork


• Physical stamina and strength


• Work independently


• Ability to Multitask


• Practical knowledge of MS Office 2007 applications


• Some Spanish required

Education and Experience

• Minimum 2 years work experience in crew management


• Minimum 2 years work experience in professional horticulture


• Minimum A.S. degree in in agriculture or related field a plus


• Experience with HACCP/GFSI a plus


• Or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Physical Demands:

(Physical demands are a general guide and specific positions will vary based on working conditions, locations and facility/department needs)

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to climb or balance. The employee is regularly required to sit; use hand to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts and is regularly exposed to vibration. The employee regularly works in outside weather conditions and environments both hot and cold.

The noise level in the work environment is occasionally loud.

• The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example: two arms, two legs or one leg and one arm) while sitting, standing, or lying down.


• The ability to time movements in anticipation of changes in the speed and/or direction of a moving object.


• The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull or carry objects.


• The employee must frequently lift and/or move 10 to 25 pounds and regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.


• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

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Assistant Farm Manager

at Bounti Bitterroot

Hamilton, MT

Local Bounti is a leading indoor farming company growing a variety of fresh and living herbs and greens from our Hamilton, Montana facility. Our mission is to bring our farm to your kitchen and deliver the freshest, locally grown produce in the fewest food miles possible.

By growing local and minimizing the distance between farm and plate, Local Bounti helps eliminate food waste and provides fresh, high quality produce to areas of the country over 1,000 miles from their current source. Our sustainable greenhouse technology delivers ideal growing conditions for each of our diverse selection of crops, resulting in 90% less water consumption and 95% less land use than conventional agriculture, no need for herbicides or pesticides, and the lowest carbon footprint in the industry. We provide an interactive, educational and safe work environment and are dedicated to helping our employees grow within the company.

Position: Local Bounti is seeking to hire an Assistant Grower at our Bounti Bitterroot facility in Hamilton, MT.

Job Overview: The Assistant Grower will work closely with our Head Grower and be responsible for leading a team through daily production activities at our indoor farm in the heart of the Bitterroot Valley. The Head Grower will schedule, guide, train, mentor, and assist Farm Technicians throughout activities including: seeding, propagation, greenhouse growing, harvesting and packaging. The role will play an important part in Local Bounti’s food safety, worker safety, and IPM programs and will be expected to lead by example to ensure the company’s values and culture permeate the entire team. This is a middle management position, however Local Bounti is committed to not only growing fresh food, but our employees as well. As a growth company, we are dedicated to training our people and empowering them to advance their career within Local Bounti.

Reports to Farm Manager

Responsibilities

• Leadership: Take charge and manage a team of farm technicians throughout the entire production cycle ensuring safety, quality, efficiency, and performance, while continually demonstrating and instilling our company values and culture within the team.
• Horticultural Oversight: Working with the Head Grower to manage the health, quality, and consistency of the crops from seed to harvest, including but not limited to nutrient management, environmental management, IPM, and regular scouting.
• Scheduling and Accountability: Ensure daily schedules are clearly published and communicated with team members, keeping the group accountable for assigned tasks, timeframes, and production quotas.
• Production Planning and Forecasting: Collaborate with Head Grower to continually evaluate growing conditions and crop progression to ensure accurate production forecasts.
• Training: Engaging with team members in both structured and daily informal training sessions to teach the team new skills or processes. Ensure all members of the team are cross-trained on various systems within the production cycle.
• Food Safety: It is incumbent upon the entire team to be strong stewards of our food safety program, however as a team leader the Assistant Grower will be responsible for ensuring all guidelines, procedures, and associated documentation are adhered to on the production floor.
• Professionalism and Teamwork: Arrive on time for every shift with a positive attitude and appropriate attire. Treat all team members and visitors with respect. Display a strong work ethic and manage time appropriately. Work respectfully and productively with all members of the team.

Qualifications

• Degree in agriculture, horticulture, biology or related field
• 2 years’ leadership experience in a commercial growing operation
• Strong understanding of IPM programs and their implementation
• Proven track record of leading teams to outcomes
• Ability to effectively communicate core concepts and ideas (both written and verbally)
• Expert problem solver in a fast paced, dynamic environment
• Ability to lift 30 pounds as there is a physical element to this role
• Demonstrated ability to resolve conflict

Personal Attributes Desired for Success

• Ability to move and iterate quickly
• Not afraid to ask for help
• Flexibility to switch focus between multiple projects
• Willingness to contribute and help with activities outside of daily tasks
• Nimble
• Dependable and reliable
• Calm under pressure with the ability to problem solve
• Inclined to take initiative
• Works both independently and collaboratively
• Self-starter, motivated and proactive
• Verbal and written communication proficiency

FACTS WE LIVE BY

LOCAL IS BEST.

Your produce is rarely grown local, but we are changing that. We strive to make the distance between our farm and your plate as short as possible. Growing local delivers sustainable products, markets, and partnerships to the benefit of our communities and our world. We believe local is the best kind of business.

HAPPY PLANTS=HAPPY TASTE BUDS.

We love happy plants. Our plants are kept in the perfect environment from seed to packaging and our living products keep our produce fresh and delicious for weeks. The result? Happy taste buds. You will taste and smell the difference. Regardless of season and location, we bring the farmers’ market to your neighborhood.

IT’S TIME TO REIMAGINE FRESHNESS.

Most produce spends weeks in transport on the way to your kitchen. We believe there is a better way. Local Bounti reimagines “fresh” through our local, sustainable farming with a 365-day growing season, and a wide variety of living products. When our produce hits your plate, you will experience a new standard of fresh.

EMPOWERED TEAMS ARE STRONGER.

Local Bounti is defined by strong local teams. We empower our teams with an interactive, educational and safe work environment, and we are dedicated to helping team members grow within the company. We take the time to celebrate both group and individual successes. Most importantly, great ideas are welcomed and implemented at every level of our organization.

CONNECTED TO OUR COMMUNITY.

Fresh, local produce and local teams binds us to the neighborhoods we grow and live in. At Local Bounti, we are committed to making meaningful connections in our communities, giving back and delivering products that support health, wellness, and family.

PIONEERING GREATNESS.

At Local Bounti we are pioneering a new path and breaking new ground, literally. We embrace challenges to the status quo and don’t take no for an answer. We face challenges with grit, determination, and obsession, but radiate humility. Together, we are capable of extraordinary things.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental Insurance
• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends

Experience:

• Leadership: 2 years (Preferred)

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Company's website:

• localbounti.com

Work Remotely:

• No

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