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Are you an individual with education and/or experience working in Horticulture? Are you looking to progress your career in a Greenhouse environment? Apply to join our team, help us with the day to day functions of our world-class Greenhouses.

JOB SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the Sr. Grower, the Growing Associate is responsible for ensuring crops are grown optimally and on time to meet internal specifications. This person will be detail-oriented, driven by challenge, and successful in a fast-paced working environment. This position requires an energetic, motivated, and self-actualized individual that demonstrates leadership. This person will have the opportunity to take ownership of his/her area and cross-train with other technicians in the area to become more valuable for Soli and provide support as needed.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Responsible for the quality of the crops to be grown under best practices.
• Monitor and report environmental conditions of greenhouse
• Scout daily for insects and disease pressure in crops
• Assist in applying biological control agents
• Responsible for all operational requirements in the assigned greenhouse. This includes maintenance notification, irrigation, fertilization, growing environment monitoring, sanitation efforts, etc.
• Responsible for the daily review of the crop quality. Any issues are to be raised with immediately so action can be taken
• Responsible for minor maintenance repairs or for notifying maintenance of any concerns which could result in delays because of equipment maintenance issues
• Responsible for following all Food safety requirements for production in this area or on this equipment. This includes any logs or SOP’s
• Responsible for operating the machinery / equipment in a professional, safe manner, as determined by Occupational safety rules or manufacturer’s instructions
• Keeps a weekly inventory and fill out reports as required by the Grow team
• Other duties as needed/assigned

REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Undergraduate degree in Horticulture, Plant Science, or related field
• High School and equivalent years of experience in a growing position. Experience must include hands-on responsibility for the full scope production activities, both operations and analysis

PREFERRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• 5 yrs. of experience in a related position with an emphasis in an operations production/manufacturing environment
• Prior experience with OSHA, HACCP, and GMPs
• Bilingual, English & Spanish

ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS:

• Positive attitude
• Good attendance
• Strong work ethic
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Basic mechanical aptitude
• Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with other teammates in the area to get the work done
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and problem-solving
• Ability to organize and prioritize work
• Basic math
• Teamwork and flexibility
• Excellent time-management skills

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Ability to work flexible hours (8-10+ Hrs.)
• Must be able to stand for periods of 8 - 10+ hours during a regular workday
• May involve some repetitive motions
• While performing the duties of this job, the teammate is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell.
• The teammate must occasionally lift and move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Soli Organic, utilizes E-Verify and is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status. Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. In the event you require reasonable accommodation to apply for this job, please contact our company and appropriate assistance will be provided.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 - $19.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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At BrightFarms, we exist for two reasons - People and our Planet. We use state of the art indoor farming techniques to produce pesticide free leafy greens that are insanely fresh and delicious. We are dedicated to our mission of reducing the environmental impact of food and serving the local communities where we grow so our supply chain is simple and easy to trace. AND we hire great people and treat the very well! Our Agriculture and Science department is looking to add multiple Grower positions to our team. These jobs will be located at our Rochelle, IL and Elkwood, VA greenhouse.

In this role you will help manage the greenhouse production of hydroponic baby greens and other crops for our operations throughout the U.S. In addition, the Growers will be trained to develop into more advanced roles at our existing and future facilities.

Working closely with a skilled growing team, you will:

• Greenhouse Environment: The Grower will be responsible for managing all environmental controls of the greenhouse using Priva greenhouse environmental control software. The grower will work closely with BrightFarms Director of Agriculture to determine ideal computer set points and ensure proper conditions are achieved.
• Pond Environment: The Grower will be responsible for controlling all parameters related to the maintenance of healthy and productive production ponds. Fertility and pH management, thermal management, pond aeration, pond sanitation, and pond mechanicals will be the responsibility of the Grower.
• Greenhouse IPM: The Grower will be responsible for ensuring the product is free of insect pest and disease. They will work closely with the Director of Agriculture to develop, implement, and maintain a biologically based IPM program and any chemical applications required. All scouting and record keeping will be the responsibility of the grower. The Grower will be required to get a pesticide license for the District of Columbia.
• R&D: The Grower will work closely with the BrightFarms Product Manager and Director of Agriculture to design, implement and track R&D projects to increase and optimize yields of existing products, and to develop new products for the BrightFarms sales portfolio.
• Production. The Grower will support the General Manager and will be accountable for revenue, for operating expenses, for quality and for the operation of the facility. This includes production (WIP and people) planning and reporting, plant performance, labor management, balancing inputs, throughput & demand, and facilities maintenance.
• Cleanliness & Food Safety. The Grower will support the General Manager and will be accountable for maintaining a neat and orderly greenhouse facility. The Grower will work closely with the General Manger to ensure that the food safety program meets all compliance requirements.
• Lead. The Grower will work closely the General Manager and with the BrightFarms Director of Agriculture and other members of the management team to (a) develop and execute the strategies to achieve BrightFarms’ mission and (b) lead BrightFarmers to enable them to execute the strategies to achieve BrightFarms’ mission.

Required Qualifications

• 
  Qualified candidates should possess a minimum of a 4-year degree in horticulture and or related sciences.
• Candidates should have a minimum of 3 years of experience in commercial production of plants using soilless culture in environmentally controlled greenhouses. Preference will be given to candidates with experience in controlled environment agriculture and hydroponic production of food crops. Priva experience a plus. Experience with biological control agents (BCA’s) and knowledge of IPM required. Successful candidates will have strong knowledge of nutrient management and hydroponic nutrient solutions.
• a sincere passion for the BrightFarms mission
• the ability to exhibit excellent leadership skills: Lead by example – set the highest possible standards for quality, efficiency, productivity, and behavior
• the ability to be detail oriented and data driven
• excellent verbal and written communication skills and is a curious, self starter.
• strong computer skills – Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook (Power Point

and Access Database knowledge beneficial)

• the ability to obtain a state pesticide applicators license

We exist for the health of the planet and people - all new hires must be fully vaccinated against Covid -19 by their start date.

Come grow with us - the future is BRIGHT!

Apply for this job with BrightFarms Inc

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By clicking the "Apply now" button, you'll be leaving Fazow and going to an external job application page for this company. Please research all companies before applying. When applying for jobs, you should NOT have to pay to apply. Fazow accepts no liability or responsibility as a consequence of any reliance upon information on external sites or in jobs listed on fazow.com.

At BrightFarms, we exist for two reasons - People and our Planet. We use state of the art indoor farming techniques to produce pesticide free leafy greens that are insanely fresh and delicious. We are dedicated to our mission of reducing the environmental impact of food and serving the local communities where we grow so our supply chain is simple and easy to trace. AND we hire great people and treat the very well! Our Agriculture department is looking to add two Apprentice Grower to our team. This job is located at our Rochelle, IL and Elkwood, VA greenhouses.

In this role you will:

• Researches, works, and supports the Head Grower and Greenhouse Leadership Team to daily ensure that all the crop needs are met to ensure the highest quality and yield
• Climate control:
  
  • Master climate control through Priva Office climate control systems.
  • Constant care and monitoring of greenhouse climate and environmental parameters for optimum crop quality, climate, and placement.
  • Monitor/control computerized greenhouse environments
  • Share “on-call” alarm duties with Grower
  • Responsible for controlling all parameters related to the maintenance of healthy and productive production ponds - fertility and pH management, thermal management, pond aeration, pond sanitation, and pond mechanicals
• Crop health:
  
  • Responsible for all aspects of growing, including watering, fertilizing, spraying, and testing
  • Perform/track soil, water, disease tests as needed
  • Assist in the development and implementation of specific fertilization programs
    to identify crop problems and determine a solution
• Development and maintenance of standard operating procedures and quality standards for consistently growing crops
• Research and Development:
  
  • Conduct trials/experiments to evaluate new crops and improvements to existing crops
    to implement and track R&D projects to increase and optimize yields of existing products, and to develop new products for the BrightFarms sales portfolio
• Integrated Pest Management (IPM): work closely with the Head Grower to develop, implement, and maintain a biologically based IPM program to identify, track, and control pest populations
  
  • Assist in greenhouse specific IPM strategies
• Be an integral part of BrightFarms’ Agriculture staff. Attend weekly company-wide grower meetings
• As an integral part of the Greenhouse Leadership Team:
  
  • Lead and supervise greenhouse associates
  • Assist in maintaining a neat and orderly greenhouse facility
  • Ensure food safety compliance
  • Utilize Overtime hours as necessary to finish daily tasks.

The ideal candidate has:

Required Qualifications

• BS or AS in Horticulture/Floriculture/Biology or related field or currently working towards degree
• Exhibit excellent leadership skills: Lead by example – set the highest possible standards for quality, efficiency, productivity, and behavior
• Detail oriented and data driven
• Display excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrate basic computer skills – Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook (Power Point

and Access Database knowledge beneficial)

• Obtain a state pesticide applicators license

Key Values & Characteristics of Candidates:

• Authentically Green. Candidates must sincerely care about leading the movement to improve the environmental impact of the food supply chain. Candidates must be passionate about creating a healthier planet, environment, and food supply. The background and experience of candidates should reflect a true passion for improving the way we feed Americans.
• Drive to Succeed. Candidates must have hunger and ambition and must get out of bed and want to strongly perform every day, internally motivated. Candidates must demand excellence and strive to achieve greatness. Candidates should have a high clock speed and imbue energy in those around them.
• Humility & Integrity. Candidates must have personal humility and must want the organization to succeed (not focusing solely on personal success). Candidates must care about people and clients and be strong team players. Candidates must possess the highest degree of integrity and must project the proper image of BrightFarms.
• Productive. Colleagues and clients should be quick to describe candidates as famous for getting things done.

• We exist for the health of the planet and people - all new hires must be fully vaccinated against Covid -19 by their start date.

Come grow with us - the future is BRIGHT!

Apply for this job with BrightFarms Inc

Apply now →

By clicking the "Apply now" button, you'll be leaving Fazow and going to an external job application page for this company. Please research all companies before applying. When applying for jobs, you should NOT have to pay to apply. Fazow accepts no liability or responsibility as a consequence of any reliance upon information on external sites or in jobs listed on fazow.com.

At BrightFarms, we exist for two reasons - People and our Planet. We use state of the art indoor farming techniques to produce pesticide free leafy greens that are insanely fresh and delicious. We are dedicated to our mission of reducing the environmental impact of food and serving the local communities where we grow so our supply chain is simple and easy to trace. AND we hire great people and treat the very well! Our Agriculture department is looking to add an Apprentice Grower to our team. This job is located at our Elkwood, Virgina greenhouse.

In this role you will:

• Researches, works, and supports the Head Grower and Greenhouse Leadership Team to daily ensure that all the crop needs are met to ensure the highest quality and yield
• Climate control:
  
  • Master climate control through Priva Office climate control systems.
  • Constant care and monitoring of greenhouse climate and environmental parameters for optimum crop quality, climate, and placement.
  • Monitor/control computerized greenhouse environments
  • Share “on-call” alarm duties with Grower
  • Responsible for controlling all parameters related to the maintenance of healthy and productive production ponds - fertility and pH management, thermal management, pond aeration, pond sanitation, and pond mechanicals
• Crop health:
  
  • Responsible for all aspects of growing, including watering, fertilizing, spraying, and testing
  • Perform/track soil, water, disease tests as needed
  • Assist in the development and implementation of specific fertilization programs
    to identify crop problems and determine a solution
• Development and maintenance of standard operating procedures and quality standards for consistently growing crops
• Research and Development:
  
  • Conduct trials/experiments to evaluate new crops and improvements to existing crops
    to implement and track R&D projects to increase and optimize yields of existing products, and to develop new products for the BrightFarms sales portfolio
• Integrated Pest Management (IPM): work closely with the Head Grower to develop, implement, and maintain a biologically based IPM program to identify, track, and control pest populations
  
  • Assist in greenhouse specific IPM strategies
• Be an integral part of BrightFarms’ Agriculture staff. Attend weekly company-wide grower meetings
• As an integral part of the Greenhouse Leadership Team:
  
  • Lead and supervise greenhouse associates
  • Assist in maintaining a neat and orderly greenhouse facility
  • Ensure food safety compliance
  • Utilize Overtime hours as necessary to finish daily tasks.

The ideal candidate has:

Required Qualifications

• BS or AS in Horticulture/Floriculture/Biology or related field or currently working towards degree
• Exhibit excellent leadership skills: Lead by example – set the highest possible standards for quality, efficiency, productivity, and behavior
• Detail oriented and data driven
• Display excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrate basic computer skills – Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook (Power Point

and Access Database knowledge beneficial)

• Obtain a state pesticide applicators license

Key Values & Characteristics of Candidates:

• Authentically Green. Candidates must sincerely care about leading the movement to improve the environmental impact of the food supply chain. Candidates must be passionate about creating a healthier planet, environment, and food supply. The background and experience of candidates should reflect a true passion for improving the way we feed Americans.
• Drive to Succeed. Candidates must have hunger and ambition and must get out of bed and want to strongly perform every day, internally motivated. Candidates must demand excellence and strive to achieve greatness. Candidates should have a high clock speed and imbue energy in those around them.
• Humility & Integrity. Candidates must have personal humility and must want the organization to succeed (not focusing solely on personal success). Candidates must care about people and clients and be strong team players. Candidates must possess the highest degree of integrity and must project the proper image of BrightFarms.
• Productive. Colleagues and clients should be quick to describe candidates as famous for getting things done.

• We exist for the health of the planet and people - all new hires must be fully vaccinated against Covid -19 by their start date.

Come grow with us - the future is BRIGHT!

Apply for this job with BrightFarms Inc

Apply now →

By clicking the "Apply now" button, you'll be leaving Fazow and going to an external job application page for this company. Please research all companies before applying. When applying for jobs, you should NOT have to pay to apply. Fazow accepts no liability or responsibility as a consequence of any reliance upon information on external sites or in jobs listed on fazow.com.

At BrightFarms, we exist for two reasons - People and our Planet. We use state of the art indoor farming techniques to produce pesticide free leafy greens that are insanely fresh and delicious. We are dedicated to our mission of reducing the environmental impact of food and serving the local communities where we grow so our supply chain is simple and easy to trace. AND we hire great people and treat the very well! Our Agriculture and Science department is looking to add multiple Grower positions to our team. These jobs will be located at our Rochelle, IL and Elkwood, VA greenhouse.
In this role you will help manage the greenhouse production of hydroponic baby greens and other crops for our operations throughout the U.S. In addition, the Growers will be trained to develop into more advanced roles at our existing and future facilities.

Working closely with a skilled growing team, you will:

• Greenhouse Environment: The Grower will be responsible for managing all environmental controls of the greenhouse using Priva greenhouse environmental control software. The grower will work closely with BrightFarms Director of Agriculture to determine ideal computer set points and ensure proper conditions are achieved.
• Pond Environment: The Grower will be responsible for controlling all parameters related to the maintenance of healthy and productive production ponds. Fertility and pH management, thermal management, pond aeration, pond sanitation, and pond mechanicals will be the responsibility of the Grower.
• Greenhouse IPM: The Grower will be responsible for ensuring the product is free of insect pest and disease. They will work closely with the Director of Agriculture to develop, implement, and maintain a biologically based IPM program and any chemical applications required. All scouting and record keeping will be the responsibility of the grower. The Grower will be required to get a pesticide license for the District of Columbia.
• R&D: The Grower will work closely with the BrightFarms Product Manager and Director of Agriculture to design, implement and track R&D projects to increase and optimize yields of existing products, and to develop new products for the BrightFarms sales portfolio.
• Production. The Grower will support the General Manager and will be accountable for revenue, for operating expenses, for quality and for the operation of the facility. This includes production (WIP and people) planning and reporting, plant performance, labor management, balancing inputs, throughput & demand, and facilities maintenance.
• Cleanliness & Food Safety. The Grower will support the General Manager and will be accountable for maintaining a neat and orderly greenhouse facility. The Grower will work closely with the General Manger to ensure that the food safety program meets all compliance requirements.
• Lead. The Grower will work closely the General Manager and with the BrightFarms Director of Agriculture and other members of the management team to (a) develop and execute the strategies to achieve BrightFarms’ mission and (b) lead BrightFarmers to enable them to execute the strategies to achieve BrightFarms’ mission.

*
Required Qualifications*

*
Qualified candidates should possess a minimum of a 4-year degree in horticulture and or related sciences.

• Candidates should have a minimum of 3 years of experience in commercial production of plants using soilless culture in environmentally controlled greenhouses. Preference will be given to candidates with experience in controlled environment agriculture and hydroponic production of food crops. Priva experience a plus. Experience with biological control agents (BCA’s) and knowledge of IPM required. Successful candidates will have strong knowledge of nutrient management and hydroponic nutrient solutions.
• a sincere passion for the BrightFarms mission
• the ability to exhibit excellent leadership skills: Lead by example – set the highest possible standards for quality, efficiency, productivity, and behavior
• the ability to be detail oriented and data driven
• excellent verbal and written communication skills and is a curious, self starter.
• strong computer skills – Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook (Power Point

and Access Database knowledge beneficial)

• the ability to obtain a state pesticide applicators license

*
We exist for the health of the planet and people - all new hires must be fully vaccinated against Covid -19 by their start date.*
Come grow with us - the future is BRIGHT!

Job Type: Full-time

Apply for this job with BrightFarms Inc

Apply now →

By clicking the "Apply now" button, you'll be leaving Fazow and going to an external job application page for this company. Please research all companies before applying. When applying for jobs, you should NOT have to pay to apply. Fazow accepts no liability or responsibility as a consequence of any reliance upon information on external sites or in jobs listed on fazow.com.

At BrightFarms, we exist for two reasons - People and our Planet. We use state of the art indoor farming techniques to produce pesticide free leafy greens that are insanely fresh and delicious. We are dedicated to our mission of reducing the environmental impact of food and serving the local communities where we grow so our supply chain is simple and easy to trace. AND we hire great people and treat the very well! Our Agriculture department is looking to add two Apprentice Grower to our team. This job is located at our Rochelle, IL and Elkwood, VA greenhouses.
In this role you will:

• Researches, works, and supports the Head Grower and Greenhouse Leadership Team to daily ensure that all the crop needs are met to ensure the highest quality and yield
• Climate control:
• Master climate control through Priva Office climate control systems.
• Constant care and monitoring of greenhouse climate and environmental parameters for optimum crop quality, climate, and placement.
• Monitor/control computerized greenhouse environments
• Share “on-call” alarm duties with Grower
• Responsible for controlling all parameters related to the maintenance of healthy and productive production ponds - fertility and pH management, thermal management, pond aeration, pond sanitation, and pond mechanicals
• Crop health:
• Responsible for all aspects of growing, including watering, fertilizing, spraying, and testing
• Perform/track soil, water, disease tests as needed
• Assist in the development and implementation of specific fertilization programs

to identify crop problems and determine a solution

• Development and maintenance of standard operating procedures and quality standards for consistently growing crops
• Research and Development:
• Conduct trials/experiments to evaluate new crops and improvements to existing crops

to implement and track R&D projects to increase and optimize yields of existing products, and to develop new products for the BrightFarms sales portfolio

• Integrated Pest Management (IPM): work closely with the Head Grower to develop, implement, and maintain a biologically based IPM program to identify, track, and control pest populations
• Assist in greenhouse specific IPM strategies
• Be an integral part of BrightFarms’ Agriculture staff. Attend weekly company-wide grower meetings
• As an integral part of the Greenhouse Leadership Team:
• Lead and supervise greenhouse associates
• Assist in maintaining a neat and orderly greenhouse facility
• Ensure food safety compliance
• Utilize Overtime hours as necessary to finish daily tasks.

The ideal candidate has:
Required Qualifications

• BS or AS in Horticulture/Floriculture/Biology or related field or currently working towards degree
• Exhibit excellent leadership skills: Lead by example – set the highest possible standards for quality, efficiency, productivity, and behavior
• Detail oriented and data driven
• Display excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrate basic computer skills – Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook (Power Point

and Access Database knowledge beneficial)

• Obtain a state pesticide applicators license

Key Values & Characteristics of Candidates:

• Authentically Green. Candidates must sincerely care about leading the movement to improve the environmental impact of the food supply chain. Candidates must be passionate about creating a healthier planet, environment, and food supply. The background and experience of candidates should reflect a true passion for improving the way we feed Americans.
• Drive to Succeed. Candidates must have hunger and ambition and must get out of bed and want to strongly perform every day, internally motivated. Candidates must demand excellence and strive to achieve greatness. Candidates should have a high clock speed and imbue energy in those around them.
• Humility & Integrity. Candidates must have personal humility and must want the organization to succeed (not focusing solely on personal success). Candidates must care about people and clients and be strong team players. Candidates must possess the highest degree of integrity and must project the proper image of BrightFarms.
• Productive. Colleagues and clients should be quick to describe candidates as famous for getting things done.
• We exist for the health of the planet and people - all new hires must be fully vaccinated against Covid -19 by their start date.

*
Come grow with us - the future is BRIGHT!*

Job Type: Full-time

Apply for this job with BrightFarms Inc

Apply now →

By clicking the "Apply now" button, you'll be leaving Fazow and going to an external job application page for this company. Please research all companies before applying. When applying for jobs, you should NOT have to pay to apply. Fazow accepts no liability or responsibility as a consequence of any reliance upon information on external sites or in jobs listed on fazow.com.

At BrightFarms, we exist for two reasons - People and our Planet. We use state of the art indoor farming techniques to produce pesticide free leafy greens that are insanely fresh and delicious. We are dedicated to our mission of reducing the environmental impact of food and serving the local communities where we grow so our supply chain is simple and easy to trace. AND we hire great people and treat the very well! Our Agriculture and Science department is looking to add multiple Grower positions to our team. These jobs will be located at our Rochelle, IL and Elkwood, VA greenhouse.

In this role you will help manage the greenhouse production of hydroponic baby greens and other crops for our operations throughout the U.S. In addition, the Growers will be trained to develop into more advanced roles at our existing and future facilities.

Working closely with a skilled growing team, you will:

• Greenhouse Environment: The Grower will be responsible for managing all environmental controls of the greenhouse using Priva greenhouse environmental control software. The grower will work closely with BrightFarms Director of Agriculture to determine ideal computer set points and ensure proper conditions are achieved.
• Pond Environment: The Grower will be responsible for controlling all parameters related to the maintenance of healthy and productive production ponds. Fertility and pH management, thermal management, pond aeration, pond sanitation, and pond mechanicals will be the responsibility of the Grower.
• Greenhouse IPM: The Grower will be responsible for ensuring the product is free of insect pest and disease. They will work closely with the Director of Agriculture to develop, implement, and maintain a biologically based IPM program and any chemical applications required. All scouting and record keeping will be the responsibility of the grower. The Grower will be required to get a pesticide license for the District of Columbia.
• R&D: The Grower will work closely with the BrightFarms Product Manager and Director of Agriculture to design, implement and track R&D projects to increase and optimize yields of existing products, and to develop new products for the BrightFarms sales portfolio.
• Production. The Grower will support the General Manager and will be accountable for revenue, for operating expenses, for quality and for the operation of the facility. This includes production (WIP and people) planning and reporting, plant performance, labor management, balancing inputs, throughput & demand, and facilities maintenance.
• Cleanliness & Food Safety. The Grower will support the General Manager and will be accountable for maintaining a neat and orderly greenhouse facility. The Grower will work closely with the General Manger to ensure that the food safety program meets all compliance requirements.
• Lead. The Grower will work closely the General Manager and with the BrightFarms Director of Agriculture and other members of the management team to (a) develop and execute the strategies to achieve BrightFarms’ mission and (b) lead BrightFarmers to enable them to execute the strategies to achieve BrightFarms’ mission.

Required Qualifications

• 
  Qualified candidates should possess a minimum of a 4-year degree in horticulture and or related sciences.
• Candidates should have a minimum of 3 years of experience in commercial production of plants using soilless culture in environmentally controlled greenhouses. Preference will be given to candidates with experience in controlled environment agriculture and hydroponic production of food crops. Priva experience a plus. Experience with biological control agents (BCA’s) and knowledge of IPM required. Successful candidates will have strong knowledge of nutrient management and hydroponic nutrient solutions.
• a sincere passion for the BrightFarms mission
• the ability to exhibit excellent leadership skills: Lead by example – set the highest possible standards for quality, efficiency, productivity, and behavior
• the ability to be detail oriented and data driven
• excellent verbal and written communication skills and is a curious, self starter.
• strong computer skills – Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook (Power Point

and Access Database knowledge beneficial)

• the ability to obtain a state pesticide applicators license

We exist for the health of the planet and people - all new hires must be fully vaccinated against Covid -19 by their start date.

Come grow with us - the future is BRIGHT!

Apply for this job with BrightFarms Inc

Apply now →

By clicking the "Apply now" button, you'll be leaving Fazow and going to an external job application page for this company. Please research all companies before applying. When applying for jobs, you should NOT have to pay to apply. Fazow accepts no liability or responsibility as a consequence of any reliance upon information on external sites or in jobs listed on fazow.com.

At BrightFarms, we exist for two reasons - People and our Planet. We use state of the art indoor farming techniques to produce pesticide free leafy greens that are insanely fresh and delicious. We are dedicated to our mission of reducing the environmental impact of food and serving the local communities where we grow so our supply chain is simple and easy to trace. AND we hire great people and treat the very well! Our Agriculture department is looking to add two Apprentice Grower to our team. This job is located at our Rochelle, IL and Elkwood, VA greenhouses.

In this role you will:

• Researches, works, and supports the Head Grower and Greenhouse Leadership Team to daily ensure that all the crop needs are met to ensure the highest quality and yield
• Climate control:
  
  • Master climate control through Priva Office climate control systems.
  • Constant care and monitoring of greenhouse climate and environmental parameters for optimum crop quality, climate, and placement.
  • Monitor/control computerized greenhouse environments
  • Share “on-call” alarm duties with Grower
  • Responsible for controlling all parameters related to the maintenance of healthy and productive production ponds - fertility and pH management, thermal management, pond aeration, pond sanitation, and pond mechanicals
• Crop health:
  
  • Responsible for all aspects of growing, including watering, fertilizing, spraying, and testing
  • Perform/track soil, water, disease tests as needed
  • Assist in the development and implementation of specific fertilization programs
    to identify crop problems and determine a solution
• Development and maintenance of standard operating procedures and quality standards for consistently growing crops
• Research and Development:
  
  • Conduct trials/experiments to evaluate new crops and improvements to existing crops
    to implement and track R&D projects to increase and optimize yields of existing products, and to develop new products for the BrightFarms sales portfolio
• Integrated Pest Management (IPM): work closely with the Head Grower to develop, implement, and maintain a biologically based IPM program to identify, track, and control pest populations
  
  • Assist in greenhouse specific IPM strategies
• Be an integral part of BrightFarms’ Agriculture staff. Attend weekly company-wide grower meetings
• As an integral part of the Greenhouse Leadership Team:
  
  • Lead and supervise greenhouse associates
  • Assist in maintaining a neat and orderly greenhouse facility
  • Ensure food safety compliance
  • Utilize Overtime hours as necessary to finish daily tasks.

The ideal candidate has:

Required Qualifications

• BS or AS in Horticulture/Floriculture/Biology or related field or currently working towards degree
• Exhibit excellent leadership skills: Lead by example – set the highest possible standards for quality, efficiency, productivity, and behavior
• Detail oriented and data driven
• Display excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrate basic computer skills – Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook (Power Point

and Access Database knowledge beneficial)

• Obtain a state pesticide applicators license

Key Values & Characteristics of Candidates:

• Authentically Green. Candidates must sincerely care about leading the movement to improve the environmental impact of the food supply chain. Candidates must be passionate about creating a healthier planet, environment, and food supply. The background and experience of candidates should reflect a true passion for improving the way we feed Americans.
• Drive to Succeed. Candidates must have hunger and ambition and must get out of bed and want to strongly perform every day, internally motivated. Candidates must demand excellence and strive to achieve greatness. Candidates should have a high clock speed and imbue energy in those around them.
• Humility & Integrity. Candidates must have personal humility and must want the organization to succeed (not focusing solely on personal success). Candidates must care about people and clients and be strong team players. Candidates must possess the highest degree of integrity and must project the proper image of BrightFarms.
• Productive. Colleagues and clients should be quick to describe candidates as famous for getting things done.

• We exist for the health of the planet and people - all new hires must be fully vaccinated against Covid -19 by their start date.

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