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We know of 6 jobs at Walters Gardens Inc as of April 2024, including roles such as Production Stock Grower, Trials Grower, Grower Technician/Material Handler, and Section Grower.
More than 30+ days
Description:
Primary Purpose and Function: To grow and maintain Trials department plants. They will assist the Trials Manager and work with other Trials Grower to produce high quality show plants for trade shows and marketing purposes. They are also responsible for organizing, conducting, and reporting on all New Variety liner and finished evaluations.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Moisture Management
- Monitoring of automated greenhouse systems using PRIVA
- Monitor crops daily to determine when to irrigate based on growing environment, plant needs, season cycles, and water patterns to achieve a proper and even moisture level throughout crops
- Operate, maintain, and schedule all irrigation systems
- Communicate with Trials Manager for specific needs surrounding daily watering requirements, and before weekends and holidays
- Participate on Friday, weekend, and holiday watering schedules
Fertility Management
- Determines where weekly media testing is required, submits these results, and determines appropriate fertilization of plants
- Understands different fertilizer blends and rates with ability to choose between them for optimal plant nutrition
- Organizes tissue sampling of crops when necessary
- Understands seasonal cycles and intended purposes of crops to ensure that they finish on schedule
IPM and Scouting
- Scouts for pests and diseases and determines appropriate spray applications on a weekly basis
- Determines if mid-week or additional treatments are needed and ensures that these are done when necessary
- Determines where biologicals can be used and ensures that they are distributed properly; ensures that the appropriate biologicals are ordered on a weekly basis
Direction of Planting
- Instructs staff on weekly potting of plants into finished containers
- Ensures that appropriate planting records are maintained ? Prints accurate labels for planting that include directions for appropriate potting container style and size, as well as set-down locations ? Ensures that input materials are collected and organized prior to planting
- Ensures that proper potting depths and planting techniques are used that replicate what is outlined in the cultural sheets maintained by our department
- Along with Trials Manager assists with updating cultural sheets in Live Product to maintain accurate information for our customers
Direction of Plant Maintenance
- Along with Trials Manager, schedules plant trimming, cleaning, and weeding and ensures that these tasks are completed weekly for their section
- Along with Trials Manager, schedules PGR applications and ensures that correct rates and application methods are used and that proper records are kept regarding these applications for their section
Additional Duties
- Participates in chemical applications of PGRs, fungicides and insecticides as needed ? Assists with organization of plants and moving of plants when needed
- Assists with sample orders and finished order shipments as needed
New Variety Evaluations
- Directs and organizes data collection of ongoing new variety trials
- For liner evaluations, they look up the arrival of new plant material in LiveProduct weekly, enter those trials into our trialing software, and conduct data collection
- For finished evaluations, along with the Trials Manager, they determine the appropriate date, quantity, and container for step-up, enter trial into our trialing software, and conduct data collection
- Upon completion of liner evaluations, they share data with appropriate parties within the company through our trialing software and an emailed report
- Upon completion of finished evaluations, they update appropriate new variety sheets, and share that information with the appropriate parties using our trialing software
- Good organizational skills; Ability to multitask and problem-solve; Detail-oriented;
- Positive attitude; Self-motivated
- Ability to use scanners, LiveProduct, Google Docs/Sheets, Microsoft Office, and our
- Trialing software
- Ability to work in a wide variety of environments (both heat and cold)
- Ability to lift heavy objects (up to 50lbs) and to be on feet for long periods of time (up to 9
- hours/day)
- Pesticide Applicators License or willingness to get one and ability to wear a respirator
- 2 years of Horticultural or related education or experience
- Basic math skills, ability to compute rates, ratios, and interpret graphs
- Strong communications skills
- Spanish-speaking ability is beneficial, but not required
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Walters Gardens, located in Zeeland, MI, has been a leading grower of perennial plants since 1946. We take great pride in the superior quality of our young plants and field grown products, diverse product selection, customer-focused staff, our extensive hybridizing program, and the ability to offer the best new introductions from around the world. In 2021 we planted over 40 million plants to be produced for sale in 2022 to garden centers throughout the USA and Canada.
We highly value our employees and are proud to offer competitive pay, great benefits, and a culture that promotes the family values which have kept us growing for 76 years. 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
- Participate in Friday, weekend, and holiday watering schedules
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
- 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
- Other duties as assigned
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
- 2 years of horticulture (or related field) 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 preferred
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $17.25 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
Supplemental Pay:
- Bonus pay
Experience:
- relevant: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: One location
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Walters Gardens, located in Zeeland, MI, has been a leading grower of perennial plants since 1946. We take great pride in the superior quality of our young plants and field grown products, diverse product selection, customer-focused staff, our extensive hybridizing program, and the ability to offer the best new introductions from around the world. In 2021 we planted over 40 million plants to be produced for sale in 2022 to garden centers throughout the USA and Canada.
We highly value our employees and are proud to offer competitive pay, great benefits, and a culture that promotes the family values which have kept us growing for 76 years. We are currently seeking a Section Grower to assist in day-to-day operations of the growing department.
Knowledge/Skills Required:
- 2+ years of Greenhouse/Nursery growing experience or bachelor's degree in Horticulture preferred
- Bilingual in Spanish and English preferred
- Computer skills in Microsoft Office and Google Doc programs
- Strong organizational skills
- Pesticide Applicator License beneficial
Key Responsibilities:
Growing
- Daily assistance in monitoring crops, checking moisture levels and mist programs.
- Review fertility test results with supervisor and adjust to meet crop needs.
- Application of rooting hormones, Beneficial Nematodes, and various chemicals.
- Plant Growth Regulator and Hosta inactivity scouting and applications when needed.
- Assist IPM (Integrated Pest Management) department by identifying insects, crown gall, diseases, or pathogens.
Environment Management
- Working with the Priva environmental control system to program irrigation booms, wobblers, and monitor environmental controls.
- Understand how to manage different growing areas, environments, and irrigation booms.
- Creating move lists and working with growing team on space available.
Inventory Management
- Understanding propagation quality and specifications.
- Assist with developing and keeping records of yields.
- Planning of space and set down locations for new plant material.
Additional Responsibilities
- Participate in grower meetings and educational events when directed by supervisor
- Assist in managing a crew of 2-6 seasonal workers
- Work with staff on setting up various in-house trials.
- Some weekend and holiday watering on a rotational basis.
- When time allows, help other employees/departments complete daily task
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $18.60 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- Day shift
Supplemental Pay:
- Bonus pay
Experience:
- relevant: 2 years (Preferred)
Work Location: One location
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Walters Gardens, located in Zeeland, MI, has been a leading grower of perennial plants since 1946. We take great pride in the superior quality of our young plants and field grown products, diverse product selection, customer-focused staff, our extensive hybridizing program, and the ability to offer the best new introductions from around the world. In 2021 we planted over 40 million plants to be produced for sale in 2022 to garden centers throughout the USA and Canada.
We highly value our employees and are proud to offer competitive pay, great benefits, and a culture that promotes the family values which have kept us growing for 76 years. We are currently seeking a Lead Grower to assist in day-to-day operations of the growing department.
Knowledge and Skills Required:
- 2+ years of Greenhouse/Nursery work experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in Horticulture or related field
- Bilingual in Spanish and English preferred
- Strong leadership and organizational skills
- Available to work on weekends as needed
- Computer skills (including Microsoft Office)
- Pesticide Applicator License beneficial
Key Responsibilities:
Growing
- Validate and supervise irrigation programs in area to ensure that plants are receiving optimum water requirements.
- Train growers in ranges to decide which items to conduct in-house EC/pH fertility tests on and how to adjust fertilization program based off results.
- Collaborate with IPM employees on the appropriate measures needed to control insects, diseases, or pathogens on crops.
- Set-up, record, and validate items to get plant growth regulator applications in growing ranges.
- Develop and provide watering coverage for Friday, weekend, and holiday watering.
Environment Management
- Manage environmental controls in growing areas that monitor greenhouse temperatures, humidity levels, lights, irrigation schedule, and other greenhouse functions.
- Update information in Plant Path for future reference for crops in your area.
- Develop move lists of items out of ranges to make sure plants are placed in optimum growing environments.
Inventory
- Review sales forecast reports on a weekly basis to ensure upcoming orders will be fulfilled.
- Review greenhouse processing reports on a weekly basis to determine best methods for working on batches.
- Review crops on a weekly basis and make sure they are free of weeds, moss, and liverwort.
- Enter greenhouse processing reports for resorting, cleaning, and moving for items growing ranges.
- Review items that are flagged to be mowed to make sure they are getting trimmed to proper height at the correct time.
Team Leadership
- Be an active member of the Greenhouse Management Team
- Assist in the hiring of growing staff to fill vacancies
- Train, manage, and motivate growing staff
- Help answer plant production questions from customers, customer care, and sales support
- Participate in trade shows or company events when asked
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $50,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- Day shift
Supplemental Pay:
- Bonus pay
Education:
- Bachelor's (Preferred)
Experience:
- Management: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: One location
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Primary Purpose and Function
The primary purpose of the Production Stock Manager and Internal URC Supplier is to provide accurate forecast for internal cutting supply, supply quality cuttings, manage cutting teams, and maintain stock plants in good health.
Knowledge and Skills Required
- 2+ years of Greenhouse/Nursery growing experience preferred
- Bachelor’s Degree in Horticulture or related field
- Bilingual in Spanish and English preferred
- Strong organizational skills
- Computer skills in Microsoft Office
- Pesticide Applicator License beneficial
Growing
- Fertility management
- Irrigation management
- Weekend/Holiday watering on rotation
- Manage PGR
- Manage Environment
- IPM
Stock Management
- Availabilty forcasting
- CFC Program
- Production order management
- Stock renewal/clean flow
- Space management
- Program management
- Field cutting management
- Harvest supply management
Team Leadership
- Oversee two direct reports (Harvest Team Leads) of harvest team
- Cutting SOP/Spec Management
- Create a safe work environment
- Actively participate in team huddle's and departmental meeting's
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $50,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- Day shift
Supplemental Pay:
- Bonus pay
Education:
- Bachelor's (Preferred)
Experience:
- Management: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: One location
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Job Type
Full-time
Qualifications
Associate (Preferred)
Full Job Description
Headquartered in Zeeland, MI with over 70 years of industry leadership, Walters Gardens Inc. (WGI) is North America’s leading grower of perennials. We view our greenhouse operations as an essential building block for our ability to offer our customers a broad range of greenhouse liners and bare root perennials. It is our extensive knowledge and expertise in both greenhouse growing, field growing, and hybridizing that sets us apart.
With efficiency, quality, and integrity, WGI uses tissue culture (TC), unrooted cuttings (URC) and seed facilities around the world to produce and develop innovative perennials for the growing marketplace. A powerhouse partnership between WGI and the #1 plant brand in the world, Proven Winners (PW), has created the top destination for growers looking for outstanding genetics in top performing perennials.
The Elite Stock Grower’s role is to grow and maintain TC motherstock in order to maintain a healthy and true source of stock material for WGI.
Primary Functions:
· Organize plants in motherstock area by plant needs.· Organize and direct plant maintenance (schedule trimming, removing debris, pruning, deadheading).· Organize stock renewal by taking and sticking cuttings, locating and acquiring new varieties and dividing and stepping up plants· Monitor and implement best sanitation practices to reduce risk of virus and disease.· Maintain an updated database of pictures showing the trueness of the stock material.· Water stock and develop irrigation plan.· Manage Fertility by mixing fertilizers and performing spray applications· Work with the greenhouse scout to maintain plant health and use biological controls.· Manage the motherstock inventory in LiveProduct· Maintain correct labels on Motherstock and make sure they are scanned correctly.· Help coordinate and prepare plants for TC initiation.· Work with Virus Lab manager to make sure that all stock is tested regularly· Work with Clean Stock manager to supply cuttings for stock shipments and production stock renewal· Perform Virus testing to be a back-up for Virus Lab Manager
Job Requirements: · Strong organizational skills· Ability to multitask and problem solve· Must be able to lift up to 30 lbs and be on your feet all day.· Ability to use barcode scanners and assorted computer software· Work environments will include a lab setting as well as greenhouses.· 2 years of greenhouse experience· 2 years of related college course work
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Application Question(s):
- This position requires experience working with perennial plants. What relevant experience do you have with this type of crop?
Education:
- Associate (Preferred)
Work Location:
- One location
Company's website:
- www.waltersgardens.com
Benefit Conditions:
- Waiting period may apply
Work Remotely:
- No
COVID-19 Precaution(s):
- Remote interview process
- Personal protective equipment provided or required
- Temperature screenings
- Social distancing guidelines in place
- Virtual meetings
- Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place
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